Cincy
Meet Lincoln Ware’s endorsement for mayor of Cincinnati (wink, wink), Sandra Queen Noble. When describing herself to local sources, she refers herself as an “innate queen” who can “go right straight to England, and put Queen Elizabeth in check.” She previously ran for city council in 2011. When at a candidates forum, she wore a suit […]
Icy roads and near white-out conditions are blamed for yesterday’s fatal crash on I-275 near Colerain. Hamilton County Sheriff deputies say a 12 year-old girl died, and 20 people were hurt with 87 vehicles involved. Another large accident on I-75, near Middletown, caused only minor injuries. Recent Stories: Celebrating MLK Day in Cincinnati State Offers […]
Cincinnati firefighters want to know what caused the Walnut Hills playground to catch fire. The blaze broke out yesterday at the Schwarz Playground on May Street, destroying much of the structure. Investigators won’t say if the fire was deliberately set. Recent Stories: Celebrating MLK Day in Cincinnati State Offers Active Shooter Training to Teachers and […]
Several events are scheduled across greater Cincinnati to recognize the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has one of the bigger events, with a day of special activities and live exhibits. The day starts off with The King Legacy Awards breakfast, beginning at 8 am at the […]
There are more reports of flasher sightings in the Oakley and Hyde Park area. Cincinnati Police are investigating a report about man exposing himself to a woman in Oakley this morning. The man allegedly pulled his pants down to the woman, then ran off in the woods. Police are still gathering information on the suspect. […]
The first of three gun buy-back events in Cincinnati is being called a success. Organizers with Project Nehemiah ran out of $100 merchant gift cards, yesterday, for people handing over weapons. Two more buy-backs are scheduled in the next couple of months. Recent Stories: Casino Restaurant Job Fair Today Tri-State Faces Worst Flu Season in […]
Community leaders are hoping to put an end to violence in Cincinnati with a gun buyback program. The gifts for guns campaign launches today at several locations around town. People who give up guns, from their homes, will receive a $100 gift card from local retailers. Recent Stories: Casino Restaurant Job Fair Today Tri-State Faces […]
(via WLWT.com) – An Ohio appeals court has denied Ryan Widmer‘s second appeal from his third trial. The 12th Court of Appeals denied Widmer’s second appeal, dealing with the claim that the lead detector, of this case, was unqualified to lead a homicide investigation. Widmer’s attorneys are also making an appeal to the state supreme […]
Hiring is underway for one of the restaurants at the new downtown casino. Operators of the Margaritaville Restaurant held a job fair, yesterday, to find 200 people who would serve, cook, and tend the bar. The hiring event continues today, and tomorrow, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. at the Cintas Center in Norwood. Recent […]
The flu season in the Tri-State is being called one of the worst in years. Local doctors say they’re seeing a dramatic increase in patients, with flu-like symptoms. They also don’t think the season has reached its peak yet. Flu vaccinations are still available. Recent Stories: Report: Council Explores Buying Outdoor Toliets Worth $100,000 Each […]
Cincinnati City Council is exploring the idea of purchasing single open-air toliets for the city. Councilman Chris Seelbach is proposing to buy a single, open-air, restroom that is reportedly worth over $100,000. The restroom, made of graffiti-resistant material, would be powered by solar panels and be open 24 hours a day. While Seelbach suggests putting […]
Ohio transportation officials told Covington city leaders and residents last night that tolls are needed to pay for nearly 3 billion dollar construction of the new Brent Spence Bridge. That fee could be decided sometime this month. Work on the bridge could start as early as 2015. Recent Stories: Former SCPA Building to be Converted […]
