Hamilton County

Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society is about two months into its contract providing dog warden services in Hamilton County.

The Hamilton County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Thursday asking the city of Cincinnati to close its police department gun range in Evendale.

A few weeks ago, Hamilton County health officials expressed concerns about the number of positive COVID cases in the 18-24 age group. On Wednesday, Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman said Wednesday those numbers are starting to decline. The positivity rate was around 18%, and it's now dropped to about 11%.

Hamilton County could use up to $2 million of federal CARES Act funding for a marketing effort to support struggling hotels, cultural institutions, attractions and businesses. 

Greater Cincinnati officials are urging people to complete their census forms before Sept. 30, even though a federal court in California could extend that deadline based on a recent lawsuit.

For the first time in more than a month, Hamilton County health officials are reporting an increase in positive COVID-19 cases.

Hamilton County has officially launched its effort to increase COVID-19 testing in the county.

Hamilton County begins accepting applications Monday for a second round of grants to help small businesses struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hamilton County's health commissioner said this is the fourth week in a row that he's seen many COVID-19 indicators looking very good. 

Hamilton County officials said Wednesday the COVID-19 metrics they're monitoring continue to decline, including positive cases, hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions.

But they warn residents should not let down their guard.

The Hamilton County commissioners are using $18 million of federal CARES Act funding to increase COVID-19 testing and data collection in the county. 

Hamilton County's health commissioner said Wednesday he's seen several positive indicators as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hamilton County officials said the number of new COVID-19 cases is starting to level off or slightly decrease.

Hamilton County commissioners are using $3.5 million of federal CARES Act funding to assist people with their rent and utility payments. 

Starting Wednesday at 6 p.m., people in Hamilton County must wear masks in public spaces to help slow the spread of COVID-19. 

Hamilton County officials are concerned about an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the county.

Hamilton County public health officials are reminding people not to relax when it comes to taking precautions against the spread of the coronavirus. A spike in positive COVID-19 cases identified last week continues to rise.

The Hamilton County Commission will likely vote Thursday to use $2 million from the county's transient occupancy tax (hotel/motel tax) fund to begin marketing the area for tourism. Another $2 million will come from funding the county received from the Congressional CARES Act.