The 125 Best Songs of 2025 From the breakout Brooklyn band Geese to the Puerto Rican star and soon-to-be Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny and dozens in between, NPR Music shares its picks for the best songs of 2025.

From the breakout Brooklyn band Geese to the Puerto Rican star and soon-to-be Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny and dozens in between, NPR Music shares its picks for the best songs of 2025. n.pr/4pPsa02

Cincinnati Police Chief Theetge asked to resign by city manager, sources say However, City Manager Sheryl Long says no employment change has been made regarding leadership of the Police Department.

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Skeptical about public safety data? Learn how to find and understand the numbers yourself WVXU’s Becca Costello explains how the Cincinnati Police Department tracks and analyzes crime data, and how you can best understand those numbers.

This is a must read if you have questions, concerns, etc. about crime in Cincinnati. www.wvxu.org/local-news/2...

It's Opening Day, Cincinnati! Let's have a parade!

Here's everything you need to know about Reds opening day, including street closures for the parade: www.wvxu.org/local-news/2...

Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen Ronald Sargent appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and Interim CEO Mark Sutton will serve as Kroger's lead independent director Kroger expects full-year Identical Sales without fuel to be at ...

Kroger CEO resigns after an investigation into his personal conduct

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I want to thank the brave law enforcement officers who responded quickly to the scene and to our Kentucky Transportation Cabinet team members who worked quickly to protect their fellow Kentuckians. Let’s pray for the family members of those lost during this difficult time.

A senseless act of violence outside of a regional driver licensing office on Dixie Highway in Louisville has taken the lives of three people. This is an ongoing situation, and we will share more information as available.

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati; Appoints Bishop Robert Casey as Successor Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, 76, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and has appoint...

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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop of Cincinnati Dennis Schnurr. The U-S conference of Catholic Bishops posted the announcement online. The Pope has appointed Bishop Robert Casey, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, as his successor.

471 SB to reopen Sunday, Governor DeWine says

Thankful for my garage where the car was 33 degrees. The outside temp was -2!

Biden issues an 11th hour executive order aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity One of President Biden's final moves in office is aimed at shoring up critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

One of President Biden's final moves in office is aimed at shoring up critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

David Lynch has died at 78. The influential director was known for his unique and surrealistic films and TV shows including "Blue Velvet" and "Twin Peaks." cnn.it/4gV93xn

Cincinnati real estate investment group faces multiple lawsuits The city of Cincinnati wrote in a Jan. 3 court filing that Vision & Beyond left hundreds of renters without someone to call for help if something went wrong with their housing when it "abandoned" more...

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Nothing like driving to work only to find what appears to be a water main break on Grand Avenue in Fort Thomas. Lots of salt down, but a little scary going down the hill!

Hamilton County evictions are higher than pre-pandemic and higher than the national average Ten percent of renter households in Hamilton County faced an eviction filing in 2024, according to new data from The Eviction Lab at Princeton University.

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Reds TV staying with FanDuel (formerly Bally) Sports Network The team reversed its November announcement and says FanDuel will continue producing Reds games this season instead of Major League Baseball, and will offer expanded direct-to-consumer streaming of al...

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Somebody please turn off the snow machine!

Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today The next stop in former President Jimmy Carter's six days of funeral services is Washington, D.C., where he will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol through Thursday morning.

Live coverage of Jimmy Carter's funeral service on our website: www.wvxu.org/news-from-np... Also listen on the air @917wvxu.bsky.social starting at four!

Snow making travel "challenging" in the area The first winter storm of 2025 has dumped several inches of snow on the region.

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Been busy making cookies the past many days.

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Analysis: Will Andy Beshear run for president in 2028? Since the November election, Kentucky's governor has touted himself as a possible Democratic presidential candidate in 2028.

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It's Giving Tuesday, sure hope you'll consider Cincinnati Public Radio as one of the organizations you'd like to support before the end of the year. Thanks so much. www.wvxu.org

Oh My Gosh! A bread crumb "went down the wrong tube" and I could hardly speak for 10 minutes. Sorry to those of you who heard me try at 6:49! All better now! 😁

Perinatal mental health awareness bill has bipartisan support but hasn't passed yet The concurrent resolution to raise awareness of mental health concerns of women around pregnancy has support from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the Ohio Statehouse.

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Uhm. Not sure about this flavor popcorn!

Don't expect property tax reform to pass before Ohio lawmakers end lame duck session Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens said lawmakers are still debating how best to provide property tax relief.

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Still no estimate on when Big Mac Bridge repairs will begin so it can fully re-open Officials say an inspection late last week found more extensive damage than expected.

My commute home is not going to get easier any time soon!

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