🌱 Fatal I-71 Crash + Compost Bins For Sale In Hamilton County

Good morning, Cincinnati! Your usual curator is off today, but I am here to fill in and keep you up-to-date on all of your local happenings. Now, here's what you need to know, in 5 minutes or less. — Danielle Fallon

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First, today's weather:

Thickening clouds. High: 75 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. A Cincinnati couple has been arrested after exchanging texts indicating an active shooter at the University of Cincinnati's commencement program. The incident occurred on Saturday with the couple now facing terroristic threats and inducing panic charges. Isaac and Michaela Dial are expected to be arraigned today. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
2. The Cincinnati Police Department responded to a fatal crash on I-71 on Saturday. The incident occurred at the 2.6-mile marker and has left one woman dead with another injured. Shyanne Dale, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information related to the incident is being instructed to contact the department's Traffic Unit. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. Hamilton County residents can purchase discounted compost bins online. The bins are being sold by Hamilton County Resource as an effort to reduce food waste within the county. A compost bin can be purchased for $74.95 with soil being possible within a year. (FOX19)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Crossgate Bowling At The Special Olympics Hamilton County (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden celebrates elephant Mai Thai's 49th Birthday. We can all agree Mai Thai doesn't look a day over 40. (Facebook)
• The Cincinnati Bengals celebrate the draft of Tycen Anderson. Congratulations! (Facebook)
• The University of Cincinnati welcomes its newest graduates to the university's alumni group. Go Bearcats! (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.