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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Ryan Ludwick a Red for 2 more years

Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick

By Ann Thompson

The Cincinnati Reds have signed outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a two year deal worth $15 million. The contract goes through the 2014 season with a mutual option for 2015. During last season Ludwick hit .275 with 26 home runs and 80 RBIs. In a Reds news release General Manager Walt Jockety said the 34 year old was important to the Reds success last year and the team is looking to keep that momentum going into next season.

12:04 am

Mon December 10, 2012

Cincinnati solar solution to food problem in India

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A solar powered chilling unit

The panels caputure enough energy to keep the produce cold

From left, members of the SolerCool collaboration include electrical engineer Steve Sahebjam, John Borchers of SimpliCool, UC student Ruma Dubey, UC's Ilse Hawkins, UC student Lillian Rice, and Phil Baker of SimpliCool.

By Ann Thompson

A Cincinnati invention will soon be on its way to India following months of marketing and development.

The product, still in the testing stages, is a 10-foot-long cold storage shed, something badly needed in India where nearly 40 percent of crops spoil before they get to market.

University of Cincinnati business professor Ilsa Hawkins and her students recognized a need for cold storage. They went to Mumbai (Ice Expo) with a brochure and a business plan.

12:31 am

Fri December 7, 2012

An Advancement in Studying Cancer

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Magnified cancer cells

Researchers: 2. (seated) John C. Morris, MD (standing) left-Dr. Jason Steel, right-Dr. Brian Morrison, post-doctoral fellow

By Ann Thompson

In this week’s Focus on Technology, Ann Thompson reports there’s a new way to study one of the most deadly forms of cancer.

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12:00 am

Fri December 7, 2012

Socio-Economic Health of Greater Cincinnati

Credit WVXU

from left: Terry Grundy, Eric Rademacher, Rob Reifsnyder

By Ann Thompson

The latest State of the Community report shows things are better in employment and higher education but there are still concerns about obesity and infant mortality.

12:37 pm

Thu December 6, 2012

Jones turns down CU

Jones spoke with Cincinnati media Tuesday about UC playing in the Belk Bowl.

By Ann Thompson and Mark Heyne

UPDATE 12:45 pm: Associate Sports Communications Director for football Ryan Koslen confirms that Jones has withdrawn his name for the Colorado position.

UPDATE: Several media outlets are reporting Thursday that Jones has turned down the Colorado position. There's a link to Dennis Janson's story in the WCPO news section of this web page. More on this story as it develops.

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