🌱 UC Mosquito Research + City Buildings Need Urgent Repairs

Cincinnati OH

21 February, 2022

4:05 PM

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Hello again, Cincinnati! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Cincinnati Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Cincinnati Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Cincinnati long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Windy with rain, some heavy. High: 64 Low: 35. Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati: The University of Cincinnati is researching female mosquitos' transfer RNA changes in an attempt to control their reproduction. Reducing the mosquito population is important because the pest is a carrier of various diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, and West Nile virus. The research has been funded through grants provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. (University of Cincinnati)The Cincinnati Police Department is conducting an investigation into the Sunday night shooting and murder of 38-year-old Gregory Jefferies. Police arrived at the 500 block of Hawaiian Terrace to discover Jefferies unresponsive with a gunshot wound. The investigation is being led by the department's Homicide Unit and they are instructing anyone with information to contact them. (WLWT Cincinnati)The City of Cincinnati has many deteriorating buildings that are in desperate need of repair but the city does not have the money currently available to meet the increased repair costs. The current budget allocates $2.8 million for building maintenance while the city needs roughly $500 million more to fix aquatic centers, roads, bridges, fire departments, public works buildings, and various other facilities. City officials are considering raising the earning tax or closing down some of the facilities that are in dire need of repair. (WCPO) Today in Cincinnati: Naturalization Ceremony At The League of Women Voters (2:00 PM) Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) At The School for Creative and Performing Arts (4:15 PM) From my notebook: Did you know that a rhino has three toes on each foot? The Cincinnati Zoo keeps our community fully stocked with interesting facts about wildlife. (Instagram) Howard Taft was a University of Cincinnati alumnus, Supreme Court Chief Justice, and President. The University of Cincinnati celebrated Taft's historical contributions on President's Day. (Instagram) Congratulations to all of the hardworking dancers who brought Cinderella to life on stage this weekend. The Cincinnati Ballet brings exciting family-friendly productions to the Cincinnati area. (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Amada Senior Care Cincinnati — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Add your event Loving the Cincinnati Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon! — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.