Matt Peiken

Wake Up, Cincinnati!

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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.

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Matt Peiken

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News

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Latest episode

Mar 27, 2026

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Episodes

Friday, March 27: Cincinnati Population + Graffiti Responsibility + Canned Tap Water 27.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Population growth trends around Cincinnati counties and comparison with Columbus area Cincinnati residents may be forced to pay thousands to clean up graffiti or face city lien on their property Northern Kentucky Catholic school to shut down amid rising costs, falling enrollment Cincinnati establishes LGBTQIA+ Commission to enhance community supp...

Thursday, March 26: Day Cares Overpaid + Overdose Deaths Drop + Law Relaxed for Opening Day 26.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Ohio day cares face scrutiny after $1.1 million in overpayments discovered Boone County Republican primary pits traditional GOP against MAGA-style challenger Hamilton County marks lowest overdose death total since 2012 The Banks won't enforce 21+ policy on Opening Day Cincinnati OK’d $455,000 for new West End restaurant. The landlord locked it ou...

Wednesday, March 25: Ex-Venezuelan Mayor + Violent Crime Prevention + Students' Mental Health 25.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Ex-Venezuelan mayor detained by ICE seeks return to Venezuela New partnership targets violent crime in Cincinnati and improves public safety efforts Construction begins on $125 million biomedical facility in Covington New Brighton Approach Bridge to improve access and connectivity in Cincinnati New data offers insight into Tri-State students' men...

Tuesday, March 24: Violent Crime Arrests + Bank Manager Charged + Teen Missing Two Years Killed 24.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Nine arrested on federal firearm charges in Cincinnati's violent crime initiative Former NKY bank manager accused of stealing from customer accounts 15-year-old killed in shooting had been missing two years Pedestrian deaths decline in Cincinnati with new safety measures implemented Forest Hills School Board sued over ICE response plan redactions

Monday, March 23: Landsman Town Hall + Sidewalk Repairs + Fishbowl Live to Close 23.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Rep. Landsman discusses Iran vote and hawkish stance at town hall City pilot program aids sidewalk repairs for 60 homeowners in Cincinnati Hamilton County levies: What ‘mills’ mean for voters Trial reveals financial downfall of Reston Construction amid management changes Fishbowl Live music venue in Cincinnati to close, future shows canceled

Friday, March 20: Lynch's 'Protest' Vote for Trump + Meisers Closes + Blighted Findlay Buildings 20.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Damon Lynch IV reflects on his 2016 protest vote for Trump Cincinnati court hears arguments on immigrant detention and bond release Meisers grocery and deli in Lower Price Hill closes after five years Over-the-Rhine nonprofit sues to seize two blighted buildings near Findlay Market Independent Northern Kentucky bookstore changes owners after 47 y...

Thursday, March 19: Cop Killers Bill + Clifton Market Foreclosure + Farmer Music Center 19.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Ohio bill seeks to end parole for cop killers Clifton Market foreclosure case progresses amid financial struggles for owners Cincinnati Council debates $8 million investment in Farmer Music Center project A year after Big Mac Bridge fire, dumpster of cooking oil found under Newport bridge Sharonville targets 2026 construction start for $75M downt...

Wednesday, March 18: Declining City Satisfaction + Fatal Accident + Landsman Clarifies War Support 18.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Cincinnati residents report declining satisfaction with living conditions and safety Price of Brent Spence project now nearly $4.4B, with more costs to come Worker killed in accident at Ford Motor Company in Sharonville Landsman clarifies he supports the Iran war — to a point Meet the Republican candidates running ro unseat Landsman

Tuesday, March 17: Unseen Theetge Report 'Hatchet Job' + Workforce Homes + 'Pearmageddon' 17.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Attorney for Police Chief Theetge anticipates "hatchet job" of a report Ohio grants $2.5 million for 100 workforce homes in Hamilton Hyde Park Square group demands adherence to new neighborhood development plan MetroParks launches 'Pearmageddon' to remove invasive trees Princeton, Mount Notre Dame girls finish as state runners-up

Monday, March 16: Police Stop 'Take Over' + Drop in Downtown, OTR Visitors + UC Grad Killed in Iraq 16.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Cincinnati police arrest 39 in planned street takeover, 65 vehicles towed Decline in visitors downtown and in OTR amid crime concerns UC grad among National Guard airmen killed in Iraq mid-air collision Federal judge clears Covington officers of excessive force allegations in arrest Habitat for Humanity expands affordable housing with new middle...

Friday, March 13: Moeller, Archdiocese Cleared + Ex-Teacher Sentenced + Nonviolent ICE Resistance 13.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Judge rules in favor of Moeller, Archdiocese in sexual harassment lawsuit Ex-teacher sentenced for sexual exploitation of high school student In neighborhoods across Greater Cincinnati, a nonviolent resistance begins to organize Festival Park project to spruce up Newport's riverfront Bengals owner Brown and Dr. August Troendle make annual billion...

Thursday, March 12: In Cincy, Trump Calls War 'Excursion' + Stadium Money Blocked + Jobs for Teens Scarce 12.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Trump visits Greater Cincinnati, labels war an "excursion" Judge blocks potential source of money for Bengals stadium renovation 'I regret the offense' | Little Miami school board member resigns, citing social posts Cincinnati youth job demand exceeds supply, funding challenges persist New CSO fellowship targets critical gap for aspiring orchestr...

