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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, reporter/achor Evan Millward, and senior manager of enterprise/investigative Meghan Wesley to discuss a Cincinnati software company that is helping people with disabilities gain independence, Tracie Hunter's early release from prison, Hamilton County's large legal bills, a crash that destroyed the Ludlow-Bromley Yacht Club, and more. Later at 40:30, Brian is joined by WCPO reporter Mariel Carbone to discuss Ohio House Bill 285, which looks to establish a permanent Driver’s License Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction Amnesty Program. The program helps to reduce or waive fees for people with low incomes. Notable Links: Cincinnati software uses smile power to give people with disabilities more independence Tracie Hunter to be released from jail Saturday — four months ahead of schedule Who was to blame for Hamilton County's $821k legal bill last year? PD: Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club ‘total loss’ after barge crash How this bill c

Our panel discusses Mary Magdalen House, P&G's new ads on racial diversity, traffic speed cameras, new details on Blink, and more. At 39:15, Brian is then joined by WCPO sports director John Popovich to discuss Marty Brennaman and his retirement after spending 46 years as the radio voice of the Cincinnati Reds. "All I had to do was walk up the street," Popovich recalled. "I would hear Marty on the front porch, next house you could hear it blaring from the back porch." Notable Links: Mary Magdalen House provides hot showers, clean clothes for people living on Cincinnati's streets Grandparents who ended up homeless out of love for their grandson, Tank, get 'new beginning' 'We're doing it for the next generation': P&G ads on racial diversity continue to evolve Are traffic speed cameras about public safety ... or money? MAP: Here's what you'll see (and do) at BLINK in Cincy and Covington this year Fountain Square BLINK installation will make audience part of the show Flying Pigskin: Bengals can't complete f

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, entertainment reporter Brian Mains, and senior manager of enterprise/investigative Meghan Wesley to discuss the GeneroCity 513 Jobs Van, Oktoberfest, house flipping scams, a new transit center coming to Northside, and more. Brian is then joined by WCPO reporter Lisa Smith to discuss what Xavier University is doing to reconcile its history after discovering that its founder, Bishop Edward Fenwick, was a slave owner. Notable Links: In its first year Jobs Van connects hundreds of panhandlers with daily work, longer-term help Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2019: Everything you need to know before you go This weekend's Oktoberfest Zinzinnati offers extended hours, promise for future festival growth Hundreds of house flippers bilked out of investments by local firm with 'alter egos,' lawsuit says New transit center coming to Northside, Metro says As Xavier University grapples with connection to slavery, students work to reconcile pas

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, senior manager of broadcast Kennan Oliphant, and senior manager of enterprise/investigative Meghan Wesley to discuss gentrification, the Women's Interfaith Network of Cincinnati, a new plan to curb student debt, a community coming together to help get kids to school, and all the things to go this weekend. Later (at 26:20), WCPO real-time editor Abby Anstead joins to discuss the not-guilty verdict in the trial of Brooke Skylar Richardson, the former Carlisle High School cheerleader accused of killing her baby and burying it in her back yard. Notable Links: Can Cincinnati have gentrification and enough affordable housing at the same time? How these women in Mason found friendship when they learned about each other's different faiths As country grapples with mounting student loan debt, program helps students go to college for free Woman gets savvy in organizing carpools, solving transportation problems for local high sc

We discuss success at the Cincinnati Art Museum, the complexities of the city's tax abatement program, the Brooke Skyler Richardson trial, two familiar stores disappearing from the area, and more. Later (at 37:45), nine people tell their stories of the 2018 Fifth Third shooting. We'll hear from first responders, survivors, and those who helped in the aftermath about their experiences that day. Notable Links: Concern over Cincinnati tax abatement policy could result in big changes for taxpayers, developers Richardson tells authorities she 'never meant to hurt' her newborn in interrogation video What you should know as Brooke Skylar Richardson's murder trial begins Timeline: What happened before and after 2017 death of Carlisle newborn Multiple fights force early end to Woodward vs. Withrow football game The Dayton Dunbar at Milford football game Friday night will be played as scheduled Last Cincinnati Sears store is closing Last two Kmarts in Cincinnati area are closing Top things to do in Cincinnati this

