Police Chief Placed on Leave

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge was placed on administrative leave while the city investigates the effectiveness of her leadership, City Manager Sheryl Long said.

“The city continues to face serious public safety challenges that underscore the need for stability at the command level,” Long said. Assistant Chief Adam Hennie was named interim chief.

Theetge’s attorney called Theetge a “political scapegoat” and said he thinks the decision came from Mayor Aftab Pureval’s office. Pureval issued a statement supporting the move.

Theetge’s removal follows a series of high-profile crimes in downtown Cincinnati.

Teacher-Pilot Honored

Steubenville High School teacher and pilot Natalie Campana was named the 2025-26 National Project Lead the Way Engineering Teacher of the Year, recognizing innovation in STEM.

“She brings real-world aviation expertise into the classroom,” award organizers said.

Campana leads an aerospace engineering and aviation program for Steubenville students.

The program prepares students for careers in aviation, engineering, and design.

Cavs Look to Build on Success

The Cleveland Cavaliers open the 2025-26 NBA season tonight on the road against the New York Knicks. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN.

Last season, the Cavs posted their second-best record ever, winning 64 games. In the playoffs, they swept Miami before losing in the Eastern Conference Semifinals to Indiana.

Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and De’Andre Hunter return. Additions include Lonzo Ball, Thomas Bryant, and Larry Nance Jr.

The team’s home opener is Sunday against Milwaukee. See the full schedule here.

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➤ Lakewood: The school district plans to close and repurpose Lincoln Elementary School and shuffle school programs at other elementary schools. (More)

➤ Reynoldsburg: A woman spent a night in jail after police wrongly charged her for making threats allegedly made by another woman with the same name. (More)

➤ Statewide: State parks will offer military veterans and current service members 30% discounts on overnight stays in November. (More)

➤ Montgomery County: Northridge Local Schools closed Tuesday because of undisclosed threats made against the district, with a suspect arrested later in the day. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city council approved $145,000 for youth mentoring and education as part of the One Linden Community Plan. (More)

➤ Cleveland: University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic will offer dozens of collection sites for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. (Details)

➤ A Franklin County judge issued a temporary order allowing Ohio high school athletes to sign name, image, and likeness deals. (More)

➤ Western Reserve Academy senior Anthony Thompson, a five-star basketball prospect ranked No. 1 in Ohio, committed to Ohio State. (More)

➤ Ohio-born golf legend Jack Nicklaus won a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies. Nicklaus left the company in 2022. (More)

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➤ Cincinnati Children’s Hospital will open its Eastgate medical facility on Nov. 3, providing outpatient surgery, emergency care, and specialty clinics. (More)

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➤ Vice President Vance of Ohio visited Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the U.S.-negotiated cease-fire between Hamas and Israel. (More)

➤ Proposed legislation would allow Ohioans to set up payment accounts backed by gold and silver for everyday purchases. (More)

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