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Bengals sign 2024 first-rounder Amarius Mims
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Bengals today signed OT Amarius Mims, the team’s first-round draft pick out of the University of Georgia. Mims (6-8, 340) played in 29 games with eight starts during his three seasons (2021-23) with the Bulldogs. He helped Georgia win back-to-back national championships in 2021 and ‘22, then in ‘23 was part of an offensive line that led the Southeastern Conference and ranked seventh nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (0.93).
Electronic recycling event to take place at Riverside High School Aug. 6
FRANKLIN TWP. ― A free electronic recycling event is set to take place at Riverside High School in early August. Franklin Township officials have announced that the recycling event will take place at the school from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 6. According to the event flier, no appointments are necessary and there will be a drive-up style for drop-offs.
Bengals first round pick becomes last rookie to sign contract
Cincinnati Bengals first round pick Amarius Mims has officially signed his rookie contract with the Bengals, the team announced, making him the final rookie from this year's class to sign his deal. The Bengals begin training camp this week, so Mims put pen to paper just in time. Better late...
Cincinnati Democrats react to Pres. Biden ending his re-election bid
CINCINNATI — Reports of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race have been swirling around political circles for weeks. The president's team said the campaign was moving "full speed ahead." All of that changed Sunday afternoon, when Biden announced he was ending his re-election bid. People...
Report: Cincinnati among the best cities for recreation, staying active
CINCINNATI — A recent report shows Cincinnati is among the best for offering recreational activities and helping residents stay active. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared the 100 most populated U.S. cities across four categories: entertainment and recreational facilities, costs, quality of parks and weather. “Recreation is an important...
Monday Afternoon: Rain & Thunder Chances
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - More rain chances and thunderstorms possible Monday afternoon. While the severe risk is low, we do look for disruptions during these downpours. A daytime high of 83 degrees. The remainder of the week will look similar with highs in the 80s and lows in the mid 60s....
Bengals QB Joe Burrow takes massive step in return to action
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is coming off his second season-ending injury since entering the league as the No. 1 overall pick in 2020.In Week 11 of last season, the 27-year-old suffered a torn Scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, which forced him to miss the remainder of the year.Burrow has been working his way back all offseason, and on Monday, he received massive news in his effort to return to action.According to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Burrow has been fully cleared for contact. The news comes just two days before the Bengals open their training camp.To what degree...
Wires down reported on Rosary Drive in Erlanger
ERLANGER, Ky. — Downed wires have been reported on Rosary Drive in Erlanger. No reports of arcing fire or sparking have been made. Kenton County fire responders have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch morning headlines from...
Cincinnati, OH Recycling and Reuse Hub hosts ‘Telescope Recycle and Repair’
For the second time this year, Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub and Astronomer Dean Regas have collaborated to keep telescopes from entering landfills. Astronomy expert Dean Regas said that the event, “had a great response. There’s been so many people bringing in/dropping off their telescopes. This is our second time doing it – we did once in January, and we had sixteen telescopes come in. [Saturday has] been a little more than that.”
Cincinnati weather: Summer rain and heat to move through Ohio Valley region this week
Showers and thunderstorms will hit Greater Cincinnati this week, as a cold front is forecast to move into the region starting Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a few isolated storms may occur on Monday. Expect temperatures in the low 80s and light winds by late afternoon. An increase in showers is...
Hundreds hope to get through tight security to attend Vance rally in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKRC) - Hundreds of people lined up to get into Middletown High School to hear JD Vance speak Monday. Local 12 will livestream the 1:30 p.m. rally. The rally in the auditorium is his first in Ohio since former President Trump chose the Middletown native as his running mate.
Zac Taylor confirms Joe Burrow is 100% heading into training camp
The wait is over. The Cincinnati Bengals report to training camp on Wednesday, but on Monday, we’ve gotten two big pieces of news we’ve been waiting for. First, the news that Amarius Mims has signed his rookie contract broke. And now Zac Taylor has confirmed that star quarterback...
Bengals News (7/22): We’re Jammin’
This time, a generation after the Bengals sifted their greatest running back out of the 1997 NFL Draft’s second round, Corey Dillon took the call. Bengals’ Amarius Mims now only 2024 first-round pick to not have signed rookie contract. As of Sunday night, Cincinnati Bengals tackle Amarius Mims...
Local Democratic leaders react to Biden ending his campaign
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval and Hamilton County Commissioners Office President Alicia Reece shared their reactions about President Joe Biden’s decision to not run for a second term in 2024. They say President Biden stepping out of the election was an act of patriotism, and they support...
Bengals sign first-round T Amarius Mims, complete draft class deals
Bengals first-rounder Amarius Mims signed his rookie contract on Monday, per a team announcement. This pact is worth $15.37M full guaranteed over four years. That figure includes a $7.99M signing bonus. Mims will be under team control through at least 2027, but like all Day 1 picks a fifth-year option could keep him in the fold for another season beyond that.
FC Cincinnati sets alarm bells ringing for the season
FC Cincinnati had a week to forget, with three consecutive defeats that exposed worrying weaknesses and cast doubt on the team's future in the MLS. The negative sequence culminated in a 3-1 defeat to the New York Red Bulls, in a match in which the New York side dominated from start to finish. With the result, Cincinnati are in second place in the Eastern Conference with 48 points, five behind leaders Inter Miami.
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