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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 Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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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 911 Dispatcher Incident Highlights Growing Risks for ICE Agents

A Cincinnati 911 dispatcher is accused of leaking the real-time location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an active operation. Critics say this move endangered federal officers and violated basic professional standards. The controversy can be seen as part of a broader issue involving ICE agent doxxing incidents. The incident has drawn national attention…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 10, 20260Comments

Rustic white woven heart ornament hanging on a Christmas tree branch with warm bokeh lights, symbolizing holiday wishes in Cincinnati.

Community Season

Sharing ‘Merry Christmas’ wishes with friends and neighbors across Cincinnati

We hope you are sharing merry Christmas wishes with everyone you love today. Send merry Christmas wishes to your neighbors as the Queen City celebrates the season. The sun has risen over the seven hills, and the holiday season has officially culminated in today’s celebrations. Families across Cincinnati are gathering around trees, sharing meals, and…

ByNina OliverioDecember 25, 20250Comments

Empty wooden chairs and microphones at the desks illustrating the picture inside the Cincinnati City Council chambers.

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Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Cincinnati settlement moves forward as city leaders approve an $8.1 million agreement with protesters arrested during the 2020 demonstrations. The Cincinnati settlement highlights a major legal conclusion to one of the city’s most scrutinized civil rights cases in recent years. City officials approved the settlement after months of negotiations with lawyers representing 479 people arrested…

ByNina OliverioDecember 11, 20250Comments

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Ohio minimum wage increase set for Jan. 2026 as inflation adjustment takes effect

Ohio minimum wage changes will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026 as the state adjusts rates for inflation. The Ohio minimum wage increase raises pay for both tipped and non-tipped workers under state law. Ohio will implement a new statewide minimum wage on January 1, 2026, marking an inflation-driven adjustment that raises hourly pay for…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments

Split image showing the Cincinnati skyline with the Roebling Bridge alongside a festive Thanksgiving dinner table setting.

Featured Lifestyle

Things people can expect to do in Cincinnati on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Thanksgiving Day events offer a full slate of activities for Cincinnati families. Thanksgiving Day events include races, markets, and community traditions across the city. Cincinnati Thanksgiving events anchor much of the holiday for thousands of residents. These events remain deeply tied to community traditions, charitable efforts, and the start of the city’s winter festival season. Cincinnati offers…

ByNina OliverioNovember 26, 20250Comments

A person using an ATM machine, illustrating the ATM-skimming fraud case in Cincinnati.

Community News

Romanian citizen jailed for ATM-skimming fraud in Cincinnati

A federal court in Cincinnati sentenced a Romanian citizen on Tuesday for running an ATM-skimming scheme in the region. This case highlights the ongoing risks associated with ATM skimming fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice says in a news release that Danut Valentin Urseiu, 32, received a prison term of 12 months and one…

ByNina OliverioNovember 19, 20250Comments

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City council restricts ICE staging on city property in Cincinnati

Cincinnati City Council halts data center approvals with interim zoning pause

Cincinnati 911 Dispatcher Incident Highlights Growing Risks for ICE Agents

Sharing ‘Merry Christmas’ wishes with friends and neighbors across Cincinnati

Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Ohio minimum wage increase set for Jan. 2026 as inflation adjustment takes effect

Things people can expect to do in Cincinnati on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Romanian citizen jailed for ATM-skimming fraud in Cincinnati

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