# City Life: Cincinnati

Updated Fri Nov 6, 6:36 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Cincinnati Animal CARE reaches capacity after taking in 112 dogs](/cincinnati/stories/0e3dc022cc.md): The shelter said it took in 112 dogs in the last seven days, including 38 seized through animal welfare investigations, and is seeking fosters and volunteers. (WCPO 9 (ABC), 2026-11-05 15:21 EST)
- [Superintendent says parent entered Colerain Middle after hours](/cincinnati/stories/128c7395b1.md) [developing]: The superintendent confirmed a Colerain Township mother came into Colerain Middle School after hours. The mother allegedly confronted a student. (FOX19 NOW, 2026-11-05 17:01 EST)
- [Freestore Foodbank to offer holiday food items through November for eligible households](/cincinnati/stories/04cf8439b9.md): Eligible households can shop for holiday-specific groceries at Freestore Foodbank’s Cincinnati locations throughout November. (Spectrum News 1 Cincinnati, 2026-11-02 06:24 EST)
- [Six foster children find homes during Hamilton County Adoption Day](/cincinnati/stories/c39f6f3cba.md): Six children in foster care found permanent homes during Adoption Day in Hamilton County, according to WKRC. Six local families opened their homes to them. (WKRC Local 12 (CBS), 2026-11-06 14:36 EST)
- [Greater Cincinnati teams post Week 12 high school football scores](/cincinnati/stories/71f9554841.md): Ohio high school football playoffs advance to the regional quarterfinal round, while Indiana teams compete for sectional championships. (WCPO 9 (ABC), 2026-11-06 17:00 EST)
- [Retired radiologist with a love of music donates $1M to UC CCM](/cincinnati/stories/178a21a8d1.md): A retired radiologist and University of Cincinnati alumnus made a $1 million gift to at the UC College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). (WKRC Local 12 (CBS), 2026-11-05 09:58 EST)
- [Joe Burrow visits Madrid museums ahead of overseas NFL game](/cincinnati/stories/1bc69052a8.md): Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is spending time at Madrid's museums ahead of his first overseas NFL game, Spectrum News 1 reported. (Spectrum News 1 Cincinnati, 2026-11-05 19:06 EST)
- [A Tuesday flight and a 6-day week: Bengals tweak their Madrid routine for Falcons](/cincinnati/stories/1b5bcfe59f.md): The Bengals will leave on Tuesday after practicing in Cincinnati. (Spectrum News 1 Cincinnati, 2026-11-02 23:35 EST)
- [Cincinnati Reds hire Joe Torres as pitching coach](/cincinnati/stories/a29b8cda5d.md): Reds manager Terry Francona had Torres on his Guardians coaching staff in 2022 and ‘23. (Spectrum News 1 Cincinnati, 2026-11-05 00:36 EST)
- [Cincinnati Zoo welcomes 10,000-pound elephant](/cincinnati/stories/bf4c0f4aee.md): While Raja is moving in, young bulls Sanjay and Kabir are moving out to another AZA zoo. (Spectrum News 1 Cincinnati, 2026-11-02 00:47 EST)
- [Fiona nutcracker returns to Cincinnati Zoo for Festival of Lights](/cincinnati/stories/f0fa1f2667.md): The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden has put up its giant Fiona nutcracker, a sign that its Festival of Lights is almost here, WCPO reported. (WCPO 9 (ABC), 2026-11-06 06:52 EST)
- [Kings of Leon will play Farmer Music Center in October 2027](/cincinnati/stories/f657358a18.md): Kings of Leon will perform at the Farmer Music Center in Cincinnati on Oct. 12, 2027, the third act announced that week for the venue. (Cincinnati CityBeat, 2026-11-06 16:10 EST)
- [Reds announce lineup for 2027 post-game concert series](/cincinnati/stories/a67aa2434e.md): The Cincinnati Reds have announced the lineup for their annual 2027 post-game concert series, FOX19 NOW reported. (FOX19 NOW, 2026-11-06 13:02 EST)
- [Arnold's tavern turns into holiday speakeasy pop-up](/cincinnati/stories/f068595840.md): According to WKRC, Arnold's, Cincinnati's oldest tavern, is becoming a speakeasy-style holiday pop-up. It will offer a full Christmas cocktail list. (WKRC Local 12 (CBS), 2026-11-06 14:50 EST)
- [OutReels film festival returns this weekend at Mariemont Theatre](/cincinnati/stories/127927011d.md): The OutReels Cincinnati LGBTQ+ film festival, founded in 2012 by David Wolff and Chuck Beatty, moves to the Mariemont Theatre for its 15th anniversary this weekend. (Cincinnati CityBeat, 2026-11-05 17:33 EST)
- [Eritrean immigrant learns English at Cincinnati ESL class](/cincinnati/stories/e357c08cb1.md): WCPO visited an English as a second language class in Cincinnati, where an Eritrean immigrant is learning the language and adjusting to life in the city. (WCPO 9 (ABC), 2026-11-06 09:08 EST)
- [Cincy Death Club hosts monthly discussions on dying and grief](/cincinnati/stories/623c77500a.md): Cincy Death Club, a monthly death cafe run by Jamie Black and Kri Van Sloun, aims to help attendees talk about dying and grief, CityBeat reported. (Cincinnati CityBeat, 2026-11-06 06:00 EST)