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"Brace for losing everything": Farm crisis fears grip GOP in Iowa

Trump's policies have cause severe financial problems for farmers. Iowa is especially vulnerable.

Politics & Policy

Iowa is on the verge of a farm crisis that threatens to wreck the agricultural heart of the state and hurt the fortunes of Republicans at the top of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="midterm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/2026-midterm-elections" data-vars-content-id="f4ff67f3-d66a-44fc-b848-37b47e797571" data-vars-headline="&quot;Brace for losing everything&quot;: Farm crisis fears grip GOP in Iowa" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/2026-midterm-elections" target="_self">midterm</a> ticket.Why it matters: Democrats could win in several once-reliably Republican states in November, but President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="f4ff67f3-d66a-44fc-b848-37b47e797571" data-vars-headline="&quot;Brace for losing everything&quot;: Farm crisis fears grip GOP in Iowa" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a>&#x27;s policies have caused such severe financial problems for farmers — especially those who grow corn — that Iowa appears particularly vulnerable.

Austin

How Paxton vs. Talarico compares to Cruz vs. O'Rourke

We examine how this year's U.S. Senate race in Texas matches up with the 2018 race.

News

With polls showing a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tight U.S. Senate race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/04/poll-talarico-has-slim-lead-over-paxton-in-texas-senate-race" data-vars-content-id="5c128b8c-c462-43b9-b339-965a852cc6aa" data-vars-headline="How Paxton vs. Talarico compares to Cruz vs. O&#x27;Rourke" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/04/poll-talarico-has-slim-lead-over-paxton-in-texas-senate-race" target="_self">tight U.S. Senate race</a> between <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Democrat James Talarico" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/04/talarico-crockett-democratic-primary-senate-texas" data-vars-content-id="5c128b8c-c462-43b9-b339-965a852cc6aa" data-vars-headline="How Paxton vs. Talarico compares to Cruz vs. O&#x27;Rourke" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/04/talarico-crockett-democratic-primary-senate-texas" target="_self">Democrat James Talarico</a> and Republican <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ken Paxton" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/27/thune-paxton-texas-senate-trump" data-vars-content-id="5c128b8c-c462-43b9-b339-965a852cc6aa" data-vars-headline="How Paxton vs. Talarico compares to Cruz vs. O&#x27;Rourke" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/27/thune-paxton-texas-senate-trump" target="_self">Ken Paxton</a>, we decided to see how this year matched up against 2018, the last time a Texas statewide election came down to the wire.Why it matters: Democrat Beto O&#x27;Rourke lost that year to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz by 2.6 percentage points, or about 215,000 votes, in a race that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="broke fundraising records" data-vars-click-url="https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/07/beto-orourke-80-million-raised/" data-vars-content-id="5c128b8c-c462-43b9-b339-965a852cc6aa" data-vars-headline="How Paxton vs. Talarico compares to Cruz vs. O&#x27;Rourke" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.texastribune.org/2018/12/07/beto-orourke-80-million-raised/" target="_blank">broke fundraising records</a> and raised (and dashed) Democratic hopes of turning Texas blue.

Exclusive: Full list of attendees at White House AI lunch

Expect a flashy gathering of the world's most powerful officials and executives.

A host of industry titans and Washington power players are slated to meet with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/27/anthropic-trump-dario-amodei-dinner-invite" data-vars-content-id="0f675339-87cd-4782-bab6-e82735aea1a1" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: Full list of attendees at White House AI lunch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/27/anthropic-trump-dario-amodei-dinner-invite" target="_self">President Trump</a> and House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="crucial meeting on AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/24/trump-johnson-meeting-september-29" data-vars-content-id="0f675339-87cd-4782-bab6-e82735aea1a1" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: Full list of attendees at White House AI lunch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/24/trump-johnson-meeting-september-29" target="_self">crucial meeting on AI</a> as calls for government intervention mount. Why it matters: The Trump administration wants to take a hands off approach and rely on the industry&#x27;s own expertise to set guardrails.

Sen. Eric Schmitt is drawing buzz as a possible Vance VP in 2028

Vance views the Missouri senator as trustworthy.

First-term Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) — who was a tough-on-crime state attorney general, and now is vice chair of the Joint Economic Committee — has grown close to Vice President Vance and is seen as a top prospect to become a potential 2028 running mate.We hear the VP views Schmitt, 51, as trustworthy, intelligent, articulate and a deft political operator. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is obviously the Trump favorite for Vance&#x27;s #2, but he doesn&#x27;t seem eager for that role.

