City, county headed to court in MSD fight

A long-simmering dispute between Cincinnati and Hamilton County involving billions of dollars in sewer contracts is headed to court.

Mahogany's pays up, won't be evicted, owner says

Mahogany's is not closing and the restaurant will not be evicted, owner Liz Rogers told WCPO on Tuesday, saying she is making payments as demanded by the landlord.

Sen. Sherrod Brown: Raise minimum wage

This week, Kevin Osborne interviews U.S. Sen Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio).

City Council facing $22M deficit for 2015

The city's deficit for Fiscal Year 2015 has increased to $22 million, up from $18.5 million predicted just a few months ago.

Cincinnati GOP activist, 28: 'Just get involved'

In the second part of our series, "Millennial Mind," we meet  Raya Mafazy, 28. Frustrated with the politiical discourse surrounding Republican women, Mafazy decided to take matters into her own hands.

Mahogany's owner: I am being singled out

A confidential city memo outlines options for dealing with the troubled restaurant, but its owner says she is being singled out for common business problems.

State reps seek changes to 'deceptive' ballots

Two local state representatives want to see language on the back of provisional ballot envelopes changed because they believe it's deceptive to voters.

Immigration rally to be held at Boehner's office

Immigration reform supporters are set to protest outside of House Speak John Boehner’s office in West Chester on Friday.

LISTEN: Political Cocktail podcast

Political Cocktail's podcast version will alternate on Mondays with the video version of the show. Listen to local political news and hear our full, unedited interview with Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley.

PODCAST: Update on Ohio same-sex marriage effort

Political Cocktail's podcast version will alternate on Mondays with the video version of the show. Listen to local political news and hear our full, unedited interview with Ian James, co-founder of Freedom Ohio.

Cranley talks streetcar, tea party and homicides

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley sits down with WCPO's government and politics reporter Kevin Osborne to talk streetcar, tea party and the spike in city homicides.

Cincy among 8 to bid for 2016 RNC convention

The Queen City is among eight cities vying to host the 2016 Republican National Committee's convention.

Lawyer, sportsman & mayor: Tom Rouse of Erlanger

Meet the mayor of "The Friendship City." In addition to his day job as an attorney, Tom Rouse has several interests and accolades.

City leaders call for domestic partner registry

The Queen City is set to take a big step forward when it comes to marriage equality as city leaders call for the creation of a domestic partner registry.

PODCAST: Minority inclusion, streetcars and more

How will Cincinnati's streetcars operate among automobile traffic? That's one of the topics covered in this week's podcast.

Husted: Elections Board can move to Mount Airy

Breaking a 2-2 tie vote, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted said the Hamilton County Board of Elections may move after the 2016 election.

Gov. Kasich's visit causes car wars at City Hall

A Cincinnati city councilman said he was told to move his car to make room for the governor's, or it would be towed. But the police officer handling the matter said that never happened.

Constables: Old tradition lacking modern need?

Fourteen constable candidates will be on Northern Kentucky ballots this May. A Kentucky bill proposes elimination of the constable. 

Political Cocktail: Moving the Elections Board

This week, Kevin Osborne interviews Alex Triantafilou, chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party.

Q&A: Investigating a 13-year trail of deception

Find out how much Covington will pay for the Kentucky auditor's investigation of nearly $800,000 in theft from Covington city coffers and why the auditor said that there is a significant risk that even more funds were stolen.