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For generations of Cincinnati listeners, Lincoln Ware’s voice has been part of daily life. Now, his contributions are receiving one of the city’s highest cultural honors. During this week’s Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Kick-Off Celebration, Alicia Reese announced former 1480 WCIN Radio as a member of the 2026 induction class. Recognition extended to […]
Dozens of former Ohio State players join lawsuit over decades-old sexual abuse allegations against former team doctor Richard Strauss.
A planned recall election in Whitehall is now on pause after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the petitions behind it don’t meet the legal threshold. In a decision filed May 4th, the court found there were not enough valid signatures to move forward with recalling Mayor Michael Bivens and City Council members Lori Elmore and […]
Gas prices across Columbus and Ohio have climbed fast this week. Some stations are starting to push close to $5 a gallon for regular unleaded. At the beginning of February, the average price for regular gas in Columbus was around $2.90 a gallon. At $4.29, filling up a 13-gallon tank costs about $18 more. For […]
The Jacksons' Destiny Tour in Ohio in 1979 marked a pivotal transition for Michael Jackson's solo career, leading to his blockbuster Off the Wall album.
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, Magic 95.5’s Robyn Simone sat down with the CEO of Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community for an important conversation around domestic violence, sexual assault, and the resources available to those impacted. The discussion comes amid several heartbreaking recent tragedies […]
Cincinnati Police Department Chief Teresa Theetge has been terminated, effective immediately. Sheryl Long announced the decision Thursday, citing “insubordination, inefficiency, and unsatisfactory performance” following a months-long investigation into her leadership. Theetge, a 35-year veteran of the department, had been on paid administrative leave since October while the review was conducted. MORE: West End Residents Push […]
The Cincinnati Bengals have traded the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II, according to the team. The move, announced Sunday, gives Cincinnati one of the league’s top interior defensive linemen ahead of next week’s draft. “Sexy Dexy”, a three-time […]
An Ohio man accused in more than 20 bank robberies is facing new federal charges. Authorities say the suspect, identified as 62-year-old John Donald Butler, was recently indicted again. The new charge stems from a bank robbery in the Dayton area. Investigators say Butler entered a KeyBank branch on March 30 wearing construction-style clothing. He […]
Even with legal recreational marijuana in Ohio, the price difference between states will always turn heads. Data shows some Ohioans save around $70 or more driving to Michigan to purchase weed. But, a new law now changes what happens once they cross back over state lines… MORE: Ohio Cannabis Law Update 2026: 10 Major Changes […]
Ohio bill aims to curb social media's addictive design & impact on mental health, with potential changes like warning labels & limits on features.
A decision on when Whitehall voters will weigh in on a potential leadership shakeup is still up in the air… After a lengthy (and at times heated) meeting Tuesday night, Whitehall City Council adjourned without setting a date for recall elections involving Mayor Michael Bivens and councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar – despite being […]