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Car theft Cincinnati: New prevention measures target evolving vehicle crime threats

Vehicle thefts and break-ins continue to challenge Cincinnati as offenders adopt new, high-tech tactics, keeping property crime in focus even as overall violent crime declines and pandemic-era theft spikes begin to cool. While recent National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) data revealed a historic 23% decline in U.S. auto thefts in 2025, local property crimes—particularly thefts…

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Map showing the road closure on William Howard Taft Road and the designated detour route.

Traffic alert: Major closures set for William Howard Taft Road and Collins Ave starting Dec. 29

Drivers and residents in the East Walnut Hills and Columbia Parkway areas should prepare for significant traffic disruptions following the holidays. On Friday, the City Government of Cincinnati announced a series of road and sidewalk closures beginning the evening of Monday, December 29, and extending through the afternoon of Sunday, January 4, 2026.  The…

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SNAP Benefits at Risk: Government Shutdown Could Halt November Payments

As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, millions of Americans—including tens of thousands across Greater Cincinnati—face the possibility that November SNAP benefits may not be issued. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), used carryover funds to cover October payments, but officials say those funds are…

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