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Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Cincinnati expands youth events in effort to engage teens and reduce violence
Free skating on the riverfront, open pools and weekly late night recreation center events are all happening for Cincinnati teens this summer. Cincinnati officials announced during a May 14 press conference that events and services would be expanded for youth this summer in an effort to curb crime and violence. Police Chief Teresa Theetge said youth crime is down this year in part due to ongoing efforts of police, the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and other departments that engage with teens. Mayor Aftab Pureval said this summer, efforts are a continuation of that success. From Jan. 1 to May 14, shootings were down over 30% compared to the same period last year. Theetge said the city has seen fewer shooting so far this year than any year dating back to at least 2010. She said the number of car thefts and thefts from cars involving juveniles is also down. More: Dodging youth violence? Late night rec center events draw in hundreds of teens The popular Rec @ Nite program last summer kept two recreation centers in Avondale and West End open late on Saturday nights with extra events like club nights and parties. The center also hosted barbers, video game stations, food trucks and other activities. Last summer, the bigger events rotated between the two centers each week. But this year, both the Lincoln and Hirsch recreation centers will have large events every Saturday for 10 weeks. After Rec @ Nite served 3,000 kids last year, it received the Ohio Parks and Recreation Governor's Award. While the city is still measuring the programs influence on youth violence, ancedotally, police have said the events did have a significant impact. The Cincinnati Parks Department's Sawyer Point Riverfront skating rink has hosted events periodically, but this summer, there will be free skating every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Cincinnati Parks Foundation is even providing free skates. Skate Downtown Cincy is among the community groups helping drive this effort. Cincinnati Recreation Commission Director Daniel Betts said that city's 23 pools and nine spraygrounds will all be open this summer. Camp CRC has also expanded to 19 different sites offering youth programming geared at STEM, STEAM and other activities. Iris Roley, a longtime activist who is now the city's Collaborative Agreement sustainability coordinator, said now more than ever, city leaders are using good problem-solving skills to improve the lives of Cincinnatians. However, she leveled a challenge to all the city's community organizations - from churches and fraternities to coaches and community councils - to help with these efforts. "Our children deserve it," Roley said. "Let's assist." All of the city's Summer in Cincy programs can be found at online at This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati aims to curb crime with open pools, events this summer
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Drone video shows flooded Ohio River creeping toward Cincinnati Reds' stadium
CINCINNATI – The Ohio River is slowly receding in Cincinnati after cresting Monday night at more than 60 feet high, which broke a seven-year record. Drone video taken by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office showed what river levels looked like in downtown Tuesday. The video revealed flooding over roads near the river's edge, right outside Great American Ball Park – the home of the Cincinnati Reds. See It: Before-and-after Satellite Images Show Deadly Reach Of Historic Flooding In Mississippi, Ohio Valleys The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, which connects Ohio and Kentucky, can be seen in the background of the video. Cars were driving over the bridge, where the flooded river had risen considerably higher than usual. Watch: Dock Crashes Into Kentucky Bridge After Breaking Free During Flood Photos comparing the river at the bridge from March 21 to Monday show the difference in river levels, as well as the color of the water-- now a muddy brown. How To Watch Fox Weather Riverfront parks, including Smale, Yeatman's Cove and Swayer Point, were closed over the weekend due to flooding. The Cincinnati Parks Department said it is preparing to spend time cleaning up parks as the water recedes. A Flood Warning remains in effect for the Ohio River in Cincinnati until at least Thursday night. River levels are the highest recorded since Feb. 26, 2018, according to data from the National Water Prediction Service. Currently, the river is in moderate flood stage. NWPS forecast data showed the river will be in action stage in Cincinnati until at least April 14. The Ohio River is expected to continue its slow retreat back to normal levels over the coming article source: Drone video shows flooded Ohio River creeping toward Cincinnati Reds' stadium
