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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.

Delhi Township butcher more than "meats" the eye 

Quality cuts and familiar faces have kept this shop thriving for decades.

Business

Humbert Meats has served Cincinnati since 1964, but for the Murray family, the butcher trade goes back even further.

Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends

Burgers, beers and river views make these worth a visit.

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Our patio series has made its way through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/best-downtown-patios-restaurants-bars-summer" data-vars-content-id="8c45fb61-612b-47da-b773-cc508c22276c" data-vars-headline="Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/08/best-downtown-patios-restaurants-bars-summer" target="_self">downtown</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Over-the-Rhine" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/31/over-the-rhine-outdoor-dining-bars-rhinegeist-somerset-rosedale" data-vars-content-id="8c45fb61-612b-47da-b773-cc508c22276c" data-vars-headline="Chews and views: 3 West Side patios to hit before summer ends" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/31/over-the-rhine-outdoor-dining-bars-rhinegeist-somerset-rosedale" target="_self">Over-the-Rhine</a>. This week we&#x27;re heading west — home to one of the city&#x27;s most iconic views and a couple of laid-back neighborhood anchors.

Blue Ash company turns estate sale finds into a global treasure hunt

Everything But The House turns local estate finds into online auctions for bidders around the world.

Everything But The House has turned the traditional estate sale into an online treasure hunt, and Cincinnati shoppers have a home-field advantage.Why it matters: The Blue Ash-based company auctions everything from Rookwood Pottery and vintage jewelry to fine art, designer fashion, furniture and rare cars to bidders across the country and around the world.

Meet the man behind Cincinnati's giant Lego dinosaurs

Ryan McNaught is coming to Cincinnati Museum Center for tours of "LEGO Jurassic World: The Exhibition."

The builder behind Cincinnati Museum Center’s giant Lego dinosaurs is coming to town Sept. 11-12.Building the news: Ryan &quot;The Brickman&quot; McNaught will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the 6 million-brick exhibition through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ticketed building classes and special tours" data-vars-click-url="http://d2bbh904.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/L0+113/d2BBH904/VVzXY12z32d9W3xv9fh7Rl42sW2K0rfL5SDkWZN5XFYm-3qn9qW7Y8-PT6lZ3pQW87F_4D7bBzCPW7zFCH71CBw4MW2TWNHX303k6wW157ntf3f1n5SW1mdkL_7ZTqSCW3v6P0x7gxMpbW1rQ0WD54w2TTW3PTvht7TP5KJW2JCybB98V2yZW1yrVZV1w6tdSW4CfKNm7nbJX3W5w459D4ZWvPrN5j7NkHvQnJdW6LxbbM22R3SXW1Fkf7-5Z-HRCW5XPB0j6LzvQYVYmy-z4Cg4R4W7YfcRR13l5DVW8C60nr4sn149N4HklwYyXHjNW93R3C56NK4M3W1SN3c12McDVhW5v5MWs1-1MkCN7dcGprtb_F0W4DQMkJ5xGP-fV4R0-x2FXwJxf631GTs04" data-vars-content-id="844413d8-e536-4bb2-8065-86e6b0909682" data-vars-headline="Meet the man behind Cincinnati&#x27;s giant Lego dinosaurs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://d2bbh904.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/L0+113/d2BBH904/VVzXY12z32d9W3xv9fh7Rl42sW2K0rfL5SDkWZN5XFYm-3qn9qW7Y8-PT6lZ3pQW87F_4D7bBzCPW7zFCH71CBw4MW2TWNHX303k6wW157ntf3f1n5SW1mdkL_7ZTqSCW3v6P0x7gxMpbW1rQ0WD54w2TTW3PTvht7TP5KJW2JCybB98V2yZW1yrVZV1w6tdSW4CfKNm7nbJX3W5w459D4ZWvPrN5j7NkHvQnJdW6LxbbM22R3SXW1Fkf7-5Z-HRCW5XPB0j6LzvQYVYmy-z4Cg4R4W7YfcRR13l5DVW8C60nr4sn149N4HklwYyXHjNW93R3C56NK4M3W1SN3c12McDVhW5v5MWs1-1MkCN7dcGprtb_F0W4DQMkJ5xGP-fV4R0-x2FXwJxf631GTs04" target="_blank">ticketed building classes and special tours</a>.

