Good morning, Hamilton.

State crews began road updates on I-75, I-675 and Ohio 245 today, with lane closures, detours and shifting traffic patterns scheduled through summer 2026 — drivers should allow extra travel time and follow posted signs.

Health care analysts project Ohio’s Medicaid will lose $33B over the next decade due to changes in provider taxes mandated by HR 1, prompting lawmakers to choose between modifying key fees — or facing reduced coverage and hospital funding.

Lawmakers must act before mid-2027 to mitigate the shortfall.

The Annual PanCan Purple Stride Walk will take place on Saturday, April 25 in Hamilton.

The community event promotes cancer awareness and invites locals to join an active walk for a healthy cause.

Spectrum Investment Group and Acumen Development Partners will transform the historic Mueller Building at 20 High St. into a full-service Marriott Tribute hotel with 150 rooms.

Hamilton City Council approved a 15-year tax abatement on improvements on April 8, and construction will begin this summer and conclude in 2027.

B2K and Friends Concert

Time TBD — Heritage Bank Center — Ticket prices range from $117 to $406 — Enjoy a night of R&B and hip-hop nostalgia with Bow Wow, Pretty Ricky, and Waka Flocka Flame.

Interactive Tree Experience for Infants and Toddlers

12 PM – 3 PM — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Immerse your little ones in a magical multi-sensory universe filled with music and soft light.

Interactive Tree Experience

3-6 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Not specified — Discover a multi-sensory journey filled with gentle music and whimsical characters as you cozy up in nature's embrace.

The Supertramp Tribute

7 PM — Memorial Hall — Casual admission — Enjoy a nostalgic evening featuring live performances of classic Supertramp hits in a cozy setting.

P&G Health & Fitness Expo

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Duke Energy Convention Center — N/A — Explore the latest innovations in health and fitness products at this unmatched expo.

Happy Sorrows - World Premiere Film Showcase

7-10 p.m. — Memorial Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a local film showcase featuring the world premiere of Happy Sorrows along with a live Q&A and networking after-party.

Flying Pig Marathon

6 AM – 2 PM — Paycor Stadium — Prices starting at $50-$120 — Run in Cincinnati's fun-filled annual marathon event featuring various distance races and relay teams.

Yungblud Concert

6:00-9:30 p.m. — The Andrew J Brady Music Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the high-energy performance of Yungblud in Cincinnati.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to The Beatles

6:00-6:59 p.m. — Memorial Hall — Tickets available — Experience The Beatles' classics in a magical candlelight setting.

Jog N Jam 5K

8 AM — Marcum Park — Registration required — Sprint through a 3.1-mile course while enjoying tunes during this fun run.