Cincinnati Edition

Fighting bed bugs on a molecular level

Ann Thompson — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:31:10 +0000

There is disagreement over whether Cincinnati has made much progress in its fight against bed bugs. It still shows up among the top U.S. cities for the bloodsucking arthropods. Right now heat is the most effective way to get rid of them. Chemical treatments are another option. But one University of Cincinnati professor has a possible futuristic solution. Regina Baucom looks to hurt them on a molecular level. Ann Thompson reports in "Focus on Technology."

Fringe Festival ready to kick off 10th year

Mark Perzel — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:31:25 +0000

Starting May 28, it’s the 10^th anniversary of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival. It’s become one of the fastest growing and most popular stops on the fringe circuit, and this year will provide 12 days of unique, creative, and provocative theater, dance, art and more. Producing Artistic Director Eric Vosmeier joins Mark Perzel with a preview of what to look for at this year’s Fringe Festival.

Cincinnati Railroad Club based at Union Terminal

Mark Perzel — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:31:20 +0000

Here’s a great adventure for train lovers of all ages…a visit to Tower A, overlooking all the train tracks that come in and out of Union Terminal, home of the Cincinnati Museum Center. The men and women of the Cincinnati Railroad Club are always in Tower A during the museum hours to talk trains with every visitor.

"Last Ape Standing" from science writer Chip Walter

Thane Maynard — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:31:15 +0000

Scientists have determined that at least 27 different species of humans have evolved on planet Earth, yet only one still survives. Why are we still here and our 26 predecessors aren’t?

The Big Story

Maryanne Zeleznik — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:31:00 +0000

The Big Story with Maryanne Zeleznik.