So far, the National Weather Service has confirmed at least 17 tornadoes touched downed in Ohio Monday night. Dayton, Brookville, Trotwood, Celina and other areas suffered severe damage.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in three Ohio counties after surveying the damage left behind by the storms. One death from the storms has been confirmed. Thousands are still without power as recovery efforts continue.
More than 60 people offered their thoughts on Cincinnati's proposed budget during a public hearing Wednesday night. The city budget must be approved by June 30.
The same day FC Cincinnati and West End residents reach an agreement and city council passes ordinances to allow construction of the new soccer stadium, the team named a new general manager. Gerard Nijkamp (pronounced NIE-camp) will run its soccer operations for FC Cincinnati.
Joining Cincinnati Edition to discuss this week's top stories are WYSO 91.3 Morning Edition host and reporter April Laissle and webmaster, programming coordinator and deputy operations manager Juliet Fromholt (@sonicpersephon); Cincinnati Enquirer Director of Photography for Ohio Cara Owsley (@caraphoto23); Enquirer City Hall reporter Sharon Coolidge (@SharonCoolidge); Cincinnati Business Courier staff reporter and columnist Chris Wetterich (@ChrisCinciBiz); WVXU reporter and All Things Considered host Bill Rinehart (@billgrinehart); and WVXU City Hall reporter Jay Hanselman (@JayHanselman).
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