Daily editionFriday, September 11th, 2026
Good morning, Cincinnati.
The 5AM Cincinnati Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
Community
Cincinnati Animal CARE calms shelter animals with live music from local volunteers of The J Spot.
The Wild Tunes program, started by a 10-year-old from Texas, now seeks more helpers to bring soothing tunes to pets (complete the volunteer application via email).
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Cincinnati VA and PGA Hope are hosting a free golf clinic for veterans (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at Reeves Golf Course on Sept. 19.
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After a 2024 fire damaged an area near Big Mac Bridge, new renderings reveal a Sawyer Point playground with a 10 ft lizard statue and 36 ft upside down ice cream cone slide.
City will open Lizard and Sock Playground in 2028 with funding from public and private sources.
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Business
WCPO’s longtime general manager Jeff Brogan (a Cincinnati native) left his job on Wednesday after 13 years amid an E.W. Scripps leadership shakeup.
The company is replacing station managers with 11 regional general managers to better meet changing media habits.
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Skyline Chili named veteran Carl Stealey as its new CEO on Sept. 10, following a $20 million investment in upgrades while former CEO Dick Williams became chairman.
Stealey, who worked at Honey Baked Ham and P&G, will lead the chain as it expands its menu and services.
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Education
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family will donate a 2024 Honda Accord to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College’s Automotive Technology Program today at its Milford corporate office, where the vehicle will serve as a hands-on training tool amid an unveiling, facility tour and apprenticeship briefing.
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Ohio will receive $50 million in federal funding over five years to help 20,000 low-income students access tutoring, college, and career advice through partnerships with groups such as Cincinnati Youth Collaborative & others.
Gov. Mike DeWine and state education officials announced the program on Sept. 10.
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Government
Kenton County announced plans to transform the former Fox Run Golf Course into Fox Ridge Park (225-acre) with three ridges for family fun, adventure, and nature.
Existing trails will close Sept. 14 for construction leading to a summer 2028 opening in Independence.
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Health
State health officials reported 70 cyclosporiasis cases this week, marking a 75% drop from the previous week which brings Ohio’s total to 6,412 since June 20.
The department advises good food safety practices (the illness causes diarrhea, loss of appetite, and cramps) to help reduce infections.
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Sports
Ja'Marr Chase is feeling good ahead of Sunday, Sept. 13 Bengals season opener against the Buccaneers after missing practice to guard his knee.
Head coach Zac Taylor said Chase and Tee Higgins are expected to play in the game.
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Local bars face rising NFL season costs as home viewers and commercial venues pay steep fees for game broadcasts.
Spots like Troll Pub boost Bengals promotions — pricing varies by venue size and subscription service as the season unfolds.
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Accidents
A hotel fire at HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof at 7810 Commerce Dr shortly after 4:15 a.m. displaced about 50 guests + the American Red Cross provided support, Boone County dispatchers confirmed no injuries.
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