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Amazon proposes 600-acre data center campus in Butler County as Trenton vote approaches

Amazon Web Services is proposing an 18-building data center campus on approximately 600 acres near Trenton, Ohio. The proposed development, estimated to represent a $5 billion investment, comes ahead of a November 3 vote that could restrict large-scale data centers in the city. Amazon data center proposal draws attention in Butler County Amazon Web Services…

ByNina OliverioOctober 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati to establish standalone stormwater agency by 2027

Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved a plan to create a standalone stormwater agency by 2027, separating the Stormwater Management Utility (SMU) from Greater Cincinnati Water Works. The move comes after major flooding across Cincinnati this summer and is intended to give the city a dedicated agency focused on stormwater infrastructure, flood protection and resilience.…

ByNina OliverioOctober 1, 20260Comments

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Hamilton County seeks public feedback on five-year economic strategy

Hamilton County is developing its 2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy to guide economic priorities over the next five years. County officials held two public engagement sessions Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Hamilton County Central Campus in Cincinnati to present recent economic data and hear from residents about the county’s future priorities. Hamilton County reviews economic…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

The city council has prioritized the immediate removal of dangerous lead water lines across Cincinnati neighborhoods. Replacing these aging lead water lines will protect public health and improve overall water system reliability. Cincinnati leaders are taking aggressive action to replace lead water lines and modernize local infrastructure. Removing lead water lines is the primary focus…

ByNina OliverioJune 29, 20260Comments

Teen takeovers and crowd control efforts at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati as police officers monitor a large gathering.

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Teen Takeovers Are Spreading Across America. What’s Cincinnati Is Doing About It?

While teen takeovers sweep across large cities, Cincinnati has spent the past year building an infrastructure to respond Could this help before a major incident forces its hand? Cincinnati has spent the past year building a response to a problem it has not yet fully experienced. The city expanded its juvenile curfew, created dedicated youth…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJune 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability. WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 8, 20260Comments

Composite image showing Dion Crockett and Bridgette Morris in front of The Evanston affordable housing complex in Cincinnati, illustrating a story about alleged rent theft and housing oversight failures.

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Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Two Property Managers Indicted in 14 Days: What It Reveals About Cincinnati's Housing Oversight Cincinnati's housing debate usually focuses on supply. These cases reveal another challenge: whether tenants can trust the systems already in place. This is especially concerning in light of recent rent theft incidents. Bridgette Morris stole roughly $40,000 from Wallick Communities properties…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 30, 20260Comments

Residents walk into Fort Thomas City Building ahead of the 2026 Fort Thomas City Council primary election in Northern Kentucky.

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Fort Thomas City Council Race Draws Record 15 Candidates Ahead of Tuesday Vote

The unusually large field reflects growing tension inside Fort Thomas. Development, residential zoning preservation, infrastructure demands, and the future direction of one of Northern Kentucky’s most sought-after river cities. For many voters, this election is less about party labels and more about what kind of growth Fort Thomas wants over the next decade. The decisions…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

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Parking lot security: Mayor delays vote amid cost concerns

City leaders paused action on new regulations aimed at improving safety in public parking areas. Mayor Aftab Pureval delayed a scheduled vote to allow more time for revisions and stakeholder input. The proposal would require operators of parking lots and garages to adopt stronger safety measures. These include surveillance cameras, improved lighting, and in some…

ByNina OliverioMay 4, 20260Comments

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Politics

Cincinnati Budget Deficit Could Shift Cuts Away From Police and Into City Services

Cincinnati's budget is becoming a services fight Cincinnati’s budget is forcing a decision that city leaders have not clearly said out loud. With a $29.5 million gap and resistance to both police cuts and new taxes, something else in the city budget is going to shrink. In fact, the budget itself is becoming the core…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 14, 20260Comments

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Amazon proposes 600-acre data center campus in Butler County as Trenton vote approaches

Cincinnati to establish standalone stormwater agency by 2027

Hamilton County seeks public feedback on five-year economic strategy

Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Fort Thomas City Council Race Draws Record 15 Candidates Ahead of Tuesday Vote

Parking lot security: Mayor delays vote amid cost concerns

Cincinnati Budget Deficit Could Shift Cuts Away From Police and Into City Services

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