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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

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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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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Nearly six months after being placed on paid leave following a series of high-profile downtown incidents, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge remains in limbo. She met with City Manager Sheryl Long in a closed-door hearing as the city weighs its next move. But whether she returns or is removed may come down to more than…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police chief deemed not effective leader in new report

Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long released a highly anticipated investigation summary on Tuesday. The comprehensive report examines the rocky tenure of Police Chief Teresa Theetge. Investigators ultimately concluded she is not an effective leader. The city placed Theetge on paid administrative leave back in October 2025. This sudden suspension followed rising concerns regarding her daily…

ByNina OliverioApril 1, 20260Comments

A magnifying glass examines a stack of money labeled "Cincinnati City Manager Salary: $329,241" against the backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

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Cincinnati city manager salary draws scrutiny as pay reaches $329K

The Cincinnati city manager salary has come under renewed public scrutiny after city records confirmed the top administrative position earns more than $329,000 annually. The debate follows the recent performance review of Cincinnati’s top executive administrator, a role responsible for overseeing daily city operations, managing thousands of employees, and implementing policies approved by elected officials. …

ByNina OliverioMarch 12, 20260Comments

A conceptual graphic showing the Cincinnati skyline and Roebling Suspension Bridge in the background. In the foreground, a desk holds a calculator, scissors cutting a document labeled "BUDGET CUTS," a "PUBLIC HEARING" sign, a large dollar sign, and a downward-pointing red arrow indicating a financial deficit.

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Cincinnati kicks off FY 2027 update process with potential city budget cuts

The latest fiscal year update signals significant city budget cuts for Cincinnati. Local officials are exploring how five percent city budget cuts might affect essential municipal services. The Cincinnati City Council is officially kicking off its financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year amid looming city budget cuts. The process begins this Wednesday with the…

ByNina OliverioMarch 2, 20260Comments

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City of Cincinnati faces tight budget after ARPA funds end

Article Summary Cincinnati is facing a tight budget as federal ARPA pandemic relief funds end. This leaves a projected $10.2 million deficit for FY 2026–2027. City Manager Sheryl Long balanced the budget through roughly 2% departmental cuts, reduced spending, and vacant positions. As a result, the city avoided major layoffs. However, officials warn long-term stability…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati executive session fuels secret settlement concerns over Hinton case

Cincinnati City Council members recently met behind closed doors on after claims surfaced. The city was negotiating what the Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) described as a “secret settlement” in the high-profile “Ryan Hinton case.” The executive session lasted more than two hours on Monday, January 12. However, no details were released afterward by…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

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Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati Financial Mismanagement: What the City’s Own Audits Reveal About Leadership and Accountability

The shocking report and confirmation of Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval’s private vehicle repossession should concern every citizen and taxpayer of Cincinnati. This incident adds to worries about Cincinnati financial mismanagement, raising questions about leadership accountability. The elected leadership of Cincinnati is trusted to have the expertise to balance a budget with complex and nuanced layers…

ByNichole CarminatiDecember 11, 20250Comments

Community News

Over-the-Rhine residents push back against plan to relocate winter daytime shelter

A city plan to relocate Cincinnati’s emergency winter daytime shelter to the heart of Over-the-Rhine is drawing sharp criticism. Some neighbors fear the move will exacerbate crime and safety issues in the revitalizing district. The City of Cincinnati announced recently that it has partnered with St. Francis Seraph Ministries. They will host the temporary shelter…

ByNina OliverioNovember 26, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati police chief faces discipline hearing at City Hall

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

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Cincinnati police chief deemed not effective leader in new report

Cincinnati city manager salary draws scrutiny as pay reaches $329K

Cincinnati kicks off FY 2027 update process with potential city budget cuts

City of Cincinnati faces tight budget after ARPA funds end

Cincinnati executive session fuels secret settlement concerns over Hinton case

Cincinnati Financial Mismanagement: What the City’s Own Audits Reveal About Leadership and Accountability

Over-the-Rhine residents push back against plan to relocate winter daytime shelter

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