Dan Monk

Cincinnati

Digital Business Reporter at WCPO-TV (Cincinnati, OH)

Cincinnati lifer, West Side resider; 35 years in local journalism hasn't quenched my curiosity about how my hometown works.

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Dohn Community High School contractors emerge as focus of state investigation

1 week ago | wcpo.com | Dan Monk

CINCINNATI — The former head of a Cincinnati charter school that’s under state investigation for fraud borrowed $500,000 in 2023 from a company that received more than $2 million in payments from the school since 2021.
Bengals, Hamilton County requests $350M for Paycor Stadium, 1 day after lawmakers OK $600M to Cleveland Browns

1 week ago | journal-news.com | Paula Christian |Dan Monk

The joint request asks the state for roughly 42% of an $830 million Paycor Stadium renovation predicted to trigger $500 million in new investments at The Banks entertainment district, which has acres of empty lots. But Senate Finance Chair Jerry Cirino said that no one from the Bengals or Hamilton County had reached out to him about this new request. Gov. Mike DeWine also seemed to be surprised at the request.
Bengals, Hamilton County requests $350M for Paycor Stadium, 1 day after lawmakers OK $600M to Cleveland Browns

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Dan Monk |Paula Christian |Maddy Schmidt

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County are asking Ohio lawmakers to spend $350 million on renovations to Paycor Stadium. Their surprise request comes one day after the Ohio House passed a budget that included $600 million in state bonds to help build a new domed stadium for the Cleveland Browns.
Could Publix steal Cincinnati market share from Kroger? Not without a fight

4 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Dan Monk

CINCINNATI — Publix Supermarkets Inc. will add 263,000 square feet to Northern Kentucky’s retail landscape with the first wave of its Greater Cincinnati invasion. The Kroger Co. is adding 283,000 square feet with a trio of projects that should clear up any doubt over whether Kroger will defend its home turf.
'It's a pretty substantial threat' | New lawsuit could spell trouble for surviving Frisch's restaurants

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Dan Monk

CINCINNATI — The Florida-based landlord that evicted dozens of Frisch's restaurants last year is now seeking more than $11 million in damages against the owners of Frisch’s Restaurants Inc. That could hamper efforts by three new companies trying to keep 31 surviving Frisch’s locations open. Attorneys say the new companies — FBB IP LLC, FRM Holding Company LLC and FRM Franchising LLC — could eventually be asked to pay off Frisch's debts. NNN REIT LP sued Frisch’s Restaurants Inc.
Where should you bet on March Madness games? Ranking how much betting apps share with Tri-State bettors

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Dan Monk

CINCINNATI — Before you reach for your phone to bet on March Madness, perhaps you'd like to know which betting app is the best at extracting "commercial value" from its customers. That's why the WCPO 9 I-Team ranked seven apps on the percentage of revenue they retain from all wagers placed. It’s known as a hold percentage, and it varies widely among sportsbook rivals.
Kroger launches new round of job cuts impacting roughly 200 downtown employees

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Dan Monk |LM Otero

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. is making a new round of job cuts this week, impacting roughly 200 employees from its downtown-based data analytics unit known as 84.51. Sources told WCPO employees were notified as Kroger announced the creation of a new e-commerce business unit on March 11. Led by Chief Digital Officer Yael Cosset, the new unit “aligns the teams contributing to every aspect of the online customer experience,” according to a press release.
The Banks turns 25 years old: 9 empty acres, unfulfilled promises and a leadership vacuum

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Dan Monk |Paula Christian

CINCINNATI — The Banks development was meant to be a new front door for Cincinnati: A 24-hour entertainment destination with a wharf, public landing, boardwalk, and attractions that would extend along the riverfront like a string of pearls. Twenty-five years after local leaders approved that design plan, The Banks has nine empty acres, and no developer whose job is to fill them.
Advocacy group pushing Hamilton County to use sales tax on new arena — not stadium spending

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Dan Monk |Paula Christian

CINCINNATI — A new public advocacy group plans to use March Madness as a launch pad for its campaign to convince Hamilton County Commissioners to spend sales-tax dollars on a new arena, even if it comes at the expense of old stadiums. The Hamilton County Growth Alliance plans to use radio, digital and direct-mail ads to build public support for an arena capable of hosting major concerts and sporting events like the NCAA Final Four.
From sauces to drinks, CEO says Big Boy chain opening in former Frisch's will look 'a little different'

1 month ago | wcpo.com | Dan Monk |Lot Tan

CINCINNATI — Frisch's Big Boy fans revolted in 2013 when the iconic Cincinnati restaurant chain switched from Coke to Pepsi. Then, they cheered in 2015, when its new owner canceled its Pepsi contract to switch back to Coke. Now, a new Big Boy restaurant chain is entering the Cincinnati market. And it might do the same thing. "All of our drinks taste delicious over crushed ice, but right now we're serving Pepsi products," said Tamer Afr, CEO of the Michigan-based Big Boy Restaurant Group.

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7 Dec 24

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7 Dec 24

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Dohn Community High School contractors emerge as focus of state investigation

Bengals, Hamilton County requests $350M for Paycor Stadium, 1 day after lawmakers OK $600M to Cleveland Browns

Bengals, Hamilton County requests $350M for Paycor Stadium, 1 day after lawmakers OK $600M to Cleveland Browns

Could Publix steal Cincinnati market share from Kroger? Not without a fight

'It's a pretty substantial threat' | New lawsuit could spell trouble for surviving Frisch's restaurants

Where should you bet on March Madness games? Ranking how much betting apps share with Tri-State bettors

Kroger launches new round of job cuts impacting roughly 200 downtown employees

The Banks turns 25 years old: 9 empty acres, unfulfilled promises and a leadership vacuum

Advocacy group pushing Hamilton County to use sales tax on new arena — not stadium spending

From sauces to drinks, CEO says Big Boy chain opening in former Frisch's will look 'a little different'

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