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Miami (Ohio) Wins First NCAA Tournament Game in 27 Years
SportsMar 19

Miami (Ohio) Wins First NCAA Tournament Game in 27 Years

The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks ended a 27-year tournament drought with an 89-79 victory over SMU, fueled by hometown fans who traveled just 25 miles to cheer them on. Students in swim caps successfully distracted opponents at the foul line in a spirited home-away-from-home win.

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Miami (Ohio) Blazes to Historic 30-0 Start
SportsMar 4

Miami (Ohio) Blazes to Historic 30-0 Start

The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks just became only the fourth college basketball team in 35 years to start a season 30-0, joining elite company with a nail-biting 74-72 victory. The small Ohio school is now the last undefeated team in Division I basketball and has inspired their entire community with the best season in school history.

ESPN2 min read
Auburn Coach Pays Miami Rival's Fine with Charity Gift
Acts of KindnessMar 8

Auburn Coach Pays Miami Rival's Fine with Charity Gift

After a week of trash talk, Auburn's Bruce Pearl offered to cover Miami-Ohio coach Travis Steele's $2,500 MAC fine with a donation to Steele's charity of choice. The generous gesture turned a sports rivalry into a moment of sportsmanship.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Miami RedHawks Win 23 Straight, Break MAC Record
SportsFeb 5

Miami RedHawks Win 23 Straight, Break MAC Record

A small Ohio university that hasn't been ranked in over 20 years just achieved the longest winning streak in conference history. Miami University is now one of only two undefeated Division I basketball teams in the nation.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Ohio Opens $31M Hub Linking High School to Tech Careers
InnovationFeb 4

Ohio Opens $31M Hub Linking High School to Tech Careers

A 375,000-square-foot facility in Hamilton, Ohio just opened a direct pipeline from 10th grade shop class to engineering degrees. The collaboration between Miami University, Butler Tech, and state employment services is rewriting how students enter advanced manufacturing careers.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Messi Scores as Miami Opens $500M Stadium After 13 Years
SportsApr 5

Messi Scores as Miami Opens $500M Stadium After 13 Years

Lionel Messi christened Inter Miami's new 26,700-seat stadium with a header just 10 minutes into the club's first home match in Miami after 13 years of dreams and delays. The sold-out crowd watched their World Cup champion help secure a 2-2 draw, marking the end of a journey that started when David Beckham chose Miami for his expansion team back in 2013.

ESPN3 min read
Ohio Solar Farm Runs on Ohio-Made Panels
SolutionsApr 4

Ohio Solar Farm Runs on Ohio-Made Panels

A new 117-megawatt solar farm in Highland County, Ohio just powered up using panels manufactured right in the state. It's proof that American-made clean energy can work at scale while boosting local communities.

Electrek2 min read
Ohio Unemployment Hits 3.9% as All 88 Counties Improve
Global NewsMay 29

Ohio Unemployment Hits 3.9% as All 88 Counties Improve

Every single county in Ohio saw unemployment drop in April, with rates falling as low as 2.0% in some areas. Northwest Ohio led the charge with five counties landing in the state's top ten for job growth.

Google News - Unemployment Drops2 min read
Miami RedHawks Go 31-0, Sweep Coach and Player Awards
SportsMar 12

Miami RedHawks Go 31-0, Sweep Coach and Player Awards

Miami University's men's basketball team just completed one of the rarest feats in college sports: a perfect regular season. The RedHawks became only the fifth Division I program this century to go undefeated, earning their coach and star player top conference honors.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Ohio Business Park Redevelopment to Create 750 New Jobs
SolutionsFeb 14

Ohio Business Park Redevelopment to Create 750 New Jobs

A former LexisNexis campus in Miami Township, Ohio is transforming into "the Pike," a vibrant mixed-use community that's already creating 750 jobs and bringing new life to the region. The redevelopment combines renovated office spaces, apartments, and local amenities into one thriving hub.

Google News - Jobs Created3 min read
17 Ohio Nurses Pregnant Together, Will Deliver Each Other
Acts of KindnessJul 7

17 Ohio Nurses Pregnant Together, Will Deliver Each Other

Seventeen labor and delivery nurses at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio are all pregnant at the same time. They're planning to bring each other's babies into the world between June and December.

Upworthy2 min read
Miami Volunteers Pack 1,000 Backpacks for Students
Community Heroes11h ago

Miami Volunteers Pack 1,000 Backpacks for Students

When school supplies can cost $150 per child, 100 volunteers came together in Miami to make sure nearly 1,000 students start the year ready to learn. The United Way Miami backpack drive is helping families choose groceries over stress this back-to-school season.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Heisman Winner Returns Home: Miami Rallies for QB Mendoza
Community HeroesJan 19

Heisman Winner Returns Home: Miami Rallies for QB Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza V leads Indiana to the national championship game in his hometown of Miami, where 100+ family members gathered to cheer him on. The Heisman Trophy winner's journey from Miami high school star to college football's biggest stage has united a city that claims him as its own.

ESPN3 min read
2,836-Person Family Rallies for QB's Miami Homecoming
SportsJan 19

2,836-Person Family Rallies for QB's Miami Homecoming

Fernando Mendoza V plays for a national championship in his hometown Miami, where his family of nearly 3,000 descendants gathered to cheer him on. The Heisman Trophy winner's journey connects three generations of Miami history, Cuban heritage, and family pride.

Google: reunion family3 min read
Meteor Hunters Rush to Ohio After Rare Fireball
InnovationMar 22

Meteor Hunters Rush to Ohio After Rare Fireball

When a rare meteor exploded over Ohio, treasure hunters from across North America rushed to find fragments worth thousands of dollars. The six-foot meteor left behind 200 to 300 pounds of valuable space rocks scattered across northeast Ohio.

Google News - Science2 min read
Wooster Neighbors Plow Driveways During Ohio Snowstorm
Community HeroesFeb 1

Wooster Neighbors Plow Driveways During Ohio Snowstorm

Two Good Samaritans plowed driveways for free during a historic Ohio snowstorm, helping strangers dig out from over a foot of snow. Their kindness sparked a reminder that compassion still thrives in local communities.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Ohio Bill Could End Child Marriage for Good
Solutions5h ago

Ohio Bill Could End Child Marriage for Good

After surviving child marriage herself, Stephanie Lowry is helping push Ohio toward becoming the 18th state to ban the practice entirely. A bipartisan bill with zero opposition could close legal loopholes that have allowed over 5,000 Ohio minors to marry since 2000.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Miami Airport Debuts World's First AI Hologram Assistants
InnovationApr 24

Miami Airport Debuts World's First AI Hologram Assistants

Miami International Airport just became the first airport in the world to deploy AI-powered hologram chatbots that help travelers navigate from curb to gate. The innovation showcases how Miami is using cutting-edge technology to make travel easier for millions of visitors.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Ohio Adds 64 EV Charging Stations With $51M Investment
Planet WinsApr 10

Ohio Adds 64 EV Charging Stations With $51M Investment

Ohio is installing 64 new electric vehicle charging stations across the state, including a Valley location in Hubbard. The $51 million federal investment, matched by $26 million in private funding, continues Ohio's leadership in making clean transportation accessible to everyone.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Miami Teacher Wins First GRAMMY in District History
Community HeroesFeb 7

Miami Teacher Wins First GRAMMY in District History

Jennifer Jimenez, a South Miami Senior High School band director, just made history as the first Miami-Dade teacher to win a GRAMMY Award. After 19 years of transforming young musicians' lives, she beat out 2,000 instructors nationwide for the 2026 Music Educator Award.

Google: teacher award winning2 min read

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