Scoop: OpenAI's annual recurring revenue nears $70B

Business

OpenAI&#x27;s annual recurring revenue is nearing $70 billion, as enterprise sales more than doubled since July, sources familiar with the financials tell Axios. Why it matters: Rival Anthropic has owned enterprise AI adoption, but OpenAI has been catching up.

Ohio dad builds free tool to fight high grocery prices

Dishcount tries turning grocery deals into affordable meal ideas.

Money

A Dayton-area dad got tired of planning dinner first and checking grocery sales second, so he built a website that flips the process.Why it matters: Grocery prices are roughly 30% higher than they were in 2019, pushing shoppers to hunt harder for deals — just as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new pressures threaten to drive food costs even higher" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/30/grocery-inflation-prices-war-diesel" data-vars-content-id="b529d756-ccba-431a-ba10-20103666c79c" data-vars-headline="Ohio dad builds free tool to fight high grocery prices" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/30/grocery-inflation-prices-war-diesel" target="_self">new pressures threaten to drive food costs even higher</a>.

Our Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week best bets and bites

Sure, Restaurant Week misses some buzzy spots, but it's also a chance to discover (or rediscover) a local favorite.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.greatercincinnatirestaurantweek.com/" data-vars-content-id="d988b455-c3d0-41f8-9979-1c4c29b95709" data-vars-headline="Our Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week best bets and bites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.greatercincinnatirestaurantweek.com/" target="_blank">Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week</a> is back with around 60 restaurants from Northern Kentucky to Butler County offering prix-fixe meals through Sunday.Why it matters: Sure, many of the region&#x27;s buzziest restaurants aren&#x27;t taking part, and there are a handful of regional chains on the list.<ul><li>But Restaurant Week is also a chance to discover a local spot you&#x27;ve overlooked or revisit an old favorite.</li></ul>

Hot Takes: Two transplants debate Ohio vs. Georgia

An Axios reporter and managing editor defend their adopted homes on food, traffic, weather and more.

Culture

I grew up in Georgia and moved to Ohio. Axios Managing Editor Delano Massey grew up in Ohio and moved to Georgia.The great debate: With our worlds colliding in Atlanta for a company retreat this week, we&#x27;re settling the question: Which state is better?

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Cincinnati

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

Things to Do

Axios Social Club is bringing readers together for dinner to Cincinnati&#x27;s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

Casey tries: Flight Club offers more than darts

The high-tech dart parlor mixes an English pub and fancy cocktail bar with a Victorian fairground vibe.

Flight Club had me enamored on social media long before I made it through its downtown doors. High-tech darts, cocktails and a wild Victorian vibe? I was intrigued.Now that I&#x27;ve tried it, I&#x27;m glad I did.

Cincinnati's creamy whips serve up nostalgia

These neighborhood soft-serve stands have made summer memories for generations.

Creamy whips — the old-school, seasonal soft serve ice cream stands scattered across the region — are as much a part of warm weather here as Reds games and neighborhood festivals.The big picture: Cincinnati has no shortage of the beloved businesses, including Putz&#x27;s Creamy Whip, which dates back to 1938.

Columbus

Ohio wants to embrace AI — now it needs workers to buy in

A JobsOhio program is training thousands to understand the tech.

JobsOhio is pushing for Ohioans to stop fearing and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="start understanding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/12/09/ohio-ai-jobsohio-artificial-intelligence" data-vars-content-id="e438e208-8681-4bfb-99d6-cd1aa003fa71" data-vars-headline="Ohio wants to embrace AI — now it needs workers to buy in" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/12/09/ohio-ai-jobsohio-artificial-intelligence" target="_self">start understanding</a> AI — or miss out on a massively lucrative next phase of the economy.Why it matters: As leaders <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grapple with" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/trump-ai-safety-regulations-congress" data-vars-content-id="e438e208-8681-4bfb-99d6-cd1aa003fa71" data-vars-headline="Ohio wants to embrace AI — now it needs workers to buy in" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/trump-ai-safety-regulations-congress" target="_self">grapple with</a> AI&#x27;s impending reach, the technology is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="changing economies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/09/ai-economy-jobs-anthropic" data-vars-content-id="e438e208-8681-4bfb-99d6-cd1aa003fa71" data-vars-headline="Ohio wants to embrace AI — now it needs workers to buy in" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/09/ai-economy-jobs-anthropic" target="_self">changing economies</a> and the way we work.

