🌱 ODOT Plans Cincinnati Bridge Replacement + CPD Investigate Homicide

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cincinnati Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is developing a plan to replace the pedestrian bridge system connecting Van Meter Street in Mt. Adams with E. Court Street in downtown Cincinnati. Planning for the project is scheduled to take place in 2026 and is estimated to cost approximately $6.6 million. "Alternative 1" is the preferred alternative chosen by the ODOT based on public input and preliminary results of a feasibility study. This plan would construct a new replacement bridge adjacent to the existing pedestrian bridge. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
2. Cincinnati Police are investigating an apparent homicide in North Fairmount. On Saturday, Jan. 28, police received a call about a shooting on Pulte Street, but as of Jan. 29, there is still no information regarding a victim. (Local 12 News)
3. Cleveland-based Beerhead Bar & Eatery, a new-to-market restaurant, recently opened the first of four Cincinnati locations. On Jan. 18, the first location opened at 5277 Kings Mills Road in Mason. The restaurant has an "extensive craft beer focus." (WKRC TV Cincinnati)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Social Craft Club At Price Hill Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• Painting Night-Out: "Mighty Mountains" At A Stroke Of Art (6:30 PM)
• Phil DeGreg Trio Plays Duke Ellington At Memorial Hall OTR (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval was criticized for his tweet ahead of the anticipated AFC Championship game over the weekend. It read, "Whereas Joseph Lee Burrow, who's 3-0 against Mahomes, has been asked by officials to take a paternity test confirming whether or not he's his father." Many called the tweet an unnecessary and unappealing remark. (WLWT 5)
• Cincinnati-based writer and illustrator Loren Long is collaborating with best-selling author Jason June on a new children's book, "Never Forget Eleanor." Long lost his father to Alzheimer's 10 years ago and connected with the book about a young elephant dealing with his grandmother's declining memory. The Bookshelf in Cincinnati is helping launch the book release on Feb. 14. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
• Curious about your local housing market? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Cincinnati area, including a cozy three-bedroom with a porch and a balcony nearby Covington for $170,000! (Cincinnati Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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.