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Property tax relief is here!
The long-awaited property tax relief program is open for applications! If you qualify (by residency in Cincinnati, income level, and owner-occupancy of a 1-4 unit building), you can receive funds from the City to help you pay delinquent property taxes. “Property taxes in many of our neighborhoods have skyrocketed due...
Cincinnati Zoo to start new Halloween tradition with thousands of carved pumpkins
Ever wanted to see Fritz or Fiona carved on a pumpkin?. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden announced a new holiday tradition featuring thousands of carved pumpkins this fall. And you can bet that many of these pumpkins will feature adorable zoo animals. The event, called "Jack O’ Lantern Glow,"...
Clouds increase tonight and Sunday, rain chances increase Monday
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Sunday will be mostly cloudy with high temperatures in the mid 80s. Humidity will remain low for this time of year with dewpoints in the low 60s. We can’t rule out a pop-up sprinkle or shower, but most will remain dry. Storm chances return Monday and...
Cincinnati Preservation grants to help save local Black sites, stories
Cincinnati Preservation plans to use a combined $65,000 in grant funding to conduct a yearlong study focused on identifying and protecting historically significant Black sites. The organization – formerly known as the Cincinnati Preservation Association – received $50,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program from the...
Findlay Kitchen offers scholarships to food businesses
Findlay Kitchen is accepting applications for a pair of scholarships designed to support small food-oriented businesses looking to grow or up-scale operations. The available scholarships are The Hubert Family Foundation Mobile Pop Up Scholarship ($8,000) and the Bakery Scholarship ($7,500). Recipients will receive access to the Findlay Kitchen space and professional support as well as financial assistance for necessary licensing, startup costs and other expenses entrepreneurs face when starting a business.
Dr. Ginn Celebrates 40 Years of Primary Care in West Milton
William N. Ginn, M.D. celebrated 40 years in the practice of Family Medicine on July 1, 2024. Ginn joined the practice of Kenneth J. Faze, M.D. in 1984 and has been a constant in his hometown of West Milton since then. A graduate of Milton-Union High School in 1974, he...
'Help us' | Families ask for answers in Louisville's 400 unsolved murder cases in past 5 years
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- As Louisville wrestles with an epidemic of violence, Louisville Metro Police crime data shows more killers are getting away with it. A WDRB review of outstanding murder cases LMPD lists online shows more than 400 unsolved homicides in the last five years. In fact, the data shows a person who kills someone in Louisville has a greater than 50% chance of not being arrested.
The Ville takes down Bellarmine TBT team in The Basketball Tournament 2024 at Freedom Hall
The Ville head coach Reece Gaines had a smile on his face when he walked into Freedom Hall on Saturday morning for the first round of The Basketball Tournament. If you had asked the former Louisville star how he was really feeling, though, he would have told you, "I'm nervous." His team...
Search continues for missing Hamilton teenager
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKEF)-- One mother is still devastated after her daughter has been missing for five months. The family of seventeen-year-old, Adrianna Ortiz, said she ran away from her grandfather's house in Hamilton back in February earlier this year. Dayton 24/7 Now's Kysha Hancock spoke to her mother who said...
Former Tahona Kitchen & Bar | For Sale | $375,000
Loveland, Ohio – The former Tahona Kitchen and Bar restaurant space is situated in the Historic District area of Loveland, within the DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) district. The space is in close proximity to the State and National Scenic Little Miami River and the popular Loveland Bike Trail, enhancing its appeal to outdoor enthusiasts.
Louisville prioritizing Jeffersonville's Tre Singleton
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Louisville continues prioritize Jeffersonville, Ind., forward Tre Singleton. UofL extended a scholarship offer to the 6-foot-8, 215-pound Singleton last Sunday and was back watching the rising prospect as the live recruiting period began on Friday evening. With UofL assistant coach Ronnie Hamilton watching courtside at Westside High...
Wilmington’s ABX Air secures major military transportation contract
WILMINGTON, Ohio — ABX Air Inc., an air cargo company based in Wilmington, has secured a major military transportation contract. The Department of Defense has officially included ABX Air as the 23rd recipient of a significant multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, fixed-price contract worth around $873 million. This agreement pertains to the provision of air charter transportation services for a wide range of domestic passenger, cargo, and combined movements at military and commercial airfields.
Newly minted vice presidential candidate JD Vance spotted shopping at Jungle Jim's fresh off RNC acceptance speech
FAIRFIELD, Ohio — Newly minted vice presidential candidate and Cincinnati resident JD Vance was spotted shopping at Jungle Jim's Fairfield location on Friday. This comes a day after Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for president and two days after Vance gave his first big speech on the national stage to accept the vice presidential nomination.
Cincinnati named finalist to host Sundance Film Festival
Film Cincinnati and various regional partners have spent the past decade working to transform the Queen City’s reputation into what they call the Hollywood of the Midwest. Now, that same group hopes to cement that reputation – and attract tens of millions of dollars to the local economy – by helping Cincinnati become the new home to the Sundance Film Festival.
Search Intensifies for Three Missing Teens from Shelbyville Foster Home Amid Concerns Over Safety
Authorities in Bedford County are actively searching for three teenagers who have gone missing from the same foster home, as outlined by recent reports that have shone a spotlight on a disturbing pattern of runaways. According to WKRN News 2, the latest to vanish is 16-year-old Allizon Ventura Gomez, who was discovered missing on July 11. Sergeant Chris Brown expressed deep concern, noting that the teen took everything belonging to her, indicating no intention to return.
Suspect hurt bailing from car in wild police chase
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A suspect was hurt bailing from a vehicle during a police chase in Oakley, according to Cincinnati police. It happened in the 4200 block of 31st Avenue shortly before 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The suspect’s injuries were described as “minor” and police say they found a gun lying...
Man missing overnight rescued from river by Hamilton Police Department, Warsaw Fire Department
HAMILTON, Ill. — A man was rescued from flood waters Saturday morning while he was kayaking in the Mississippi River. Mike Boley, chief of the Hamilton Police Department, reported in a press release that at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday, July 20, a call was received in reference to a person who had been missing overnight in the flood waters near the Spring Island Campground.
Returning state champion Bartlett highlights 2024 high school storylines, golfers to know
The final weeks of July begin the high school sports season in Ohio and Kentucky as preps golfers begin their seasons on July 22 in Kentucky and July 29 in Ohio. Last season was another full of success for local golfers, including many returning athletes like Wyoming senior Finley Bartlett who won the Ohio High School Athletic Association Division II individual state championship. Here are some of the top returning golfers and storylines to watch in the...
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