Friday, November 6, 2026
Cincinnati
Photo via WKRC Local 12 (CBS)
Public Safety ·
The City of Cincinnati filed a lawsuit seeking the permanent closure of Memories Lounge, days after a 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting at the business.
Public Safety ·
Police said a man was shot multiple times on Lakeview Avenue in Westwood around 11 p.m. and died.
DevelopingPublic Safety ·
Investigators told Linda Overstreet her daughter, Emirah, was pronounced dead at the scene of an apparent accidental shooting in Cincinnati.
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Public Safety ·
David Mitsnefes, 33, was sentenced to over 15 years in prison for hiding cameras in children's bedrooms in Blue Ash, prosecutors said.
Transit & Streets ·
According to the city, it is revamping its snow plow tracker, adding 10 weather stations and aiming for 65 drivers and trucks per shift.
City Hall ·
As two newly elected council members prepare to take office, one council member will take a leave of absence earlier than anticipated, FOX19 NOW reported.
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City Hall ·
Two upcoming departures from Cincinnati City Council are expected to trigger appointments to fill the vacated seats.
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Business & Economy ·
The Democratic physician breaks a 16-year Republican hold on the office. Delivering on her promises will require negotiating with a GOP-controlled legislature.
Transit & Streets ·
The total project cost is about $350 million
Read at Signal Cincinnati
Public Safety ·
Federal gun prosecutions in Cincinnati jumped 250% as the city reports fewer homicides and shootings.
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Around Town ·
The shelter said it took in 112 dogs in the last seven days, including 38 seized through animal welfare investigations, and is seeking fosters and volunteers.
Elections ·
Madeira voters rejected proposed changes to the city's charter by just 86 votes. Both supporters and opponents say the close result highlights the need for more community engagement.
Read at WCPO 9 (ABC)
Elections ·
With high-profile senate and gubernatorial races in play, many counties saw significantly higher voter turnout than the last midterm election.
Read at WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio
Housing & Homelessness ·
Zoning changes in four Camp Washington areas are designed to add housing and limit tow lots. The Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation counted 18 tow lots.
Read at WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio
Public Safety ·
Lockland's mayor and fire chief say blocked railroad tracks have been a problem for years.
Read at WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio
Public Safety ·
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that it will be adjusting its services in Whitewater Township beginning in 2027.
Read at WCPO 9 (ABC)
DevelopingPublic Safety ·
Deputies responding to a Thursday call about a panhandler at a Speedway on Montgomery Road found a 17-year-old girl who had been reported missing.
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Public Safety ·
One of the men accused in a Cincinnati nightclub shooting pleaded guilty to illegally possessing ammunition as a convicted felon, a federal charge.
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Public Safety ·
Lockland police searched for a missing 11-year-old autistic girl, announcing the search Wednesday evening, and said she was found alive.
Public Safety ·
The widow of a Cincinnati police officer killed in the line of duty in 1974 is again urging that his killer never be released.
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Transit & Streets ·
Crews are replacing overhead lights along Interstate 71 on Fort Washington Way, so late-night drivers should expect lane restrictions next week.
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Transit & Streets ·
A crash occurred on southbound I-71/75 at the I-71/75 split in Cincinnati, causing major traffic delays, according to WKRC.
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Transit & Streets ·
Cincinnati drivers can expect lane closures along Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 50 this week for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.
Read at Spectrum News 1 Cincinnati
Business & Economy ·
Sayler Park Sips, a women-owned wine shop, held its grand opening Friday on Gracely Drive. It offers more than 40 bottled wines.
Business & Economy ·
The Gardens, which aims to be a bar, restaurant, retail space and botanical garden, opens at 2800 Woodburn Avenue Dec. 11, per CityBeat.
Business & Economy ·
Chef Jeff Harris reopened Jimmie Lou's to the public Tuesday night. The restaurant's earlier version opened in 2021 as a stall in Oakley Food Hall.
Read at Cincinnati CityBeat
Business & Economy ·
The Cincinnati-based restaurant group will open four new Currito locations, according to WKRC. It aims to grow Currito from 20 to 50 locations by early 2028.
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Business & Economy ·
Duke Energy Holiday Trains will take to the more than 100,000 scale miles of a winter wonderland for its 80th year
Read at Spectrum News 1 Cincinnati
Business & Economy ·
From everyday tools to workplace training, learning to use artificial intelligence means understanding where it can help and where human judgment still matters.
Read at Soapbox Cincinnati
DevelopingSchools ·
The superintendent confirmed a Colerain Township mother came into Colerain Middle School after hours. The mother allegedly confronted a student.
Read at FOX19 NOW
Culture & Events ·
Eligible households can shop for holiday-specific groceries at Freestore Foodbank’s Cincinnati locations throughout November.
Read at Spectrum News 1 Cincinnati
Around Town ·
Six children in foster care found permanent homes during Adoption Day in Hamilton County, according to WKRC. Six local families opened their homes to them.
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Sports ·
Ohio high school football playoffs advance to the regional quarterfinal round, while Indiana teams compete for sectional championships.
Read at WCPO 9 (ABC)
Culture & Events ·
A retired radiologist and University of Cincinnati alumnus made a $1 million gift to at the UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM).
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Sports ·
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is spending time at Madrid's museums ahead of his first overseas NFL game, Spectrum News 1 reported.
Read at Spectrum News 1 Cincinnati