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Nominate at Deserving Teacher Today
Warm 98.5 wants to give teachers the recognition they deserve, but we need your help! Nominate your child's favorite educator to be Warm 98.5's Coolest Teacher of the Month, for a chance to win a Once Upon A Child and Clothes Mentor gift cards, plus we'll throw in $100 in spending money! Nominate a special teacher belo...

Brewery Week - Save 50%
All week we celebrate some of the best breweries in the Tri-State by giving you a chance to save 50%! Each weekday at 9am a new Sweet Deals goes on sale.MONDAY at 9am: Barleycorn's - Celebrate Brewery Week at Barleycorn's and Barleycorn's Brewhouse! Dig into their legendary Doc Style wings, juicy burgers and craft bee...

Sign Up Your Squad Today!
High School Cheer Squads: Wanna compete for a chance to win $1,000 from Pella Windows & Doors and Warm 98.5? Then you've gotta get in on Football Fridays! Friday mornings during the football season, the best cheer squads in the Tri-State will compete for a chance to win $1,000! Want in? Simply enter your squad b...

High School Football in the Tri-State!
The Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown presented by Mercy Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine celebrates its 28-year anniversary this season as the nation's largest and longest running high school football showcase. The Showdown features 10 marquee matchups, one reach Friday night at campus sites, featuring the to...

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Date: August 13, 2025 Time: HANDS-ON HOMESCHOOL: Library Resources FREE. For All Ages. Registration Recommended. Learn all about the different resources available at the library, specifically those to support students and homeschool families. Location: Sharonville Branch Library, 10980 Thornview Dr., Cincinnati, OH 452...

Nominate Your Office Today!
Nominate your office for Warm 98.5's Workday Perk Up, thanks to Biggby Coffee! Your workplace could win delicious Biggby Coffee and assorted breakfast items for up to 20 people! Pumpkin spice is back at BIGGBY Coffee. Cozy up with the classic version, or try something new like the White Pumpkin Latte or the Sweet Foam ...
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Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Alanis Morissette To Be Featured On Debut Season Of 'Words + Music' On MGM+
The new series, Words + Music, produced by Gunpowder & Sky and Audible, will premiere on MGM+ on November 30, featuring artists like Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Alanis Morissette. During each episode, the musicians will share pers...

Paramore's Hayley Williams Releases Correctly Sequenced Version Of Solo Album, 'Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party'
Paramore's Hayley Williams has officially released the properly sequenced version of her new solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. The project now features 18 total tracks, including the 17 previously released songs Williams shared back in Jul...

The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Is No. 1 Track On Billboard’s Top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Of The 21st Century Chart
The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" has been named No. 1 on Billboard's Top Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs of the 21st Century chart. The top ranking reflects the track's record-breaking 59 weeks in the Top 10 - the longest run in the chart's history since 1958 ...

Sabrina Carpenter Warns Fans That 'Man's Best Friend' Is "Not For Any Pearl Clutchers"
In a short clip promoting her appearance on CBS Mornings on Friday, Sabrina Carpenter warned that her upcoming album, Man's Best Friend, dropping August 29, is "not for any pearl clutchers" due to its bold themes and sexually explicit lyrics. "But I al...

Halsey Announces 'Back To Badlands Tour' Dates
On Thursday (August 28), Halsey announced that she will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut album with the Back to Badlands North American club tour this fall. Only one week after concluding her For My Last Trick arena tour, the singer is ...

Mariah Carey Reveals 'Here For It All' Track List And Special Guest Collaborations
Mariah Carey took to social media on Wednesday (August 27) to reveal the track list for her 16th album, Here for It All, which is set to be released on September 26. The project features 11 songs with guest collaborations with Anderson .Paak on "Play T...

Ariana Grande Announces 2026 'The Eternal Sunshine Tour'
On Thursday (August 28), Ariana Grande announced that she will be going on tour for the first time in seven years with her 2026 Eternal Sunshine Tour. The 27-date run starts in June and covers nine major North American cities - including multi-night st...

Lil Baby’s ‘My Turn’ Ranked No. 1 On Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Of The 21st Century Chart
Lil Baby's 2020 album, My Turn, has been named No. 1 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums of the 21st Century chart, which ranks the 100 best-performing albums on the weekly Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart from 2000 through 2024. Released via Qua...
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The Ohio Renaissance Festival - Where Fantasy & History Collide!
Immerse yourself in a world of lively shows, tantalizing food & drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens.
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Your Chance To Win With The Labor Day Giveaway
We're celebrating the season of hard work with the Labor Day Giveaway-and FIVE lucky winners will score $1,000 each to turn their holiday into something unforgettable