GE Aerospace bets big on Ohio's aviation future

A planned acquisition would bring two major Ohio aerospace companies under one roof.

Aerospace

Cincinnati-based GE Aerospace is calling its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="massive acquisition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/ge-aerospace-acquire-consolidated-precision-products-cpp-expanding-mission-critical" data-vars-content-id="67b14362-c3af-490b-a374-dc3d76cff596" data-vars-headline="GE Aerospace bets big on Ohio&#x27;s aviation future" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/ge-aerospace-acquire-consolidated-precision-products-cpp-expanding-mission-critical" target="_blank">massive acquisition</a> of a fellow Ohio aerospace and defense manufacturer a &quot;strong signal for the local aviation industry.&quot;Why it matters: It&#x27;s a $11.75 billion bet on booming demand for aircraft engines and the specialized parts needed to build them.<ul><li>Pending regulatory approval, the acquisition of Cleveland&#x27;s Consolidated Precision Products will bring two major Ohio aerospace companies under one roof — and give GE greater control over a critical part of its supply chain.</li></ul>

Silverton store joins storied Black-owned bookseller resurgence 

Major Minor Books blends local authors, BookTok favorites and space to gather.

Amber Walker had a hunch: Cincinnati had plenty of readers like her. They just needed another place to find each other.<ul><li>When she pitched opening a bookstore to her decidedly non-reader husband, she told him: &quot;My people are out there. They will find us.&quot; They did.</li></ul>Why it matters: Walker launched Major Minor Books &amp; Such, a Black-owned independent bookstore in Silverton, on May 2. Her leap into bookselling comes amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a resurgence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/26/black-owned-bookstores-rebound-pennsylvania" data-vars-content-id="c0016a42-f7f7-4fac-98ff-56bd6c17ca47" data-vars-headline="Silverton store joins storied Black-owned bookseller resurgence " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/26/black-owned-bookstores-rebound-pennsylvania" target="_self">a resurgence</a> of Black-owned bookstores nationwide.

Cleveland

Trump tariffs take $11 billion toll on Ohio

Ohio's estimated tariff tab amounts to about $2,274 per household.

Ohio has shouldered an estimated $11 billion in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tariff" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/economy/tariffs" data-vars-content-id="bbe1f414-0c9a-41b6-a005-3e46b15f9a17" data-vars-headline="Trump tariffs take $11 billion toll on Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/economy/tariffs" target="_self">tariff</a> costs from President Trump&#x27;s trade actions since the start of 2025, the ninth-highest state.Why it matters: Ohio&#x27;s auto-heavy economy has put the state among those facing billions of dollars in tariff costs.

Bengals fans expect Super Bowl run in 2026

Cincinnati enters the season with expectations as high as they've been in years.

Sports

The mood around Cincinnati is different this preseason: For many fans, it&#x27;s Super Bowl or bust.Why it matters: After years of frustration, particularly the &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dark ages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/7/25/12213254/growing-up-in-the-lost-decade-the-story-of-a-diehard-bengals-fan" data-vars-content-id="bb5aac3b-d927-4c5a-9717-6fa8b5b21326" data-vars-headline="Bengals fans expect Super Bowl run in 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/7/25/12213254/growing-up-in-the-lost-decade-the-story-of-a-diehard-bengals-fan" target="_blank">dark ages</a>&quot; of the 1990s, Bengals fans aren&#x27;t just hoping for a playoff run this year. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="They expect one" data-vars-click-url="https://stripehype.com/why-the-2026-season-truly-is-make-or-break-for-the-bengals" data-vars-content-id="bb5aac3b-d927-4c5a-9717-6fa8b5b21326" data-vars-headline="Bengals fans expect Super Bowl run in 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://stripehype.com/why-the-2026-season-truly-is-make-or-break-for-the-bengals" target="_blank">They expect one</a>.

We asked "Madden 27" to predict the upcoming Bengals season

Madden thinks the Bengals will be good, but not "Super" this year.

We couldn&#x27;t wait 18 weeks to find out if this Bengals team is any good, so we fired up the PlayStation 5 and simulated the upcoming season in &quot;Madden 27.&quot;Why it matters: The Bengals&#x27; 88-rated offense is among the NFL&#x27;s most explosive, but their 77 rating on defense kept them from becoming a true Super Bowl contender.

Poll: Predict the Bengals' 2026 season

A vibe check from fans before the home opener.

