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Monday, March 23: Landsman Town Hall + Sidewalk Repairs + Fishbowl Live to Close
#87
Today at 9:00 AM
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Rep. Landsman discusses Iran vote and hawkish stance at town hallCity pilot program aids sidewalk repairs for 60 homeowners in CincinnatiHamilton County levies: What âmillsâ mean for votersTrial reveals financial downfall of Reston Construction amid management changesFishbowl Live music venue in Cincinnati to close, future shows canceledFriday, March 20: Lynch's 'Protest' Vote for Trump + Meisers Closes + Blighted Findlay Buildings
#86
Last Friday at 9:00 AM
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Damon Lynch IV reflects on his 2016 protest vote for TrumpCincinnati court hears arguments on immigrant detention and bond releaseMeisers grocery and deli in Lower Price Hill closes after five yearsOver-the-Rhine nonprofit sues to seize two blighted buildings near Findlay MarketIndependent Northern Kentucky bookstore changes owners after 47 yearsThursday, March 19: Cop Killers Bill + Clifton Market Foreclosure + Farmer Music Center
#85
Last Thursday at 9:00 AM
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Ohio bill seeks to end parole for cop killersClifton Market foreclosure case progresses amid financial struggles for ownersCincinnati Council debates $8 million investment in Farmer Music Center projectA year after Big Mac Bridge fire, dumpster of cooking oil found under Newport bridgeSharonville targets 2026 construction start for $75M downtown revitalizationWednesday, March 18: Declining City Satisfaction + Fatal Accident + Landsman Clarifies War Support
#84
Last Wednesday at 9:00 AM
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati residents report declining satisfaction with living conditions and safetyPrice of Brent Spence project now nearly $4.4B, with more costs to comeWorker killed in accident at Ford Motor Company in SharonvilleLandsman clarifies he supports the Iran war â to a pointMeet the Republican candidates running ro unseat LandsmanTuesday, March 17: Unseen Theetge Report 'Hatchet Job' + Workforce Homes + 'Pearmageddon'
#83
Last Tuesday at 9:00 AM
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Attorney for Police Chief Theetge anticipates "hatchet job" of a report
Ohio grants $2.5 million for 100 workforce homes in Hamilton
Hyde Park Square group demands adherence to new neighborhood development plan
MetroParks launches 'Pearmageddon' to remove invasive trees
Princeton, Mount Notre Dame girls finish as state runners-up
Monday, March 16: Police Stop 'Take Over' + Drop in Downtown, OTR Visitors + UC Grad Killed in Iraq
#82
03/16/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati police arrest 39 in planned street takeover, 65 vehicles towedDecline in visitors downtown and in OTR amid crime concernsUC grad among National Guard airmen killed in Iraq mid-air collisionFederal judge clears Covington officers of excessive force allegations in arrestHabitat for Humanity expands affordable housing with new middle housing unitsFriday, March 13: Moeller, Archdiocese Cleared + Ex-Teacher Sentenced + Nonviolent ICE Resistance
#81
03/13/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Judge rules in favor of Moeller, Archdiocese in sexual harassment lawsuitEx-teacher sentenced for sexual exploitation of high school studentIn neighborhoods across Greater Cincinnati, a nonviolent resistance begins to organizeFestival Park project to spruce up Newport's riverfrontBengals owner Brown and Dr. August Troendle make annual billionaires listThursday, March 12: In Cincy, Trump Calls War 'Excursion' + Stadium Money Blocked + Jobs for Teens Scarce
#80
03/12/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Trump visits Greater Cincinnati, labels war an "excursion"Judge blocks potential source of money for Bengals stadium renovation'I regret the offense' | Little Miami school board member resigns, citing social postsCincinnati youth job demand exceeds supply, funding challenges persistNew CSO fellowship targets critical gap for aspiring orchestra musiciansWednesday, March 11: City Organizational Shift + Clifton Market Woes + Sharon Woods Lake Trail
#79
03/11/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati city manager plans to dissolve development department in major reorganizationCity Council praises city manager but seeks communication improvementsClifton Market faces foreclosure and financial difficulties affecting inventoryUnderstanding tax-increment financing districts and their impact on developmentSharon Woods Lake and trail reopening this spring after major improvementsTuesday, March 10: Gas Prices Skyrocket + West End Residents Frustrated + Covington Housing Fund
#78
