🌱 Remains Identified As Missing Woman + UC Tops College Rankings

Good morning, everybody. It's Friday in Cincinnati and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Human remains found in Kentucky have been identified as a missing Cincinnati woman. Kadidra Roberts, 28, was reported missing on Aug. 28 to the Cincinnati Police Department. Roberts' remains were found on Saturday in a wooded area in Elsmere. The case is currently under investigation. (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. As of Thursday afternoon, police were searching for a suspect in a stabbing in West Price Hill. Police responded to reports of a stabbing at Sidney and Coverdale Avenues where the victim was transported to UC Medical Center in serious but stable condition. According to investigators, a group of people was threatening to assault someone when it turned physical and the victim was stabbed. The investigation is ongoing. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. The University of Cincinnati is topping the college ranking charts in Niche's 2023 lists. The university finished number one as the best college in the state based on "nightlife, dining, recreational opportunities, and cultural attractions." It was also recognized for best student life as second in Ohio and 39th overall in America. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Gentle Yoga - Session 5 At The Winton Room, Springfield Township Community Arts Center (12:00 PM)
• Art & Wine Festival At Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant (5:30 PM)
• Glow Golf At Reeves Golf Course (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Shout out to the Bengals for putting sustainability first this football season! Click the link to read how the organization plans to decrease plastic waste at the stadium. (Yahoo Finance)
• What could make your week better than browsing local shelters for your new family member? Check out the link for adoptable cats and dogs in the Cincinnati area! (Cincinnati Patch)
• Here is a video of baby hippo Fritz at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden to brighten your day. Meet Fritz and the other hippos by clicking here! (Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via Facebook)

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— 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.