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This is the complete 9 On Your Side special, "Fiona: The Story So Far" about baby hippo Fiona at the Cincinnati Zoo.

The 23-year-old man who falsely claimed to be an abducted 14-year-old has twice before made bogus claims about being a juvenile sex trafficking victim and only admitted to the hoax this time after being confronted with the results of a DNA test, authorities said in court documents.

Prosecutor wants to try warehouse arson suspect as adult

WCPO's town hall special features educational leaders from several schools to discuss back-to-school procedures and plans for the fall semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The "Hillbilly Elegy" author sat down for an extended interview.

This week on Hear Cincinnati, host Maxim Alter, digital reporter Lucy May, digital editor Meghan Wesleyand web editor Austin Fast talk about the debate over whether FC Cincinnati should have its own soccer stadium in Hamilton County, Fiona's latest videos, the state of Cincinnati's public housing,Nelson Peltz's victory in his quest for a Procter & Gamble board seat, "digital" medication approved by the FDAand more. Maxim then talks with investigative reporter Hillary Lakeabout how the laws that dictate how schools handle and report bullying cases could soon change. Later on the podcast, investigative reporter Craig Cheatham and transportation reporter Pat LaFleurexplain whynot all officers in our communities are following the same rules when it comes to high speed police pursuits.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray said repairs are on schedule for the Brent Spence Bridge to reopen Dec. 23.

As COVID-19 cases across the Tri-State continue to decline and more of us get vaccinated, you may be excited about re-entering the world. Or, you might be feeling nervous, or maybe somewhere in between.

Oak Hills coach Justin Roden along with junior quarterback Jaxon Schreiber and senior defensive tackle Jacob Hearn joined the WCPO High School Insider to discuss the upcoming season for the Highlanders. WCPO's Mike Dyer and Caleb Noe hosted this special live episode Aug. 5 at the Western Hills Chick-fil-A on 6495 Glenway Avenue.

WCPO High School Insider podcast visits the Kenwood Towne Centre Chick-fil-A (7875 Montgomery Road) to highlight the Indian Hill, Moeller and Sycamore football teams. Coaches and players discuss the expectations for this season and offered insight into what makes high school football so special every fall. Find more at https://wcpo.com/highschoolinsider

Following a lunch break, court resumed and James Manley, Dana and Bobby Jo's brother, was called to the stand. After Bobby Jo and Morgan discovered the bodies in the first two homes, Morgan drove to retrieve Bobby Jo and Dana's parents. James noticed when he arrived and said he immediately knew something was wrong. "The way dad took off, I knew something was wrong," he said. He told the court he then jumped in his truck and followed his parents to Frankie and Hannah Hazel's home to see what happened. "I walked up and saw Frankie's baby covered in blood," he said.

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The Reds introduced Elly De La Cruz for the first time after being called up to the team. He's widely considered the best prospect in baseball.

At a news conference Tuesday morning, Joe Deters announced he would pursue a retrial in Ray Tensing's case.

Former Xavier coach Chris Mack made a great first impression as new Louisville coach Wednesday, calling it "an opportunity of a lifetime" and promising that he would never leave for another coaching job. "I will work my ass off every single day to make you proud of Louisville basketball," Mack said. Mack, who stands to make $28 million on a seven-year deal, acknowledged the FBI investigation and the dark clouds over the program following the sex and payoff scandals under previous coach Rick Pitino, but he said he wasn't afraid of possible NCAA sanctions or the challenge of restoring the program to its honor. "I wouldn't have come here if I didn’t believe this place can shine again," Mack said. Speaking directly to the Louisville fans, Mack said: "I know these past few months have been unbelievably difficult. They say the darkest clouds elicit the brightest lightning bolt. That lightning bolt is coming. That's not me, that's these guys (Louisville players). I urge you to fill the Yum. Let’s give these guys a chance. Let's get this place rocking," Mack said. "It's time to turn the page and start building something special."

The group discusses AJ Green's 3-TD game, Joe Mixon's injury, woes in Pittsburgh and more. The crew then looks ahead to next week, when the Bengals face the Panthers in Carolina.

One hundred dachshunds raced to be crowned Oktoberfest Zinzinnati's winning wiener!

The city will announce layoffs and budget cuts Monday made necessary by the COVID-19 crisis, Mayor John Cranley said

A Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center employee has tested positive for COVID-19, court officials said on Thursday.

The protests have quieted down here in the Tri-State, but the calls for racial equality and justice are still loud and clear. WCPO examines where the movement goes from here in "From Protests to Solutions - The Movement for Change."

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An 18-year-old student identified as Abdul Razak Ali Artan attacked several people at The Ohio State University, officials said.

Officials announced on Thursday the start of the Hamilton County Narcan Distribution Collaborative. The first-of-its-kind initiative will increase the county's naloxone supply by 400 percent.

City Council Member Wendell Young is expected to make a full recovery from an acute aortic dissection, a life-threatening emergency, his family said Wednesday. His wife, Kathy Young, told a morning news conference that heis cracking jokes, doing well and would make a full return to council duties. "He needs your prayers ... and also your vote," Kathy Young said, referringto the November election. Young's family said they were caught off guard when hewas rushed into emergency surgery last Thursday. He had the same condition that killed actor John Ritter in 2003.