Wednesday, March 11: City Organizational Shift + Clifton Market Woes + Sharon Woods Lake Trail 11.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Cincinnati city manager plans to dissolve development department in major reorganization City Council praises city manager but seeks communication improvements Clifton Market faces foreclosure and financial difficulties affecting inventory Understanding tax-increment financing districts and their impact on development Sharon Woods Lake and trail...

Tuesday, March 10: Gas Prices Skyrocket + West End Residents Frustrated + Covington Housing Fund 10.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Cincinnati sees highest gas price hike in country West End residents frustrated over safety lapses, unkept promises Covington residents discuss housing fund allocation and community outreach GE Aerospace to invest $115M into Cincinnati-area facilities Shelterhouse to administer part of Red Bike's low-income membership program

Monday, March 9: Gunfire History + Realty Racial Disparities + Trump Here Wednesday 09.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Gunfire killed two 11-year-olds on this block: What we learned Continued racial disparities in local homeownership persist despite some improvements Trump to make stops Wednesday in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Cincinnati Planning Commission extends data center regulations for nine months A Mason businessman opens a window to the universe in...

Friday, March 6: Compensation for Ex-Death Row Inmate + Public Safety Cuts? + Congressmen's Earmarks 06.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Former death row inmate from Cincinnati can seek compensation from state Cincinnati public safety departments could see budget cuts this year Two GOP congressmen criticized earmarks, then requested them Researching future water availability for Southwest Ohio amid development growth Signature downtown mixed-use building hit with foreclosure case

Thursday, March 5: Lockdowns After Threats + Stadium Plan Details + Clock-Punching Scandal 05.03.2026

Today's newscast includes these stories: Threats lead to school evacuations and lockdowns in Cincinnati area FC Cincinnati leaders detail stadium expansion plans, mixed-use project timetable Public works employees disciplined for allegedly clocking in/out for each other 'Build Ready' campaign aims to streamline small multi-family housing Cincinnati nonprofit launches $6M campaign with help of form...

Wednesday, March 4: Riverfront Live Charges + Soccer Stadium Expansion? + UC Wellness Suite 04.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Riverfront Live shootings lead to federal charges for two FC Cincinnati applies for $136M from state. Will it expand TQL Stadium? UC Health, University of Cincinnati open region’s first academic wellness suite Sittenfeld discusses unexpected Trump pardon Cincinnati Herald pauses publication to redesign business model

Tuesday, March 3: Details of Tome Investigation + Housing Reparations + Reward for Info on Shootings 03.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Details over suspension, investigation of Crossroads pastor Brian Tome Cincinnati proposes reparations program for housing discrimination assistance City Council budget process starts with public hearings this month Hamilton County seeks $234 million for Bengals stadium renovation funding ATF offers reward for info on Riverfront Live mass shootin...

Monday, March 2: Updates on Riverfront Live shootings + Landsman Backs Iran Strike + Crossroads Pastor Suspended 02.03.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Update on Riverfront Live mass shooting and investigation status Mass shooting injures nine at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati's East End Greg Landsman backs U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran amid ongoing military tensions Crossroads pastor Brian Tome suspended during internal investigation UC sues former QB Brendan Sorsby over NIL breach

Friday, Feb. 27: Theetge Investigation Through March + Charges Dismissed + New Convention Hotel 27.02.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Cincinnati extends investigation into Police Chief Teresa Theetge through March Charges dismissed against former council candidate Kevin Farmer City Council approves funding for new convention hotel project Community reacts to paused Dixie Highway reconfiguration plan Cincinnati Pops announces exciting 2026-27 season lineup

Thursday, Feb. 26: Ranked Choice Voting + UC Cuts Ties with Diversity Group + Mariemont Theatre Closes 26.02.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Ohio House passes bill to ban ranked choice voting, Cincy leaders push back UC cuts ties with diversity organizations amidst federal pressure UC invests in Welcome Gateway Building design for campus enhancement Affordable housing for adults with developmental disabilities opens in Hamilton County Mariemont Theatre closes; nonprofit plans takeover...

Wednesday, Feb. 25: ICE Prevention + New CVG Flights + New Miami Valley Christian Campus 25.02.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: Council moves to prevent ICE staging on city property Rising unlawful detention cases in Northern KY Two new nonstop flights from CVG Miami Valley Christian Academy building new high school ArtsWave launches artist-in-residence program at OneNKY Center

Tuesday, Feb. 24: Fire Deaths Rising + Pacman Jones Faces Prison + Connected Communities Working 24.02.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: With 8 fire deaths already, Hamilton County nears annual average Connected Communities has cut regulatory barriers for construction How 'deal with the devil' led to conviction in execution-style killing Pacman Jones pleads guilty to assaulting officer, faces prison time Pilot program gives high schoolers direct path to HVAC careers

Monday, Feb. 23: Charges 30 Years After Killing + Lower Price Hill Boost + A Mother's Voice 23.02.2026

Today's Cincinnati newscast includes these stories: A witness recanted. Decades later, new man faces trial in 1997 killing S econd-chance manufacturer plans $6M expansion, 15 new jobs in Lower Price Hill Mothers who lost children to gun violence find hope, healing through A Mother’s Voice Explosives will bring down Kentucky's Fourth Street bridge over Licking River Cincinnati Open launching year-r...

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