Feature Story
Severe storms and Tornado watch impact Cincinnati region
Photo Credit: Kevin Long
A powerful storm system moved through Greater Cincinnati on Wednesday, prompting a tornado watch and wind advisory across multiple counties in the region.
Forecasters warned of damaging winds, hail, heavy rain, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes as storms moved through the Tri-State throughout the afternoon and evening. Wind gusts outside of storms were expected to reach 40–50 mph in some areas.
Bottom line: Severe weather caused a turbulent day across the region, with storms gradually moving out overnight and cooler temperatures expected today.
Feature Story
President visits Cincinnati-area manufacturing facility
Photo Credit: Rosemary Ketchum
Former President Donald Trump visited the Cincinnati area Wednesday, touring a Thermo Fisher Scientific pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Reading, Ohio.
During the visit, the president discussed efforts to reduce prescription drug costs and promote pharmaceutical manufacturing in the United States. Company leaders said recent policy changes have helped expand production at the Cincinnati-area facility.
Bottom line: The visit brought national political attention to the region’s growing pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
Feature Story
Bearcats fall in overtime thriller at Big 12 Tournament
Photo Credit: GoBearcats.com
The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team lost a dramatic 66–65 overtime game to UCF Knights men's basketball in the Big 12 Tournament.
Cincinnati led by as many as 12 points during the game but was unable to hold the lead late. The Bearcats missed a potential game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds of overtime.
Bottom line: The narrow loss ends Cincinnati’s run in the conference tournament after a hard-fought battle.
⚡ Quick Hits
Officials in Newport, Kentucky approved repairs to stabilize the Purple People Bridge, which has faced structural concerns in recent years.
A judge has temporarily paused Ohio’s plan to use unclaimed funds to help finance a new Cleveland Browns stadium.
A new survey suggests teen substance use and mental health indicators are improving across the Tri-State region.
📅 Things To Do Today
Explore rotating exhibits at the Taft Museum of Art, housed in one of the city’s most historic homes.
Catch live music tonight at Bogart's, a legendary venue that has hosted artists from Nirvana to Drake.
Play classic arcade games and pinball at Arcade Legacy, a retro gaming bar and arcade popular with locals.
Photo Credit: Kevin Shull, Yelp (Bogarts)
🍔 Local Spotlight
Cafe Mochiko: Located in East Walnut Hills, Mochiko has become one of Cincinnati’s most talked-about restaurants for its creative take on Hawaiian and Asian-inspired comfort food.
The restaurant is especially known for dishes like mochiko fried chicken, creative rice bowls, and rotating specials that frequently sell out.
Why locals love it: A unique menu, bold flavors, and one of the most exciting chef-driven restaurants in the city.
Photo Credit: Chris Hauge, Yelp
One Interesting Thing…
Cincinnati was once known as “Porkopolis” in the 1800s because it was the largest pork-processing city in the world, producing millions of pounds of pork products each year.
That’s it for today.
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