Disturbed to read that two journalists at the alt weekly Cincinnati CityBeat were charged with felony rioting while covering an ICE protest. CityBeat gave me my first-ever journalism internship in college.
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2 journalists among 15 charged with felonies after Roebling Bridge ICE protest
Two of the at least 15 people arrested by Covington police at a protest Thursday evening work for CityBeat. They are facing felony charges.
www.cincinnati.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Disturbed to read that two journalists at the alt weekly Cincinnati CityBeat were charged with felony rioting while covering an ICE protest. CityBeat gave me my first-ever journalism internship in college.
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2...
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4. After widespread backlash, the university called the signs an “error” and apologized in an email sent to students. The university told CityBeat that the change was indeed in response to the bathroom law.
February 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
4. After widespread backlash, the university called the signs an “error” and apologized in an email sent to students. The university told CityBeat that the change was indeed in response to the bathroom law.
CityBeat is essential.
Disturbed to read that two journalists at the alt weekly Cincinnati CityBeat were charged with felony rioting while covering an ICE protest. CityBeat gave me my first-ever journalism internship in college.
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www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2...
2 journalists among 15 charged with felonies after Roebling Bridge ICE protest
Two of the at least 15 people arrested by Covington police at a protest Thursday evening work for CityBeat. They are facing felony charges.
www.cincinnati.com
July 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
CityBeat is essential.
Oh, look who's on the front page of the Cincinnati CityBeat Website...
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June 24, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Oh, look who's on the front page of the Cincinnati CityBeat Website...
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www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/p...
Bullying works. Great job, Cincinnati.
UC President Calls 'Biological' Bathroom Signs an 'Error,' Promises to Keep DEI Programs For Now
CityBeat was inside the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees meeting protested by hundreds of angry students, staff and community members.
www.citybeat.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Bullying works. Great job, Cincinnati.
RIP CityBeat
I still think the best idea for progressive donors is to just revive every alt-weekly in the country and staff them with 10 reporters each.
I wrote a bit about the misguided effort by Democrats to replicate Joe Rogan the right-wing podcast ecosystem.
February 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
RIP CityBeat
The ACLU of Kentucky obtained dismissal of the remaining charges against CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening, who was arrested while covering a protest in Northern Kentucky.
ACLU of KY Secures Dismissal of Charges Against CityBeat Reporter
The ACLU of Kentucky obtained dismissal of the remaining charges against CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening, who was arrested while covering a protest in Northern Kentucky.
www.citybeat.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The ACLU of Kentucky obtained dismissal of the remaining charges against CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening, who was arrested while covering a protest in Northern Kentucky.
The journalists have also been charged with felonies.
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2...
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2...
2 journalists among 15 charged with felonies after Roebling Bridge ICE protest
Two of the at least 15 people arrested by Covington police at a protest Thursday evening work for CityBeat. They are facing felony charges.
www.cincinnati.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The journalists have also been charged with felonies.
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2...
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2...
And they arrested 2 local CityBeat reporters, charged w felony 1 for rioting.
July 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
And they arrested 2 local CityBeat reporters, charged w felony 1 for rioting.
CityBeat is having some fun with headlines www.facebook.com/100063498613...
Cincinnati CityBeat
Oh, God, it's coming.
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January 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
CityBeat is having some fun with headlines www.facebook.com/100063498613...
Two reporters from Cincinnati CityBeat facing felony first degree rioting charges for doing their jobs. An outrageous assault on the First Amendment.
Editorial: Free Madeline Fening and Lucas Griffith – Defend the Free Press
The arrest of CityBeat journalists Madeline Fening and Lucas Griffith on Thursday during a protest on the Roebling Bridge in Covington is an outrageous assault on the free press and a direct affron…
sciotovalleyguardian.com
July 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Two reporters from Cincinnati CityBeat facing felony first degree rioting charges for doing their jobs. An outrageous assault on the First Amendment.
At least we have this
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www.citybeat.com/arts/northsi...
Northside to keep it weird for city's 165th Fourth of July parade - Cincinnati CityBeat
Northside has hosted Fourth of July events for the past 165 years, starting with an annual parade in 1854.
www.citybeat.com
July 3, 2026 at 7:07 PM
At least we have this
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www.citybeat.com/arts/northsi...
Yet another police riot.
August 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yet another police riot.
This is the most informative paragraph from the story
December 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This is the most informative paragraph from the story
CityBeat was inside the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees meeting protested by hundreds of angry students, staff and community members.
UC President Calls 'Biological' Bathroom Signs an 'Error,' Promises to Keep DEI Programs For Now
CityBeat was inside the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees meeting protested by hundreds of angry students, staff and community members.
www.citybeat.com
February 26, 2025 at 12:17 AM
CityBeat was inside the University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees meeting protested by hundreds of angry students, staff and community members.
Delete those dating apps. CityBeat is here to help you find your person.
Before Tinder and Hinge, There Were Personal Ads — and CityBeat is Bringing Them Back
Before smartphones and dating apps, newspapers and print publications played the part of matchmaker.
www.citybeat.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Delete those dating apps. CityBeat is here to help you find your person.
San Francisco CityBeat poll results show quality of life improving among city residents; Affordable housing still an issue
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SAN FRANCISCO, …
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SAN FRANCISCO, …
San Francisco CityBeat poll results show quality of life improving among city residents; Affordable housing still an issue - La Vie Zine
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KGO) -- San Francisco held its annual CityBeat breakfast on Tuesday and revealed the results of the CityBeat poll.
