A new report is ranking Cincinnati as a top 10 city for air pollution.

The report was released by Wall St. 24/7 and studied particle pollution figures collected by the American Lung Association between 2009 and 2011.

For each metropolitan area, the ALA noted the population and the number of people in the area with health problems that high pollution can exacerbate, such as asthma and cardiovascular disease.

The Cincinnati-Middletown area was ranked 10th worst in the country, with a year round particle pollution rank of 10th worst, an unhealthy ozone pollution rank of 14th worst and 215,984 residents with asthma.

Bakersfield-Delano, Calif. was ranked the worst area for air pollution.

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CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19)- Whether it's cleaning up a mudslide or repairing a pothole Superintendent of Traffic and Road Operation for Cincinnati Jarrod Bolden says, "We've completed more than 1,300 citizens complaints since the first of this year."

The weather is a major factor to how many repairs need to be made.

Bolden says, "If we have a hard winter, we may use more salt... which could be hard on the streets... which could cause pot holes."

This year's winter wasn't as severe as years past. As a result, there was less damage done to the roads.

"I think the mild winters have helped us a little bit," added Bolden.

In addition, less money spent salting and plowing may translate into more work for road projects or repairs like a mudslide that happened near Clifton on Tuesday.

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati recently honored Claudia and Chuck Multer of Hamilton for their 42 plus years of volunteer service to the Y competitive swim teams. 

Over 250 people gathered at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza on May 5 for the first annual SPLASH awards, recognizing all stars in and behind the scenes of the Ys competitive swim programs.

Charlie Fry, 18,  a senior at Sycamore High School, won the 2013 Character Award; he has been an eight-year-member of the Blue Ash YMCA swim team.  In his nomination for the award, Fry was recognized for showing a high level of commitment to his team, and helping others stay positive. 

Jonathan Rutter, 16, from the Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA was named Swimmer of the Year for outstanding performances throughout the recent swim season.