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Daily editionTuesday, October 13th, 2026

Good morning, Cincinnati.

The 5AM Cincinnati Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.

Community

  1. Over-the-Rhine residents have proposed a new adventure park and zipline on a wooded hillside – the plan includes elevated walkways near treetops and climbing walls below Bellevue Hill Park.

    Cincinnati EnquirerRead more

  2. At the Cincinnati Zoo, spur-winged lapwing chicks have hatched and are debuting on social media (they are about as tall as a pinky finger and will grow nearly a foot tall).

    Local 12Read more

  3. Women Who Rock event will occur this Sunday, Oct. 18, to raise money for the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati to help domestic abuse survivors & their children and pets.

    Donations will help fund safer lives for those in need.

    WLWTRead more

Business

  1. Kroger will cut thousands of corporate positions over the next 3 years, according to an internal memo by CEO Greg Foran.

    Cincinnati EnquirerRead more

Culture

  1. BLINK, Cincinnati’s largest free public art and light show, took place Oct. 8 across downtown and Northern Kentucky, drawing visitors from around the world to explore immersive installations and community block parties.

    FOX19 NOWRead more

Education

  1. Cincinnati voters will decide this November on Issue 4, a CPS operating levy projected to raise $66.3 million per year to bridge a funding gap in schools.

    Supporters say the measure is needed + others worry about tax burdens amid economic challenges.

    WCPORead more

  2. In Princeton School District, school bus drivers have been striking for 12 days to secure higher pay, and the union president (AFSCME) is joining them on the picket line today as negotiations continue between both sides.

    Local 12Read more

Environment

  1. Fairfield officials plan a fifth annual Discard Day at the Fairfield Aquatic Center on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.

    Residents can drop off trash, recyclables, e-waste, and batteries while city volunteers help unload items (only Fairfield residents with ID accepted).

    Journal-NewsRead more

Health

  1. A teen leukemia survivor shares her journey battling leukemia and offers inspiration + practical advice to others facing cancer.

    Her efforts aim to raise local awareness and support for those in similar battles.

    FOX19 NOWRead more

Real Estate

  1. A City Council committee approved $2.9 million in TIF funds to renovate the historic office at 530 Walnut Street into 67 mixed-income housing units and 12,000 sqft of commercial space, including Urbana Coffee.

    Full council approval is still needed (commonly known as the Atlas Building).

    WVXURead more