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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Tuesday, Nov. 18: Rising Taxes + Rent Dispute + Bond Hill Help + Land Donation + Cincy Business Boost 18.11.2025 4:19

Today's newscast includes these stories: Rising Taxes: Southwest Ohio valuations climb, boosting 2027 property tax burdens. Rent Dispute: Victory Vistas seniors contest doubled rents; owners deny violations. Bond Hill: New subcommittee channels redevelopment funds through resident priorities. Land Donation: Neyer gifts 10 acres, expanding UC’s research preserve. VPod Expansion: Cincinnati’s Dr. Ke...

Monday, Nov. 17: Police Shooting + Civic Forum + Mason Mile + Fraud Plea + Beauty School Fallout 17.11.2025 4:02

Today's newscast includes these stories: Police Shooting: Lindner fatally shot after Ohio chase, alleged threats, standoff. Civic Forum: Leaders urge stronger city–neighborhood partnerships for better accountability. Mason Mile: City backs major downtown remake with zoning, public-space overhaul. Fraud Plea: Rumby co-founder admits $6.5M scheme, awaits sentencing. School Fallout: Eastgate beauty a...

Friday, Nov. 14: Law Enforcement Collaboration + Banks Plan + Tax Proposal + Journalist Cleared + Pet Adoption Event 14.11.2025 4:03

Today's newscast includes these stories: Crime Effort: State patrol partnership nets 23 felony arrests. Banks Plan: Officials review new riverfront redevelopment vision. Tax Proposal: County weighs transfer fee hike for budget needs. Reporter Cleared: Charges dropped against journalist arrested at protest. Pet Event: Shelters offer $9.99 Black Friday adoptions.

Thursday, Nov. 13: UC Health Conflict of Interest + Two Curfews Debated + Luxury Homes in E. Walnut Hills? + Storytelling Fest 13.11.2025 4:17

Today's newscast includes these stories: UC Health Leader Faces Conflict Probe: Surgeons raised alarm over $2.7M Stryker consulting payments. Cincinnati Debates Food Truck Curfew: Council split on limiting late-night vendors Downtown, OTR. Council Weighs Teen Curfew Near UC: Proposed Short Vine restriction follows rise in Corryville crime. Luxury Townhomes Planned in East Walnut Hills: Three high-...

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Ranked Choice Voting? + Seniors Priced Out + Marathoner Death + 21c Sold + Pastor Seeks Pardon 12.11.2025 4:07

Today's newscast includes these stories: Charter Committee Eyes Ranked Choice: After election loss, Charter may push ranked choice voting. Cincinnati Seniors Priced Out: Rising housing costs squeeze Cincinnati’s aging population, experts warn. Marathon Deaths Shock Community: Cincinnati runner Kyle Fisher among two dead at marathon. 21c Hotel Sold: Cincinnati’s 21c Museum Hotel sells for $25 milli...

TRAILER: Wake Up, Cincinnati! 03.08.2025 0:41

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.