03/10/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati sees highest gas price hike in countryWest End residents frustrated over safety lapses, unkept promisesCovington residents discuss housing fund allocation and community outreachGE Aerospace to invest $115M into Cincinnati-area facilitiesShelterhouse to administer part of Red Bike's low-income membership programMonday, March 9: Gunfire History + Realty Racial Disparities + Trump Here Wednesday
#77
03/09/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Gunfire killed two 11-year-olds on this block: What we learnedContinued racial disparities in local homeownership persist despite some improvementsTrump to make stops Wednesday in Cincinnati and Northern KentuckyCincinnati Planning Commission extends data center regulations for nine monthsA Mason businessman opens a window to the universe in Adams CountyFriday, March 6: Compensation for Ex-Death Row Inmate + Public Safety Cuts? + Congressmen's Earmarks
#76
03/06/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Former death row inmate from Cincinnati can seek compensation from stateCincinnati public safety departments could see budget cuts this yearTwo GOP congressmen criticized earmarks, then requested themResearching future water availability for Southwest Ohio amid development growthSignature downtown mixed-use building hit with foreclosure caseThursday, March 5: Lockdowns After Threats + Stadium Plan Details + Clock-Punching Scandal
#75
03/05/2026
Today's newscast includes these stories:
Threats lead to school evacuations and lockdowns in Cincinnati areaFC Cincinnati leaders detail stadium expansion plans, mixed-use project timetablePublic works employees disciplined for allegedly clocking in/out for each other'Build Ready' campaign aims to streamline small multi-family housingCincinnati nonprofit launches $6M campaign with help of former Bengal HubbardWednesday, March 4: Riverfront Live Charges + Soccer Stadium Expansion? + UC Wellness Suite
#74
03/04/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Riverfront Live shootings lead to federal charges for twoFC Cincinnati applies for $136M from state. Will it expand TQL Stadium?UC Health, University of Cincinnati open regionâs first academic wellness suiteSittenfeld discusses unexpected Trump pardonCincinnati Herald pauses publication to redesign business modelTuesday, March 3: Details of Tome Investigation + Housing Reparations + Reward for Info on Shootings
#73
03/03/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Details over suspension, investigation of Crossroads pastor Brian TomeCincinnati proposes reparations program for housing discrimination assistanceCity Council budget process starts with public hearings this monthHamilton County seeks $234 million for Bengals stadium renovation fundingATF offers reward for info on Riverfront Live mass shooting suspectsMonday, March 2: Updates on Riverfront Live shootings + Landsman Backs Iran Strike + Crossroads Pastor Suspended
#72
03/02/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Update on Riverfront Live mass shooting and investigation statusMass shooting injures nine at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati's East EndGreg Landsman backs U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran amid ongoing military tensionsCrossroads pastor Brian Tome suspended during internal investigationUC sues former QB Brendan Sorsby over NIL breachFriday, Feb. 27: Theetge Investigation Through March + Charges Dismissed + New Convention Hotel
#71
02/27/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati extends investigation into Police Chief Teresa Theetge through MarchCharges dismissed against former council candidate Kevin FarmerCity Council approves funding for new convention hotel projectCommunity reacts to paused Dixie Highway reconfiguration planCincinnati Pops announces exciting 2026-27 season lineupThursday, Feb. 26: Ranked Choice Voting + UC Cuts Ties with Diversity Group + Mariemont Theatre Closes
#70
02/26/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Ohio House passes bill to ban ranked choice voting, Cincy leaders push backUC cuts ties with diversity organizations amidst federal pressureUC invests in Welcome Gateway Building design for campus enhancementAffordable housing for adults with developmental disabilities opens in Hamilton CountyMariemont Theatre closes; nonprofit plans takeover amid fundraisingWednesday, Feb. 25: ICE Prevention + New CVG Flights + New Miami Valley Christian Campus
#69
02/25/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Council moves to prevent ICE staging on city propertyRising unlawful detention cases in Northern KYTwo new nonstop flights from CVGMiami Valley Christian Academy building new high schoolArtsWave launches artist-in-residence program at OneNKY CenterTuesday, Feb. 24: Fire Deaths Rising + Pacman Jones Faces Prison + Connected Communities Working
#68
02/24/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