It's a potty. It's a party. It's a prank! 

Those porta-potty doors hide one of the grocery store's strangest surprises.

When we started our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bathroom series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/27/northside-yacht-club-bathroom-disco-dance-party" data-vars-content-id="1e9d367d-ec11-40a4-bf1d-fc1f9e8b32a0" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s a potty. It&#x27;s a party. It&#x27;s a prank! " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/27/northside-yacht-club-bathroom-disco-dance-party" target="_self">bathroom series</a> highlighting Southwest Ohio&#x27;s MIPs (most interesting potties), we knew Jungle Jim’s had to make the list. The intrigue: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="famous grocery store" data-vars-click-url="https://www.foodandwine.com/jungle-jims-international-market-11919092" data-vars-content-id="1e9d367d-ec11-40a4-bf1d-fc1f9e8b32a0" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s a potty. It&#x27;s a party. It&#x27;s a prank! " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.foodandwine.com/jungle-jims-international-market-11919092" target="_blank">famous grocery store</a> feels like if a Bass Pro Shop, a Rainforest Cafe and a three-ring circus had a baby. No elaborate setup is spared, and that includes the bathrooms.

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

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

<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.

August gives Cincinnati stargazers lots to watch

Local astronomer Dean Regas gives tips and tips for local skywatchers.

The Perseid meteor shower will send shooting stars across Cincinnati&#x27;s skies late Wednesday into Thursday morning, one of several major astronomical events happening this month.

How to thrift Cincy like a pro

A local collector shares tips for finding timeless secondhand treasures.

I&#x27;m in my thrifting era — and officially overwhelmed. So many treasures, so little space (and budget).Pro tips: If you&#x27;re also looking to add character to your home without spending a fortune, here&#x27;s advice from people who&#x27;ve mastered the hunt.<ul><li>Celeana Lambing (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="@celeanalambing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/celeanalambing/" data-vars-content-id="021e34b4-3354-4604-8102-e651d137f0fd" data-vars-headline="How to thrift Cincy like a pro" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/celeanalambing/" target="_blank">@celeanalambing</a>), a Cincinnati vintage collector and content creator, suggests starting with items proven to last. </li></ul>

"The secret is out" — How Covington became a top food city

It's received numerous accolades, including being a finalist in a national foodie competition.

Food and Drink

Covington&#x27;s restaurant scene is no longer Northern Kentucky&#x27;s best-kept secret.Why it matters: The city is now getting widespread recognition, the result of years of intentionally investing in local businesses rather than chasing national chains, leaders say.

A first taste of the new Gwynne restaurant

The swanky restaurant and its home, the Fidelity Hotel, opened this week.

I got to check out Gwynne, the swanky new downtown bar and restaurant inside the recently opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fidelity Hotel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/28/fidelity-hotel-latest-sign-of-downtown-surge" data-vars-content-id="1bff7a3f-5ca9-4304-9af2-1735b9d0ace1" data-vars-headline="A first taste of the new Gwynne restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/28/fidelity-hotel-latest-sign-of-downtown-surge" target="_self">Fidelity Hotel</a>.Why it matters: It adds another reason to visit the Central Business District, joining a growing roster of restaurants and bars around Sixth Street.<ul><li>Judging by the busy opening week, Cincinnati was ready for it.</li></ul>

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Delhi Township butcher more than "meats" the eye

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"Union County" brings rural Ohio to the big screen

Blue Ash company turns estate sale finds into a global treasure hunt

Meet the man behind Cincinnati's giant Lego dinosaurs