Ann Thompson

Reporter & Midday Host

With more than 20 years of journalism experience in the Greater Cincinnati market, Ann Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her reporting. She has reported for WKRC, WCKY, WHIO-TV, Metro Networks and CBS/ABC Radio. Her work has been recognized by the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2011 A-P named her “Best Reporter” for large market radio in Ohio. She has won awards from the Association of Women in Communications and the Alliance for Women in Media. Ann reports regularly on science and technology in Focus on Technology.

She has reported from Japan and South Korea, Germany and Belgium as part of fellowships from the East-West Center and RIAS.

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Fans to see red atop tiara

By Ann Thompson

Red is lighting up the night sky in Cincinnati. The Great American Tower tiara has a red hue which will continue as long as the Cincinnati Reds are in the World Series hunt. Eagle Realty, the company maintaining the lights, says there are 192 bulbs. All are Metal Halide lights, which last a long time.

The company says "Lighting of the tiara symbolizes the excitement throughout downtown Cincinnati as the community rallies around the Cincinnati Reds as they compete in the playoffs."

Reds playoffs

5:00 am

Fri October 5, 2012

Reds players talk about playoff pressure

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The Reds are going for wins in San Fransisco hoping to be in good position when they return home to Cincinnati.

Todd Frazier says postseason play is going to be a lot of fun.

Chris Heisey says if you are not nervous there's something wrong with you

Bronson Arroyo is going to pretend he's pitching against the Pirates in July. He won a World Series in 2004 with the Boston Red Sox.

Miguel Cairo says the playoffs never get old

Jose Arredondo says he's hyped. He played with the Angels when they went to the playoffs.

By Ann Thompson

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Ann talks to Bronson Arroyo, Zack Cozart, Jose Arredondo, and Todd Frazier
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Hear also from Chris Heisey, Wilson Valdez and Miguel Cairo in this story

Reds players are pumped to be in the playoffs this weekend, but they do feel added pressure as the stakes get higher.

As strange as it sounds pitcher Bronson Arroyo says he'll try to do a little less.

1:31 am

Fri October 5, 2012

High-Tech Homework Companionship

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UC's Engineering Research Center

The Learning Center in UC’s engineering education department

A group of second year electrical engineering students collaborate on a problem.

First year students tackle bridge building

By Ann Thompson

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First and second year engineering students often feel isolated when doing their complicated homework. The University of Cincinnati has a high-tech solution to get them together as Ann Thompson reports in this week’s Focus on Technology.

Politics

3:38 pm

Tue October 2, 2012

Michelle Obama in Cincinnati: Vote now, Ohio

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By Howard Wilkinson and Ann Thompson

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Listen to Ann Thompson's story on Michelle Obama's visit

4:43 pm

Mon October 1, 2012

Higher Kenton County tax bill causes confusion

Kenton County Judge Executive Steve Arlinghaus (in brown jacket)

By Ann Thompson

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More then 100 angry property owners called the Kenton County tax office today, upset about an new fee on their bill. The Judge Executive scheduled a news conference to clear up any confusion.

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