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🌱 City May Reduce Police Headquarters + Crews Work To Repair Sinkhole

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Hello, Cincinnati! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Cincinnati Daily. Follow along for the most important things happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a t-storm. High: 76 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

  1. The City of Cincinnati is considering reducing the number of police headquarters from five to three. The decision could save taxpayers money and move District 5 officers from their temporary location in a strip mall. The police facilities study would look at the current five police headquarters to determine the best operating plan. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
  2. Crews are working to repair the sinkhole ranging from 13 to 20 feet deep at 8th and Walnut streets that has caused a partial block off of the road downtown. City officials stated that the sinkhole was caused by a sewer line collapse. As of press, two lanes are closed because of the sinkhole. (WLWT Cincinnati)
  3. Five hundred thousand visitors are expected to take part in Taste of Cincinnati, the annual event that celebrates Cincinnati's unofficial kick-off to summer, this weekend. This is the first time in two years that the event will be held in person due to the pandemic. More than 300 menu items will be served by 36 restaurants and 19 food trucks. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

  • Morning Mixer Networking Event At Rivertown ACE Hardware (9:00 AM)
  • Noah Smith At Smale Riverfront Park (7:00 PM)
  • Rhinegeist Brewery Public Tour At Rhinegeist Brewery (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The I-471 north ramp to westbound US 50 from Northern Kentucky into Cincinnati will be closed for 30 days for bridge repair beginning Jun. 1. Traffic will be detoured onto I-71, the Norwood Lateral, and I-75. Ohio Department of Transportation reports that crews will work on the expansion joints and correct the pavement approach, among other things. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
  • Watch Ryan Kiefer, the host of "Cincy's Hottest Properties" in Episode 27. The show gives local real-estate insights in the Tri-State area. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
  • Those who join the Y before Jun. 30 will not have to pay a joining fee. See how to join at the link. (Cincinnati Refined)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Carla Varner

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