Nikki Ferrell
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Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Sheriff: Man tried to have pregnant ex-girlfriend killed from prison
An inmate tried to have his ex-girlfriend killed from within the confines of the Clermont County Jail, officials with the sheriff's office said Thursday. → Read More
Step into the '90s at this totally 'rad' Over-The-Rhine shop
CINCINNATI — Love the 90s? We have a totally sweet spot for you to check out. Step into Rad OTR and you’ll think you’ve gone back in time to an era of bright, bold colors, sports icons and Ninja Turtles. The thrift store in Over-The-Rhine features everything from vintage T-shirts to posters straight out of your high school bedroom to toys and memorabilia you never thought you’d see again. These… → Read More
Cleveland police warns hospitals woman might try to steal baby
Fliers hang at hospital warning about ex-officer's wife → Read More
It's official: Hippo emoji coming to a smartphone near you
Well, it's about time, Unicode Consortium. The governing body for emoji (yes, those little symbols on your smartphone have a governing body) have announced 157 new symbols that will be released in 2018 - and Fiona is on the list. Okay, maybe it's just *a* hippo, but we like to think it's our BFF. The set will be released later this year, the Unicode Consortium reports. Other notable additions… → Read More
5 indoor workouts to shake up your winter routine
Cincinnati businesses offer several ways to stay in shape without getting bored → Read More
A year of Fiona: How a 29-pound hippo heartthrob skyrocketed to stardom
Take a look back at the first year of Cincinnati Zoo's hippo Fiona → Read More
Go live with Fiona twice Wednesday
Cincinnati Zoo offering two Facebook Live events on hippo's birthday → Read More
Happy birthday, Fiona! How Cincinnati is marking the big day
Join Facebook Lives with the hippo, check out Fiona art and more → Read More
Cincinnati Zoo gorilla dies unexpectedly from heart failure
CINCINNATI — A gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo has died. Anju, 16, passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure, the zoo said. The Western lowland gorilla had a daughter, Elle, with silverback Jomo two years ago. Cincinnati Zoo staff said that Anju gained a lot of weight and became lethargic in late November. An ultrasound revealed that she had a congenital terminal heart condition. "This is a… → Read More
Union Terminal's Children's Museum to be closed until spring
CINCINNATI — The Children's Museum inside Cincinnati's Union Terminal will be closed until spring, the museum announced Tuesday. The Duke Energy Children's Museum is inaccessible due to work being done on the historic building, which also houses the Cincinnati History Museum and the Museum of Natural History and Science. The work will not impact the opening of Holiday Junction featuring… → Read More
Name the Band's Jam: Oct. 13, 2017
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Still want to help a Hurricane Harvey pet? Louie's Legacy has 21 more animals available
Animals will be at PetSmart in Mason Saturday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. → Read More
Baby red panda born at Cincinnati Zoo
Newborn will be behind the scenes for several weeks → Read More
Officers invite community members to National Night Out
Several local agencies to participate in national program Tuesday night → Read More
Fiona moves on from human caretakers
CINCINNATI — Fiona has left the nest. The baby hippo spends nearly 24 hours a day with her mother Bibi now, her caretaker Wendy Rice said, and her physical contact with her human caretakers is limited to a few mouth massages and bottle feedings - from behind a barrier. At more than 400 pounds, the 6-month-old hippo is more than capable of injuring a human - even accidentally - and with her… → Read More
Family reunion: Fiona hangs out with mom, dad for first time
CINCINNATI — Fiona has hit another significant milestone, the zoo said Tuesday. The baby hippo spent time with her father in the exhibit's outdoor pool for the first time Tuesday morning. Fiona was born six weeks premature and raised by human caretakers due to her size and health. She has been gradually reintroduced to her mother Bibi recently, and today she hung out with her dad Henry for the… → Read More
Meet BiFi: Baby hippo Fiona, mom Bibi spending more and more time together
Zoo staff hopes to reunite pair permanently by fall → Read More
What's up with the funny highway signs?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many drivers have been getting chuckles from the least-expected place in the Tri-State lately: highway signs. The Ohio Department of Transportation posts messages on electronic signs throughout the state to draw awareness to driving issues, like distracted driving and wearing seat belts. But those slogans – “Don’t drink and drive” and “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk” –… → Read More
Pickle beer? Izzy's, Urban Artifact partner to create bold brew
Urban Artifact hosting tapping, can release party July 14 → Read More
Hamilton County Prosecutor delays comment on Tensing mistrial
Joe Deters won't address Ray Tensing case until at least July 10 → Read More