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, senior manager of broadcast Kennan Oliphant, and entertainment reporter Brian Mains to discuss a possible local child porn ring, a heartwarming follow up about a homeless family, and all the fun things to do this holiday weekend.  Notable Links: How Greater Cincinnati has opened its heart to two grandparents and a boy called Tank Police: Child rape, porn investigations in Lockland, Milford may indicate 'ring' Riverfest 2019: 9 things to know before you go Riverfest 2019: Traffic restrictions and bridge closures BLINK organizers announce 2019 projection artists, introduce must-see installations Top things to do in Cincinnati this weekend: Aug. 22-25 Kiss misspells 'Cincinnati' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, senior manager of broadcast Kennan Oliphant, and senior manager of enterprise/investigative Meghan Wesley to discuss a family who sacrificed everything for their grandson, a teacher charged with rape, scammers targeting teachers and schools, P&G boosting pay for top executives, and things to do this weekend. Later (at 36:45), WCPO I-Team reporter Craig Cheatham joins to discuss the case of Pastor Geoff Drew who after being put on leave from St. Ignatius School last month was indicted on 9 counts of rape this week. Notable Links: How these grandparents ended up homeless out of love for their grandson Grant County High School teacher charged with rape, sodomy of student, 15 Kentucky AG: Fake deputy calling, scamming teachers and schools Procter & Gamble's return to sales growth boosts pay for top executives Top things to do in Cincinnati this weekend: Aug. 22-25 St. Ignatius parents feel betrayed by Archdiocese of Cincinn

We discuss a new project to help Winton Hills families become self-sufficient, a mystery on the Ohio River, Cincinnati's oldest black cemetery fighting vandalism and more. Later (at 33:10), WCPO entertainment reporter Brian Mains joins to discuss Kings Island's big reveal of Orion, the parks upcoming 300-foot gigacoaster. Notable Links: New initiative called the ROC aims to help CMHA residents become self-sufficient BB Riverboats worker still missing after two-day search of Ohio River Crews recover body of BB Riverboats employee from Ohio River Kroger gas surprise: new chip card readers on pumps Union Baptist Church needs help preserving 155-year-old cemetery Meth use may be on the rise again in Northern Kentucky, officials say Top things to do in Cincinnati this weekend: Aug. 15-18 Wild Cincy: Teen sets hiking record on Buckeye Trail days after high school graduation Kings Island to announce major new ride Thursday Kings Island new coaster track ready for assembly Kings Island reveals 300-foot gigacoast

Our panel discusses a new program targeted toward helping Cincy's foster youth, sleep-related infant deaths and the slumlord of Sedamsville. Later (at 31:50), Brian is joined by WCPO anchor Tanya O'Rourke to discuss the recent mass shooting in Dayton's historic Oregon District and how Dayton is recovering. Notable Links: GreenLight Cincinnati and Hamilton County JFS team up to bring new program to Cincy's foster youth Twice as many babies die of sleep-related causes in Hamilton County and N.Ky. in first half of 2019 Could landlord's legal issues be 'greatest thing that's happened to Sedamsville since Pete Rose?' I-Team: Legal problems escalate for Sedamsville 'slumlord' Roebling Bridge reopens to drivers, pedestrians Friday morning Wrong-way driver strikes horse-drawn carriage on Central Avenue, flees Dayton Shooting: Dayton gunman killed sister, eight others in shooting rampage in Historic Oregon District Dayton's mayor asks 'why' after Sunday morning mass shooting Friends, families describe victims o

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May and senior manager of broadcast Kennan Oliphant to discuss a new program driving more people out of poverty, Northern Kentucky schools' teacher shortage, the Reds and Pirates brawl and more. Near the 36 minute mark, Brian is joined by WCPO reporter Kristen Swilley and Senior Director of Local Content Mike Canan to discuss how WCPO's newroom plans to cover political campaign rallies and what it was like behind the at Trump's "Keep America Great" rally at U.S. Bank arena this week. Notable Links: City Gospel Mission ministry Princesses Ballet builds leaders regardless of their family income New Changing Gears program connects people with cars they need for jobs that can change their lives Northern Kentucky schools facing statewide teacher shortage Puig trade upstaged by Amir Garrett's dugout brawl as Pirates beat Reds 11-4 A.J. Green could miss several games after ankle surgery, Bengals coach Zac Taylor says Can The Bank