Hope springs eternal before the home opener — but just how high are your expectations?

North of Cincy

Hamilton West Side wraps historic Little League World Series run

The tournament extended the players' summer and gave the city of Hamilton plenty to rally around.

For Boone Treadway, there was a pretty sweet perk to Hamilton West Side&#x27;s Little League World Series run: Winning meant he didn&#x27;t have to go back to school.Why it matters: The trip to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, did more than extend summer break.

The Phoenix to rise again amid downtown growth 

The historic events venue closed in 2023, but new Central Business District energy is giving the venue new life.

Development

The Phoenix, an 1893 landmark building at Eighth and Race streets, will be reborn next year as another downtown event venue.Why it matters: Cincinnati is developing its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first comprehensive downtown plan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/28/downtown-comprehensive-plan-development-banks-metro" data-vars-content-id="98056278-4bed-4b98-892f-4ef86d687621" data-vars-headline="The Phoenix to rise again amid downtown growth " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/28/downtown-comprehensive-plan-development-banks-metro" target="_self">first comprehensive downtown plan</a> in nearly 40 years and the Phoenix&#x27;s return is part of a larger question about what downtown&#x27;s next chapter looks like.

Regal Theater gets a new life as Black arts and cultural center

The renovation of the century-old theater will create an anchor institution for Black arts and culture.

For generations of West End residents, it was a place to see neighbors and simply be together. Now, after sitting empty for three decades, the Regal Theater is being restored as a Black arts and cultural center.Why it matters: The theater is one of the few cultural landmarks remaining from a historically Black neighborhood transformed by urban renewal and highway construction that displaced thousands of residents.

Cincinnati maps downtown's next era

A new plan will guide housing, transit, development and public spaces downtown.

Cincinnati&#x27;s first comprehensive downtown plan in roughly 40 years aims to create a roadmap for the urban core&#x27;s next era of growth.Why it matters: Major investments are already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reshaping downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/28/mayor-aftab-pureval-axios-cincinnati-growth-downtown-plan" data-vars-content-id="69c02665-fb3e-4006-90cb-0150fc7ac77a" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati maps downtown&#x27;s next era" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/08/28/mayor-aftab-pureval-axios-cincinnati-growth-downtown-plan" target="_self">reshaping downtown</a>, from the Convention District to The Banks and transit. City leaders want those projects working toward a shared vision.

Mayor Pureval cheers on downtown, regional growth

The leader spoke about the city's future at an Axios Cincinnati launch party.

Missing out on the World Cup and Sundance has fueled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new hotel projects" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/07/28/fidelity-hotel-latest-sign-of-downtown-surge" data-vars-content-id="9214a2f7-c76b-48db-8ff7-b326c9ab6b8f" data-vars-headline="Mayor Pureval cheers on downtown, regional growth" 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">new hotel projects</a> to land the next big event, Mayor Aftab Pureval told Axios Cincinnati.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s growing, not wallowing, and is taking an intentional approach to attract new businesses, residents and tourists, Pureval said at Thursday&#x27;s newsletter launch party.

Hollywood horror returns to Kings Island's Halloween Haunt 

The Six Flags merger is opening new doors for movie-inspired Halloween attractions.

Jason Voorhees is stalking Kings Island this fall — and he may be just the beginning.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="merger" data-vars-click-url="https://abc7ny.com/post/amusement-park-deal-six-flags-cedar-fair-merger-completed/15039073/" data-vars-content-id="68dfa78a-9da1-4b44-9027-86742718e193" data-vars-headline="Hollywood horror returns to Kings Island&#x27;s Halloween Haunt " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://abc7ny.com/post/amusement-park-deal-six-flags-cedar-fair-merger-completed/15039073/" target="_blank">merger</a> between Cedar Fair and Six Flags is giving Kings Island access to a broader network of entertainment partnerships, potentially opening the door to more movie-inspired attractions.<ul><li>Axios was invited for an early look at this year&#x27;s Halloween Haunt. (Warning: Bright, flashing lights ahead!) </li></ul>

Why some Ohio voters are seeing double at the mailbox

Election officials are looking to reduce confusion ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Election

It&#x27;s &quot;Groundhog Day&quot; in some Ohio mailboxes. Voters are getting absentee ballot applications — then sometimes getting them again and again.Why it matters: Elections officials are looking to reduce confusion over the duplicate forms as the Trump administration seeks to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restrict mail-in voting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/24/trump-usps-federal-power-state-elections-mail-voting" data-vars-content-id="d304692b-1ab9-4d8c-b64a-92803b3339fe" data-vars-headline="Why some Ohio voters are seeing double at the mailbox" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/24/trump-usps-federal-power-state-elections-mail-voting" target="_self">restrict mail-in voting</a>.

