🌱V-Day Robber Evades Police+ Pete Rose Bets At Hard Rock Opening

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

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First, today's weather:

Occasional rain and drizzle. High: 56 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Cincinnati Police Department officials say they are still searching for a suspect involved in a bank robbery on Valentine's Day. District 2 officers say they responded to a report of a bank robbery around 4 p.m. Feb. 14, 2021, at the Fifth Third Bank location inside the Hyde Park Kroger on Paxton Avenue. Witnesses say the suspect approached the teller and handed them a note with a demand for money, according to CPD. (Cincinnati CityBeat)
2. The sight of flashing lights and caution tape becoming alarmingly routine in the Queen City. Since Monday alone, seven shootings happened in Cincinnati, and over the weekend officers were called to four. Cincinnati police said they're seeking federal prosecution for those who are responsible. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. Local baseball legend Pete Rose placed the inaugural bet at the blackjack table inside the newly-rebranded Cincinnati Hard Rock Casino on Friday. "Charlie Hustle" was joined by other celebrity guests including Drew Lachey of 98 Degrees, Bootsy Collins of Parliament-Funkadelic, and Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart. (WLWT Cincinnati)
4. Looking for the best outdoor spots to eat as the weather gets cooler? These Cincinnati restaurants and bars have igloos, heated patios, and fire pits for drinking outside. (Cincinnati CityBeat)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Main Series: A Royal Renaissance - Kennedy Heights Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Chili Cook Off and Grill (12:00 PM)
• Howling Pooch Parade - City of Wyoming, Ohio (1:00 PM)
• Boo Bash - Village of Lockland (6:30 PM)
• Hocus Pocus Movie Night - City of Dayton (8:00 PM)

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