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After failing to win over voters in the Nov. 2024 election, Mt. Healthy City Schools is putting another levy on the ball...
01/24/2025

After failing to win over voters in the Nov. 2024 election, Mt. Healthy City Schools is putting another levy on the ballot this year to dig itself out of a financial hole.

In November, 55% of voters in the Mt. Healthy district rejected the proposed continuous levy. The school district will look to do better this time around.

Cincinnati Public School administrators are considering expanding the district's existing virtual academy.
01/24/2025

Cincinnati Public School administrators are considering expanding the district's existing virtual academy.

School leaders proposed a plan to launch a new virtual school based at Western Hills University High School, specifically intended for Cincinnati's immigrant and English language learners.

President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration have many in the region's Hispanic community worried about the ...
01/24/2025

President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration have many in the region's Hispanic community worried about the future.

Chamber President Alfonso Cornejo says no one has reported police-like activity so far, but they're still on edge.

The 'Piano Man' and 'Rod the Mod' are coming to Cincinnati. Billy Joel and Rod Stewart are teaming for a one-night-only ...
01/23/2025

The 'Piano Man' and 'Rod the Mod' are coming to Cincinnati. Billy Joel and Rod Stewart are teaming for a one-night-only performance at Paycor Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

The one-night-only event is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2025.

Three local names have been named as 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists. Two are restaurateurs and the third owns a po...
01/23/2025

Three local names have been named as 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists. Two are restaurateurs and the third owns a popular cocktail bar in Over-the-Rhine.

The three semifinalists represent two restaurants and a bar.

Among the new president's many pages of executive orders is a sweeping instruction to halt disbursement of all funds und...
01/23/2025

Among the new president's many pages of executive orders is a sweeping instruction to halt disbursement of all funds under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure and Jobs Act. It's unclear if the latter includes funding for the $3.6 billion Brent Spence companion bridge project.

Trump's order halts funds for a large swath of projects, but it's unclear just how far it goes and what all is included.

UPDATE: The family behind the popular Morgan's Canoe businesses say they're putting the Brookville, Ind. location up for...
01/23/2025

UPDATE: The family behind the popular Morgan's Canoe businesses say they're putting the Brookville, Ind. location up for sale. It will remain open at least through the 2025 season.

The family-run canoe livery and outdoor adventure business is closing up shop, but they're ensuring their properties will be preserved for future generations.

"The message that I have is that I don't want them to overreact, which is very difficult to do, because all these execut...
01/23/2025

"The message that I have is that I don't want them to overreact, which is very difficult to do, because all these executive orders are extremely inflammatory and in a way, insulting," says the president of Cincinnati's Hispanic Chamber.

Chamber President Alfonso Cornejo says no one has reported police-like activity so far, but they're still on edge.

People have a lot of questions about Northside, and Bill Rinehart does his best to answer them.
01/22/2025

People have a lot of questions about Northside, and Bill Rinehart does his best to answer them.

People have a lot of questions about Northside, and OKI Wanna Know does its best to answer them.

While the risk of a person contracting bird flu is low, there could be an uptick in prices.
01/22/2025

While the risk of a person contracting bird flu is low, there could be an uptick in prices.

More than 3 million commercial birds are affected by the virus in Ohio currently, according to the USDA.

WVXU Senior Political Analyst Howard Wilkinson explains just how much of an insider game politics can be...
01/22/2025

WVXU Senior Political Analyst Howard Wilkinson explains just how much of an insider game politics can be...

Here’s just how much of an insider game politics can be...

In 'ACT for Cincy,' Cincinnati has a unified strategy for violence reduction.
01/22/2025

In 'ACT for Cincy,' Cincinnati has a unified strategy for violence reduction.

A new framework called "Achieving Change Together for Cincy," or "ACT for Cincy," will guide Cincinnati's violence reduction efforts.

New at noon tomorrow on 90.9 WGUC. 🎵 French-born Conductor Nathalie Stutzman says that she sees several parallels betwee...
01/21/2025

New at noon tomorrow on 90.9 WGUC. 🎵 French-born Conductor Nathalie Stutzman says that she sees several parallels between her own story and that of Antonin Dvořák. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

French-born Conductor Nathalie Stutzman says that she sees several parallels between her own story and that of Antonin Dvořák.

A new study from the University of Cincinnati will test the effectiveness of certain interventions in drug overdose hot ...
01/21/2025

A new study from the University of Cincinnati will test the effectiveness of certain interventions in drug overdose hot spots throughout Cincinnati.

The study will identify 36 locations with a high concentration of overdoses and install interventions like free naloxone at half the locations.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County representatives are working on drawing up a new lease for the team at Paycor ...
01/21/2025

The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County representatives are working on drawing up a new lease for the team at Paycor Stadium.

The team and the county have been talking about what the future agreement over the use of Paycor Stadium looks like.

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