Jatara McGee
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Anchor and Investigative Reporter at WPXI | Murrow winner and Emmy nominated | Past stops: Cincinnati and Charleston, WVa | @UofMaryland š¢
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined September 2013
A Friday evening news dump: I'm coming home to Pittsburgh!. Honored to join WPXI as an anchor/investigative reporter. It's a dream come true and an answered prayer. The former intern in me is beaming with joy and so proud of the journey to this point. Love ya Cincy but #HereWeGo
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The ambulance just arrived at UC Medical Centerās ER with a police escort. UC is the areaās level one trauma center. #Bills #Bengals #DamarHamlin #wlwt
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Thousands of West Virginia teachers and school service personnel are back out at the WV Capitol on day 3 of the statewide educator strike. Singing Weāre Not Gonna Take It outside the @wvsenate right now #wsaz #teacherwalkout
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Breaking: @NayaRivera has officially been charged with domestic battery on her husband Ryan Dorsey. She was just arraigned and then released on a PR bond. Dorsey told deputies Naya hit him in the head and lip when they were taking their child for a walk. He has cellphone video.
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VIDEO from tonightās arraignment: After, I asked @NayaRivera if she wanted to say anything and she just put her head down. She was released on bond. Her father-in-law picked her up. Facing domestic battery charge on her husband. #wsaz
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So happy for Coach Harbaugh. He must be thrilled he wonāt be doing any mid-game interviews next week š¤.
Harbaugh did not like Melissa Starkās questions
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Iām not sure why Iām getting so many racist, hate-filled emails lately. A note to those sending themā¦ .1) If you donāt like my reporting but canāt pinpoint issues with my story and instead just attack black people, the problem isnāt my reporting. Itās you. 2) Bless your heart.
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CPD officer Rose Valentino is on desk duty after using the n word in a profanity laced rant in her cruiser. She says she was experiencing a "mental episode." At 11 on @WLWT: I'm breaking down what the body cam & dash cam video show and the red flags we found in her personnel file
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EXCUSE ME WHAT!?! The Bengals are going to the Super Bowl for the first time in my lifetime!!.
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Breaking: @NayaRivera from TV series #Glee has just been arrested in Kanawha County, West Virginia. @KanawhaSheriff deputies tell me she was arrested at a home in the Chesapeake area. Iām working to learn her exact charges.
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KINGSTON IS GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!!! The Bengals' good luck charm gets to cheer on his boys at SoFi Stadium! Just announced at tonight's pep rally at Paul Brown Stadium.
Ja'Marr Chase threw 9-year-old Kingston Thomas his gloves Saturday after the @Bengals first playoff win in 31 years. "King" had this message for Chase. Then he showed us everything he's collected this season. Kid hit the jackpot. Full story here:
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Normalize clicking the link and reading the story instead of getting upset the headline didnāt tell you everything you needed to know š¤·š½āāļø.
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Breaking: Deputies just confirmed to me that @NayaRivera will be charged with domestic battery on her husband Ryan Dorsey. Deputies say it happened at their home in Chesapeake #wsaz.
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There is a notable and heavier police presence than usual at the emergency room entrance tonight.
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A half dozen or so Cincinnati fans just showed up at the hospital. They say Cincinnati is with Buffalo tonight and wanted to be here to support Damar Hamlin.
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This week marks 4 years for me at @WLWT! 4 years of breaking news, investigations, news specials, a pandemic, tornadoes, a Super Bowl run, laughs, tears and countless interactions with community members Iāll never forget. Thank you for trusting me with your stories, Cincinnatiš¤
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When Emilio Estevez is in town for the @ThePublicFilm Cincinnati premiere, you have to ask. āCoach Bombayā says go @Reds! @WLWT
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Just saw a man walking through downtown Cincinnati with skis š.
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May or may not be considering pausing every story I'm working on to investigate those refs. .
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New personal rule. If you email me complaining about a story and butcher the spelling of my name, Iām no longer replying. Itās literally in my email address. Please and thanks. - management.
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Terrible take. And I'm originally from Pittsburgh.
A ton of Bengals fans gathered and welcomed their team home after a Super Bowl LOSS. I get it for them. But Iāll say this: Iād never do this after a Steelers Super Bowl LOSS. And I hope no self-respecting Steelers fan would. Loser mentality.
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Good morning. This is a reminder that you matter. You are loved. Not everyone woke up this morning, but you did. You have a purpose. Everyone is going through something. Spread kindness āļø.
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A homeless man just thanked me for saying hello to him. We have to treat people better yāall. No one is invisible. Donāt make them feel that way. š.
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If you can see it, you can be it, Kingston. These are the perfect photos to wrap up a season this 9-year-old will never forget. Not many kids can say the Bengals players, the owner and the governor are rooting for YOU š§”š§”
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Cincinnati, thank you for an incredible five years! Cheers to a new adventure in 2024 š§”
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Who just saw that on air? Wow. Bills and Bengals fans embraced in a circle outside the hospital, praying for Damar Hamlin. Bigger than football.
