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Daily editionSunday, September 20th, 2026

Good morning, Cincinnati.

The 5AM Cincinnati Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of September.

Community

  1. Ohioans will set their clocks back one hour on Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. as daylight saving time ends, while lawmakers have yet to finalize a Senate bill to make the change permanent.

    Cincinnati EnquirerRead more

Business

  1. The nation’s largest independent retailer of wine, spirits and beer will open its first Northern Kentucky store on Sept. 24 in Florence at 7646 Mall Road (Village at the Mall now at full occupancy).

    The new 15,000 sqft store will employ 25 workers and stock 8,000 wines.

    Local 12 NewsRead more

  2. Bengals owner Mike Brown and family climbed 77 spots on the Forbes 400 list on Sept. 15, with their net worth rising to $7.6 billion (up from $5 billion last year).

    Local entrepreneur Dr. August Troendle, founder of Medpace, ranked No. 396 with a net worth of $4.4 billion.

    Local 12Read more

  3. CVG scored 675 and ranked seventh among medium-sized airports in JD Power's 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.

    The study surveyed 24,710 travelers (from July 2025 to July 2026) and shows CVG outperformed Pittsburgh International and John Glenn Columbus International.

    Local 12Read more

Culture

  1. At Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, brewery run winners discussed race as they crossed the finish line—sparking community conversation about inclusion during the event.

    Their remarks highlighted the festival’s blend of athleticism and local culture.

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Economy

  1. NorthPoint Development plans to build the $130.7M Butler County Trade Center on 140 acres near Seward and Tylersville roads (construction is set to begin this fall), and Fairfield will reimburse up to $350,000 for required road improvements.

    Journal-NewsRead more

Finance

  1. Amazon will send up to $200 automatically to eligible Prime members as part of a federal settlement over unauthorized sign-ups and difficulty cancelling subscriptions, with over $845M paid out of a $1.5B cap (no action needed).

    Local 12Read more

Government

  1. Oxford voters will decide in November whether to lift a decades-old housing cap—currently limiting new developments to three units—in the Mile Square.

    The amendment would enable officials to use existing zoning rules to allow larger apartment projects and increase housing options.

    Journal-NewsRead more

Health

  1. A 13-year-old football player from Springboro is fighting brain cancer after a July diagnosis; he has undergone two brain surgeries and will receive 21-day chemo cycles (the next treatment is set for Oct. 5) as his tumor has shrunk 90% with strong community support.

    Journal-NewsRead more

Real Estate

  1. Cincinnati has received a $2M state grant from Ohio’s Residential Economic Development District program to clear and grade the 17-acre MidPointe Crossing (formerly Swifton Commons) site in Bond Hill for future housing development.

    City officials said the project will add workforce housing near local employers.

    Local 12Read more

Accidents

  1. Former fire chief John Carson saved his life and a dog's life when his home caught fire at 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 14; his house is a total loss, and his family is raising funds while a salvage cleanup is set for Monday + he has a tee time on Tuesday.

    Local 12 NewsRead more