This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, podcaster Scott Kyser and senior manager of enterprise/editorial Meghan Wesley to discuss a new rehab center, official lightsaber dueling, youth club sports, OTR parking, and more. Brian is then talks with WCPO reporter and anchor Evan Millward to discuss the retrial of David Dooley who was previously convicted of the 2012 murder of Michell Mockbee but was granted a retrial after some unusual circumstances uncovered new evidence. Notable links:Indian Hill grad got sober in California, came home to Cincinnati to help othersThis Real-Life Lightsaber Academy Will Teach You How To Battle Like A JediTeen athletes' dilemma: Be true to your school? Or join the club?Mason fourth-grader dies of flu-related cardiac arrestAfter one day of 'formal enforcement,' some calling to roll back new OTR parking planJury selection underway in David Dooley murder retrialDefense tries new tactic in David Dooley retrialInvestigators present evidence in David Dooley retrialDay 3 of testimony in David Dooley murder retrial
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WCPO reporter Evan Millward joins to discuss the latest updates on COVID-19 during back-to-school, including Lebanon Schools shutting down temporarily, and the growing list of colleges requiring vaccines.
First, our panel discusses free internet access in pubic housing, COVID-19 in nursing homes, the return of Riverfest and more.
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CMHA and Cincinnati Bell to offer free high-speed internet access in six public housing communities
JBM Packaging expands with Queensgate location to grow business, hire more 'fair chance' employees
DHL Express expands Cincinnati Works job-coaching at CVG hub to attract and keep good employees
Video of Norwood brawl contradicts councilman's claim that he saved victim from his attacker
Want to know how many people have died at the nursing home you're choosing for your parents? Too bad
Clifton Avenue protected bike lane avoids cancelation — for now
Lebanon Schools closed until Sept. 7 because of rising number of COVID-19 quarantines
Miami University to require all students, staff get COVID-19 vaccine
UC to require students, staff, faculty get COVID-19 vaccine

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Lebanon Schools close, colleges requiring vaccines, and more school COVID-19 updates

Superintendents from Mason, Williamsburg, and  Ludlow Independent join the Hear Cincinnati podcast to discuss back-to-school in the time of Covid-19.
Students in some places are going back in masks but in other places, it is an optional thing. So many things have changed in what feels like the 11th hour, thanks in large part to this delta variant. WCPO anchor/reporter Evan Milward is joined by superintendents Matt Early from Williamsburg, and Jonathan Cooper from Mason, and Mike Borchers from Ludlow Independent to discuss back-to-school in the time of Covid-19.
First our weekly news panel discusses appraisal discrimination, closing power plants, a busy weekend for downtown, and more local Cincinnati news.
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Cincinnati Works workshop aims to prepare East Westwood residents for Final Fridays job fair
This Black family's home appraisal grew by $92,000 after they removed all signs of their race
City weighs 'best and final' bids on riverfront boat dock
Power plant closure financially 'devastating' for community, school district
Busy downtown weekend could bring traffic headaches
Local man finally home after emergency evacuation from Kabul
Tri-State vets on Afghanistan: 'So many people's sacrifice was for nothing'
Buckle your seatbelts for another traffic pattern change on the Brent Spence Bridge
Back-to-School Complete Coverage

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Cincinnati Tri-State school superintendents aim to "get back to the kids"

A jury was set to decide the federal wrongful conviction lawsuit of William “Ricky” Virgil against the City of Newport and two former Newport police officers but a U.S. District Court Judge agreed to delay the case. I-Team reporter Paula Christian joins the Hear Cincinnati podcast to explain the case.
First, the weekly Hear Cincinnati podcast panel discuss a new affordable housing plan, a local judge who ordered a COVID-19 as conditioin of probabtion, and a local condo tower ordered to make structural repairs.
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Could another affordable housing vote be in the works for Cincinnati?
Lincoln Heights residents say CMHA has left them in the dark on temporary relocation
Hamilton County judge orders man to get COVID-19 shot as condition of probation
Madison House resident fears home is 'just like Surfside'
Repairs on the way for Madison House condo tower as vigilance on the rise amid Florida collapse
Hyde Park high-rise ordered to hire 'special inspector' for structural repairs

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Man who says he was wrongfully convicted of 1987 murder must wait to confront City of Newport

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After 28 years wrongfully in prison, his wait for justice continues

With President Biden visiting Cincinnati, it's been a busy week for the WCPO 9 newsroom.
We discuss the President's visit, a baseball name change, affordable housing and more.
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Are renovations a 'win-win' or a painful lesson for Pinecrest residents and CMHA?
Eight years after lightning strike, Ethan Kadish celebrates milestone at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
ATM malfunction takes Avondale man's $1,300 in cash
Cleveland Indians changing name to Guardians for 2022 season
Biden coming to Cincinnati next week for CNN town hall, but why here
Biden's Cincinnati visit to be at Mount St. Joseph University
Local GOP leaders respond to Biden town hall visit
Biden visits Westwood job training center to tout 'Build Back Better' plan
Biden talks COVID, building bridges and getting back to work at Mount St. Joseph town hall
Fact Check Friday: President Biden's Tri-State visit
Archbishop 'not asked, nor would he have granted' approval for Biden visit to Catholic university

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President Joe Biden visits Cincinnati

Concerts and events are coming back!
WCPO 9 entertainment reporter Brian Mains joins the Hear Cincinnati podcast to talk about this weekend's Top 9 food, fests, and fairs. Plus, he'll chat about the two big new music venues and all the best concerts coming to town this summer.

Top 9 things to do in Greater Cincinnati this weekend: July 16-18
Ready to rock? Live music returns to Cincinnati

First, our weekly panel rounds up this week's most interesting news around Cincinnati.

Renovated affordable housing high rise in Over-the-Rhine to reopen as Logan Towers
New initiative aims to restore dignity to Cincinnati's overgrown Potter's Field cemetery
Lawsuit: Kroger manager drove employee to suicide
People and pets advised to avoid lake at East Fork State Park
Marty Brennaman wishes son Thom's employers had been more 'forgiving'
After delays, Kings Island's Camp Cedar luxury campground (finally) opens
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Inside the retrial of accused murderer David Dooley

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