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8+ hour, 20+ min ago (592+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " The majority of Ohio Republican leaders have rallied around Cincinnati businessman Vivek Ramaswamy as the next governor, but Attorney General Dave Yost said it's the wrong choice. "You have had a pretty big year, haven't you?" I said to Yost as we got seated in his Rhodes Tower office right outside the Ohio Statehouse. "It has been a busy year," he responded. Yost had his future planned out " launch his bid for governor, finish his term as the top cop, and then run the state. "Did you ever think the race would look like how it does now?" I asked. "No," he said. "Life and the future are unpredictable." It was long expected that after Gov. Mike DeWine finished his term, Yost would run against former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. "That didn't work out, did it?" Yost said....

9+ hour, 47+ min ago (606+ words) The College Football Transfer Portal has its first 2026 entrants " with Cincinnati football now hit hard. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby is leaving the Bearcats, making the decision Monday. There's a catch coming with Sorsby's decision, though. The dual-threat quarterback is open to entering the NFL Draft too. However, that decision gets based on what his draft review becomes. Sorsby rises as the latest high-profile QB to locate a new home " joining a list that's included past transfers Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, runner-up Diego Pavia, Carson Beck and also on Monday, Dylan Raiola. Except multiple college football suitors will more than likely line up and pursue Sorsby. Here are five to watch. The Hoosiers are already in the picture with Mendoza soon off to the NFL. Head coach Curt Cignetti can continue his current theme of trusting transfer QBs to run his…...

10+ hour, 46+ min ago (301+ words) CINCINNATI, Ohio " The playoffs won't be happening for the Bengals as they were eliminated on Sunday in their loss to the Ravens. At 4-10 with three games left in the season, Bengals coach Zac Taylor delivered perhaps the most concise and revealing answer of his tenure when questioned about potentially sitting quarterback Joe Burrow for the remainder of a lost season. "No," Taylor told reporters when asked if there had been any consideration to shut down Burrow for the final three games after the team's playoff elimination. When pressed further with a simple "Why not?" Taylor's response was equally direct: "Because we want to win." This exchange, which took place during Taylor's press conference following Cincinnati's disappointing loss to Baltimore, offers a window into the organizational philosophy that continues to guide the Bengals even as they face a season that has…...

10+ hour, 54+ min ago (127+ words) Here are schools in the Tri-State that are closed or delayed for Tuesday, Dec. 16 After two years, a restaurant that was voted one of USA Today's top restaurants is closing its doors. The Aperture will have its last service on New Year's Eve. (MATT STALF via CINCINNATI BUSINESS COURIER) WALNUT HILLS, Ohio (WKRC) - After two years, a restaurant that was voted one of USA Today's top restaurants is closing its doors. The Aperture will have its last service on New Year's Eve. The Mediterranean restaurant is on East McMillan. The owner and chef said he's pausing present operations to absorb lessons from the past two years. After some rest and reflection, he says they'll rebuild for the future. He expressed gratitude for guests and employees....

13+ hour, 31+ min ago (143+ words) Brendan Sorsby has not yet decided if he will enter the 2026 NFL Draft, but the 21-year-old quarterback does not plan on returning to Cincinnati regardless. He informed the university of his intention to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. "It has shaped me into the man I am today. To my teammates, I appreciate you guys more than you know. I'll never forget all the memories we've shared on and off the field. All the highs and lows that we've been through, I wouldn't trade for anything." The 6-foot-3 QB will look toward the future, while the Bearcats prepare for a Liberty Bowl showdown with the Navy Midshipmen. Related: 5 best DJ Lagway destinations after Florida transfer decision Related: Kalen DeBoer reaffirms commitment to Alabama football with 1-word answer...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago (428+ words) by Marella Porter, WKRC CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Less than 48 hours after the final snowflake fell in Cincinnati, nearly every street appears to have been salted and plowed " at least that's what the city's snowplow tracker website shows. Atson Lane was one of the few streets in Cincinnati that was still unplowed on Monday after the recent snowstorm. "There's almost 80-something houses on this street and Dorothy Lane, and you'd think that they'd service 80 people, taxpayers, [but] we don't hear from them," said William Bailey. After living on this street for 53 years, Bailey says he never expects to see a plow in the first few days after a storm. "The city never comes up on our street. We put in many a request, and we never get a reply," said Bailey. "Last winter, when we had the really bad snow, it took…...

14+ hour, 4+ min ago (183+ words) CINCINNATI "The Bearcats football team landed one player on the AP All-American teams for the 2025 season. Guard Evan Tengesdahl got a nod on the third team to cap off his stellar season in the middle ofCincinnati'soffense. He was one of just two Big 12 offensive linemen to earn an AP All-America honor alongsideUtah'sSpencer Fano. Tengesdahl started all 12 games at left guard this past regular season, his first as a primary starter at the collegiate level. The redshirtsophomore'splay helped makeCincinnati'soffensive line one of the best in the country. UC ranks second nationally in fewest sacks allowed (seven) and ranks third in fewest TFL allowed (39). He posted the third-best Pro Football Focus grades among all guards to play at least 300 FBS Snaps this season (84.3 overall). Tengesdahl will try to cap the season in style witha greatperformance against Navy in the Liberty Bowl on…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago (232+ words) CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati Country Day School joins three other Hamilton County schools to be 513 Green Certified, a free certification that recognizes the school's sustainability practices. Fifth-grade science teacher Rick Schoeny spearheaded the application process for the school. He says one of their main practices is having students involved in keeping trash out of the landfill. "All of our food waste from our dining terrace, as we call our cafeteria, goes to GoZero," said Schoeny. "We compost all of that, and then, we've been doing traditional recycling for years. And within the last number of years, we've expanded into beyond-the-curb recycling." Schoeny says beyond-the-curb recycling is the recycling of specific items that can't be recycled traditionally. This includes batteries, candy wrappers, and bottle caps. Rob Zimmerman, the head of school for Cincinnati Country Day School, isn't surprised to hear of the…...

14+ hour, 27+ min ago (206+ words) The Ohio State Buckeyes continue to be a wide receiver factory. Their latest developmental project may just be star wideout Carnell Tate. Through nearly three seasons thus far in Columbus, Tate has continued to improve leaps and bounds, catching the attention of NFL Draft analysts and other football personnel. One of those is ESPN's Matt Miller who confidently gave Tate an eye-popping NFL comp: Minnesota Vikings star wideout Justin Jefferson. Miller was particularly impressed with the way both men play their spots when it comes to spreading the field alongside their ability to generate yards after contact (YAC). Jefferson has caught 42 touchdowns thus far through nearly six NFL seasons.His best season statistically came in 2022 when the Vikings won the NFC North with a 13-4 record. Jefferson's season saw him hit a career-high 1,809 yards while catching eight touchdowns. The Vikings would…...

14+ hour, 51+ min ago (257+ words) CINCINNATI " Ohio's only all-female American Legion post is searching for a permanent home as its commander works to increase membership and community visibility. I sat down with Commander Melanie Veal, the first Black leader of American Legion Post 644. "I guess one of the biggest challenges for us is that we don't have a permanent home," Veal said. The post currently meets on the third Saturday of every month. In January, they plan to start temporarily meeting at the Groesbeck Library. WATCH: Veal says she wants more female veterans to know about the post Veal said establishing a permanent location would help achieve a key goal " expanding their membership among female veterans. "We do want to increase our membership. And we want to reach more women veterans that do not know that we exist," Veal said. Earlier this year, the group…...