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Animal WelfareCincinnati Animal CARE is at critical capacity after taking in 112 dogs in a weekIf you have room for a dog, Cincinnati Animal CARE is making an urgent plea for adopters and fosters. The shelter, Hamilton County's only open-intake shelter, says it took in 112 dogs in a week, and 38 came through animal welfare investigations.Today’s editionRead NewportNewport Aquarium will expand its African penguin colony as the cold-climate penguins move outIf you've got a penguin fan at home, mark your calendar. Newport Aquarium announced Nov. 6 that it will expand its African penguin colony, and the cold-climate penguins in Penguin Palooza will move to other aquariums and zoos over the next few months.Saturday’s editionRead Day TripFiona the hippo is now a 24-foot nutcracker at the Cincinnati ZooIf you're ready for the holidays, the Cincinnati Zoo is. Crews lifted the head onto its Fiona the Hippo nutcracker Thursday, the finishing touch on a statue that guards the Vine Street Village entrance.Friday’s editionRead BengalsBengals receiver Tee Higgins wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the first timeIf you watched the Bengals beat the Titans on Sunday, you saw this coming. Tee Higgins was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 8, and it's the first time in his career. He caught 10 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns in the 43-36 overtime win.Thursday’s editionRead BengalsThe Bengals won in overtime, but coaches say the defense has tackling fixes to makeIf you winced at the Bengals' defense in Sunday's overtime win over the Titans, the coaches did too. Tony Pollard's first-quarter touchdown run drew the word "inexcusable" from Zac Taylor for the missed tackles on it. Defensive coordinator Al Golden said, "That starts with me."Wednesday’s editionRead SportsNKU, Cincinnati and Xavier all open the college basketball season with winsIf you follow the Norse, they opened 2026-27 with a win: Northern Kentucky beat UTEP 84-76 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Freshman guard Willie Foster scored 24 points, senior forward Noah Pagotto had 19, and senior guard Eric Acker added 16 points with a team-high five assists.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • TANKThe Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky rolled out service changes Saturday: Route 1 will extend to Newport, ending at St.

    The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky rolled out service changes Saturday: Route 1 will extend to Newport, ending at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Fort Thomas, and will replace Route 16. The Southbank Shuttle will be replaced by a high-frequency corridor connecting downtown Newport, Covington and downtown Cincinnati.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: FOX19

  • Duveneck HouseThe City of Covington has engaged Merriman Anderson/Architects to lead architectural plans and construction documents for the Frank Duveneck House and Studio at 1226 Greenup St., the next phase after stabilization work completed in 2025.

    The City of Covington has engaged Merriman Anderson/Architects to lead architectural plans and construction documents for the Frank Duveneck House and Studio at 1226 Greenup St., the next phase after stabilization work completed in 2025.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Northern Kentucky Tribune

  • Coat driveSt. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky kicks off its 26th annual Winter Coat Drive Saturday, Nov.

    St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky kicks off its 26th annual Winter Coat Drive Saturday, Nov. 14, with four community events in Covington, Florence and Newport. The group distributed more than 1,650 coats across the region last year.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Northern Kentucky Tribune

  • Library panelThe Kenton County Public Library's Small Business Resource Collaborative hosts "Beyond Business: Serving Our Community Together" on Nov.

    The Kenton County Public Library's Small Business Resource Collaborative hosts "Beyond Business: Serving Our Community Together" on Nov. 12. Panelists are Jane Herms of Family Nurturing Center, Chris Rutledge of Fairhaven Mission and Shane Armstrong of Master Provisions.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Northern Kentucky Tribune

  • BengalsUp early? The Bengals play the Falcons at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid today, with kickoff at 9:30 a.m.

    Up early? The Bengals play the Falcons at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid today, with kickoff at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network and WLWT. It's Cincinnati's first game overseas since 2019 and its first international game outside the United Kingdom. Coach Zac Taylor said Thursday that winning remains the priority, but he welcomes the chance to grow the Bengals' following overseas.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Cincinnati Bengals, WLWT, WKRC

  • HighlandsHighlands scored 50 points in a shutout of Boyd County on Friday in the opening round of the Class 4A KHSAA playoffs, with a 36-0 first-quarter lead bringing a running clock.

    Highlands scored 50 points in a shutout of Boyd County on Friday in the opening round of the Class 4A KHSAA playoffs, with a 36-0 first-quarter lead bringing a running clock.

    Around Kentucky · Today’s editionSource: Northern Kentucky Tribune

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  1. Cincinnati Enquirer20 minutes ago

    Joe Burrow says he'd love to play in first NFL game in Tokyo

    Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he would love to be on the field for the NFL's first game in Tokyo.

  2. WKRC28 minutes ago

    Cincinnati Children's raises $450M for new projects

    Cincinnati Children's plans $1.4 billion in capital expenditures through 2030 as part of its long-range strategy.

  3. Cincinnati Enquirer35 minutes ago

    Ja'Marr Chase gets signed Thibaut Courtois jersey

    Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase showed off a jersey signed by Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after Cincinnati's win in Spain.

  4. FOX1941 minutes ago

    Joe Burrow looks like the MVP as the passing game reaches new heights

    The Bengals beat the Falcons, 34-17

  5. The CW Columbus42 minutes ago

    Columbus Crew beats Chicago Fire 4-3, locking in the 7th seed on Decision Day

    The Columbus Crew capped a late-season surge with a 4-3 win against Chicago Fire FC on Decision Day.SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, clinching a playoff s

  6. Cleveland.com1 hour ago

    Joe Burrow accounts for 4 touchdowns as Bengals rout Falcons, 34-17, for fourth straight win

    The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-17 in Madrid, with Joe Burrow throwing three touchdowns and rushing for another, marking the team's fourth consecutive win with 30+ points scored.

  7. Cincinnati Enquirer1 hour ago

    Joe Burrow says Ja'Marr Chase 'was unbelievable' vs Falcons in Spain

    In Madrid, Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase had the biggest first half of his NFL career in terms of receiving yards.

  8. WCPO 9 Cincinnati2 hours ago

    Burrow throws 3 TDs as Bengals bulldoze Falcons in Madrid matchup

    The Bengals got their overseas win following a 34-17 victory over the Falcons in Madrid. In total, quarterback Joe Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns.

    Also reported byWKRC

  9. Cincinnati Enquirer2 hours ago

    Joe Burrow lifts Bengals to best start of Zac Taylor era - Reactions

    Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had three touchdown passes against Atlanta in Spain to lift Cincinnati to 6-2 this season.

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FC Cincinnati heads to Orlando for the MLS wild-card game Nov. 19

Plus, TANK's new routes, the Bengals in Madrid and a coat drive starting Nov. 14

The TLDR

  1. FC Cincinnati falls to No. 9 and plays Orlando City on Nov. 19
  2. Cincinnati Animal CARE is at critical capacity after 112 dogs in a week
  3. TANK's Route 1 now reaches Fort Thomas, and the Southbank Shuttle is out
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