Little-known Cincinnati dam needs millions in repairs and other top stories.

• Little-known Cincinnati dam needs millions in repairs

  The Mill Creek Barrier Dam has been standing at the intersection of the Mill Creek, on Cincinnati's west side, and the Ohio River for nearly seven decades. It can go years without being used, but when water starts rising it has to work, and work well.Watch this story"It protects literally approximately $3 billion worth of public and private infrastructure," Eric Saylor said.Saylor is a principal engineer with Cincinnati's Stormwater Management Utility (SMU), a division of Greater Cincinnati Wa..

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• Anti-violence banners pop up along Cincinnati's toughest streets

  Anti-violence groups are spreading the message of peace one banner at a time. Two new banners are in Avondale in hot spots known for crime and gun violence.One at the corner of Hale Avenue and Reading Road shows a young child erasing a chalk drawing of a rifle with the words "Stop the Violence."The second is located at Ridgeway and Fredonia, it says "Peace in Positive Vibration, Please Stop the Violence.""You got to try to touch a heart and mind, that's what we try to do," Mitch Morris said.Mo..

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• Cincinnati among best cities for seniors, study says

  

  Cincinnati is among the best cities in the nation for senior citizens, according to a recent study. A study conducted by Senior Advice ranks the Queen City No. 9 on their list of best large cities in which to spend retirement years.The study calculated numerous factors, including health and safety, leisure and recreation, finances and affordability and overall quality of life.The study notes that Cincinnati’s low cost of living makes it a “good place to stretch a retirement budget.” It also me..

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• Heat wave hits Tri-State

  FIRST ALERT WEATHER Heat wave hits Tri-State 2016-07-20T09:53:16Z Also on FOX19.comMore>>Free downloadYou can have the same tools used by our weather team right in the palm of your hand. Full Story >You can have the same tools used by our weather team right in the palm of your hand.Full Story > FOX19 - The hottest air since 2013 is on its way to the Tri-State.Wednesday will be a hot one with a high of 90 degrees amid plenty of sunshine.The morning is off to a warm start. It's alr..

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• Cincinnati Faces Crucial Week after Thrilling Exhibition

  

  While the glow from Saturday’s game is still lingering, though, Cincinnati has to quickly gear up for a massive week in its league season as it welcomes the only two teams above it in the USL’s Eastern Conference standings. The New York Red Bulls II visit on Wednesday night in the USL Game of the Week on ESPN3, and Saturday brings the final regular-season clash for the River Cities Cup against Louisville City FC. While most of Cincinnati’s players seeing action on Saturday as Harkes was careful..

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