Good morning, Hamilton.

Duke Energy reported on Thursday morning that nearly 50,000 customers were still without power after severe storms and a derecho.

More than 1,000 extra workers helped restore power for over 171,000 customers & customers were advised to check the Outage Map as restoration efforts continued.

A group is holding the 'Honk for the Missing' event this Saturday, Aug.

15, from 6 to 7 p.m. on the High Street Bridge to raise awareness on Butler County cases; organizer Lisa Hyde—whose daughter Kara went missing in December—said participants will display signs with photos and info.

Thousands of Butler County students have returned to school this week as public and private institutions start the 2026-2027 year; Miami University’s Hamilton campus and other districts are also marked by new leadership, facility updates (including a new Aviation Center and classroom reassignments) to support student learning.

First responders are evacuating homes along the Whitewater River as flood waters continue to rise.

Rescue crews used boats early Friday on Lawrenceburg Road to save a man with his pets while evacuees are directed to a shelter at 505 Bielby Road.

Local tenants at former Vision and Beyond apartments remain uneasy after Judge Christian Jenkins replaced RICORE Lee Properties LLC as receiver on Thursday, Aug.

13. They worry the new management may void the rent freeze + repairs negotiated with the previous temporary manager.