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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

A person in a blue hooded jacket, face mask, and yellow gloves uses a high-pressure power washer to remove multi-colored graffiti tags from a brick wall in an urban alleyway.

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Graffiti amnesty proposal gains support as Cincinnati reviews cleanup penalties

Cincinnati officials are considering changes to a policy that requires private property owners to remove graffiti or face potential cleanup costs and enforcement actions. The discussion follows concerns from residents and business owners who say they are being forced to pay substantial amounts to remove vandalism they did not cause. The debate gained momentum after…

ByNina OliverioJune 16, 20260Comments

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FC Cincinnati Development Is Reshaping the West End

FC Cincinnati development is no longer just about what happens on the field. The club has become one of the most powerful engines shaping Cincinnati’s urban core, particularly in the West End and Over-the-Rhine corridor surrounding TQL Stadium. What started as an unlikely lower-division soccer experiment now influences real estate, nightlife, tourism, city branding, and…

ByDan O’KeeffeMay 7, 20260Comments

Stressed Cincinnati property owner reading a costly graffiti cleanup violation notice in front of a vandalized brick building.

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Cincinnati graffiti cleanup costs spark concerns over liens for property owners

Property owners in Cincinnati are facing new financial pressure under updated enforcement rules that require them to remove graffiti from private property. The policy change, implemented in 2024, now treats graffiti as a property maintenance violation rather than a city-managed service. As a result, owners who fail to act within a set timeframe risk city…

ByNina OliverioMarch 27, 20260Comments

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After an 11-Year-Old Is Killed, Cincinnati Must Confront Violent Crime and Accountability

The following is a firsthand account reflecting on violent crime, public safety, and accountability in Cincinnati. Cincinnati violent crime accountability is a crucial issue to address. A Night That Changed a Family Forever On the first night of 2026 in Cincinnati, a precious 11-year-old girl was shot and killed while playing with her cousins in…

ByCory BowmanJanuary 4, 20260Comments

Empty swings at a playground. Image used to represent the shooting in West End of Cincinnati where an 11-year-old was shot.

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New Year’s tragedy: 11-year-old girl fatally shot in West End playground

The new year has begun with heartbreak for the West End community. An 11-year-old girl was fatally shot at a neighborhood playground on the evening of January 1. The Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) is currently investigating the incident, which occurred just hours after the city rang in 2026. According to initial police reports, officers responded…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 2, 20260Comments

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Cory Bowman’s Mayoral Run Shows Grassroots Momentum in Cincinnati

While voter turnout in the recent Cincinnati mayoral primary may have been historically low, one candidate’s message still managed to rise above the noise — and the silence. Cory Bowman, a West End business owner and community advocate, brought more than a campaign to the race. He brought a movement, Cory Bowman for…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 8, 20250Comments

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

Graffiti amnesty proposal gains support as Cincinnati reviews cleanup penalties

FC Cincinnati Development Is Reshaping the West End

Cincinnati graffiti cleanup costs spark concerns over liens for property owners

After an 11-Year-Old Is Killed, Cincinnati Must Confront Violent Crime and Accountability

New Year’s tragedy: 11-year-old girl fatally shot in West End playground

Cory Bowman’s Mayoral Run Shows Grassroots Momentum in Cincinnati

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