Good morning, Cincinnati.

Rotary Club of Hamilton, Ohio donated over $5K in backpacks and supplies to Bridgeport Elementary during its open house today to equip over 250 students amid rising enrollment after Fairwood closed.

The initiative, part of Rotary HERE, eased back-to-school challenges through community collaboration.

Local 12 is expanding its weekday lineup with a new newscast called Local 12 The Breakdown debuts Monday, Sept.

21 at 3 p.m. with anchors Marella Porter and Adam Clements and a weekly political program will start Sunday, Sept. 13 at 8 a.m. in Greater Cincinnati.

GE Aerospace signed an agreement on Tuesday, Sept.

8 to acquire Cleveland-based Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion to boost castings for commercial and defense aircraft. The deal supports GE’s local investments and will be financed with a mix of cash and debt.

Six Flags announced that ArieForce One, a favorite coaster built by Rocky Mountain Construction (launched at Fun Spot America Atlanta in 2023) will have a new home in one of its parks for the 2028 or 2029 season, and fans can submit guesses on which park will receive it.

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati will run Sept.

17-20 at Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove with new attractions including a two-story glockenspiel, VIP Lounge and the Running of the Wieners on Sept. 20.

After a five-year run in Cincinnati, Black Tech Week will move its three-day career conference to Columbus in summer 2027 (exact dates pending) as organizers seek more space for growth.

NKU Fine Arts Center in Highland Heights hosts Tactile Revolutions, an interactive art exhibit that lets visitors touch artwork like Braille and 3D models created by NKU students (in partnership with Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired) until Sept.

17, and it is free.

Construction has begun on a new library branch on West North Bend Road in College Hill that will feature technology upgrades, study rooms, quiet areas, and a children’s section; the current branch remains open while the new building is under construction, and no opening date is set.

Spotted lanternflies are now at their peak adult season and all 88 counties, including Hamilton County, remain under quarantine until late November.

Officials urge residents to squash the pests — reporting sightings helps track the issue while avoiding pesticides that may harm beneficial insects.

Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife, Apoorva, discussed their family, ambition, and his run for governor during an interview at Evendale Elementary.

The couple explained how 11 years of shared goals drive his focus on education and healthcare for the community.

Downtown drivers face road and lane closures as part of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.

Southbound Central Avenue will close from Tuesday 9 p.m. to Friday 5 a.m. for signal work, with further closures later this week and early next week for paving and beam removal and detours arranged.

The Cincinnati Bengals introduced new food options for the season at Paycor Stadium on Sept.

8, giving fans more choices at games & boosting the game day experience.

Cincinnati Reds alumnus Sean Casey recalled how baseball helped heal the nation by returning to play on Sept.

18, 2001 (just six days after the Sept. 11 attacks). His reflections underscore how the game brought hope during a time of national uncertainty.