Ohio escaped the drought, but farmers still have a rain problem

Record rainfall is complicating hay harvests and damaging pastures.

Environment

Ohio may be an oasis on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nation&#x27;s drought map" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/07/13/ohio-drought-summer-weather" data-vars-content-id="7e800e35-3b7b-43ca-b533-ffd702ea9857" data-vars-headline="Ohio escaped the drought, but farmers still have a rain problem" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/07/13/ohio-drought-summer-weather" target="_self">nation&#x27;s drought map</a>, but Lebanon farmer Steve Lutmer could use a few dry days.Why it matters: Ohio&#x27;s unusually wet conditions are creating a different set of challenges for farmers trying to harvest crops and keep livestock pastures healthy.

Flock-less Cincinnati looks to shine light on surveillance

Cincinnati doesn't use Flock cameras, but City Council wants more transparency about other tools used.

Public Safety

Cincinnati doesn&#x27;t use Flock cameras, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/09/08/hamilton-county-flock-cameras-privacy" data-vars-content-id="5e6d67a6-23aa-4b6e-b0b4-18ba18fc5480" data-vars-headline="Flock-less Cincinnati looks to shine light on surveillance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cincinnati/2026/09/08/hamilton-county-flock-cameras-privacy" target="_self">local</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="statewide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb469" data-vars-content-id="5e6d67a6-23aa-4b6e-b0b4-18ba18fc5480" data-vars-headline="Flock-less Cincinnati looks to shine light on surveillance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb469" target="_blank">statewide</a> and national scrutiny of the surveillance technology is prompting a conversation at City Hall about what the city does use.Why it matters: Residents see cameras on streets, police officers and drones — and want to know what&#x27;s being recorded, how it&#x27;s being used and where that information goes.

Fast Company ranking spotlights Cincinnati's innovation "cheat code"

UC's 1819 Innovation Hub is getting outside praise.

Education

University of Cincinnati&#x27;s 1819 Innovation Hub ranks No. 23 on Fast Company&#x27;s 2026 list of the country&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Best Workplaces for Innovators" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/list" data-vars-content-id="870a1bf3-fd48-46e4-8529-0e53bc556edd" data-vars-headline="Fast Company ranking spotlights Cincinnati&#x27;s innovation &quot;cheat code&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/list" target="_blank">Best Workplaces for Innovators</a>.Why it matters: It&#x27;s another national accolade Cincinnati can tout as it competes for businesses and talent.<ul><li>The recognition comes after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="CNBC named Ohio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/ohio-no-1-americas-top-states-for-business-rankings.html" data-vars-content-id="870a1bf3-fd48-46e4-8529-0e53bc556edd" data-vars-headline="Fast Company ranking spotlights Cincinnati&#x27;s innovation &quot;cheat code&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/ohio-no-1-americas-top-states-for-business-rankings.html" target="_blank">CNBC named Ohio</a> the nation&#x27;s top state for business this summer, adding to the Queen City&#x27;s pitch that companies don&#x27;t have to head to the coasts to find talent, research, capital and customers.</li></ul>

A century of Elder runs in the family

Five Panthers tell a century-long story of one family and a Price Hill institution.

As Elder and St. Xavier renew their storied football rivalry Friday night, Dennis Daly Jr. has more than a century&#x27;s worth of reasons to root for the Panthers.Why it matters: The family&#x27;s Elder lineage stretches back to 1924, nearly the entire history of the Price Hill institution that opened in 1922.

Cincinnati BRT plans raise "rapid" concerns

Metro's BRT routes aim to bring rapid transit to two major streets, but new plans have advocates questioning how fast they'll be.

