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How Holocaust Education Took Jodi Elowitz From MN To Cincinnati To Working For Ohio
As Jodi Elowitz puts it, the field of Holocaust education has a habit of choosing people, whether they intended to work in it or not. For her, that moment of choosing happened almost 30 years ago in St. Paul, where the Jewish Community Center used to host a monthly talk series with Holocaust survivors.
Hamilton County submits draft plan to reduce sewer overflows
Hamilton County officials have submitted the Phase 2B plan for bringing the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati into compliance with the Clean Water Act. The 10-year plan is the next step in reducing how much untreated sewage and storm water overflows into waterways during heavy rainstorms. About 7 billion gallons of untreated sewage overflows into the Ohio River, the Mill Creek, and other waters every year. That’s about half the amount that was overflowing annually before the consent decree was put in place 15 years ago.
Nasty Nati to tip off in The Basketball Tournament July 19-23
CINCINNATI – The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on FOX Sports – will see the return of Nasty Nati, a Cincinnati alumni team. Nasty Nati will host the Cincinnati Regional, with games played at Fifth Third Arena from July 19-23. Nasty Nati, the top seed in the Cincinnati regional, is organized by former Bearcat Kevin Johnson and coached by Cashmere Wright. The roster includes Jarron Cumberland, the son of Scott and Cheryl Cumberland, formerly of Hillsboro. He is a graduate of Wilmington High School.
5 people injured in three separate shootings overnight
CINCINNATI — Multiple shootings took place overnight after Fourth of July celebrations. At least three shootings happening within hours of each other. So far, at least five people have been injured. The violent overnight stretch started around 11 p.m. Thursday along Colerain Avenue. Police said at least one person...
Rain, storms move out of Cincinnati area for Fourth of July weekend
CINCINNATI — As Fourth of July celebrations continue today, so will the storms. Plan on heat and humidity again, too!. A few scattered downpours were around throughout the Cincinnati area Friday night but dry conditions are on the way for the weekend. Temperatures will slowly fall from the 80s...
Cincinnati dispensaries prepare for recreational cannabis sales; Kentucky customers beware
Within the next week or so, medical marijuana dispensaries located in the Greater Cincinnati area are expected to receive clearance to begin selling cannabis to recreational customers. Several medical dispensaries have already been granted provisional licenses by the state. All that remains is for a state inspector to give the...
Bengals News (7/5): The Day After Tomorrow
Get an early look at the behind-the-scenes of the Bengals 2024 Media Day. Joe Burrow will appear on the popular sports podcast “Pardon My Take” on Monday. The Bengals completely shifted the unit. After just four short seasons, Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow has become a fan favorite...
Late morning and early afternoon showers
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - There will be showers and thunderstorms possible after 9AM. The chance for rain and thunder will stick around through the early afternoon. Drier weather will work its way into the Ohio Valley Region Friday night into Saturday and allow for a brief break of the humid conditions. Saturday and Sunday both will be dry with mostly sunny skies in the day and mostly clear conditions at night. Highs will be in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
Reds beat Yankees to complete 3-game sweep
NEW YORK — Frankie Montas made a triumphant return to Yankee Stadium, Nick Martini, Jonathan India and Spencer Steer homered and the Cincinnati Reds completed a three-game sweep of reeling New York with an 8-4 victory Thursday."Everybody knows what I can do when I'm healthy," Montas said.Steer opened a 5-0 lead in the fifth inning with a three-run, opposite-field homer to right off Marcus Stroman (7-4). Jake Fraley boosted the advantage to 8-2 with a bases-loaded triple in the seventh against Jake Cousins as Cincinnati (42-45) became the first NL team to sweep a regular-season interleague series in the Bronx.New...
Double shooting in West End
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police are investigating a double shooting in the West End overnight. Officers responded to York Street near Freeman Avenue shortly after 1:30 a.m. Friday. They said they found two males shot, one in the leg and the other in his shoulder. One of the males was...
NCAA Basketball: 5 bounce-back teams, 5 teams with question marks entering 2024-25 season
The start of the men’s 2024-25 college basketball season is ever-so-slowly approaching, with less than five months to go (not that anyone is counting, right?) until the season begins. While it may seem a long wait, most rosters are now set, with scholarships filled and players being back on campus preparing for the winter.
Downed wires reported on U.S. 50 in Whitewater Township
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Downed wires have been reported on U.S. Route 50 in Whitewater Township. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene, near the intersection with Hamilton Cleves Road. A tree has reportedly fallen on the wires. No damages or injuries have been reported at this...
'Regional tourist attraction': New $12M riverfront park slated for Hamilton County
NORTH BEND, Ohio – One of Greater Cincinnati’s smallest villages is planning a big upgrade: A new riverfront park. The village of North Bend in western Hamilton County has big plans for what it's calling William Henry Harrison Park – to be located across the street from the ninth president's tomb and...
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