Cincy
Another public hearing is scheduled tomorrow on the plan to lease Cincinnati’s parking operations. Residents and business owners packed the first meeting last night, with many concerned about rising parking rates and how funds from the lease would be spent. City officials say it will help fund development, and pad budget shortfalls over the next […]
Remember when there was a streetcar model on fountain square that had in bold words, “MADE IN USA”? You can forget about that. This week, Mayor Mark Mallory is traveling to Spain to meet with CAF, the company that will be making Cincinnati’s streetcars. Mallory, and the city, awarded a $20 million contract to the […]
An investigation is underway into the death of an Indiana man at a downtown hotel. The Hamilton County Coroner says 24 year-old Alexander Crouch died yesterday of injuries suffered when he fell from a balcony at the Garfield Suites hotel. Police say alcohol may have been involved, but toxicology tests are pending. For more on […]
The traffic accident involving more than 90 vehicles, along I-275 last month, has ended with no finding of fault. Hamilton County Sheriff’s investigators blame  the weather conditions, in which drivers describe near zero visibility  and snowfall. A 12 year-old girl died from injuries in the pile-up, near Colerain avenue. Recent Stories: Winter Weather Closings and […]
As you’re waking up today, looking outside your window, you’re probably noticing the icy conditions. Last night, the Tri-State got hit with a wintry mix of flurries and freezing rain. The roads are a little slick this morning, so you should plan your commute a little earlier than usual. Several school districts have already made […]
University of Cincinnati officials say their fundraising success will help every student. Officials announced yesterday the “Proudly Cincinnati” campaign passed its one billion dollar goal. Contributions from more than 90,000 donors will help pay for scholarships and academic programs. Recent Stories: Chief James Craig: I’m Happy with My Job in Cincinnati Dayton Worker Fired from […]
A college of Mt. St. Joseph nun is under investigation for alleged voter fraud. The Hamilton County prosecutor’s office says Sister Marge Kloos allegedly sent in the absentee ballot of a dead fellow nun. Sister Rose Marie Hughett passed away before her mail-in voting application was received by the Hamilton County Board Of Elections. Click […]
Cincinnati Police Chief James Craig says he’s happy with his job, after being asked to consider leaving town. Craig told WCPO that he was recruited for the police chief position in Detroit. Craig has not been interviewed for that job yet. Click here to read more Recent Stories: Dayton Worker Fired from Job Because She […]
Some of the money raised through the new parking lease will go into a downtown development project. City officials unveil plans yesterday to build a 30 story office and apartment tower at 4th and race streets. Plans call for 300 high-end apartments, A grocery store, and 1000 parking spaces. Click here to read more. Recent […]
Cincinnati’s parking rates aren’t expected to go up immediately under a plan to lease the city’s parking facilities. City Manager Milton Dohoney says the Port Authority will pay 82 million dollars upfront, then three million dollars a year for the life of the lease. Parking rates would be set by the authority. For more details […]
Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati officials say the grand opening, on March 4th, will start with a ribbon cutting at 8:30 PM. Free parking, for the first night of gambling, will be available at the Banks. Free weeknight and weekend parking, in the casino’s garage, begins March 5th. Click here to read more, or check out the […]
Duke Energy customers, in Greater Cincinnati, could pay for the utility’s shares of the streetcar project. Duke has asked the public utilities commission for permission to charge fees, if utilities need to be moved for major government projects. The first of four public hearings on the rate increases, is tonight at the Fairfield Township Administrative […]
