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Community development leaders have big plans for Cincinnati neighborhoods Jan 17, 2019

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We discuss a look back a Cincinnati's "tent city," President Trump's fast food feast, Marty Brennaman's retirement, remembering Officer Dale Woods, a Cincinnati bartender named bar owner of the year, and more.

WCPO community reporter Lucy May sticks around to talk about community development corporations who have big development plans for three Cincinnati neighborhoods.

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Why drivers are hitting more pedestrians Jan 10, 2019

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, Flying Pigskin podcast panelist Scott Kyser and senior manager of investigative and enterprise Meghan Wesley to discuss Urban League, fancy new tech, employee ghosting, a teacher in trouble and more.

Brian is then joined by WCPO transportation reporter Pat LaFleur to discuss the growing problem of pedestrian-involved traffic crashes and his analysis of new city data.

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Mayor Cranley discusses police accountability, state funding, FC Cincinnati and more Jan 05, 2019

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Our panel to discusses minimum wage, football, heroin test strips, a nanny cam video sent to police, and more.

Next, WCPO anchor Tanya O'Rourke and government reporter Paula Christian sat down with Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley to discuss the his hopes and plans for the city in 2019. Mayor Cranley shared his thoughts on police accountability, state funding in Ohio, FC Cincinnati and more.

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Hear Cincinnati's 2018 year in review (part 2) with Tanya O'Rourke, Craig McKee and Hillary Lake Dec 27, 2018

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As 2018 comes to a close, Hear Cincinnati invites a few more reporters to look back on some of the year's news.

Host Brian Niesz is joined by 9 On Your Side anchors Craig McKee and Tanya O'Rourke, and I-Team reporter Hillary Lake to discuss the Tri-State's most impactful stories, memorable good news stories, and their personal favorite stories of 2018.

Check out Hear Cincinnati's year in review part one with the usually podcast panel by clicking here.

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2018 Year In Review (Part 1) Dec 21, 2018

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As 2018 comes to a close, our Hear Cincinnati panel looks back on some of the year's top news.

Host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, Flying Pigskin podcast panelist Scott Kyser and senior manager of investigative and enterprise Meghan Wesley to discuss their most memorable stories and favorite good news stories of 2018.

Check back next week for Hear Cincinnati's year in review, part two with 9 On Your Side anchors Tanya O'Rourke and Craig McKee, and I-Team manager Hillary Lake.

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Should University of Cincinnati remove Charles McMicken's name from A&S college? Dec 13, 2018

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by senior manager of investigative and enterprise Meghan Wesley, Flying Pigskin podcast panelist Scott Kyser and senior manager of broadcast Kennan Oliphant. The panel discusses controversy surrounding the University of Cincinnati's student government vote to remove the name of Charles McMicken from the University of Cincinnati’s college of arts and sciences. The panel also discusses troubles when living in poverty, an city suing their NFL team, a new age requirement for cigarettes, and more.

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Asking the city of Cincinnati to stop funding to United Way and more Dec 06, 2018

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, Flying Pigskin podcast panelist Scott Kyser and real-time editor Abby Anstead. The panel discusses city funding to United Way, updates in the Evans trial, controversy around "Baby It's Cold Outside," a local priest facing sex charges, the stadium tax, and more.

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A drive-by shooting in Hamilton leaves two children injured Nov 30, 2018

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The panel discusses daycare ratings, a Thanksgiving family fued, the Evans Landscaping trial, troubles for Clifton Market, and more.

Brian is then joined by WCPO reporter Jasmine Minor to discuss the recent drive-by shooting in Hamilton that left two children injured.

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Behind the scenes of Cincinnati police's Fugitive Apprehension Squad Nov 22, 2018

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This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Brian Niesz is joined by community reporter Lucy May, Flying Pigskin podcast panelist Scott Kyser and senior manager of investigative and enterprise Meghan Wesley to discuss students working to pay the costs of private school, drunk athletes, a high school sex video, heroin fronts, a tiny police dog, and more.

Brian is then joined by WCPO anchor Tanya O'Rourke to discuss her recent ride along with Cincinnati's Fugitive Apprehension Squad.

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History and details surrounding the Pike County massacre and recent arrests Nov 15, 2018

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The panel discusses Cincinnati Zoo's Fiona joining the cast of 'The Nutcracker,' a viral GoFundMe scam, the Evens Landscaping trial, concerns over 5G internet, and more.

Next, I-Team reporter Hillary Lake breaks down the details behind the recent arrests pertaining to the Pike County massacre.

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