🌱 2 West End Shootings + Police Keeping Kids Safe For Halloween

Welcome back, Cincinnati! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a bit of rain. High: 63 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Cincinnati police are investigating two shootings in the West End that hospitalized three men late Wednesday. It's unclear if they are connected, but they occurred one after the other starting around 9:30 p.m., according to Captain Adam Hennie. The first shooting was reported in the 1400 block of Linn Steet. (WXIX)
2. Many kids missed out on Halloween last year because of COVID-19. This year, top health officials say it's safe to trick-or-treat because so many people are now vaccinated. As kids and adults are putting the final touches on their costumes, Cincinnati police say they are also gearing up for the weekend ahead, keeping safety a priority. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. Cincinnati police are investigating a homicide that occurred early Thursday morning at the 1200 block of West Galbraith Road. (WCPO)
4. Crews extinguish a fire at Cincinnati's Montgomery Inn Boathouse. (WLWT Cincinnati)
5. Cincinnati restaurant, The View at Shires' Garden, decks out rooftop with heated igloos, greenhouses (WLWT Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Deputy Sheriff Frank J. Klar, Jr. Visitation (9:30 AM)
• Trunk or Treat - Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM)
• Halloween Drive-In Movie Night-1st showing (6:00 PM)
• Playoff Game - Colerain High School (7:00 PM)
• Bluegrass Night at Fibonacci Brewing (7:00 PM)
• Halloween Drive-In Movie Night-2nd showing (8:15 PM)

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