Wake Up, Cincinnati!

By Matt Peiken

Catch up on all the Cincinnati news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.... more

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FAQs about Wake Up, Cincinnati!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Cincinnati! have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

Wake Up, Cincinnati! episodes:

February 20, 2026Friday, Feb. 20: Pension Fund Fix + Student Sleep Lot Delay + Violence Prevention Partnership
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati officials re-negotiate settlement to fix city pension fund
Cincinnati Public Schools delays homeless student sleep lot
City Announces Partnership with UC Health and Cincinnati Children's to Prevent Violence
Fifth Third Bank signs UC, Xavier basketball players in NIL sponsorship program
Gallery exhibition to foster conversation about local food systems
...more
5min
February 19, 2026Thursday, Feb. 19: GOP In-fighting + Snow Removal Effort Campaign + Slow CVG Growth
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
County GOP official sues Ohio House Republicans over 'obscene' ads
When it comes to snowy sidewalks, some on Council want Cincinnati to clean up its act
What led a woman to drive into 3 children outside apartment building?
Airline industry’s slow growth is affecting CVG
Local art series focused on people of color moves to CAC
...more
5min
February 18, 2026Wednesday, Feb. 18: Cincy Immigrant Aid + Climate Plan Progress + Rev. Jackson's Cincy Footprint
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Council considers immigration protections, including legal aid
A Cincinnati family took in an asylum seeker. He may face deportation
Progress on Cincinnati’s climate plan will be driven by ‘small things’
3CDC unveils final financing plan for $540M downtown headquarters hotel
From campaigns to boycotts, remembering Jesse Jackson's Cincinnati visits
...more
5min
February 17, 2026Tuesday, Feb. 17: Theetge Probe Deadline + NKY Housing Lag + Zoo Habitat Builds + Reds Inheritance
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati police chief probe nears deadline; little disclosed
NKY Housing Fund targets 6,650 units amid job growth
Cincinnati Zoo taps Terrex; Mexican wolf habitat underway
Gilbert Avenue “complete street” redesign wins $3.8M grant
Phil Castellini takes full control of Cincinnati Reds operations
...more
5min
February 16, 2026Monday, Feb. 16: Fatal Fire and Shootings + Varying ICE Agreements + Local Merger + Heart of Northside
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Mount Airy condo fire displaces nine; woman found dead
Northside shootings leave two dead, two injured
Counties vary on agreements that let deputies assist ICE
New Aeron Defense buys General Tool, Magna Machine
Heart of Northside brings Blue Zones-inspired longevity hub
...more
5min
February 13, 2026Friday, Feb. 13: More City Cameras + Spending vs. Budget + Onconetix Mission Pivot + Bengals Auction
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati studies more park cameras, lighting for safety
Railway trust nears $2B; city struggles spending windfall
Onconetix pivots from biotech to AI humanoid-robot acquisition
Hidden Valley Lake residents protest outages, 90% water-rate hikes
Bid on Paycor furniture at Bengals renovation auction
...more
5min
February 12, 2026Thursday, Feb. 12: Data Centers Zoning + County Services Hub + Cincy on Forbes List + WKRP Auction
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati pauses, adds zoning review for incoming data centers
Inspectors spot fire hazards, encampments under Hamilton County bridges
Hamilton County JFS moves to Bond Hill; old site to apartments
Six local firms make Forbes 2026 best large employers list
“WKRP” radio call letters up for auction
...more
5min
February 11, 2026Wednesday, Feb. 11: Affordable Apartments Doubled + Medicaid Cuts Fallout + Filling Potholes
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati doubles affordable apartments, but gap still huge
NKY hospitals warn Medicaid cuts could trigger closures
Cincinnati patched 3,100 potholes already; new trucks speed work
UC taps David Gius to lead Cancer Center July 1
Opinion: Middle class paying for City Hall mismanagement
...more
5min
February 10, 2026Tuesday, Feb. 10: New Kroger CEO + Property Tax Repeal + Censora to Harrison + Convention Center Name
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Kroger taps Greg Foran as new CEO
Ohio townships warn property-tax repeal could bankrupt local governments
Cencora confirms $106M Harrison distribution hub, 140 jobs
Green-card holder held five months over old $50 fraud
Convention center renamed First Financial Center in $10M deal
...more
5min
February 09, 2026Monday, Feb. 9: Neighborhood Snapshots + THC Drink Ban + Reconnecting Suburbs + Cincy Black History
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Enquirer launches Neighborhood Snapshot tool for Cincinnati’s 52 neighborhoods
Ohio THC drink ban threatens Cincinnati breweries’ fast-growing market
Hamilton County seeks feedback to reconnect six suburbs split by infrastructure
Northside Gateway wins $2M federal boost for mixed-use project
Enquirer spotlights Cincinnati’s first Black patrolman and detective
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5min

FAQs about Wake Up, Cincinnati!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Cincinnati! have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.