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Help the Kids at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Do Good, Feel Good and help the kids at Cincinnati Children's Hospital by visiting one of our local partners below. For every Chocolate Heart or "Caleb's Chocolate Attack Sundae" purchased, Aglamesis Brothers will donate $1 to Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Aglamesis.com.Visit Land of Illusion's Haunted Scre...

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra offers its lowest ticket price in years!
TSO Fights Inflation: Trans-Siberian Orchestra is offering their lowest ticket price in years, including fees*, for a limited time only - get yours now and bring the family to the ultimate rock holiday tradition. *Additional tax may apply

Nominate a 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...

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: October 17, 2025 Time: 7:00pm Bottle & BOO-GIE Bag Bingo Location: 665 North Broadway, Lebanon, OH 45036 Event InfoDate: October 24, 2025 Time: 4:00pm AFF Trunk or Treat Location: 2480 Ross-Millville Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013 Event InfoDate: October 26, 2025 Time: 3:00pm Musica Sacra Fall Concert Location: 1140...

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! Caramel Apple Cider is back at BIGGBY Coffee! The caffeine-free treat is the perfect blend of sweet, crisp and tart swirled with BIGGBY's sign...
Music News

Sam Fender Wins Mercury Prize, Beating Out Fontaines D.C., Pulp, And Wolf Alice For Prestigious U.K. Music Award
On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender's hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, marking the first time the awards took place outside of ...

Janelle Monáe's Announces Wondaween 2025 Halloween Music Festival In Los Angeles
Janelle Monáe and the Wondaland Arts Society have returned to Los Angeles with Wondaween 2025, a month-long Halloween festival spanning cemeteries, theaters, secret venues, and the Hollywood Bowl throughout the month of October. The event kicked off wi...

Pras Michél Working With Mark Wahlberg On Documentary About Fugees Founder's Life And Spy Trial
Fugees founder Pras Michél was recently convicted on multiple conspiracy charges that carry a potential 22-year prison sentence, and the 52-year-old rapper has partnered with Mark Wahlberg to produce a documentary exploring his musical legacy and high-...

Ja Rule Is Going to Be a Grandpa, As His Daughter Brittney Is Expecting First Baby With Husband Tevin Aitken
During a recent appearance on the Sherri show, Ja Rule joyfully announced that he's going to be a grandfather, as his daughter Brittney Atkins, 30, and her husband, Tevin Aitken, are expecting their first child. "I'm about to be a grandfather," he prou...

Charlie Puth And Wife Brooke Reveal They're Expecting Their First Baby In His New Music Video
Charlie Puth and his wife Brooke revealed that they are expecting their first baby in the singer's new music video for his song, "Changes." The track is the lead single on Puth's forthcoming album, Whatever's Clever!, which is due out March 6 via Atlan...

Post Malone Fan Killed By Falling Debris While Evacuating Utah Music Festival
Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set to be headlined by Post Malone, was postponed and att...

Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, And Missy Elliott Lead Online Tributes to D'Angelo, "The Pioneer Of Neo-Soul"
The music world is mourning the loss of neo-soul legend D'Angelo, who died on Tuesday (October 14) at the age of 51 from prostate cancer. His passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from artists including Lauryn Hill, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, ...

Shaboozey Declares "There's No Better Choice" Than Bad Bunny For 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Shaboozey is praising Bad Bunny as the ideal choice for the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, calling him a "global superstar, global icon - and an American citizen," whose performances ignite audiences worldwide. Shaboozey - an NFL halftime sho...