With 8 fire deaths already, Hamilton County nears annual averageConnected Communities has cut regulatory barriers for constructionHow 'deal with the devil' led to conviction in execution-style killingPacman Jones pleads guilty to assaulting officer, faces prison timePilot program gives high schoolers direct path to HVAC careersMonday, Feb. 23: Charges 30 Years After Killing + Lower Price Hill Boost + A Mother's Voice
#67
02/23/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
A witness recanted. Decades later, new man faces trial in 1997 killingSecond-chance manufacturer plans $6M expansion, 15 new jobs in Lower Price HillMothers who lost children to gun violence find hope, healing through A Motherâs VoiceExplosives will bring down Kentucky's Fourth Street bridge over Licking RiverCincinnati Open launching year-round sporting club, restaurant open to publicFriday, Feb. 20: Pension Fund Fix + Student Sleep Lot Delay + Violence Prevention Partnership
#66
02/20/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati officials re-negotiate settlement to fix city pension fundCincinnati Public Schools delays homeless student sleep lotCity Announces Partnership with UC Health and Cincinnati Children's to Prevent ViolenceFifth Third Bank signs UC, Xavier basketball players in NIL sponsorship programGallery exhibition to foster conversation about local food systemsThursday, Feb. 19: GOP In-fighting + Snow Removal Effort Campaign + Slow CVG Growth
#65
02/19/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
County GOP official sues Ohio House Republicans over 'obscene' adsWhen it comes to snowy sidewalks, some on Council want Cincinnati to clean up its actWhat led a woman to drive into 3 children outside apartment building?Airline industryâs slow growth is affecting CVGLocal art series focused on people of color moves to CACWednesday, Feb. 18: Cincy Immigrant Aid + Climate Plan Progress + Rev. Jackson's Cincy Footprint
#64
02/18/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Council considers immigration protections, including legal aidA Cincinnati family took in an asylum seeker. He may face deportationProgress on Cincinnatiâs climate plan will be driven by âsmall thingsâ3CDC unveils final financing plan for $540M downtown headquarters hotelFrom campaigns to boycotts, remembering Jesse Jackson's Cincinnati visitsTuesday, Feb. 17: Theetge Probe Deadline + NKY Housing Lag + Zoo Habitat Builds + Reds Inheritance
#63
02/17/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati police chief probe nears deadline; little disclosedNKY Housing Fund targets 6,650 units amid job growthCincinnati Zoo taps Terrex; Mexican wolf habitat underwayGilbert Avenue âcomplete streetâ redesign wins $3.8M grantPhil Castellini takes full control of Cincinnati Reds operationsMonday, Feb. 16: Fatal Fire and Shootings + Varying ICE Agreements + Local Merger + Heart of Northside
#62
02/16/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Mount Airy condo fire displaces nine; woman found deadNorthside shootings leave two dead, two injuredCounties vary on agreements that let deputies assist ICENew Aeron Defense buys General Tool, Magna MachineHeart of Northside brings Blue Zones-inspired longevity hubFriday, Feb. 13: More City Cameras + Spending vs. Budget + Onconetix Mission Pivot + Bengals Auction
#61
02/13/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati studies more park cameras, lighting for safetyRailway trust nears $2B; city struggles spending windfallOnconetix pivots from biotech to AI humanoid-robot acquisitionHidden Valley Lake residents protest outages, 90% water-rate hikesBid on Paycor furniture at Bengals renovation auctionThursday, Feb. 12: Data Centers Zoning + County Services Hub + Cincy on Forbes List + WKRP Auction
#60
02/12/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati pauses, adds zoning review for incoming data centersInspectors spot fire hazards, encampments under Hamilton County bridgesHamilton County JFS moves to Bond Hill; old site to apartmentsSix local firms make Forbes 2026 best large employers listâWKRPâ radio call letters up for auctionWednesday, Feb. 11: Affordable Apartments Doubled + Medicaid Cuts Fallout + Filling Potholes
#59
02/11/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati doubles affordable apartments, but gap still hugeNKY hospitals warn Medicaid cuts could trigger closuresCincinnati patched 3,100 potholes already; new trucks speed workUC taps David Gius to lead Cancer Center July 1Opinion: Middle class paying for City Hall mismanagementTuesday, Feb. 10: New Kroger CEO + Property Tax Repeal + Censora to Harrison + Convention Center Name
#58
02/10/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Kroger taps Greg Foran as new CEOOhio townships warn property-tax repeal could bankrupt local governmentsCencora confirms $106M Harrison distribution hub, 140 jobsGreen-card holder held five months over old $50 fraudConvention center renamed First Financial Center in $10M dealMonday, Feb. 9: Neighborhood Snapshots + THC Drink Ban + Reconnecting Suburbs + Cincy Black History
