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Increased security in several school districts after social media threat

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Increased security in several school districts after social media threat

CINCINNATI — Several schools in the Greater Cincinnati area implemented heightened security measures Thursday, with one school district canceling classes after threats of a shooting were posted online. Mt. Healthy schools cancelled all classes on Thursday and we confirmed that the following districts have increased safety measures: Cincinnati Public Schools (various schools) Lakota West (both […]

Complaints about CMHA continue; here are options for tenants

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Complaints about CMHA continue; here are options for tenants

CINCINNATI — Budget deficits and complaints about poor living conditions are just some of the problems facing the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority. WCPO 9 News has brought residents’ concerns to City Council members. While the mayor, Hamilton County Commissioners and Court of Common Pleas are among those who appoint the committee that oversees the CMHA, […]

Hundreds of asylum seekers from Mauritania find shelter in a bicycle shop in Lockland

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Hundreds of asylum seekers from Mauritania find shelter in a bicycle shop in Lockland

LOCKLAND, Ohio — Khalidou Sy buys diapers. He takes a handful and stuffs them in his bag. His wife is having a baby next month. He laughs because sometimes he can’t believe it. Sy fled his West African country almost ten months ago to escape slavery and military oppression. “Some were raped, others killed,” he […]

Vape shop manager who fired shots during deadly 2023 break-in sentenced to prison

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Vape shop manager who fired shots during deadly 2023 break-in sentenced to prison

DELHI TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The manager of a Delhi Township vape shop who fired shots during a 2023 burglary attempt that left a 16-year-old dead and another burglary suspect injured will spend nearly a decade in prison. A judge sentenced 29-year-old Tony Thacker to eight to nine years in prison for the shooting on Monday. […]

After methane gas leak, gas monitors are distributed in 100 homes in Latonia

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After methane gas leak, gas monitors are distributed in 100 homes in Latonia

COVINGTON, Kentucky – Officials with the city of Covington and the Kentucky Department of Energy and Environment are monitoring an underground methane gas leak near the former Covington landfill. The site at the corner of Decoursey Avenue and 43rd Street in Latonia is now home to the Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex. According to a […]

Cincinnati Ministry for the Homeless Now Homeless, Still Serving the Community

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Cincinnati Ministry for the Homeless Now Homeless, Still Serving the Community

CINCINNATI – A church for the homeless is now homeless itself. Bridge the Gap Urban Outreach Inc. is an organization that provides church, food, and supplies to the homeless and low-income population. “They do a great job for the homeless community,” says Timothy Campbell, a former Bridge the Gap supporter and now a volunteer. James […]

Planned mixed-use housing project in Bond Hill to be put to City Council for vote

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Planned mixed-use housing project in Bond Hill to be put to City Council for vote

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Planning Commission voted Friday to send a mixed-use housing proposal to the full City Council for a vote. The 3-1 vote came after dozens of Bond Hill neighbors testified against the project during the meeting. “We were made aware of a potential project that was literally going to be built behind […]

“Focus on fixing what you have”

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“Focus on fixing what you have”

CINCINNATI — Rachel Wells walks to Burnet Woods every day. On a recent Tuesday, she was watering flowers near the lake. “We don’t have a garden,” she says, “so this is my first stop when I need to touch grass.” Wells is standing on a corner of the lawn near the park entrance, where a […]

Cincinnati Home and Garden Show canceled for 2025, no new venue found

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Cincinnati Home and Garden Show canceled for 2025, no new venue found

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Home and Garden Show will not take place in 2025 after organizers said they were unable to find a new venue for the event while the Duke Energy Convention Center is closed for renovations. Organizers announced Thursday that the show will return in 2026 if the Duke Energy Convention Center has […]

Fairfield will not see a fourth Wawa gas station

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Fairfield will not see a fourth Wawa gas station

FAIRFIELD, Ohio — The rejection of a proposed fourth Fairfield Wawa gas station and convenience store in Fairfield aimed to remove the issue from the City Council agenda. Monday evening’s action was met with applause from some residents near the planned construction site, but there were no further comments from residents or council members. The […]