We discuss revisiting Cincinnati's tent city, WCPO's 70th birthday, updates in the Carlisle buried baby case, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters requesting the National Guard and more. Later, Brian and Meghan are joined by WCPO chief photographer Ramsay Fulbright to discuss the courtroom disturbance when ex-judge Tracie Hunter was ordered to serve her six-month jail sentence.   Notable links: One year after Cincinnati's tent city, the search continues for solutions to address homelessness Six years after lightning strike, Ethan Kadish's family and friends celebrate him and his happiness Covington police recover car stolen from visiting Missouri family 70th anniversary: Some of WCPO’s famous faces through the years Judge denies defense request for three trials in Carlisle buried baby case Deters Call to Bring National Guard to Cincinnati Draws Pushback Former judge Tracie Hunter dragged from courtroom, ordered to serve six-month sentence Tracie Hunter files grievance, claims injury caused by being dragged

We discuss homeless pets, new fees for hybrid cars, a "breathalyzer" for marijuana, updating stoplights to improve the streetcar and more topics. Later, Lucy May stays to discuss the legacy of Cincinnati civil rights icon Marian Spencer, who passed away Tuesday at age 99. Notable links: SAFE Coalition works to help people and their pets avoid eviction, homelessness Hybrid owners furious with new annual fees Veteran experiencing homelessness gets place to live with help of local organizations Akron start-up Triple Beam Technologies developing breathalyzer for marijuana City recommends 'signal prioritization' for transit, but what will that mean for the streetcar? Could mentorship program curb gun violence? Cincinnati civil rights pioneer Marian Spencer dead at age 99 Marian Spencer: A Cincinnati civil rights icon remembered Marian Spencer's legacy: The relentless fight for equality in Cincinnati See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, senior manager of enterprise and investigative Meghan Wesley, and senior manager of broadcast Kennan Oliphant to discuss how Roselawn-based Journey Steel is helping teens and trades, a missing 3-year-old found, a 14-year-old fatally shot, the downtown SkyStar Wheel, and more topics. Notable links: Soaring Impact: How Roselawn-based Journey Steel is helping teens and trades Father arrested after missing 3-year-old girl found in Springfield Township Police identify 14-year-old fatally shot in OTR Sunday morning SkyStar Wheel a permanent part of the Cincinnati skyline Newport SkyWheel finally on its way — for real this time ShotSpotter testing in Price Hill neighborhoods July 8 Fourth of July 2019: These Greater Cincinnati patriotic celebrations will be lit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our panel discusses affordable housing strategies, the Bengals first-round draft pick goes out for the season already," glamping," Cincinnati's outstanding parking tickets, and more topics. Next, WCPO anchor and reporter Evan Millard joins to discuss Jacob Julick, who evaded police for 19 days after shooting at officers in Erlanger. Notable links: New report shows Greater Cincinnati's affordable housing crisis is about more than rental costs Queen City Certified program helping local companies embrace gender equity United Way report shows racial gap between nonprofit leadership and the people agencies serve Promise Walk for Preeclampsia: Northern Kentucky mom channels her grief into helping other families Bengals expect injured first-round draft pick Jonah Williams to miss 2019 season USWNT advances to round of 8 in World Cup with tight win over Spain Hate camping? Try glamping, the hottest outdoor trend House panel votes out bill ending concealed carry licensing Bill relaxing concealed carry law to take e

This week our panel discusses how Bloomberg and Bill Gates are helping reduce poverty in Cincinnati, a local teacher charged with sexually abusing 28 first-grade girls, a local inventor's protein bars, Ohio lawmakers considering changes to concealed carry law, and more Next, WCPO senior managers Molly Miossi and Kennan Oliphant join to discuss how the recent substantial rain has effected the Tri-State. Notable links: Fiona has a new friend and HIS name is Fennessy How Bloomberg, Bill Gates are helping reduce poverty in Cincy Teacher charged with sexually abusing 28 first-grade girls Local inventor's protein bars going national with Kroger House panel considering changes to concealed carry gun law GALLERY: Tri-State takes a dip in Wednesday's heavy rain Ohio farmers: It will take years to recover losses from rain Constant rain slowing North Avondale landslide repairs Columbia Parkway remains closed Thursday after landslide Sewer line backups flood homes in Covington after heavy rain Saturday NKY shelter exp

