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U.S. House approves Cincinnati police camera and mental health funding

The Cincinnati police camera funding measure advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. It sends more than $1 million in federal dollars to bolster local public safety efforts. The funding would enhance camera technology used by the Cincinnati Police Department. Additionally, it will expand mental health and crisis response services, according to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

Teenagers gathered outdoors in an urban Cincinnati neighborhood, illustrating concerns around juvenile crime and youth violence

Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati’s Kids Are Being Recruited Into Violence — And We’re Pretending Not to See It

Our kids are dying—in city parks, on street corners, in neighborhoods that have quietly become battlegrounds. Everyone sees it. Everyone feels it. And yet we keep acting surprised regarding juvenile crime in Cincinnati. Cincinnati has 52 neighborhoods—strong, proud, working communities. But too many of them, especially where opportunity runs thin, have become places…

BySignal 99January 13, 20260Comments

Two federal immigration enforcement officers stand on a snowy Minneapolis street following ICE shooting

National News Politics

ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks Outrage, Protests and Political Clash

A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis turned deadly on January 7, 2026, when an officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an enforcement action in south Minneapolis. The shooting has triggered protests, sharply conflicting accounts of what happened, and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration tactics in…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 8, 20260Comments

Silver handcuffs resting on a dark wooden surface, representing the reduction in violent crime across Ohio in 2025.

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State crime reduction initiative yields over 500 felony arrests in 2025, says Ohio governor

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that a targeted state initiative aimed at curbing violent crime has resulted in 521 felony arrests. Additionally, the initiative led to the seizure of 175 illegally possessed firearms over the past year. The results come from the Governor’s Violent Crime Reduction Initiative. This initiative deployed state resources to support…

ByNina OliverioDecember 31, 20250Comments

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New Ohio laws impact taxes, crime, and schools in 2026

Several new Ohio laws will reshape the state’s tax code, public safety protocols, and educational standards beginning New Year’s Day. While some of these new Ohio laws introduce minor administrative adjustments, others—like a major income tax overhaul—will be felt by nearly every resident in the state. Flat tax era begins for Ohio residents The most…

ByNina OliverioDecember 30, 20250Comments

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Commissioners approve $1.3 B Hamilton County budget for 2026

Hamilton County commissioners recently finalized a major fiscal plan for the upcoming year. The approved Hamilton County budget includes critical funding for public safety and local infrastructure. The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners officially approved a $1.3 billion total spending plan for the 2026 fiscal year this week. This comprehensive Hamilton County budget addresses rising…

ByNina OliverioDecember 20, 20250Comments

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Water rescue search underway at VOA MetroPark

Water rescue efforts are ongoing at VOA MetroPark. Water rescue crews are actively searching a pond after reports of a potential person in the water. Search continues at VOA MetroPark water rescue site Emergency crews continued a water rescue operation in the early morning hours at VOA MetroPark. Authorities responded to reports that someone…

ByNina OliverioDecember 17, 20250Comments

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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

A woman sitting at a desk with her head in her hands, representing frustration and concern about Cincinnati community accountability.

Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati Community Accountability: A New Resident’s Call for Engagement and Honesty

An Op-Ed in the Enquirer published November 30th, 2025 touched a nerve with some native Cincinnati residents. I can understand how a truncated article with a restricted word count and a headline I did not choose can leave much to be desired. For clarity, I have decided to elaborate on some themes connected to Cincinnati…

ByNichole CarminatiDecember 1, 20250Comments

National News

The D.C. Shooting Shows a Nation Losing Its Grip on Public Order

America watched in disbelief Wednesday afternoon as two National Guard members were ambushed and shot just blocks from the White House — a D.C. Shooting that officials quickly described as “targeted,” “brazen,” and deeply destabilizing. The two soldiers — members of the West Virginia National Guard — were shot, and one confirmed dead after the…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 27, 20250Comments

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U.S. House approves Cincinnati police camera and mental health funding

Cincinnati’s Kids Are Being Recruited Into Violence — And We’re Pretending Not to See It

ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks Outrage, Protests and Political Clash

State crime reduction initiative yields over 500 felony arrests in 2025, says Ohio governor

New Ohio laws impact taxes, crime, and schools in 2026

Commissioners approve $1.3 B Hamilton County budget for 2026

Water rescue search underway at VOA MetroPark

Cincinnati settlement approved in $8.1M deal with 2020 protesters

Cincinnati Community Accountability: A New Resident’s Call for Engagement and Honesty

The D.C. Shooting Shows a Nation Losing Its Grip on Public Order

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