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Western Hills Viaduct Is Safe Even With 'Poor' Rating

Cincinnati's latest infrastructure report lists the Western Hills Viaduct in poor condition, raising concerns about whether the bridge is safe to drive on.

Walter 'Dee' Huddleston, Former U.S. Senator Of Kentucky, Dies At 92

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Councilman Wants To Regulate Housing Sites Like Airbnb, Otherwise "Rents Will Go Up"

Reds Owner Pushes For New Brent Spence Bridge

By Bill Rinehart • 2 hours ago

The owner of the Cincinnati Reds isn't just concerned about sports -- he has his eye on transportation issues, too. Bob Castellini owns a produce distribution company and says replacing the Brent Spence Bridge should be a primary objective for the area.

City And Plush Family Encourage People To Sign Up For Smart911

By Jay Hanselman • 2 hours ago

Cincinnati officials are launching a series of public service announcements encouraging people to sign up for Smart911.

Nationwide Children's Researchers 'Surprised' By Youth Head Trauma Study

By Steve Brown • 6 hours ago

Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital say they were surprised by the results of a study that found no decline in the neurocognitive abilities of youth football players over the course of one season.

Ten Years After The Housing Crisis: A Look At Montgomery County

By Jerry Kenney • 8 hours ago

About a decade ago, a housing crisis swept the country. The crash devastated many communities and changed the lives of millions of Americans who experienced foreclosure or simply walked away from homes owing more than they were worth.

Grimes Responds To Report Claiming Ky. Voter Data Being Sold On ‘Dark Web’

By Taylor Inman • 9 hours ago

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes responded Monday to a news report that said voter data from several states is being sold on the dark web.

Court Rules Against Kentucky Marsy’s Law Ballot Language, Appeal Likely

By Ryland Barton • Oct 15, 2018

A court has ruled that when Kentucky voters weigh in on whether to add new rights for crime victims in the state Constitution this November, the results should not be certified.

Councilman Wants To Regulate Housing Sites Like Airbnb, Otherwise "Rents Will Go Up"

By Jay Hanselman • Oct 15, 2018

Cincinnati City Council could vote soon on an ordinance regulating short-term housing rentals in the city. This includes rentals with Airbnb and similar internet sites.

Stark State College and University of Akron Unveil Direct Connect Partnership

By Kabir Bhatia • Oct 15, 2018

The University of Akron and Stark State College have announced a partnership to allow students to proceed from a 2-year program to a 4-year degree with much greater ease.

Cincinnati Looks At Streamlining Hiring Process For 911 Employees

By Jay Hanselman • Oct 15, 2018

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Cincinnati is working to streamline the process to hire 911 call takers and emergency dispatchers.

The goal is to reduce the time between when people apply and when they find out if they get a job.

WATCH: Green Party Candidates For Ohio Governor Discuss Issues

By WVXU Staff • Oct 15, 2018

Constance Gadell-Newton — Courtesy FITRAKIS & GADELL-NEWTON Law Firm

The Ohio Debate Commission invited all four gubernatorial candidates to participate in a forum at The City Club of Cleveland. Constance Gadell-Newton, Green Party candidate for governor and running mate Brett R. Joseph, Ph.D., accepted. Beginning at 12:30 p.m. Monday, watch live as they explain their positions and take questions from the audience.

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Get To Know The City Charter Amendments On The Ballot In November

Cincinnati voters will see six city charter amendments on their ballots November 6. The amendments could change the length of council terms, allow council to hold closed executive sessions, reduce the amount limited liability companies (LLCs) can contribute to candidates for mayor and council and alter rules on hiring police officers, firefighters and other city employees.