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🌱 High-Tech Cameras Used To Solve Crimes + Regulations On E-Scooters

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Happy Saturday, people of Cincinnati! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a stray t-storm. High: 77 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

  1. More suburban districts around the Greater Cincinnati area are investing in and putting up high-tech cameras to help police solve crimes. Blue Ash Police Chief Scott Noel started testing Flock safety cameras to combat the increase in car thefts. The cameras, which reads the license plates of every passing vehicle, alert police to stolen cars within 15 seconds. (WLWT Cincinnati)
  2. Bird and Lime is hoping that the city of Cincinnati will retract new regulations imposing curfews on e-scooters. Previously the e-scooters were operational until 11 p.m.; however, the new regulations require a closing time of 6 p.m. The company is working with the City to address the concerns. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
  3. Cincinnati Animal CARE is taking part in Bissell Pet Foundation's "empty the shelter" event by waiving adoption fees for all dogs over 6 months old and over 25 pounds. The program, which runs from May 2 - 8, seeks to combat overcrowding. Standard adoption and screening protocols remain in place. (WLWT Cincinnati)

Today in Cincinnati:

  • Sentient Pre-Launch Party: For the Love of Animals At Sharon Woods (9:00 AM)
  • Free Family Mini Photo Sessions At Downtown Riverfront! (9:00 AM)
  • Main Series: Music With Madcap -The Frog Prince At Kennedy Heights Arts Center Annex (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • The weekend will bring rain and severe weather late tonight into the early Sunday morning hours. Temperatures will be in the 50s today with light rain showers that will give way to strong to severe storms after midnight. (WLWT Cincinnati)
  • The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens welcome babies throughout the year but celebrates them during the month of May. Signs will mark the spots where babies and expectant moms can be found at the zoo. (FOX19)
  • Nolia Kitchen, Cincinnati's newest Southern-style restaurant, opened on Apr. 19. Unique dishes inspired by Chef Jeff Harris' upbringing in New Orleans, are served daily. (Cincinnati CityBeat)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— Carla Varner

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