Cincinnati City Council

Data from the city of Cincinnati shows that between 2023 and 2025, approximately 24% of the city's 35,474 car crashes occurred within 1,000 feet of a school. That number jumps to over 32% when considering total crashes involving pedestrians and cyclists.

The motion also considers requiring graffiti removal community service for people convicted of graffiti violations.

Cincinnati City Council voted Monday to give initial approval to the next city budget, including $2 million for the Farmer Music Center project. A final vote is expected Wednesday.

A few members have big ideas but it's not clear if they can garner enough support to push them forward.

Supporters say the designation will help preserve the character of North Avondale as new development ramps up. Critics worry it could make property repairs more expensive.

The new design includes no hotel, a lower maximum height, and revised traffic patterns.

City Council approved legislation establishing civil fines and vehicle impoundment for people convicted of participating in street takeovers.

Former Cincinnati Vice Mayor Christopher Smitherman is pushing for a charter amendment.

City officials say the goal is to inspire innovative ideas with a long-term goal of creating pre-approved design plans for two-, three- and four-unit housing.

The organizations that provide services say they can cover about half the funding for five months; they want to borrow the other half from the city and Hamilton County.