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A new round of afternoon storms moves into Greater Cincinnati, bringing 2–4 inches of additional rain and renewed flooding risk; expect a dry morning with fog, then scattered to numerous storms late afternoon through Friday, with continued heavy rain, especially in Indiana; the weekend looks dry but hot.
Weather Alert Day shifted from a severe threat to a significant flood risk as slow-moving downpours lash the morning commute, especially in Indiana and western Kentucky. Rainfall could reach up to 2 inches per hour with total accumulations of 2-5 inches, bringing possible standing water. Rain is expected to ease by the end of the morning rush, but more scattered storms are likely Thursday and Friday.
Severe storms swept Greater Cincinnati on Aug. 11, knocking out power for more than 170,000 customers, causing downed trees and power lines, triggering tornado warnings across several counties, and raising flood risk as heavy rain continues into the night; Dayton set a new single-day rainfall record of 2.07 inches.
Hundreds gathered in Blue Ash near Cincinnati to support Haitian immigrants from Springfield ordered to report for ICE check-ins after Temporary Protected Status was terminated. The Ignite Peace–Miami Valley Immigration Coalition event drew roughly 500–550 attendees, who chanted solidarity and highlighted the toll of losing work permits and driver’s licenses as some immigrants travel about 70 miles for check-ins and ankle monitors were issued to some. Organizers pressed for due process and a legal pathway for residency amid the new immigration requirements.
Dueling Axes, the Columbus-founded ax-throwing chain, permanently closed all its venues—including the Cincinnati location opened in 2025—with the last day of business on July 31; closures also hit three Central Ohio sites (Downtown, near New Albany, Grove City) and a Las Vegas location, and the Cincinnati venue reportedly cost more than $1 million to open.
Ohio has logged about 2,576 cyclosporiasis cases as of July 23, with the CDC deploying investigators and investigations linking illnesses to contaminated produce; in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, local tallies differ—ODH lists 17 cases (as of July 23) while Hamilton County Public Health reports 29 (as of July 27)—a difference officials attribute to reporting lags and case classification, as public health officials emphasize preventive food handling and treatment with TMP-SMX.
At Big 12 media day, Brett Yormark dodged a direct answer about Cincinnati’s knowledge of Brendan Sorsby’s gambling in the NCAA probe, prompting the author to demand transparency: if Cincinnati knew and played Sorsby, sanctions should follow; if not, the investigation should be clarified. The NCAA says it received a sportsbook tip (alerted by law enforcement) about Sorsby, while multiple reports and Sorsby’s lawsuit allege Cincinnati knew in 2025. The piece criticizes Yormark’s performative response, questions the tip’s chain of custody, and notes Sorsby’s long gambling history and Cincinnati’s NIL/education defenses and his move to Texas Tech.
Redfin data show five U.S. metro areas where luxury homes can still be bought for under $1 million: Detroit ($719,252 median luxury price, down 1% YoY), Cleveland ($833,228), Cincinnati ($952,523), Pittsburgh ($904,202) and San Antonio ($968,344). Indianapolis and St. Louis have crossed the $1M threshold, while the national luxury median sits at $1.37 million, with the priciest markets remaining in San Francisco and Southern California.
Kroger shoppers in its free rewards program can now redeem points for dollars off grocery purchases in-store and online (1 dollar off per 100 points, up to $10 per day), while fuel discounts remain available. Boost members earn double points; promos include 4X Points Fridays through July 24 and 4X Points on purchases July 1–4 to help shoppers earn rewards faster.
Cincinnati will be evaluated for Michelin stars as part of the American Great Lakes edition, with inspectors already in the field and a 2027 ceremony planned for inaugural selections. Officials say the inclusion could boost regional tourism and neighborhood economies, after Cincinnati was briefly left out due to an oversight. Michelin ratings rely on five criteria (product quality, technique, flavor harmony, chef personality, and consistency) and also include Bib Gourmand, Big Gourmand, and Selected designations. While funding from cities to participate helps, it does not guarantee a star.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 schedule features five standout games the author is most excited about: Week 1 vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to open the season; Week 9 in Madrid at the Atlanta Falcons for the team’s first international tilt since the Burrow era; Week 10 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football; Week 14 versus the Kansas City Chiefs for a potential Mahomes–Burrow duel back in Cincinnati; and Week 16 vs. the Baltimore Ravens on New Year’s Eve at home with postseason implications looming. The piece invites readers to weigh in on which game they’re most anticipatory about.
Cincinnati’s Oasis rock station rebrands as WKRP-FM, reviving the WKRP call letters with a locally programmed 1960s–80s rock format on 97.7, while WOXY moves to 94.5 as part of the branding switch. Led by Jeff Ziesmann and Randy Michaels, the project is a tribute to the TV show (not a parody) and aims to bolster a homegrown, locally curated rock presence in the market.
Zach Kreft broke the Flying Pig Marathon full course record with a 2:17:40 finish, beating the old mark by over two minutes; Katherine Hallahan won the women’s full marathon in 2:48:43, while Simon Heys took the half-marathon title in 1:09:58 and Amanda Zerhusen finished 1:19:50 in the women’s half. The event drew 45,197 participants from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, with cool morning weather contributing to ideal racing conditions and a landmark weekend for the Flying Pig festival.
Thousands gathered outside Cincinnati City Hall as part of the No Kings protests, a nationwide event organizers say drew about 8 million participants at more than 3,300 rallies, claiming the largest single-day nonviolent protest in modern U.S. history. Speakers linked voting rights to democracy and opposition to President Trump’s policies, with local groups urging turnout for the May election amid related bills and immigration debates.
Nine people were injured in an overnight shooting at Riverfront Live on Cincinnati’s East End/Linwood border. Victims were taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and the area around Kellogg Avenue was blocked off for police investigation; authorities have not released suspects or a motive.