Roebling Bridge Closed + University of Cincinnati Top Cop Retires

Morning, Cincinnati! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, October 9 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Cincinnati.

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First, today's weather:

Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny. High: 79 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Cincinnati:

1. The iconic Roebling Bridge will remain closed through the remainder of 2021, transportation officials announced Friday. The bridge, which connects Cincinnati to Covington, Kentucky, will be closed to vehicular traffic at least through January 1 to allow more time for repairs. The repairs are needed to preserve the iconic landmark, officials say. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. The University of Cincinnati will soon be looking for a new chief of police. James Whalen, UC's director of public safety and chief of police, will retire from the university in early 2022. UC President Neville Pinto announced the news in a message Friday. (WCPO)
3. Cincinnati officials are looking for family or friends of three people who died in the city in September and whose bodies have not been claimed.(The Cincinnati Enquirer)
4. Greater Cincinnati couple will appear on 'Shark Tank' tonight, pitching Uprising Food. (WCPO)
5. Speeds hit more than 120 mph during a lengthy vehicle pursuit on SB I-75 from Warren County to Cincinnati's West Side early Friday. (WXIX)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• SCPA Arts College Fair - School for Creative and Performing Arts - Public Events (9:00 AM)
• Signature Review - Cincinnati Art Club (9:30 AM)
• Workshop - Fantastic Felt and Nuno Felt Hats Workshop (9:30 AM)
• Arbor Day Tree Dedication Ceremony - Village of Lockland (10:00 AM)
• BIG BRASS BASH featuring CSO Brass - Cincinnati Music Hall (2:00 PM)
• Running Scared 5K (6:00 PM)

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— Sean Peek

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