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A police officer speaking to a driver through the window of a car during a traffic stop, illustrating the context of Ohio House Bill 492 identification requirements.

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New Ohio traffic stop law changes identification rules for motorists

Ohio motorists and passengers will face new identification requirements during certain traffic stops after Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 492 on July 7. The legislation changes Ohio law by requiring drivers to disclose their name, address, and date of birth when requested by a peace officer during a lawful traffic stop. It also expands…

ByNina OliverioJuly 9, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Police Investigate Summer Shooting as Non-Fatal Gun Violence Rises in 2026

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Cincinnati Shootings Are Rising in 2026, Even as Gun Deaths Fall

A stretch of downtown around Government Square was taped off again overnight after a juvenile was shot. By Tuesday morning, another shooting had sent officers to the West End. Before Cincinnati reached the middle of July, residents had already watched another week of gun violence unfold across multiple neighborhoods. The recent Cincinnati shootings in 2026…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants support youth programs and neighborhood improvements

Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants awarded this funding cycle will support community-led projects that improve neighborhood safety, reduce blight, and engage young people across the city. The latest grants distributed approximately $215,000 to 10 organizations, with funding focused on neighborhoods most affected by gun violence and community revitalization efforts. The City of Cincinnati has awarded…

ByNina OliverioJuly 6, 20260Comments

A street-level view of a wide pedestrian crosswalk in downtown Cincinnati, featuring tall stone buildings, several people walking, and a few cars in the background.

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Ohio AG assistant attacked in downtown Cincinnati after suspect allegedly demanded money

A senior attorney with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office was assaulted in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators describe the incident as an unprovoked attack following a request for money. Cincinnati police arrested a 50-year-old man shortly after the incident. Prosecutors have charged him with assault and possession of drug paraphernalia. The victim, identified through court…

ByNina OliverioJuly 2, 20260Comments

A Cincinnati firefighter wearing full turnout gear sits on a curb, taking a break and drinking water from a bottle, with a red fire engine parked in the background on a city street.

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Cincinnati fire crews prepare for surge in emergency calls during heat wave

Cincinnati fire crews prepare for dangerous heat. They are reportedly using a citywide heat safety plan as forecasters warn of extreme temperatures and a surge in emergency calls. The Cincinnati Fire Department has activated a comprehensive heat safety strategy as dangerous heat and humidity grip the Tri-State. The aim is to protect both firefighters and…

ByNina OliverioJune 30, 20260Comments

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Campaign Zero recommendations call for Cincinnati police reforms after racial bias report

Campaign Zero recommendations are driving renewed discussion about police accountability and transparency in Cincinnati. Campaign Zero recommendations come after a report that alleges racial disparities in Cincinnati Police Department traffic and pedestrian stops. As a result, city leaders decided to launch an independent review. Campaign Zero has released a series of policy proposals aimed at…

ByNina OliverioJune 26, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police officers and patrol vehicles block a residential street during a violent crime investigation as the city debates public safety, gun violence, and police staffing levels.

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Cincinnati Is Smaller Than Chicago. It Wasn’t Safer This Weekend.

This past Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend, Chicago recorded 46 shooting victims and 8 deaths. Cincinnati recorded at least 7 shooting victims and 4 deaths. Consider what those numbers mean together. Chicago has approximately 2.72 million residents. Cincinnati has about 311,000. One city is nearly nine times larger than the other. Yet during the same…

ByCory BowmanJune 22, 20260Comments

Police officers and emergency vehicles outside Cincinnati townhouses during a nighttime shooting investigation

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Four Dead in Two Hours as Cincinnati’s Violent Reputation Grows

Cincinnati police found three people suffering from gunshot wounds along two blocks of Millvale Court at 10:40 p.m. Saturday. At 12:41 a.m. Sunday, officers clearing a large crowd from Fairview Park heard more gunfire and found 18-year-old Cornelius Edrington Jr. mortally wounded. Four people died at two unrelated Cincinnati scenes in 121 minutes. These incidents…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 21, 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

Campaign Zero Cincinnati report feature image showing a Cincinnati Police cruiser, downtown Cincinnati skyline, and police stop data charts used in the debate over racial disparities in police stops.

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Campaign Zero’s Cincinnati Report Leaves Too Many Questions Unanswered

A statistical model is only as reliable as the variables it includes, and this report may be missing some of the most important ones. For example, Campaign Zero's analysis often highlights just how much data selection can impact results. What Campaign Zero Claims Campaign Zero's report, Contact Cards in Cincinnati: A Review of Racial Bias…

ByChristina HolbrookJune 19, 20260Comments

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New Ohio traffic stop law changes identification rules for motorists

Cincinnati Shootings Are Rising in 2026, Even as Gun Deaths Fall

Cincinnati Safe and Clean grants support youth programs and neighborhood improvements

Ohio AG assistant attacked in downtown Cincinnati after suspect allegedly demanded money

Cincinnati fire crews prepare for surge in emergency calls during heat wave

Campaign Zero recommendations call for Cincinnati police reforms after racial bias report

Cincinnati Is Smaller Than Chicago. It Wasn’t Safer This Weekend.

Four Dead in Two Hours as Cincinnati’s Violent Reputation Grows

Campaign Zero’s Cincinnati Report Leaves Too Many Questions Unanswered

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