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Daily editionTuesday, September 29th, 2026

Good morning, Cincinnati.

The 5AM Cincinnati Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.

Business

  1. CVG Airport now features new hot food vending options as a White Castle machine (in concourse B near gate B21) joins offerings from EvolveCafe, Amish Pretzel Co. and Asian Street Food.

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  2. Sebang Lithium Battery Ohio will launch its first U.S. plant in Fayette County — promising 443 new jobs and over $37 million in annual payroll by Dec. 31 — while Walmart builds a non-sortable distribution center in Turtlecreek Twp to add 315 positions, according to approved state tax credits.

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Culture

  1. The Cincinnati Zoo hosts Jack O' Lantern Glow in October with 6,000 carved pumpkins by local artists on a half mile trail.

    It runs nightly from Oct. 2 to 31 (excluding Oct. 5, 12, and 19) with adult tickets at $15 to $25 and children’s at $10 to $20.

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Education

  1. Education reporter Grace Tucker will host office hours on Oct. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Norwood Branch Library Meeting Room, 4325 Montgomery Road so local parents, teachers, and taxpayers can share education concerns.

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Environment

  1. Forecasts show that Greater Cincinnati will see minimal color change today, partial hues by mid-October, and peak colors by late October before fading early November, with guides from Smoky Mountains (and Old Farmer's Almanac) offering planning details.

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  2. Ohio is the only state with two spots among USA TODAY's 10BEST for fall colors, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Hocking Hills State Park, with views that attract visitors statewide.

    The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will launch a map on Oct. 1 to track peak foliage times.

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Government

  1. At an emergency meeting on Sept. 24, Butler County Mental Health Board in Fairfield eliminated five finance positions after audits found $170,411.57 in discrepancies and signed a contract with Rehmann Robson LLC as it prepares for voter approval on a levy renewal to fund mental health services.

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  2. I-75 has reopened after a weekend closure, but several ramp & exit restrictions remain in place.

    Motorists should expect delays and plan alternate routes while work continues on the affected sections.

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  3. Drivers in downtown Cincinnati encountered northbound I-71 closures Monday night to Tuesday morning for Lytle Tunnel maintenance and will face further closures Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.

    Southbound lanes will close Wednesday and Thursday nights with detours via alternate ramps.

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  4. State lawmakers will meet Wednesday to consider suspending the gas tax for 90 days to lower fuel costs by about 38 cents per gallon for unleaded and 47 cents for diesel amid global oil market shifts; if approved, the measure would start next month amid support from gubernatorial candidates.

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Health

  1. Fifteen supercars roared out from Wyler Family Automotive headquarters carrying children from Ronald McDonald House at the Super Cars for Super Kids event in Cincinnati, giving kids battling life-changing illnesses a joyful ride as part of a six-year Wyler Fast Lane tradition (capturing smiles and hope).

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Sports

  1. Tyler Hawatmeh, 21, is a Xavier student who works as a basketball agent at Saga Sports Management while finishing his senior year; he began pursuing his dream as a child by calling Laker agent Rob Pelinka+ asking for advice.

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