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Chain attached to a crossing-arm assembly at Cincinnati's Madison Road floodgate over Duck Creek railroad arms in July 2026.

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City Confirms Duck Creek Floodgate Problem Exchange Flagged in July

Cincinnati now says a failure of the railroad arms kept the Duck Creek floodgate from closing on July 17. The Cincinnati Exchange reported the crossing-arm problem on July 22, five days after the storm. The city's finding on the Duck Creek railroad arms appears in a presentation the administration gave a council committee Tuesday. Page…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 14, 20260Comments

A high-ranking Cincinnati police officer speaking at a podium.

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Cincinnati has not started search for permanent police chief

The City of Cincinnati has not started the process of finding a permanent police chief nearly six months after former Chief Teresa Theetge was fired. Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney said the city administration told her it has not decided whether it will conduct a search for a permanent chief. The decision could depend partly…

ByNina OliverioOctober 2, 20260Comments

Kingsley incentive ban and Cincinnati affordable housing development

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Cincinnati’s Kingsley Incentive Ban Lasted Just 47 Days

Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long told developer Kingsley + Co. in writing on April 17 that its conduct did not represent that of "a good partner or developer." Forty-seven days later, on June 3, her office released $2.5 million in city housing money to the same company anyway. The reversal ended what amounted to a…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 15, 20260Comments

Wooden judge's gavel and sound block for the Michael Washington lawsuit and court trial.

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Appeals court revives Michael Washington lawsuit against Cincinnati city manager

The lawsuit of Michael Washington can proceed after a federal appeals court ruled that Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long is not shielded by qualified immunity. The said lawsuit returns to federal district court, where a jury will consider remaining claims over his 2023 firing. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued the…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

Cincy Soul Fest vendors stand beside their food setups on a downtown Cincinnati sidewalk after the festival's cancellation, with an empty parking lot behind them during Cincinnati Music Festival weekend.

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Cincy Soul Fest Canceled Less Than a Day Before Opening, Vendors Left With Losses

The parking lot on Sycamore Street between Seventh and Eighth streets should have filled up Friday morning. Food trucks should have lined the lot. Smokers should have been running. Long lines of customers should have packed the space between downtown office buildings. Thousands of visitors were moving through Cincinnati Music Festival weekend. The lot sat empty…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 25, 20260Comments

A map showing the estmiated 40 properties within the area that should be protected by the Madison Rd. flood gate.

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Duck Creek floodgate failed during Oakley megastorm, city explains

Cincinnati officials have confirmed that the Duck Creek floodgate on Madison Road in Oakley failed to deploy automatically during the historic July 17 storm because of a mechanical malfunction. City Manager Sheryl Long said the floodgate should have closed when water reached its trigger level, but a mechanical problem prevented the automatic system from working. …

ByNina OliverioJuly 23, 20260Comments

A police officer using a tablet device outdoors on a city street.

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Collaborative Agreement review begins as Cincinnati renews bias-free policing efforts

Cincinnati officials have announced a renewed commitment to the Collaborative Agreement. They are launching a review of policing policies and procedures following new concerns about racial disparities in police stops. The announcement came during a community meeting in Roselawn on Thursday. At this meeting, city leaders, police officials, and residents discussed the future of bias-free…

ByNina OliverioJuly 17, 20260Comments

A wooden gavel resting on a stack of documents next to a police badge on a desk, symbolizing law, justice, and police accountability.

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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

Aerial view of the Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge at dusk.

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Cincinnati budget hearings enter final stage as city tackles $30 million deficit

The City of Cincinnati is moving toward final approval of its next budget as officials attempt to eliminate a projected deficit approaching $30 million in the general fund. City Council held its final public hearing on June 1, giving residents one last opportunity to provide feedback before lawmakers begin making final decisions on spending levels…

ByNina OliverioJune 1, 20260Comments

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Former Cincinnati police chief files appeal seeking reinstatement

Former Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge filed the appeal on May 1, 2026, requesting a formal hearing to contest her dismissal. The appeal marks a significant escalation in a leadership dispute within the city’s police department. According to reports by FOX19 and WCPO 9, Theetge is seeking reinstatement and a review of the circumstances surrounding…

ByNina OliverioMay 2, 20260Comments

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City Confirms Duck Creek Floodgate Problem Exchange Flagged in July

Cincinnati has not started search for permanent police chief

Cincinnati’s Kingsley Incentive Ban Lasted Just 47 Days

Appeals court revives Michael Washington lawsuit against Cincinnati city manager

Cincy Soul Fest Canceled Less Than a Day Before Opening, Vendors Left With Losses

Duck Creek floodgate failed during Oakley megastorm, city explains

Collaborative Agreement review begins as Cincinnati renews bias-free policing efforts

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

Cincinnati budget hearings enter final stage as city tackles $30 million deficit

Former Cincinnati police chief files appeal seeking reinstatement

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