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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.

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.

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.

East Price Hill eco project puts down roots

A nursery and gathering space is taking over at West Eighth and Enright.

Business

A well-traveled corner in East Price Hill is getting another chance to grow after the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cincinnati Permaculture Institute" data-vars-click-url="https://cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org/" data-vars-content-id="299c6ea2-6b21-40a1-9406-f540f6395b34" data-vars-headline="East Price Hill eco project puts down roots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cincinnatipermacultureinstitute.org/" target="_blank">Cincinnati Permaculture Institute</a> took ownership of properties around West Eighth Street and Enright Avenue.Why it matters: This creates a permanent home for its Growing Value nursery and space for a new neighborhood gathering hub.

Metro offers new routes as back-to-school bus trips return

Thousands of Cincinnati Public Schools students are back on Metro buses this week.

School is back, and regular Cincinnati Metro riders are about to get thousands of new seatmates.Why it matters: Sharing a bus with the back-to-school crowd may be familiar to some after decades of CPS partnering with Metro.<ul><li>But the system carrying those students has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gotten more robust" data-vars-click-url="https://www.go-metro.com/reinventing-metro/" data-vars-content-id="269b207e-0dfa-4f53-8a52-6796033f78fa" data-vars-headline="Metro offers new routes as back-to-school bus trips return" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.go-metro.com/reinventing-metro/" target="_blank">gotten more robust</a>, with new routes and more frequent service.</li></ul>

Freestore Foodbank responds to rising hunger 

Food insecurity is up in Greater Cincinnati, per a new Feeding America report.

Greater Cincinnati&#x27;s largest food bank is investing more money to feed local families this summer amid rising food insecurity, especially among children.Why it matters: Even working families have little cushion for rising costs or unexpected expenses, like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="replacing food spoiled" data-vars-click-url="https://axios.com/newsletters/axios-cincinnati-1d3d524f-d43e-4d73-862a-1aa3d6d2695f.html?chunk=4&amp;utm_term=emshare#story4" data-vars-content-id="749f1966-2b3b-4a90-920e-4dd240272082" data-vars-headline="Freestore Foodbank responds to rising hunger " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://axios.com/newsletters/axios-cincinnati-1d3d524f-d43e-4d73-862a-1aa3d6d2695f.html?chunk=4&amp;utm_term=emshare#story4" target="_self">replacing food spoiled</a> by a power outage.

4 expert tips for renovating a historic home

A local preservationist shares what to save, salvage and inspect before renovating.

Mark Ramler has spent much of his life looking at things other people might discard and imagining what they could become.Why it matters: Historic homes in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are tangible links to the region&#x27;s past, and Ramler believes preserving their original character keeps that history alive.

UDF, Grippo's team up for new ice cream flavor

It's basically Cincinnati college munchies in a pint.

Food and Drink

College Casey would have loved this latest UDF collab. Heck, so does old Casey.Driving the spoon: United Dairy Farmers and Grippo&#x27;s are teaming up for a limited-edition Homemade Brand ice cream flavor called Fun Food Crunch.

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.

Axios North of Cincy

Cleveland-Cliffs' Middletown steel plant getting a $1B upgrade

North of Cincy

Vance brings 2028 intrigue in hometown return to Middletown

Axios Cleveland

Flashback: Forbes' "Under 30" era in Ohio

Cleveland

Cincinnati Zoo's farm protects Warren County’s natural beauty

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Cleveland-Cliffs' Middletown steel plant getting a $1B upgrade

Vance brings 2028 intrigue in hometown return to Middletown

East Price Hill eco project puts down roots

Flashback: Forbes' "Under 30" era in Ohio

Cincinnati Zoo's farm protects Warren County’s natural beauty