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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.

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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.

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

Cincinnati Open: A guide to tickets, food, parking and more

Here's what to know before heading to the tournament.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Cincinnati Open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/07/08/cincinnati-open-lindner-family-tennis-center-tournament-mason" data-vars-content-id="c9124d28-568c-48cb-9daf-0efb7cc12c4e" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati Open: A guide to tickets, food, parking and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/north-of-cincy/2026/07/08/cincinnati-open-lindner-family-tennis-center-tournament-mason" target="_self">The Cincinnati Open</a> kicks off Tuesday and has plenty of restaurants, bars and fan spaces to enjoy (alongside world-class tennis), but that means things can get pricey.💰 State of pay: Whether you&#x27;re going for a single match or spending all day on the grounds, here&#x27;s what to know.

Why Cincinnati is less hellacious than Columbus

The case for Cincinnati ahead of the "Hell is Real" soccer matchup with Columbus.

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As FC Cincinnati prepares for a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hell is Real" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/10/27/hell-is-real-columbus-crew-fc-cincinnati-mls-playoffs-2025" data-vars-content-id="70b10780-ee8e-49c6-af82-22c35a67871e" data-vars-headline="Why Cincinnati is less hellacious than Columbus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/10/27/hell-is-real-columbus-crew-fc-cincinnati-mls-playoffs-2025" target="_self">Hell is Real</a>&quot; matchup Saturday against the Columbus Crew, I&#x27;d like to present a completely objective, thoroughly peer-reviewed argument that Cincinnati is Ohio&#x27;s superior city.Why it matters: This is all in good fun. (Mostly).

FC Cincinnati looks to ride World Cup wave

Executives see the tournament as an opportunity to broaden the club's already passionate fan base.

FC Cincinnati hopes <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup fever" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/07/20/major-league-soccer-columbus-crew-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="08c5e668-b238-4cb6-af60-073be7caaf4c" data-vars-headline="FC Cincinnati looks to ride World Cup wave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/07/20/major-league-soccer-columbus-crew-world-cup" target="_self">World Cup fever</a> turns casual soccer viewers into soccer die-hards.Why it matters: The club regularly fills its 25,513-seat home stadium, but executives see the once-in-four-years tournament as an opportunity to broaden its already passionate fan base.

There's still reason to believe, Reds fans

Cincinnati has been lousy, but could make a second-half run this season.

The Cincinnati Reds went from playoff expectations to exiting the All-Star break in last place in the NL Central, but it&#x27;s not yet time to give up hope.Why it matters: There are legitimate reasons to believe the final few months could turn things around:

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Cincinnati Open: A guide to tickets, food, parking and more

Mason's Gogineni prepares for Cincinnati Open debut

Why Cincinnati is less hellacious than Columbus

FC Cincinnati looks to ride World Cup wave

There's still reason to believe, Reds fans