Traffic: I-74/US-52 West West crash bound
The left shoulder is blocked on I-74/US-52 West beyond Rybolt Rd/Harrison Pike, due to a crash.
Cincinnati
Teen battling cancer makes top 5 in Stan Lee Super Kids competition, turning his fight into hope for others https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/teen-battling-cancer-makes-top-5-in-stan-lee-super-kids-competition-turning-his-fight-into-hope-for-others
A 16-year-old boy with a rare form of cancer is competing in a contest. He is also working on a nonprofit organization to help people with the disease. The organization aims to provide comfort and support to patients and their families.
What to know about Flock-style cameras ahead of the midterm election https://www.wvxu.org/politics/2026-10-16/faq-flock-cameras-ohio-kentucky-midterm-election
Voters will soon decide on candidates for various offices. These offices have the ability to make decisions about cameras in local communities. The cameras in question are automated license plate readers.
Flock misuse, bus strike ends and the data center factor this election https://www.wvxu.org/show/cincinnati-edition/2026-10-16/flock-misuse-princeton-bus-strike-ends-data-center-factor-this-election-2026-midterms
Local journalists recently discussed several big stories. A bus strike has come to an end. The misuse of a flock and a data center are also being talked about in relation to an election.
Amazon pitches 600-acre data center development in Butler County at open house https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/amazon-pitches-600-acre-data-center-development-in-butler-county-at-open-house
Amazon is proposing a large data center development in Butler County. The development would include 18 buildings on 600 acres of land. Local residents have expressed opposition to the plan.
Savannah Bananas coming back to Cincinnati in summer 2027 https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/savannah-bananas-coming-back-to-cincinnati-in-summer-2027
The Savannah Bananas will play two games in Cincinnati during the summer of 2027. These games will be held at Great American Ball Park. The team's schedule was released on Thursday.
'A great first step': Construction begins on Mason Mile project with new parking lot https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/warren-county/a-great-first-step-construction-begins-on-mason-mile-project-with-new-parking-lot
Construction has started on a new parking lot in downtown Mason. The project has been sought by city leaders and business owners for years. It is expected to help improve the downtown district.
Federal officials tout $33B energy investment, massive data center in Southern Ohio https://www.wcpo.com/news/state/state-ohio/federal-officials-tout-33b-energy-investment-massive-data-center-in-southern-ohio
A large energy investment is being made in Southern Ohio. The investment is part of a plan that also includes a massive data center. The data center is expected to be located in Piketon.
Ohio customer questions CleanChoice Energy rates after receiving different plan paperwork https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/butler-county/monroe/ohio-customer-questions-cleanchoice-energy-rates-after-receiving-different-plan-paperwork
A customer in Ohio received paperwork for an electricity plan that differed from the one he initially signed up for. He had enrolled in the plan through the state's comparison website. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is looking into his complaint.
'Safe' air and water? Zimmer landfill neighbors still report chronic illnesses https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/i-team/safe-air-and-water-zimmer-landfill-neighbors-still-report-chronic-illnesses
People living near a coal ash landfill are experiencing chronic illnesses. They attribute their health issues to a persistent foul smell from the landfill. State and local agencies claim the odor does not pose a health risk.
False alarm prompts brief lockdown at Miami University https://www.wvxu.org/local-news/2026-10-15/false-alarm-lockdown-miami-university-oxford
A lockdown was briefly in place at Miami University due to a reported emergency. The alert was issued after possible gunfire was reported, but police later found that fireworks were the cause. The university resumed normal operations after about 30 minutes.
