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Cincinnati Police are working with city leaders to keep young people out of trouble this coming summer. They’re planning to start with deterrence sweeps and curfew crackdowns. Summer job programs are being developed, as well as programs to get young people into neighborhood activities. Click here to read more Recent Stories: Green Township Residents Looking […]
The lineup is set for this year’s Macy’s Music Festival. Organizers say the two day event will feature Jill Scott, Bootsy Collins, and R&B singer R. Kelly. Tickets for the festival at Paul Brown Stadium go on sale Saturday at ticketmaster’s website. Here’s the breakdown of the lineups for Friday and Saturday in no particular […]
Three people are facing voter fraud charges in Hamilton County. Prosecutors say Marge Kloos and Russell Glassop allegedly cast absentee ballots for voters who have died. Melowese Richardson is accused of voting twice for herself, then casting other voter’s ballots. The illegal voting charges stem from last year’s presidential election. Recent Stories: Green Township Residents […]
Green Township residents are pushing for a “Plan B”, as they fight against a public housing project in their backyards. They lobbied township trustees, Monday night, to not sell land to the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority for a planned 32 unit apartment complex. The residents say concentrating low-income housing would lower their home’s property value. […]
The push is underway to put Cincinnati’s controversial parking system lease on a ballot. On Sunday, a petition drive was launched in Oakley Square, where dozens of people signed for a referendum in November. The group, Citizens Opposed to Additional Spending (COAST), is supporting the petition drive. They say Cincinnati city officials need to make […]
Cincinnati Police are investigating a shooting outside a Roselawn nightclub, that injured one man last night. The victim was taken to UC medical center from the corner of Reading Rd. and Shenandoah. Police believe the shots came from inside a car, but a motive isn’t clear. Recent Stories: Cincinnati Police Chief Pushes For Tougher Gun […]
Cincinnati Police Chief James Craig wants to see stronger gun laws. Craig, councilman Cecil Thomas, and other community leaders spoke out for more regulations, Thursday, during the nationwide “states united to prevent gun violence” event. The chief says congress must pass an assault weapons ban, control internet ammunition sales, and require background checks at gun […]
A Hamilton County judge has blocked the use of speed cameras in Elmwood Place. Judge Robert Ruhelman called the system a scam and that the motorists cannot win. Elmwood Place residents have taken the village to court, claiming the tickets 105 dollar fines are more of a cash grab, then a deterrent for speeding. Recent […]
Green Township residents are expected to continue protests against public housing in their community later tonight. They’re mobilizing to pack the CMHA meeting to speak out against plans to build nearly 50 homes for low-income families. Township trustees have already voted for the development. Recent Stories: Bank Teller Steals Over 600k, Receives Jail Time Council […]
A former bank teller is off to prison for two years, after stealing thousands of dollars from her employer. Linda Fite was sentenced yesterday for stealing 600,000 dollars from a credit union. Fite admitted to taking the money from stacks of large denomination bills. Click here to read more. Recent Stories: Council Members Prevent Parking […]
The city of Cincinnati’s lease of its parking operations will have to withstand a lawsuit. Hamilton County Judge Ralph Winkler blocked the agreement yesterday, moments after city council approved the plan. The reason for the block was because council members Yvette Simpson, Laure Quinlivan, and Roxanne Qualls allegedly changed the wording of the parking ordinance […]
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