Tuesday, August 26 2014
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Duke Underestimated Oil Spill in Ohio River
Whether they were hoping to avoid a larger initial backlash or if the estimates were off, Duke has upped the official total of gallons of oil spilled into the Ohio River from their W.C. Beckjord Station in New Richmond to somewhere around 9,000 gallons. The original estimate was about 5,000 gallons. The Aug. 18 spill has affected a 15-mile stretch of the Ohio River and crews are continuing to cleanup the energy company’s mess.
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Extending the Streetcar, South of the Border
As streetcar construction powers forward in OTR and the Central Business District, legislators in Northern Kentucky are starting to wonder if they need some of that sweet light-rail too. The idea for an extension of the streetcar on the south side of the river is nothing new, in fact, some similar proposals more than a decade ago were shelved in lieu of other development efforts.
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National Group Alleges Discrimination at Noah’s Ark Theme Park
A controversial Northern Kentucky theme park that's modeled after Noah's Ark is being criticized for possible discriminatory hiring practices. Last Friday, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State sent a letter to Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear alleging that job applicants for the park must profess their faith in Christianity, a policy which is tantamount to religious discrimination.
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Cincinnati to Offer Transgender Surgery Benefits
The City of Cincinnati’s health insurance program will begin to cover medically “necessary” transgender procedures beginning next year. The move will make Cincinnati the first city in Ohio to offer these benefits to employees. The move is an attempt to draw a diverse set of workers to the city. The City of Cincinnati also offers same-sex benefits to all city employees.
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Downtown’s Renaissance Hotel Opens Today
Downtown’s newest hotel, the Renaissance located at Walnut and Fourth streets, is set to open today. Before turning into a 283-room, 40-suite hotel, the building was a bank headquarters and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Check out the photos from WCPO.
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