Tana Weingartner

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Tana Weingartner earned a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Cincinnati and a master's degree in mass communication from Miami University. Most recently, she served as news and public affairs producer with WMUB-FM. Ms. Weingartner has earned numerous awards for her reporting, including several Best Reporter awards from the Associated Press and the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists. She served on the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters Board of Directors from 2007 - 2009.

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Tea Party rallies against IRS

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Tea Party members carry signs and chant outside the Federal Building in downtown Cincinnati.

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A man holds a sign reading "SpyRS" while waiting for the rally to begin.

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Protestors line Fountain Square before marching to the John Weld Peck Federal Building.

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A couple holds signs outside the Federal Building in Cincinnati.

By Tana Weingartner

Several hundred Tea Party members rallied at noon Tuesday on Fountain Square before marching to the John Weld Peck Federal Building. They held signs and chanted slogans like "you work for us" and "the IRS has got to go."

Dave Kern of Liberty Township says he came to protest the "outrageous actions" of the IRS in the recent scandal involving extra scrutiny of conservative groups applying for 501(c)(4) tax exempt status.

3:10 pm

Mon May 20, 2013

Park District going high-tech; changing name and look

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The newly renamed Great Parks of Hamilton County will feature a bird-themed logo.

By Tana Weingartner

The Hamilton County Park District is going high-tech to deal with the Emerald Ash Borer.

Park employees are using iPads to track ash trees and assess the situation across the county.

Executive Director Jack Sutton says the data is used to determine which trees should be treated or removed.

3:30 pm

Thu May 16, 2013

Duke Energy using new contractor for gas line inspections

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What to look for when a gas inspector arrives at your door.

By Tana Weingartner

Duke Energy is farming out its gas meter and line inspections. Spokeswoman Sally Thelen says that means someone new could be knocking on your door. She says customers shouldn't be alarmed to see a contractor show up to read and inspect meters.

9:20 am

Thu May 16, 2013

Best in Show at Taste of Cincinnati

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By Tana Weingartner

The 2013 Taste of Cincinnati winners are out. The annual food festival is Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27. Organizers expect the event will draw 500,000 people.

*2013 Best of Taste Awards*

*Appetizer*

1st Place: Crab Rangoon, Thai Taste
2nd Place: Cuban Black Bean Soup, Silver Ladle
3rd Place: Risotto Balls, Pompilios

*Entrée*

1:25 pm

Wed May 15, 2013

County & City still at odds over hiring practice

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By Tana Weingartner

Hamilton County Commissioners still aren't happy with the City of Cincinnati's responsible bidder program for Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) construction projects.

The board is drafting replacement language and, to show he means business, commissioner Chris Monzel is considering a restraining order forcing the city not to award any MSD contracts until the issue is resolved.

The key issue is a clause requiring companies bidding for sewer work to have certified apprenticeship programs with graduates.

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