Daily editionMonday, October 5th, 2026
Good morning, Cincinnati.
The 5AM Cincinnati Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of October.
Business
Thunderdome Restaurant Group is opening its newest Eagle Food and Beer Hall today in the District at Deerfield — a $150M mixed-use development north of Cincinnati.
The 4,600-sqft space includes an 800-sqft takeout area with a lighter menu and design nodding to its original post office.
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Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan will open its first Cincinnati location soon as part of a plan to expand to Columbus and Cleveland (founder Aisha Pinky Cole Hayes signed a franchise agreement with Soul Republic Hospitality Group).
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Culture
The Bad Plus begins its farewell tour this week at Xavier University — located at 2117 Dana Ave — as part of Xavier Music Series, with additional concerts planned later this year.
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A feature film will film in the Covington area from Nov. 2 through Dec. 12, and Angela Boehm Casting is seeking paid extras, stand in performers and photo doubles for roles in 'The Red Head.' Applicants must be local — they should note the film's sensitive World War II subject matter.
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Education
Six of Greater Cincinnati's largest universities reported strong enrollment growth this fall, with at least four expanding total numbers and two setting records in first-year classes, countering national trends.
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HATSUE, a Cincinnati-based photographer and adjunct professor, changed course from a planned equine vet career to pursue creative passions after joining the University of Cincinnati’s DAAP.
They now teach photography with students (emphasizing the value of trusting one’s instincts).
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Government
Gov. Mike DeWine suspended the gasoline and diesel tax to lower fuel costs, with the tax break in effect until Jan. 2, 2027 (a move aimed at easing expenses for drivers statewide).
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Sports
The Bengals and Jaguars announced their inactive lists ahead of the Week 4 game at the Bengals' home.
The Bengals listed Bryan Cook, Kyle Dugger and Swayze Boseman (injury concerns from last Sunday’s loss) while the Jaguars named key offensive and defensive players as inactive.
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Cincinnati’s football team was held to 7 points as a shorthanded Arizona squad won 35-7 on Saturday night, with quarterback Noah Fifita throwing for 284 yards and three touchdowns.
Cincinnati will face West Virginia on Oct. 17.
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The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4 as the team struggled with turnovers and with receiver Ja’Marr Chase sidelined due to a concussion.
The Bengals will face the Dolphins in Miami next week.
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