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Amazing news to share with all of you. On Friday my mom got the call she's been waiting and hoping for. She has a new kidney and is recovering!! Thank you so much for the shares and the prayers. Overwhelmed with gratitude šš½ ā¤ļø.
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How it started How itās going. Shoot your shot, kids. The work is worth it. āØ
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Tonightās view at UC Medical Center where Damar Hamlin is alert, breathing on his own and talking. Two local businesses ā Blown 2 Perfection and The Balloon Parlor set this up in a few hours. The growing tribute to Damar just keeps getting bolder and better. @WLWT
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This week has been so heavy. It feels so wrong to comfortably enjoy our lives while on the other side of the world millions have lost all sense of security. Families are separated. There are soldiers and every day people staring death in the face to defend their home. š.
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Thank you Cincinnati Public Schools for recognizing me for the Ohio School Boards Association 2022 Media Honor Roll! The award is for fair and balanced education reporting. Itās even cooler that CPS also named my colleague @ToddDykesWLWT to this yearās honor roll. @WLWT @IamCPS
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Last week marked 5 years for me at WLWT! I had no idea back in 2018 that this city would win over my heart. It's been an amazing ride with the best team in town. Thanks for watching and trusting me with your stories. Keep those tips coming š
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Iām convinced 9-year-old Kingston is this teamās good luck charm!! First year season ticket holder. He cheered on the @Bengals in Nashville and got to meet more of the players at the stadium. Heās going to remember this season forever. #WhoDey #WhoDeyNation @WLWT
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Today is my last day as a multimedia journalist at WSAZ. What a journey! Thankful for the stories Iāve covered and UNcovered, sources who became friends and co-workers who became family. Iām headed to Cincinnati, Ohio as a reporter for WLWT! Thank you for 3 unforgettable years ā¤ļø
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Yesterday was my last shift with @ShereeWLWT as single women! The next time I see her, weāll both be married! Iām officially off for my wedding this weekend. See ya in June! ā¤ļø
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UC Medical Center docs giving their first update on Damar Hamlin since he was first hospitalized Monday night. Doctors say Hamlin's neurological condition and function is in intact. Remains in ICU in critical condition.
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GOOD NEWS: I got a text this evening from Mike Weissmann, the Green Township firefighter who desperately needed a new kidney. His co-worker Lt. Jeff Williams donated his. The transplant happened today. Mike tells me his new kidney is already working!! Both guys doing well @WLWT
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Hard to believe this is the second time this season weāve seen a scary hit during a game at Paycor and a player rushed to UC. Tua was the first. We are on standby at the hospital waiting for updates.
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I wish social media platforms had a feature blocking the ability to comment until someone opens the article and keeps it open for at least 30 seconds š¤¦š½āāļø.
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Beginning End of .of the decade the decade .First school dance āFirst danceā.š 2010 š 2019
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Spent the morning trying to better understand what happened at the Adams County Jail. The chief deputy said 2 inmates ODed. 8 staff were hospitalized. Local experts tell me (and medical articles back up) their symptoms align w/ panic attacks triggered by the stressful situation.
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Thirty. Thriving. Thankful. š. Had an amazing weekend celebrating a new decade. Hoping it's the best one yet! š„
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Norwoodās police department is situated in the middle of a diverse city of Cincinnati. It has:.ā¢ 0 black officers.ā¢ 1 Asian officer.ā¢ 1 Hispanic officer.ā¢ 42 white officers. The dept has never had a black officer. Our next @WLWT investigation Inside Your Police Force at 11.
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Before the news tonight, we showered our girls before their new babies join the @WLWT family! So much fun celebrating @WxLadyKatie and @KellyRippin and having most of the amazing women I get to work with in the same room for once! Thanks for hosting us @AllisonWeather š„°
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Wow. Thank you all for the supportive messages. It means a lot!!.
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That one time a WVa news director offered me a job as a reporter/producer then took the offer back because I āasked too many questionsā about the job. So I went to work reporting for the number one station in the market instead and happily kicked his stationās butt for 3 yrs āŗļø.
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@NayaRivera @KanawhaSheriff Breaking: Deputies tell me @NayaRivera is facing domestic battery charges after an incident at a Kanawha County home. She was arrested tonight. Weāre expecting her to be arraigned soon at magistrate court #wsaz
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If youāre still up and following this story, try to get some rest. We arenāt expecting an update tonight. I just talked to UCMC reps and if they announce a press conference, it wonāt be until the morning. We will have a reporter at the hospital tracking the latest. šš½ @WLWT
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Following Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlinās scary collapse, the ambulance has left the field but not Paycor Stadium.
The ambulance is still in the tunnel and hasnāt left.
