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Cincinnati Open attendance tops 300,000 for first time in tournament history

The total number of attendees in the recently concluded Cincinnati Open surpassed 300,000 fans for the first time in tournament history during the 2026 event in Mason. Tournament officials reported 300,288 fans attended the 16-day tournament, which ran through Aug. 23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The total broke the previous Cincinnati Open attendance…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open champions Gauff and Fils make history in Mason

Cincinnati Open champions Coco Gauff and Arthur Fils closed the 2026 tournament with major singles victories in Mason, Ohio. The Cincinnati Open ended Sunday with Gauff defeating Jessica Pegula and Fils beating Frances Tiafoe in two historic finals. Cincinnati Open champions deliver contrasting victories Coco Gauff captured her second Cincinnati Open women’s singles…

ByNina OliverioAugust 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open offers concerts, dining and more beyond tennis

Cincinnati Open fans can expect more than tennis when the tournament continues in Mason this week. The Cincinnati Open features live music, restaurants, family activities and player appearances across the 40-acre campus. The 2026 tournament runs through Aug. 23 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The event has expanded its entertainment offerings as organizers transform…

ByNina OliverioAugust 10, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open begins this weekend in Mason

The Cincinnati Open remains one of the most important tournaments before the U.S. Open. Tournament officials expect thousands of fans to attend the expanded event at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The tournament serves as a critical stop in the hard-court season and often provides insight into which players may contend for a Grand Slam…

ByNina OliverioAugust 7, 20260Comments

Winton Hills shooting in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Police SUVs with flashing emergency lights behind police tape during a nighttime crime scene, representing this week's Cincinnati crime roundup.

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This Week in Cincinnati Crime: July 19–25

Two Winton Hills Shootings in Six Days A weekly summary of the region's major crime news, plus what's changed on cases from prior weeks. This is the first edition. This week's Cincinnati crime coverage starts with a Winton Hills shooting, where a homicide and a juvenile shooting occurred six days apart. The region's most extreme…

ByAdam KoehlerJuly 26, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open 2026 brings top tennis stars back to Mason for expanded tournament

The Cincinnati Open is set to welcome many of the world’s best tennis players when the tournament returns to the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason from Aug. 8 through Aug. 23. Tournament organizers announced the initial singles player fields this week, confirming that several current and former world No. 1 players have entered one…

ByNina OliverioJuly 16, 20260Comments

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Kings Island Phantom Theater Opens April 18

Curtain Rises on Opening Night: How Phantom Theater Became the Season's Biggest Gamble On Saturday, April 18, Kings Island opens its 2026 season with Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare—a deliberate resurrection, not a simple nostalgia revival. The ride keeps beloved characters, Maestro and No Legs Larry. Moreover, the return of the Kings Island Phantom Theater expands…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 18, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Open 2026 brings top tennis stars back to Mason for expanded tournament

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