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October 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
San Francisco CityBeat poll results show quality of life improving among city residents; Affordable housing still an issue
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SAN FRANCISCO, …
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SAN FRANCISCO, …
Rep. Greg Landsman also tells CityBeat he’s “disgusted” by the signs and plans to sit down with the university president this week.
Legal Expert Says UC 'Biological' Bathroom Signs May Not be Required Under State Law
Rep. Greg Landsman also tells CityBeat he’s “disgusted” by the signs and plans to sit down with the university president this week.
buff.ly
February 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Rep. Greg Landsman also tells CityBeat he’s “disgusted” by the signs and plans to sit down with the university president this week.
Update: Reporter Madeline Fening will no longer have to stand trial over her arrest while documenting a protest on the bridge between Cincinnati and Covington, KY.
The four remaining charges against her were dismissed today.
The four remaining charges against her were dismissed today.
Cincinnati reporter arrested as protest spills across bridge to Kentucky
Two journalists for the Cincinnati alternative newsweekly CityBeat were arrested while documenting a protest across the bridge connecting the Ohio …
pressfreedomtracker.us
November 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Update: Reporter Madeline Fening will no longer have to stand trial over her arrest while documenting a protest on the bridge between Cincinnati and Covington, KY.
The four remaining charges against her were dismissed today.
The four remaining charges against her were dismissed today.
In a letter published by CityBeat, UC alumni and legal professionals urge the university to resist unconstitutional pressure from the federal government, defend academic freedom and uphold the rule of law in the face of growing political interference.
University of Cincinnati Alumni Call on the University to be a Firm and Unwavering Voice in Support of the Rule of
Law
In a letter published by CityBeat, UC alumni and legal professionals urge the university to resist unconstitutional pressure from the federal government, defend academic freedom and uphold the rule of...
www.citybeat.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In a letter published by CityBeat, UC alumni and legal professionals urge the university to resist unconstitutional pressure from the federal government, defend academic freedom and uphold the rule of law in the face of growing political interference.
“I’m looking at prior behavior, and I think it will happen again.”
The $2,500 bond was not dropped for either of the journalists arrested while covering the Roebling Bridge protest and now they will have to face a jury on misdemeanor charges.
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The $2,500 bond was not dropped for either of the journalists arrested while covering the Roebling Bridge protest and now they will have to face a jury on misdemeanor charges.
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Jury trials set for journalists arrested during Roebling Bridge protests
Trial dates have been set for the two Cincinnati CityBeat journalists who were charged with several misdemeanors while reporting on the Roebling Bridge protests.
www.newsrecord.org
August 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“I’m looking at prior behavior, and I think it will happen again.”
The $2,500 bond was not dropped for either of the journalists arrested while covering the Roebling Bridge protest and now they will have to face a jury on misdemeanor charges.
www.newsrecord.org/news/jury-tr...
The $2,500 bond was not dropped for either of the journalists arrested while covering the Roebling Bridge protest and now they will have to face a jury on misdemeanor charges.
www.newsrecord.org/news/jury-tr...
Hey there, CityBeat readers. Kane Mitten here.
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Introducing CityBeat's new Arts & Culture Reporter - Cincinnati CityBeat
Cincinnati native Kane Mitten joins CityBeat to cover arts, culture, food and underrepresented communities across the Queen City.
www.citybeat.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Hey there, CityBeat readers. Kane Mitten here.
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A reporter and photog arrested while covering an ICE protest in Cincinnati. Both working for Citybeat, an altweekly paper where my strip appeared for years and years.
Journalists among at least 13 arrested during immigration-related protest in Cincinnati
Police arrested two journalists and at least 11 others during a protest in Cincinnati over the detainment of an Egyptian immigrant.
apnews.com
July 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A reporter and photog arrested while covering an ICE protest in Cincinnati. Both working for Citybeat, an altweekly paper where my strip appeared for years and years.
"Madeline Fening, the organization's investigative news reporter, as well as Lucas Griffith, an intern at the paper, are being charged with a combined total of 13 different counts.
Additionally, both are facing charges of rioting, which is a Class D felony under Kentucky law."
Additionally, both are facing charges of rioting, which is a Class D felony under Kentucky law."
2 journalists facing felony charges after covering protests on Roebling Bridge: What to know
Cincinnati CityBeat confirms that two of its journalists were taken into custody while covering a protest on the Roebling Bridge on Thursday night.
www.wlwt.com
July 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
"Madeline Fening, the organization's investigative news reporter, as well as Lucas Griffith, an intern at the paper, are being charged with a combined total of 13 different counts.
Additionally, both are facing charges of rioting, which is a Class D felony under Kentucky law."
Additionally, both are facing charges of rioting, which is a Class D felony under Kentucky law."
The Morrows' lawyer tells CityBeat they will still pursue financial compensation from Kyle Raleigh.
Kyle Raleigh Pleads Guilty on Reduced Charges for Montgomery Inn Assault
The Morrows' lawyer tells CityBeat they will still pursue financial compensation from Kyle Raleigh.
buff.ly
December 18, 2024 at 11:01 PM
The Morrows' lawyer tells CityBeat they will still pursue financial compensation from Kyle Raleigh.