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Why some Cincinnati power outages take longer to fix

Last week's storm knocked out power to 274,000 Duke customers and exposed how complicated getting everyone back online can be.

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The powerful <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="storm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/green-cincinnati-plan-climate-change-flood" data-vars-content-id="2f9ae41e-e8c6-4f7a-a2fc-153447eda575" data-vars-headline="Why some Cincinnati power outages take longer to fix" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/06/green-cincinnati-plan-climate-change-flood" target="_self">storm</a> that ripped through Greater Cincinnati last week offered the latest test of how Duke Energy prepares for severe weather — and what happens when Mother Nature overwhelms those plans.Why it matters: The &quot;devastating&quot; storm knocked out power to more than 274,000 customers, making it one of the region&#x27;s most significant storms in the past decade, Duke spokesperson John Juech tells Axios.

These bridges have an appetite for trucks

Madisonville's "can opener" bridge has been struck by vehicles dozens of times since 2018.

Transit

Two low-slung railroad bridges have long vexed drivers, becoming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media fodder" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1vfc9q2/the_second_can_opener_in_madisonville_about_a/" data-vars-content-id="5525304f-46da-47d0-8d34-0c63539d6d70" data-vars-headline="These bridges have an appetite for trucks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/cincinnati/comments/1vfc9q2/the_second_can_opener_in_madisonville_about_a/" target="_blank">social media fodder</a> for peeling the tops off trucks.

Back-to-school season puts pedestrian and cyclist safety in focus

New data shows where and when Cincinnatians face the greatest danger.

Public Safety

As Cincinnati-area students head back to school, new data underscores the risks pedestrians and cyclists face on local roads.

Cincinnati Animal Care needs your help after record rescue

The animal shelter is looking to make room after rescuing 150 animals.

A local animal shelter needs your help making room for 150 animals rescued from a Cincinnati home last week.Why it matters: Cincinnati Animal CARE is asking people to adopt or foster animals already there to free up space for the new arrivals.

Hamilton County auditor warns of property tax scam

Auditor Jessica Miranda is warning homeowners about an AI-generated video making false claims.

Hamilton County Auditor Jessica Miranda is warning homeowners about an AI-generated video falsely claiming older Ohioans can apply for a federal property tax freeze.Why it matters: The form and federal program don&#x27;t exist, Miranda said in a statement, raising concerns that homeowners could provide personal information based on a false claim.

What you'll pay if Hamilton County levies pass

Leaders say the increased property taxes are needed to support local students and children.

Money

Two property tax levies are headed to Hamilton County ballots this November, potentially adding hundreds of dollars to homeowners&#x27; annual tax bills if both pass.Why it matters: Voters<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" may be feeling" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/04/30/ohio-tax-levies-election-2025" data-vars-content-id="e19d625f-83f7-46f3-9e3d-0f4aa28ba0ef" data-vars-headline="What you&#x27;ll pay if Hamilton County levies pass" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/04/30/ohio-tax-levies-election-2025" target="_self"> may be feeling</a> levy fatigue. But local officials say the alternative is cutting important services for Cincinnati Public Schools students and vulnerable children across the county.

CPS faces mounting pressure over income tax proposal

Cincinnati Public Schools' earned-income tax proposal could be headed for a reversal Monday

Education

Cincinnati Public Schools&#x27; earned-income tax proposal could be headed for a reversal Monday after Republicans and Democrats came out against it in recent days.Why it matters: Everyone seems to agree CPS needs more money, but disagree on the best way to raise it.<ul><li>Monday&#x27;s meeting may be the last chance to settle on a plan before the Wednesday deadline to place items on the November ballot.</li></ul>

Cincinnati a rare place where "luxury" still means under $1M

Luxury homes remain relatively affordable here compared with most major metros.

Real Estate

Rich in theory? Same. The good news is Cincinnati is one of America&#x27;s last cities where your dream budget still affords a luxury home.State of play: A median luxury home in Cincinnati costs $952,523, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Redfin reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redfin.com/news/major-metros-luxury-homes-still-under-million-dollars/" data-vars-content-id="dbf9d8f4-b01b-47d9-a983-a393473133b8" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati a rare place where &quot;luxury&quot; still means under $1M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redfin.com/news/major-metros-luxury-homes-still-under-million-dollars/" target="_blank">Redfin reports</a> — one of just five major U.S. metros under $1 million.