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Cincinnati police chief faces discipline hearing at City Hall

The Cincinnati police chief, Teresa Theetge, appeared before Sheryl Long for a pre-disciplinary hearing following months of investigation into her leadership. The hearing marks a critical step in a process that could result in disciplinary action, including termination. According to reports by WLWT and WCPO, the meeting lasted about two hours and concluded without a…

ByNina OliverioApril 13, 20260Comments

Politics

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Cincinnati has a mayor. It has a city council. It has a city manager. But if you are trying to understand how decisions actually get made, those titles only get you part of the way there. Because in practice, Cincinnati is not run by a single office. A system shapes it. Who Runs Cincinnati on Paper…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Canned water rollout begins as Cincinnati introduces new emergency supply initiative

Canned water will be distributed at major events as the city meets state rules and reduces plastic use City officials have begun rolling out aluminum cans filled with locally sourced tap water at large gatherings across the region. The program responds to updated guidance from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requiring utilities to provide…

ByNina OliverioApril 8, 20260Comments

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Community

The Cincinnati Rail Deal Has a Structural Problem — and It’s Already Showing

Cincinnati began seriously pursuing the sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway in late 2022. The deal closed on March 15, 2024, for $1.6 billion. Today, more than two years later, the trust fund created from that sale, known as the Cincinnati rail fund, is approaching $2 billion. On the surface, that looks like a success.…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 23, 20260Comments

Community

Cincinnati Perception Gap: Why Shootings Change How the City Feels

Cincinnati safety is not just about crime statistics. It’s about how people experience the city in real time. In just a few weeks, Cincinnati has seen a mass shooting at a downtown venue, multiple incidents in Mt. Airy, and separate shootings in neighborhoods like Madisonville and Westwood. None of these events is necessarily connected. But…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati resident survey shows declining satisfaction with safety and roads

Cincinnati resident survey results reveal declining public satisfaction with safety and infrastructure. The latest resident survey highlights growing concerns about roads, services, and quality of life in Cincinnati. City leaders are facing renewed pressure after the latest resident survey showed sharp declines in satisfaction across key services. The findings point to safety concerns and poor…

ByNina OliverioMarch 20, 20260Comments

Politics

Cincinnati $5M Real Property Reparations Motion Explained

What the Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Motion Directs On February 19, members of Cincinnati City Council introduced a motion directing the city administration to design a Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Program backed by an initial $5 million investment. The proposal is not a symbolic resolution. It outlines a specific housing-focused framework that would use public…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 28, 20260Comments

Graphic of the Cincinnati skyline behind a fence with "No ICE Staging" and "Access Restricted" signs, representing the city council restricting ICE on municipal property.

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City council restricts ICE staging on city property in Cincinnati

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) city property restrictions gain momentum The Cincinnati City Council moved forward Tuesday on broad measures aimed at limiting how ICE city property can be used for federal immigration enforcement. The Youth and Human Services Committee approved three motions that would prohibit the use of city-owned buildings, parks, or other…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 25, 20260Comments

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Railroad Trust Funds: Why Cincinnati Has Spent Only 12%

Railroad Trust Funds and the 12% Spending Rate Railroad trust funds were approved with the expectation that they would accelerate infrastructure improvements across Cincinnati. However, as of the February 10, 2026 meeting, only about 12% of the allotted funds had been spent. This raised concerns about the utilization of railroad trust funds and their efficiency.…

ByNichole CarminatiFebruary 12, 20260Comments

Business News

Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

Data center zoning now requires extra review under a temporary pause. Cincinnati City Council voted unanimously this week to establish a temporary data center zoning control measure that pauses by-right development of new data centers. Officials also rework how these facilities are defined and regulated in the city’s zoning code. The move comes amid rising…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police chief faces discipline hearing at City Hall

Who Really Runs Cincinnati? Inside the Power Behind City Hall Decisions

Canned water rollout begins as Cincinnati introduces new emergency supply initiative

The Cincinnati Rail Deal Has a Structural Problem — and It’s Already Showing

Cincinnati Perception Gap: Why Shootings Change How the City Feels

Cincinnati resident survey shows declining satisfaction with safety and roads

Cincinnati $5M Real Property Reparations Motion Explained

City council restricts ICE staging on city property in Cincinnati

Railroad Trust Funds: Why Cincinnati Has Spent Only 12%

Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

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