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 81 episodes available.

Wake Up, Cincinnati! episodes:

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
...more
5min
February 06, 2026Friday, Feb. 6: City Cash Reserves + Findlay Market Buys Cohatch + Xavier, Pastor Charges + Bengals Items Auction
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cincinnati sets 17% reserve baseline; new “waterfall” buckets
Findlay Market buys former Cohatch building for $6.5M
Ex-Xavier director charged after hidden-camera allegations in office
Covington pastor pleads guilty to sexual abuse; sentencing March 9
Bengals fans can bid on Paycor Stadium seats, stools, taps
...more
5min
February 05, 2026Thursday, Feb. 5: Warning to Clear Sidewalks + Rental Prices Dip + Development Process Help
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
200 property owners warned: clear snowy sidewalks or pay $25
Strategic Growth office planned to speed development approvals
Cincinnati rents dip; more listings offer perks like free parking
Kroger hits "average" satisfaction score in latest national ACSI rankings
Northside mutual-aid group TEN builds low-barrier support for trans neighbors
...more
5min
February 04, 2026Wednesday, Feb. 4: Inmate Sues County + CVG Traffic Drop + Seniors Keep Homes + Students Launching Satellite + Zoo's Cheetah Dies
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Inmate sues Hamilton County Jail over belt beating, retaliation
CVG passenger traffic falls 2.6% in 2025; rebound ahead
Victory Vistas seniors keep homes with emergency vouchers
UC students’ to launch satellite with on NASA mission
Savanna, Cincinnati Zoo cheetah ambassador, dies at 13
...more
5min
February 03, 2026Tuesday, Feb. 3: CPS Backlash + City Safety Investments + Fifth Third Growth + Visit Cincy CEO + Sharon Woods to Reopen
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
CPS faces backlash after reopening amid ongoing snow threat
City safety fund spent; youth curfew served four teens
Fifth Third closes $10.9B Comerica deal; Stock Yards expands
Visit Cincy names Julie Kirkpatrick interim CEO; search begins
Sharon Woods loop trail reopens late February after upgrades
...more
5min
February 02, 2026Monday, Feb. 2: Cyclists' Anti-ICE Rally + 4-Year Street Closure + AtriCure Expansion
Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories:
Cyclists rally downtown Cincinnati against ICE raids, honor victims
Man sentenced 30 months for online threats to ICE
Gest Street closes Feb. 12 for Brent Spence corridor work
AtriCure gets $6M REDI grant for $45M Mason expansion
Stand Up Therapy blends comedy and mental health in Dayton, Ky.
...more
5min

FAQs about Wake Up, Cincinnati!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Cincinnati! have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.