Our panel discusses the recent wave of violence, US women's world cup success, former local militia members facing firearms charges, decriminalizing weed, and more. Later, I-Team reporter Dan Monk joins to discuss his analysis of FC Cincinnati contracts to see how taxpayers are faring on the privately funded stadium. Notable links: Sunday morning homicide is eighth deadly shooting in less than two weeks in the city Fire destroys Moyer Winery and Restaurant, an Adams County staple since 1972 Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle scores two goals as US Women's Soccer routs Thailand 13-0 Loveland City Schools' year of hope: These students spent a year helping others through tough times Former militia member: 'All they wanted to do was shoot guns' Cincinnati City Council decriminalizes marijuana possession up to 100 grams Everything you need to know about Cincinnati's new marijuana ordinance Norwood's new marijuana ordinance creates a hazy situation for police Taxpayer tab on FC Cincinnati real estate needs: $213 mill

Our panel discusses a program empowering teens to address the opioid crisis, a drug dealer with unusual circumstances facing sentencing, fraud at several local car dealerships, and local gun violence. Next, WCPO anchor Tanya O'Rourke joins to discuss Samuel Little, whom the FBI calls the most prolific serial killer known in U.S. history, and his confession to at least two murders in Cincinnati, including a "Jane Doe" who has yet to be identified. Notable links: How a University of Cincinnati program is empowering local teens to address the opioid crisis Pirates Announcer Takes A Few Awkward Stumbles To The Dog Whistle Feds: Cincinnati used-car dealerships faked loan applications, lied to customers Police identify Colerain Avenue shooting victim as Brandon Phoenix, 19 Man who admitted to firing at two police officers sentenced to 25 years in prison Mom of man accused of shooting at officers pleads for him to surrender to police Samuel Little, America's most prolific serial killer, confesses to killing two

Our panel discusses a Price Hill woman who is giving back to the community that has supported her, Reds slugger Derek Dietrich drawing criticism for being awesome, an app to fill food deserts, improvements to Riverbend's parking and more. Later, WCPO reporter Jake Ryle joins to discuss his what he saw while reporting in Dayton, Ohio after tornadoes caused heavy damage Monday night. Notable links: Kimmi's story: How this hard-working mom is building a better future for herself and her family Dietrich hits 3 HRs as Reds trounce Pirates 11-6 #BornToBaseball Walnut Hills is test site for online food delivery app to solve food desert problem Cincinnati police encourage Riverbend concert-goers to consider alternative routes BLINK reveals plans to illuminate the John A. Roebling Bridge FC Cincinnati hires Gerard Nijkamp as new general manager PHOTOS: Before and after pics of the tornado damage in and around Dayton 'World War III': How fire chief described tornado damage in Harrison Township, Ohio MAP: Tornado pa

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, podcaster Scott Kyser and senior manager of enterprise and investigative Meghan Wesley. They discuss a new approach to helping lift families out of poverty, a Bengals player testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, covering the abortion debate, median pay at local companies and more. Later, WCPO's Taste of Cincinnati gurus Tasha Stewart and Brian Mains join to give their tips and tricks, plus all the details about this weekend's festivities. Notable links: How a white Cincinnati Freedom Rider helped, learned from black civil rights activists in the '60s New United Way approach helped nearly 200 families lift themselves out of poverty in 2018 Bengals OL Alex Redmond suspended by NFL for PED violation New iFly at Liberty Center lets children, adults unleash inner superhero As political debate over abortion rights intensifies, two local women talk about their decisions Executive Pay 2019: Could your family get b

Our panel discusses cleaning up coal ash, good policing, a teen penalized for starting college too early, toxic stress in children, and more. Later, I-Team reporter Paula Christian joins to discuss the complicated land swap issue that's put the brakes on the planned music venue at the Banks. Notable links: As Beckjord power plant waits for demolition, how worried should we be about our drinking water? Body camera video shows 'textbook' police response Teen penalized for starting college too early Never heard of ACEs or toxic stress? Here's what you need to know and why you should care If this riverfront company can't relocate, will The Banks ever get a concert venue? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.