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Norwood Lateral crash kills City of Cincinnati employee after Metro bus collision

A City of Cincinnati employee died Thursday after a Metro bus crashed into city maintenance vehicles on the Norwood Lateral. The crash happened while road crews worked on a scheduled traffic project, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The collision happened shortly before 1 p.m. on the westbound lanes of State Route 562…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

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Four arrested in southern Ohio child endangerment case

Ohio authorities arrested four adults after investigators found 16 children living in what officials described as “deplorable” conditions inside a home in the village of Hamden. Hamden is about 60 miles southeast of Columbus. The children ranged in age from 18 months to 18 years old, according to investigators. Several required urgent medical treatment,…

ByNina OliverioJuly 1, 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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Police investigate Colerain shooting that hospitalized three people

A shooting at a shopping center in Colerain Township left three people hospitalized on June 16, prompting a large police response and an ongoing criminal investigation. According to the Colerain Township Police Department, officers responded shortly after 1 p.m. to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Pippin Road and Compton Road. When officers arrived,…

ByNina OliverioJune 17, 20260Comments

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Fire forces 150 to evacuate from East Price Hill high rise

A large apartment building in Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood was evacuated early Wednesday after a fire filled portions of the structure with smoke, leading authorities to evacuate nearly 150 residents, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze. According to WLWT, the fire broke out at Queen’s Tower Apartments shortly after 2 a.m. on June…

ByNina OliverioJune 10, 20260Comments

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West Chester shooting leaves man dead after police respond to apartment complex call

Shooting investigators at West Chester are examining the circumstances that led to a fatal officer-involved encounter at an apartment complex in Butler County. The shooting occurred after officers responded to reports of a woman screaming inside an apartment on Zinnia Court on the night of June 4. A man died following an officer-involved shooting at…

ByNina OliverioJune 5, 20260Comments

Circular tire skid marks cover a dark Cincinnati street intersection after an illegal street takeover, with a police cruiser flashing emergency lights in the smoky background.

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Street takeover penalties in Cincinnati could bring steep fines, jail time

The Cincinnati City Council is considering new legislation that would dramatically increase consequences for people who participate in or organize illegal street takeovers throughout the city. The proposal received initial approval from the Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee on June 2. According to reporting by WVXU, council members backed the ordinance after several…

ByNina OliverioJune 3, 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

A close-up of Harambe, a western lowland silverback gorilla, sitting among green foliage at the Cincinnati Zoo.

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Harambe honored as Cincinnati Zoo marks 10 years since gorilla’s death

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden marked the 10th anniversary of Harambe’s death on May 28, reigniting public reflection on one of the most widely discussed animal incidents in modern internet history. Harambe, a 17-year-old western lowland gorilla, died in 2016 after zoo officials fatally shot him to protect a 3-year-old child who had entered…

ByNina OliverioMay 28, 20260Comments

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Police arrest woman after concealed sword enters Cincinnati City Hall

Police arrested a woman after officers found a weapon hidden inside a cane during a Cincinnati City Council meeting on May 6. The incident unfolded during the public comment portion of the session, where residents routinely address city leaders. According to reporting by WLWT, the woman brought a concealed blade into the building without detection.…

ByNina OliverioMay 6, 20260Comments

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Norwood Lateral crash kills City of Cincinnati employee after Metro bus collision

Four arrested in southern Ohio child endangerment case

Police investigate Colerain shooting that hospitalized three people

Fire forces 150 to evacuate from East Price Hill high rise

West Chester shooting leaves man dead after police respond to apartment complex call

Street takeover penalties in Cincinnati could bring steep fines, jail time

Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Harambe honored as Cincinnati Zoo marks 10 years since gorilla’s death

Police arrest woman after concealed sword enters Cincinnati City Hall

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