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Grippo's, UDF combine for a barbecue chip-infused ice cream flavor

Grippo's, UDF combine for a barbecue chip-infused ice cream flavor

First, Graeter's added Skyline Chili spices to its ice cream. Now, it's UDF's turn. Its new flavor includes a caramel swirl with Grippo's barbecue.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in Ohio and Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in Ohio and Indiana

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several counties in southeastern Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwestern Ohio. The warning is in effect until 4:15 PM EDT, with storms moving southeast at 45 mph. These storms are capable of producing 70 mph wind gusts, which could cause significant tree damage and impact mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Residents in the affected areas, including major cities like Cincinnati and Hamilton, are advised to take precautions and remain alert for possible tornadoes.
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Crews work to restore power to 170,000 customers in Cincinnati region

Crews work to restore power to 170,000 customers in Cincinnati region

High winds knocked down trees and disrupted power for over 170,000 Duke Energy customers around Cincinnati on Aug. 11.
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Add electricity bills to list of things Ramaswamy doesn't understand | Letters

Add electricity bills to list of things Ramaswamy doesn't understand | Letters

Letters: Electricity wouldn't be free under Ramaswamy's plan. Haitian migrants are our neighbors. Moreno should resign
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When is daylight saving time in Ohio 2026? Permanent DST bill in limbo

When is daylight saving time in Ohio 2026? Permanent DST bill in limbo

When does daylight saving time end in Ohio? Find the 2026 date and the latest on a bill to make DST permanent.
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Duke Energy Responds to Massive Power Outages in Cincinnati After Severe Storms

Duke Energy Responds to Massive Power Outages in Cincinnati After Severe Storms

Duke Energy has issued a statement following severe storms that left over 180,000 customers without power in the Greater Cincinnati area. As of Wednesday evening, approximately 76,593 customers in Ohio and Kentucky remain without electricity. The storms caused significant damage, including fallen trees and broken utility poles, complicating restoration efforts. Duke Energy crews are working around the clock to restore power, but additional severe weather is expected, potentially causing further outages. The utility is using technology to reroute electricity around damaged equipment to expedite service restoration.
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Ohio can't let its public pension systems fall to political forces | Opinion

Ohio can't let its public pension systems fall to political forces | Opinion

OPERS, STRS, SERS, OP&F and HPRS are being targeted by anti-government forces.
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Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana

Severe Storms Cause Widespread Damage Across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana

On Tuesday afternoon, powerful storms swept through the Tri-State area, encompassing Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, prompting multiple Tornado Warnings. The storms caused significant damage, including downed trees, power outages, and structural impacts. In Cincinnati, strong winds shattered windows on the eighth floor of a downtown office building and toppled trees onto power lines near the Board of Education building. A funnel cloud was reported in Ripley, Ohio, while heavy winds caused power lines to spark in Price Hill. The Cincinnati Open tennis tournament in Mason experienced delays due to heavy rain. Additionally, a large tree was uprooted in Darrtown Cemetery, cracking nearby blacktop, and fallen trees blocked OH-133 in Clermont County. The storms left a trail of destruction, with numerous reports of damage across the region. (Source time: 2026-08-11T20:39:35.235000)
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Duke gives estimate for when power will be restored as outages drop 70%

Duke gives estimate for when power will be restored as outages drop 70%

A notice on the Duke Energy outage map site states that the company estimates power will be restored by the end of Thursday.
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Severe Storms Threaten Cincinnati Area with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

Severe Storms Threaten Cincinnati Area with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding

The Cincinnati region is facing a significant weather event on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected throughout the day. Forecasters have warned of potentially damaging wind gusts up to 75 mph (120 km/h), torrential rainfall, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes. A flood watch is in effect for the area, with concerns about flash flooding due to heavy rainfall. Northern areas of Cincinnati are expected to experience the most severe impacts, including widespread tree damage, power outages, and structural damage if storms organize into a large complex. The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings and watches for several counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, highlighting the risk of hail and localized rainfall totals between 5 and 7 inches (127-178 mm).
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Rod Stewart Hospitalized, Cancels Cincinnati Performance

Rod Stewart Hospitalized, Cancels Cincinnati Performance

Rod Stewart Hospitalized, Cancels Cincinnati Performance
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Rod Stewart Cancels Cincinnati Concert Due to Health Issues

Rod Stewart Cancels Cincinnati Concert Due to Health Issues

Rod Stewart Cancels Cincinnati Concert Due to Health Issues