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John Hogan Joins Eqlipse Technologies as Vice President for Advanced R&D
Eqlipse Technologies, a Dayton, Ohio-based company that global defense contractor BlueHalo acquired in February, has appointed John Hogan as vice president for advanced research and development. A team “working on inspiring technologies” has been entrusted to him by Johnathan Jones, BlueHalo senior vice president, Hogan said in a LinkedIn post....
Ohio schoolgirl, 12, shot dead while sleeping in bed as mystery shooters fire into three homes
The community of Dayton, Ohio is reeling in the aftermath of a deadly shooting that took the life of 12-year-old Isabellas Amor-Carlos. Isabellas, a student at Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy, was sleeping in her around 1 a.m. on the morning of Friday, August 23 when gunshots were fired at her home in the 30 block of W. Fairview Avenue. Isabellas was fatally struck by the stray gunfire that entered her home.
Mariemont schools briefly put on lockdown during search for armed suspect
MARIEMONT, Ohio (WXIX) - Both Mariemont Elementary and Mariemont High schools were placed on a brief lockdown as a precaution due to police activity in in the area Monday morning, district officials said. “We are currently in a lockout due to police activity in the area,” the district said in...
Courtis Fuller retiring from anchoring — but not from everything else
Don’t worry. Courtis Fuller, one of the city’s highest profile Black journalists, definitely is not retiring from participating in dozens of community events after anchoring his last WLWT-TV newscast Sunday night. Fuller, who came to Channel 5 in the late 1980s, will devote most of his time at...
First Black-owned comedy venue on Dayton’s west side to open
‘We are really trying to feature comics that are moving up.’. The revitalization of the west side of Dayton continues with the opening of the first Black-owned comedy venue. The Laugh Zone House of Comedy located at 3493 W. Siebenthaler Ave. is planning a soft opening with an Open Mic...
The Kilograms Set to Release Follow-Up 7" Next Month
Featuring New Jersey expat Sammy Kay - who now calls Cincinnati home - on vocals, guitar, piano and organ, Newport Secret Six member J Duckworth on guitar, vocals, and percussion, former Mighty Mighty Bosstones bassist Joe Gittleman on, you guessed it, bass, vocals, and guitar, and Michael McDermott, formerly of The Bouncing Souls and currently with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts on drums, The Kilograms are set to release a follow-up 7” to their critically acclaimed debut on September 14. You can listen to the first single danceable, easy going single here.
Check out the design for the 2024 WEBN Fireworks T-shirt. Here's where to buy it
Superfans of Cincinnati's Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks can now rep the event with this official piece of merchandise. Leading up to the event on Sunday, Sept. 1, organizers have dropped this year's t-shirt centered around the theme "I love the 90s." Designed by local artist Aryn Fox, the shirt depicts WEBN's signature frog mascot swimming toward a crackling firework. The fireworks show's official logo is featured in the bottom right corner. ...
Cincinnati Alumni Bring Home Olympic Medals
The 2024 Paris Olympics was one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. The University of Cincinnati had a few current and former athletes compete. Now that the competition has come to an end, here are the results for the athletes that represented their countries in Paris. Jordan...
Siddall Hall is Back and Better Than Ever
For students taking a stroll on the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) campus last year, it was hard to ignore the work being done on one of the university’s traditional dorms, Siddall Hall. This summer, the 18-month long renovation process was completed. Adjacent to the recently renovated Calhoun Hall,...
Outdoor retailer to open in bustling downtown Dayton district
DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A downtown Dayton outdoor retailer will open its doors next month. Base Camp Outdoors Co. (Base Camp Dayton) is plotting its upcoming opening in the Water Street District at 420 E. 1st St. in downtown Dayton. The location, anticipated for opening the last weekend of September, will be the company’s first brick-and-mortar store.
UC Revamps Policies to Address AI's Growing Position in Education
Widespread growth in usage of artificial intelligence (AI) across academic fields has prompted the University of Cincinnati (UC) to establish clear guidelines for its use within the university setting. Since ChatGPT and other generative AI tools’ major usage boom in 2022 and 2023, there has been an increase in usage...
Temperatures are going up. Weather service warns of hot, humid conditions
Weather this week will bring heat, heat and more heat. A hazardous weather outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington for Tuesday through Sunday, when the combination of heat and humidity will bring heat index values in the 95- to 100-degree range. ...
News Roundup: Week of Aug. 19
Welcome Home | Photo by Bethany Althauser | The Wright State Guardian. From local happenings to national topics and global events, here is the news worth knowing from the week of Aug. 19, 2024. Local. Governor DeWine announces innovation hubs in Dayton. On Monday, Aug. 19, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine...
New sustainability initiative at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati State begins classes Monday with a new program called "Roots to Boots," aimed at teaching sustainability, horticulture, and landscaping. The initiative, a collaboration between "Keep Cincinnati Beautiful" and the city, offers Cincinnati Public School graduates hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom. The program's goal is to...
Structure fire reported on West Mill Street in Cleves
CLEVES, Ohio — A building fire has been reported on Mill Street in Cleves. The extent of damage has not been confirmed at this time. Smoke has been reportedly seen coming from an air conditioning unit. Hamilton County Fire Department responders have been dispatched to the scene. For live...
Weekly weather planner: Summer sizzle in full swing with feels-like temps in high 90s
CINCINNATI — The summer sizzle will be in full swing through much of this week. Highs each day through Friday in the low to mid 90s. With humidity it will feel like 95-99 degrees most afternoons. Rain will be hard to come by until mid or late this week.
Top High School QB Recruits: Weekend Performances of Elite Players
High school football has begun, featuring the top 10 quarterback recruits for the Class of 2025 as ranked by 247Sports Composite. Most are committed to Power 4 programs, with a strong performance from notable players over the weekend. The elite quarterbacks, including the top-ranked Quinn Underwood at LSU and Tavien St. Clair at Ohio State, showcased their skills in season openers, driving excitement for the upcoming football season.
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