Transit

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cincinnati is spending big" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2025/02/12/metro-updates-bus-rapid-transit-funding-routes-ev.html" data-vars-content-id="038fbcce-46e7-42f0-aed0-c9cd4e43a50c" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati BRT plans raise &quot;rapid&quot; concerns" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2025/02/12/metro-updates-bus-rapid-transit-funding-routes-ev.html" target="_blank">Cincinnati is spending big</a> on its first bus rapid transit line, but some transit advocates worry it won&#x27;t be &quot;rapid&quot; enough for the investment.Why it matters: BRT is a signature piece of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="transit overhaul" data-vars-click-url="https://metrobrtproject.com/" data-vars-content-id="038fbcce-46e7-42f0-aed0-c9cd4e43a50c" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati BRT plans raise &quot;rapid&quot; concerns" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://metrobrtproject.com/" target="_blank">transit overhaul</a> Hamilton County voters agreed to fund with a 0.8% sales tax in 2020.<ul><li>It&#x27;s supposed to be substantially faster and more reliable than a regular bus.</li></ul>

Avondale health center is getting a major upgrade

The renovation will bring medical, pharmacy and dental services under one roof.

Health

The Ambrose Health Center&#x27;s major renovation and expansion will put medical, pharmacy and dental care under one roof in Avondale.Why it matters: Access to affordable, nearby health care is especially important in a neighborhood where nearly half of residents live below the poverty line, per a U.S. Census estimate.

Cincinnati UFO hunters keep looking for answers

The latest White House UFO files offer few new insights. Cincinnati-based MUFON says its investigators will keep digging.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="latest batch of UFO files" data-vars-click-url="https://www.war.gov/ufo/?releaseDate=Release+06&amp;release=06" data-vars-content-id="dd7e8103-677e-4360-b879-893a79e3dc4f" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati UFO hunters keep looking for answers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.war.gov/ufo/?releaseDate=Release+06&amp;release=06" target="_blank">latest batch of UFO files</a> released by the White House reveals little that ufologists haven&#x27;t already seen, especially those in the Cincinnati-based Mutual UFO Network.Why it matters: Most Americans think the government is shielding UFO information from the public, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gallup polling shows" data-vars-click-url="https://news.gallup.com/poll/713765/americans-skeptical-ufos-aliens.aspx" data-vars-content-id="dd7e8103-677e-4360-b879-893a79e3dc4f" data-vars-headline="Cincinnati UFO hunters keep looking for answers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/713765/americans-skeptical-ufos-aliens.aspx" target="_blank">Gallup polling shows</a>. <ul><li>MUFON has spent decades independently investigating UFO reports, preserving evidence and pushing for more government transparency.</li></ul>

At Martino's, the Steelers-Bengals rivalry gets personal

The bar has long been a Steelers stronghold in the heart of Cincinnati, but the Bengals gear ban is gone.

Bengals fans can once again wear orange and black gear to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Martino&#x27;s on Vine" data-vars-click-url="https://martinosonvine.com/" data-vars-content-id="a67346b1-aad3-45cc-985a-6cbc00473a21" data-vars-headline="At Martino&#x27;s, the Steelers-Bengals rivalry gets personal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://martinosonvine.com/" target="_blank">Martino&#x27;s on Vine</a> on game days. That doesn&#x27;t mean they should.Why it matters: The Clifton bar has been a neighborhood outlier as a Steelers stronghold for three decades, with a rivalry heated enough to get Bengals gear banned.

Latonia gives visitors more reasons to linger

There's a growing push to make the area of Covington a place to shop, eat and stay awhile.

New stores are giving people more reasons to stop in Latonia at its Ritte&#x27;s Corner commercial district instead of rolling right through.Why it matters: The businesses are bringing fresh energy to the neighborhood as Covington invests in filling and improving local storefronts.

Where to get scared around Cincinnati and NKY

From a haunted schoolhouse to a creepy boat, these local attractions bring the screams.

Spooky season is open for business across Greater Cincinnati, with haunted houses, trails and one very creepy boat welcoming victims — er, visitors.

Baby Days offer art appreciation for the diaper crowd

Cincinnati's littlest museumgoers explore art without the pressure.

After months of trying, my family recently snagged some of the hottest tickets in town: Baby Days at the Cincinnati Art Museum, where the art appreciation is casual and nobody judges you for drooling.The vibe: The 30- to 45-minute program felt like exactly the right amount of museum time for the 0-2 crowd.

Cincinnati's 1st 4DX theater gives moviegoers a wild ride

The Kings Island-like amusement features moving seats, simulated wind and rain, even scents.

Kings Island isn&#x27;t the only place around Cincinnati where you can strap in for a wild ride. Now you can do it at the movies, too.Why it matters: Ohio&#x27;s first 4DX auditorium brings the immersive movie format — and another attraction — to Greater Cincinnati.

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