Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tunnel to Towers 5k will soon take place to honor first responders and military—participants from our community will run to show their respect for service members. FOX 19 Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic was backed up on I-74 in Green Township after a crash Tuesday morning — the Ohio Department of Transportation said the right shoulder east of Rybolt Road is blocked and alternate routes are advised as crews clear the scene. WLWT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield Township woman, 56, is accused of scamming renters by taking deposits and rent while leading police on a high-speed chase that ended when officers pushed her car off the road – she faces theft, failure to comply, and obstruction charges. Local 12 News
- ➤ On Aug. 29, the Ohio First District Court of Appeals ruled that prosecutors cannot use key evidence in Elwood Jones' new murder trial because his defense did not get to cross-examine a dead witness— a setback for Hamilton County prosecutors in linking Jones to a 1994 murder. The Enquirer
- ➤ The Butler County Sheriff warned that scam callers are tricking people by demanding $2,500 for inmate release — a fee set by the court system, not the jail, and advised anyone contacted to hang up immediately. Journal-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Footlighters are set to perform The Wizard of Oz at a local venue soon—details on show times and ticket prices will be announced later. FOX 19 Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio's new law will require drivers under 21 to complete an approved driver education course with 24 hours of classroom instruction, 8 hours of instructor led training and 50 hours of supervised driving before they can get a license. The rule will take effect Sept. 30 and follows data showing nearly 155,000 crashes with 400 deaths and over 40,000 injuries among young drivers—prompting extra safety measures. WLWT
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DJ Drama Concert
8:00 – 11:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beats of DJ Drama live with a lineup of hits from the hip-hop scene.
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Presents The War And Treaty
7-9 p.m. — Cincinnati Music Hall — Check event page for ticket details — Experience the soulful intensity and high-energy performance of The War And Treaty blending Nashville grit with Cincinnati sound.
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Jerry Cantrell: I Want Blood Tour
7-9 p.m. — Bogart's — Tickets from $73 — Last-minute concert tickets available for Jerry Cantrell at Bogart's in Cincinnati, OH.
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Montage Fest
12 AM — Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR StillHouse — Enjoy a day of diverse music performances — Experience the magic of indie, rock, funk, and electronic music.
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Back To The Future - The Musical
3:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Travel back to 1955 with Marty McFly in this Broadway adaptation of the cinematic classic.
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Charley Crockett Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Smale Riverfront Park — Free entry — Experience an evening of live music under the stars by Charley Crockett.
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The Bridge City Sinners - Break The Chain Tour
6-7:30 p.m. — Bogart's — Ticket info not specified — Enjoy an electrifying performance from the Bridge City Sinners during their Break The Chain Tour.
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Red Door Project: STORYTELLING Art Showcase
5-7 p.m. — The Mercantile Library — Support local artists — Celebrate creativity and community with a vibrant art auction and live music.
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Piff the Magic Dragon's All-Star Vegas
7:30-9 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a family-friendly variety show featuring circus acts, comedy, and illusions with surprise guests.
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Saving Abel Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets available — Southern rockers Saving Abel bring their energetic hits to Cincinnati for a night to remember.
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