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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. Notable Links: 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 More at https://wcpo.com/hear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Notable Links: 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 -See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Notable Links: 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 Featured Story: Man who says he was wrongfully convicted of 1987 murder must wait to confront City of Newport More at wcpo.com/hear  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Notable Links: 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 More at http://www.wcpo.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.