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The @Bengalsā good luck charm made it to Kansas City!! Cheer loud, Kingston! #WhoDey #WhoDeyNation
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Tyler Boyd played with Damar at Pitt. Thinking about all the former Pitt players tonight, including my friends š.
Love you 3 prayers šš¾šš¾ā¤ļø stay strong got your back always.
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Just rewatched Black Panther. From TāChallaās final monologue:. āWe all know the truth. More connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis, the wise build bridges while the foolish build barriers.ā. The world needs those words now. Thank you Chadwick Boseman. #OneTribe.
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I texted one of my nephews to see what he wants for Christmas and he said "what's the budget?" š.
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āIt just made me happy, and I canāt believe somebody saw me from far far away.ā. I met 6-year-old Jordyn at a peaceful protest last week. Her words have been shared around the country. At 11 only on @WLWT: How she inspired an artist hundreds of miles away and her message tonight
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Went through a drive thru just now for smoothies and the cashier asked if I wanted to leave a tip. Is that a thing now? I'm all about tipping servers well at restaurants but the drive thru? Maybe I'd be feeling more generous if I didn't just fill my car up with $5 gas š„“.
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I caught up with my friend Kingston! He has new souvenirs from the last games. Thatās a signed JaāMarr Chase AFC champs hat and Evan McPherson and Uzomah signed that ball. King predicted theyād go to the Super Bowl and he wants to join them. Story at 5 on @WLWT #WhoDeyNation
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50 years āØ. Today my parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary!! GOALS. They are the absolute best parents anyone could ask for. We had a chance to celebrate them last weekend. What a blessing ā¤ļøš§”
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@DowneyLouann @MarkVSlaughter He was found safe a few hours ago! Thank you for asking ā¤ļø.
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Look at @BrandonSaho saying hi to his biggest fan šš». ESPNās College GameDay crew is in town! #GoBearcats #wlwt
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When the pandemic is over, can we please keep standing 6 feet apart in line at the store? Itās nice not being able to feel the person behind me breathing on me š.
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I love that while most people, especially in news, are laser-focused on the election, my dad called me without a care in the world and told me I need to get my winter tires and new windshield wipers. He also asked when was the last time I got my fluids topped off. Love that man.
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Ron Reese saw the 5-year-old on a dark road. He stopped, called 911 and flagged down another car. His response when I told him the boy had been abandoned:. āGod had a bigger plan for that young man & he placed him in my path to get him the care & attention that he needs!ā
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Just in: @KanawhaSheriff just released Naya Riveraās mugshot. Deputies say she was drunk during the alleged incident and arguing with her husband about their child. Just got out of a press conference. Iāll fill you in on the new details at 6 #wsaz
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Just talked with a loyal WLWT viewer. He watches in the morning, evening and at night. He said he watches channel 5 because of our professionalism and the diversity of our on air staff. Representation matters ā¤ļø.
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Every time I do a story about stimulus payments I get a bunch of emails from people complaining that they arenāt getting a stimulus payment because they owe child support. They would like me to do something about it. I just. I donāt know what you want me to tell you.
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First Rubyās experience was definitely the right call to close out 2021. Cheers to the wins and everything we learned from the lossesš„
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Proud that we can now call our colleague and friend @CourtisWLWT a Hall of Famer. Our general manager @BrandenWLWT announced today that Courtis is part of the inaugural @WLWT Hall of Fame class. I canāt think of anyone more deserving. 10/10 journalist and human. Love ya news dad!
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Hospitalized with COVID-19 and bilateral pneumonia at 87 years old. Then he suffered a heart scare. One week later, heās out of the COVID unit and at a rehab facility. This navy veteran and husband of 65 years is defying the odds. Starting 2021 on a hopeful note on @WLWT at 11.
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8 hours on a hot day, 4 live shots, one package and 11,000 steps laterā¦ and Alex didnāt complain once! He made my job easy tonight, and we had a lot of fun covering the Cincinnati Music Festival. Have a fun and safe weekend, Cincy! Itās going to be a jam-packed one.
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One of my friends just randomly Venmoed me $10 ābecause Iām working my butt off and probably need caffeine.ā That just made me tear up at work and made my day. Thatās the only reminder I need to show extra kindness over the next several weeks. Whoās with me? ā¤ļø #BeTheChange.
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@ARobbinsTV So sorry Adrienne. This is disgusting. Even before the pandemic, this was never okay. What happened to personal space and respect?.
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Shouting out @WLWT photographer Deonte. He edited my stories for our 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 shows AND shot a story at the Freedom Center tonight. Heās only been full time for a few months, and heās already proving to be so kind and hard-working. Giving credit where itās due!š„šš½
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Had a lovely Saturday evening at the Aubrey Rose Foundation annual gala, raising money for families with kids fighting life-threatening illnesses.
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