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Tour de Donut to roll into Troy in August
TROY — Tour de Donut, the unique, donut-based bicycle event that rides though Troy, is set to return for its 15th annual race next weekend. The Tour de Donut will be held in downtown Troy, along with other race-day events, on Saturday morning, Aug. 24. The Douut Jam, a downtown, pre-Tour de Donut event, will be held the evening before on Friday, Aug. 23.
Bon Secours Mercy Health agrees to pay back $7M to city of Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - The city has received $7 million from Bon Secours Mercy Health to pay back economic incentives it received as a part of the deal to build its headquarters in Bond Hill. The payment comes without conditions. Last week, Mercy said in a statement it wanted...
Two Big 12 Teams Named Pro Football Focus’ Easiest College Football Schedules
In a recent list from Pro Football Focus, two members of the Big 12 Conference wound up on the receiving end of the nation’s easiest schedules. The two Big 12 teams featured on the list were the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Kansas Jayhawks, joined by Iowa, Miami, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, and SMU.
Watch: Tennis player implodes in 'self-destruction,' gives up at end of match
Yoshihito Nishioka had a full-blown meltdown at the end of his second-round match at the Cincinnati Open on Thursday.After going down 3-1 in the third and final set, the 28-year-old launched not one, not two, but three tennis balls into the crowd in a display of fury. Nishioka wasn't done there, smacking another ball into the crowd after opponent Hubert Hurkacz recorded an ace later in the set.The Japanese lefthander was just getting started, racking up multiple code violations for unsportsmanlike conduct and point penalties. Nishioka also was given a code violation for "ball abuse," which resulted in a game penalty. Crazy Game Penalty The third set of Hurkacz vs Nishioka was full of drama... #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/i0Tar88wxr— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 15, 2024 "What's he doing? What is he doing?" the broadcaster asked. "He's completely lost his mind. Self-destruction, if you like."From there, the 52nd-ranked player in the world showed no interest in continuing the contest and appeared to give up on the last few points. Hurkacz finished with a 3-6, 7-6, 6-1 victory.
Budget shortfall could limit housing vouchers in Hamilton County
The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority is facing a budget shortfall that could limit availability of Housing Choice Vouchers (often called Section 8), according to a letter sent to housing providers last month. Officials with CMHA declined an interview with WVXU but answered questions about the shortfall via email. They say...
An Ohioan’s guide to the 2024 Democratic National Convention: Who to know and what to watch
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A month ago, Ohio Democrats’ enthusiasm about the upcoming 2024 Democratic National Convention was decidedly lackluster. President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance in June intensified fears that he would lose in November to Republican Donald Trump, dragging down with him down-ballot Democrats such as U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, who’s in his own fiercely competitive race for reelection this year.
Vance’s Rust Belt-focused nonprofit group to be dissolved after minimal success
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), is seeking to dissolve a charity he formed after he published his memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, which has since been adapted into a movie. He created two nonprofit groups in 2016 to address problems in his home state of Ohio and other Rust Belt states. The […]
Truth Test: National Democrats launch ads in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The official campaign arm of House Democrats launched its first ads in support of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. 13 Action News reporter Josh Croup puts those claims to the truth test. See previous editions of Truth Testat the link here. The Federal Communications Commission regulates broadcast stations...
Allen County Fair celebrates opening day of 174th season
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Allen County Fair officially opened to the public on Friday afternoon. The 4-H projects are moved in, and the fairgrounds are ready for 9 days of food, entertainment, and showmanship. At the opening ceremony, Nutrien and several individuals were inducted into the fairgrounds' Walk of Honor to thank them for decades of service and financial support.
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