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A look into training with NKY Technical Rescue Team as firefighters prep for statewide emergencies

2 days ago | wlwt.com | Nicole Aponte

Safety in the water is critical as we enter the summer months. We're getting a firsthand look at how a special team trains to respond to emergencies and natural disasters, often in the water. We tagged along with the Northern Kentucky Rescue Team on the Ohio River, as this team has already had a busy year. The Technical Rescue Team is on call for any statewide emergency. They were in Hazard back in January to help with flooding and more recently in London to assist with tornado rescue and recovery.
Cincinnati Pride struggling to find volunteers for 2025 parade

4 days ago | wlwt.com | Nicole Aponte

NOVEMBER 4TH. THE CINCINNATI PRIDE PARADE, LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY, AND THE ORGANIZATION HAS FACED SOME CHALLENGES AND IS NOW RELYING ON THE COMMUNITY TO STEP UP. WLWT NEWS FIVE’S NICOLE APONTE IS LIVE FOR US FROM SEVENTH AND PLUM. THAT’S WHERE THE PARADE WILL STEP OFF. STEP OFF IN JUST A FEW WEEKS. NICOLE. MEGAN. GOOD MORNING.
Ice cream shop employing individuals with disabilities set to open Saturday

1 week ago | wlwt.com | Nicole Aponte

A new ice cream shop will open in Loveland on Saturday, May 31. It's standing out and not just because of the sweet treats it serves. It’s all hands on deck for a *sweet launch this Saturday. With every step, there's a scoop and smile. "Scoopable" is dishing out more than just ice cream. It’s providing meaningful job opportunities for young adults with disabilities, like for 25-year-old Aaron Westendorf. "Scoopable is one heavenly place to get ice cream," Aaron said.
Street outreach program focused on finding families who are homeless reaches 1-year mark

1 week ago | wlwt.com | Nicole Aponte

At first glance, it may seem easy to recognize the very makeup of this city. But if you look closer, there's an issue that can hide in plain sight. "It was so scary not knowing where we were going to go next," Ashley Robinson said. Family homelessness is becoming all too common here in Cincinnati. "We felt hopeless," Robinson said. "We felt we had nowhere to turn. We didn't have anybody. ...
Sharonville police officer reunites with graduate after medical emergency

1 week ago | wlwt.com | Nicole Aponte

A Sharonville police officer used quick thinking in a medical emergency that ultimately saved a young life. Brooklyn Toledo, 23, lives with her boyfriend, but he was out of town when she fell ill. When he did not hear from her after a couple of days, he called for help. In early January, intense moments unfolded outside of a Sharonville apartment. Officer Joel Altman responded on a call to check in on Toledo.
Hamilton County YWCA opens new domestic violence shelter

2 weeks ago | wlwt.com | Nicole Aponte

A new domestic violence shelter in Hamilton County is opening Thursday and will nearly double the capacity for a Greater Cincinnati organization to help.The Young Women's Christian Association's new shelter will serve as a lifeline for survivors of domestic violence, with the group operating the only domestic violence shelter in the county.Thursday is a big step forward as the facility expands its emergency capacity and will help in reducing wait times.The biggest difference in the new...
Cleanup efforts continue on I-75 after collision of two semi trucks near Lockland split

2 weeks ago | wlwt.com | Nicole Aponte

Traffic on Interstate 75 southbound, by the Lockland split, is still down to one lane more than 16 hours after a crash between two semi trucks.The crash happened around 11 a.m. Tuesday, with all lanes initially closed while officials investigated.Around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, the second of the two trucks involved was towed away.No injuries have been reported.
Ohio 8th graders find, fix flaw in state testing essay grading

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Nicole Aponte

By Nicole AponteClick here for updates on this story BATAVIA, Ohio ( WLWT) - A group of West Clermont eighth graders are finishing out their school year with an impressive accomplishment. They discovered what they say are flaws in Ohio's grading system for state essays. In 2018, the state started using artificial intelligence to grade the essays.
West Clermont 8th graders find, fix flaw in state testing essay grading

2 weeks ago | wlwt.com | Nicole Aponte

A group of West Clermont eighth graders are finishing out their school year with an impressive accomplishment. They discovered what they say are flaws in Ohio's grading system for state essays. In 2018, the state started using artificial intelligence to grade the essays. A group of students at West Clermont Middle School says they were receiving low grades because the AI didn't recognize creativity or personality in writing. So, they took matters into their own hands and created a new system.
Marking a milestone: Kentucky senior defying the odds, graduating high school

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Nicole Aponte

Isaac Miller is set to graduate from high school next week. It would not be possible without the lifesaving care he has received at Cincinnati Children's Hospital since he was born. Miller can handle anything that comes his way. In his 18 years, he has had 47 surgeries and procedures. His mother, Natasha, says it has been a tough road. "I never thought we would get here. I would block myself from thinking of these moments because you, you never know.