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Man shot 7 times in Evanston

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 9:58am

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- One man is hurt in an overnight shooting in Evanston.

It happened at a Marathon station located at Montgomery and Clarion just after midnight.

According to a police report, Terrance Barnett was shot at least seven times after an argument with an unknown suspect.

Barnett was taken to the hospital where he's being treated for two gunshot wounds in his back and one on his arm.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening at this time.

Police are looking for the suspect.  If you have any information, call 9-1-1.

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Man killed in shooting in Bond Hill

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 8:59am

BOND HILL, OH (FOX19)- Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Monday night in Bond Hill that left one man dead.

Police were called to the 4800 block of Reading Rd. Monday night to reports of a shooting. Police found Jarmar Freeman shot at the scene.

Authorities pronounced Freeman dead at the scene.

Police do not have any information on a suspect at this time. If you have any information about the shooting. You are asked to call CrimeStoppers at (513) 352-3040.

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Cincinnati Bell announces possible layoffs

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Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 1:06pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- Some layoffs may be coming from a Cincinnati-based business.

Cincinnati Bell announced on Wednesday their plan to expand their relationship with call center provider, Startek.

That move could cost up to 150 local jobs. Some of them will be from the Norwood call center but Cincinnati Bell says the center will stay open.

A spokesperson for Cincinnati Bell tells FOX19 they will be in discussion with union leaders for up to 60 days. 

Some of the eliminated positions will be salaried but most will be union.

According to a release, this move was made to compensate for reduced revenue on the home phone side of things.

We will keep you up to date on this developing story here on FOX19.com.

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Metro "Mini-Hybrid" make Cinci debut

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Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 8:54pm
Metro "Mini-Hybrid" make Cinci debut

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- Metro's first five new "mini-hybrid" buses will go into service this week.

Despite its name, the new buses aren't so "mini" nor are they traditional hybrid buses. the 40-foot hybrids have an advanced thermal cooling system technology which will improve fuel economy up to 10%, reduce green house gas emissions and increase safety through the elimination of hydraulic fluid leaks.

Through the debut of the mini-hybrid, a cost savings of about $240,000 per bus compared to a traditional hybrid can be expected due to an advanced "electric" fan cooling system.

Metro has ordered more 40 more mini-hybrid buses, which will go into service in the next several months.

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Cincy water gets a clean bill of health

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Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 8:51pm
Cincy water gets a clean bill of health

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- Greater Cincinnati Water Works' (GCWW) 2011 Water Quality Report shows its water met or exceeded every health standard developed by both the USEPA and Ohio EPA.

On average, GCWW treats about 133 million gallons of water a day and conducts about 600 tests daily throughout the water treatment process.

The utility draws its source water from the Ohio River and the Great Miami Aquifer near Fairfield.

GCWW is in the process of constructing an ultraviolet disinfection (UV) treatment facility to further enhance water quality and protect against potential micro-organisms like cryptosporidium.

UV disinfection, which does not use chemicals or produce regulated disinfection by-products, will be used following sand filtration and granular activated carbon adsorption during GCWW's water treatment process.

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Victim identified in Walnuts Hills homicide

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Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 8:39pm

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- A shooting in Walnut Hills has left one person dead.

Police were called to 739 Oak Street around 2:45 Tuesday morning to investigate a report of shots being fired.

Johnny Brown, 26, was found dead in a driveway.

Police are also saying that they believe several witnesses may have left the scene in an older model green Lincoln.

This is the 15th homicide in Cincinnati since January 1, 2012. According to a press release from Councilman Smitherman, 13 out of the 15 homicide victims have been African American.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the Criminal Investigation Section at 352-3542 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 352-3040 or text "CINTIP" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  Callers may remain anonymous and may receive compensation for their information.

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LIST: Local schools rank high on national list

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Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 8:38pm

(FOX19)- Walnut Hills High School is the #1 ranked school in the state of Ohio, according to the 2012 U.S. Best High Schools report.

Indian Hill High School is ranked #3, and Wyoming High School is ranked #4.

In Kentucky, Beechwood High School is ranked #3, and Highlands High School is ranked #5.

To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold or silver medal.

To see the best high schools in all 50 states, click on this link.

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools

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