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A proposed Ohio bill would force public colleges to list former DEI staff and could tie state funding to SB 1 compliance.
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A raccoon was filmed living inside Local 12's Cincinnati newsroom, rummaging through a trash can while staff alerted authorities.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Laurindo Bradshaw, 38, faces domestic-violence and child-endangerment charges after police say he pinned a relative, left bruises and told them to "taste your blood."
House Democrats blocked the emergency clause on SB 9, delaying a change that would expand a tax break for startup investors and could cost Ohio millions.
Prosecutors declined to press charges after police said the Jan. 27 Oakley Steak 'n Shake shooting was self-defense following an alleged robbery.
Ohio’s consumer advocate has appealed after regulators allowed Duke to correct a $14M ADIT error — a move that could add to a prior $23M rate deal and affect Cincinnati bills.
Bills filed in November 2025 would let Ohioans choose natural organic reduction — turning remains into soil — and set rules for licensed facilities.
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Clear, chilly Tuesday morning in Cincinnati with highs near 42°F and gusts up to 24 mph. Late‑night rain could briefly mix with snow Wednesday night into Thursday.
Food & Drinks in ...
Kettering cut the ribbon Monday on Chilli’s Wings and Fish at a former Burger King on Dorothy Lane. City leaders hailed the conversion as a win for the Wilmington Pike corridor.
Fifteen-year-old Madison Brown has been missing from Cincinnati's Westwood since Feb. 14. Authorities say she was last seen in a beige hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.
Cincinnati police have issued an alert for 16-year-old A'zire Whiting-Osley, last seen Feb. 22 on the 2000 block of Burnet Avenue. Detective Nikki Oliver is asking for tips.
Police released surveillance photos after a Feb. 15 shoplifting on Calhoun Street. Detectives say the images show clothing and a small air‑fragrance product and are seeking tips.
District 1 detectives released suspect photos after a Feb. 19 aggravated robbery on Race Street and are asking the public to come forward with tips.
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