#57
02/09/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Enquirer launches Neighborhood Snapshot tool for Cincinnatiâs 52 neighborhoodsOhio THC drink ban threatens Cincinnati breweriesâ fast-growing marketHamilton County seeks feedback to reconnect six suburbs split by infrastructureNorthside Gateway wins $2M federal boost for mixed-use projectEnquirer spotlights Cincinnatiâs first Black patrolman and detectiveFriday, Feb. 6: City Cash Reserves + Findlay Market Buys Cohatch + Xavier, Pastor Charges + Bengals Items Auction
#56
02/06/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati sets 17% reserve baseline; new âwaterfallâ bucketsFindlay Market buys former Cohatch building for $6.5MEx-Xavier director charged after hidden-camera allegations in officeCovington pastor pleads guilty to sexual abuse; sentencing March 9Bengals fans can bid on Paycor Stadium seats, stools, tapsThursday, Feb. 5: Warning to Clear Sidewalks + Rental Prices Dip + Development Process Help
#55
02/05/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
200 property owners warned: clear snowy sidewalks or pay $25Strategic Growth office planned to speed development approvalsCincinnati rents dip; more listings offer perks like free parkingKroger hits "average" satisfaction score in latest national ACSI rankingsNorthside mutual-aid group TEN builds low-barrier support for trans neighborsWednesday, Feb. 4: Inmate Sues County + CVG Traffic Drop + Seniors Keep Homes + Students Launching Satellite + Zoo's Cheetah Dies
#54
02/04/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Inmate sues Hamilton County Jail over belt beating, retaliationCVG passenger traffic falls 2.6% in 2025; rebound aheadVictory Vistas seniors keep homes with emergency vouchersUC studentsâ to launch satellite with on NASA missionSavanna, Cincinnati Zoo cheetah ambassador, dies at 13Tuesday, Feb. 3: CPS Backlash + City Safety Investments + Fifth Third Growth + Visit Cincy CEO + Sharon Woods to Reopen
#53
02/03/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
CPS faces backlash after reopening amid ongoing snow threatCity safety fund spent; youth curfew served four teensFifth Third closes $10.9B Comerica deal; Stock Yards expandsVisit Cincy names Julie Kirkpatrick interim CEO; search beginsSharon Woods loop trail reopens late February after upgradesMonday, Feb. 2: Cyclists' Anti-ICE Rally + 4-Year Street Closure + AtriCure Expansion
#52
02/02/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cyclists rally downtown Cincinnati against ICE raids, honor victimsMan sentenced 30 months for online threats to ICEGest Street closes Feb. 12 for Brent Spence corridor workAtriCure gets $6M REDI grant for $45M Mason expansionStand Up Therapy blends comedy and mental health in Dayton, Ky.Friday, Jan. 30: Highest-Paid City Staff + County Levy Timing + UC Students on ICE + Illegal Dumping Charge
#51
01/30/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Sheryl Long tops Cincinnati payroll at $329KHamilton County split on timing childrenâs services levy renewalHoffman School owners accused of illegal dumping, kids trespassUK autonomous-vehicle firm Aurrigo adds 28 Cincinnati R&D jobsPinto urges UC students: donât confront ICE; document, seek counselThursday, Jan. 29: Bengals Lease Scrutiny + FBI Probes Florence + Archdiocese Synod + Brewery Closing
#50
01/29/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Bengals lease: county oversight terms stripped before signingFBI probes Florence KY ârevenue diversionâ after city auditTANK proposes small bus tweaks; fewer trips into CincinnatiCincinnati archdiocese to hold first synod in 50 yearsBad Tom Smith Brewing taproom closing SaturdayThursday, Jan. 15: 'Toothless' ICE Condemnation? + Unionized Workers Reinstated + Loan Fraud Charges
#49
01/15/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati Council condemns ICE shooting, urges mask ban complianceHundreds reinstated at Cincinnati NIOSH after surprise return ordersVision & Beyond founders, title staff indicted in loan fraudLunkenheimer factory complex wins historic listing, unlocking redevelopment creditsConcerted nonprofit trades volunteer hours for tickets, expands in 2026Wednesday, Jan. 14: Schools Leadership + Brawl Trial + Children's Expansion + Tenants Union Wins
#48
01/14/2026
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
CPS board taps Craig president, Moncree-Moffett VP, Armbruster sworn-inWitness no-show delays Tchervinski brawl trial; rescheduled Feb. 10Cincinnati Childrenâs buys Springboro Pediatrics, expanding primary care in WarrenTenants union wins Auburn Avenue lease: rent freeze, just-causeDani Isaacsohn is Ohio House minority leader, first from Cincinnati
