Cincy

A state appeals court is being asked to allow Cincinnati’s controversial parking system lease to move forward. City officials are hoping the court overturns a Hamilton County judge’s decision, last month, to block the lease until voters can decide its fate in November. The city wanted the lease to take effect now to avoid laying […]

Neither rain nor the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings would keep people home from the Flying Pig Marathon. A record 33,000 people took part in the marathon yesterday, with thousands more lining up along the race course to cheer on the runners. Cincinnati Police were more visible, post Boston, with bomb-sniffing dogs working high-traffic […]

Cincinnati Police Chief, James Craig, will be facing a major decision about his future this week. The Detroit News reports Craig will be offered that city’s police chief position, citing a search committee’s overwhelming support of his innovative approach to police work. Craig is a Detroit native, whose parents and other relatives still live there. […]

Family and friends of a murder victim, who blinked his eyes to identify his alleged killer, say he was lucid despite an inability to speak. They testified, Thursday, on behalf of David Chandler. Chandler died after the West End shooting in 2010. Ricardo Woods is accused of killing Chandler, but the defense calls the eye […]

Cincinnati is being recognized for its downtown revitalization. Forbes.com ranks the city fourth on its list of up and coming downtown areas. The business website cited the banks, horseshoe casino, and the streetcar project in its listing. Click here to see the other cities Forbes listed as “emerging”. Recent Stories: Introduced Ohio Right To Work […]

There is a murder investigation underway in Millvale. Cincinnati Police say a 24 year-old man was gunned down last night at Moosewood Ave. and Bowling Green Ct. It came just hours after a non-deadly shooting two blocks away. Recent Stories: Mallory Launches Charm Offensive on Privatized Parking Opponents Council Looks for Answers to Close $17 […]

The LaSalle High School honor student remains in critical condition after trying to commit suicide in front of classmates. Hundreds of people turned out at the school last night for a prayer vigil. Green Township Police say the 17 year-old brought a gun from his home , Monday. He took that gun, and shot himself […]

An information blitz is underway to win public support for Cincinnati’s parking system lease. Mayor Mark Mallory and city manager Milton Dohoney say residents won’t face more parking tickets. The port authority will have more control over the operation than in other cities. Voters will have their say in November. Recent Stories: Council’s Solution To […]

Cincinnati city council’s considering new funding for the streetcar project. Council was asked, on Tuesday, to use tax increment funds for infrastructure projects and capital bonds to cover the 17 million dollar shortfall for the project. The deficit was discovered when bids for building the rail line came in over-budget. Recent Stories: Council Looks for […]

The Ohio Senate begins a debate later this week on a bill that targets repeat violent criminals. Attorney General Mike DeWine unveiled the violent career criminal act yesterday.The measure would double the prison time for criminals convicted of two or more gun crimes. Click here to read more. Recent Stories: Council Looks for Answers to […]

Cincinnati City Council is waiting for more details on potential fixes to a shortfall in the streetcar project’s budget. They’ll get alternatives to cover a 17 million dollar funding gap today. City officials say the shortfall comes from higher than expected bids to build the streetcar’s infrastructure Recent Stories: LaSalle High School Students Move Forward […]

LaSalle High School will reopen today, just one day after a student tried to take his own life in a packed classroom. School officials say that they will start with a prayer service, with grief counselors and extra police on hand to provide a safe environment. That student remains in critical condition at U.C. medical […]