7+ mon, 2+ day ago (189+ words) Today, WVXU broadcasts for the first time from our brand new home in Evanston, and we're flipping the switch with Cincinnati Edition. - On Air Now Playing Radio Artifact WVXU HD2 - On Air Now Playing Jazz on WGUC HD2 - On Air Now Playing Inhailer Radio on WGUC HD3 WVXU's inaugural broadcast in Evanston A pioneering group of students on the campus of Xavier University began broadcasting Muzak over carrier current out of a closet in North Hall. Over the next few years, their effort would grow in watts and reach to a closed-circuit campus radio, low power radio, and eventually, to the NPR member station WVXU. Today, WVXU broadcasts for the first time from our brand new home in Evanston, and we're flipping the switch with Cincinnati Edition. We'll talk with some of the early voices on air and hear some of the programs…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago (244+ words) WVXU-FM's 9 p.m. hour is being remodeled with the addition of the This Old House Radio Hour and two other new shows starting Monday, June 30. This Old House Radio Hour, an audio adaptation of TV's longest-running home improvement show, will air 9 p.m. Tuesdays effective July 1. This Old House editor Jen Largesse provides practical tips, reports on renovation projects, and do-it-yourself advice. The Emmy-winning TV series featuring master carpenter Norm Abram premiered on PBS in 1979. The radio show premiered March 21 this year. WVXU-FM aired the show several times recently "to test it out, and people seemed to enjoy it," says Kevin Reynolds. Cincinnati Public Radio communications manager. The 9 p.m. shows replace Q, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's arts and culture talk show hosted by Tom Power. Here's the new lineup that will follow the 8 p.m. replay of Cincinnati Edition: At 10 p.m. Thursday WVXU-FM will air a repeat of…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (390+ words) Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations, which has 17 public radio and television stations throughout the state, is eliminating its entire team of reporters and editors at the end of the year. The move comes after the Indiana General Assembly removed state funding for the organization from its budget. Indiana lawmakers in April cut IPBS's $3.675 million annual funding after a lower-than-expected revenue forecast, the Indiana Capital Chronicle reports. Other programs were trimmed, but IPBS lost its entire line item, the outlet says. IPBS " like all public radio and television stations around the country " also faces the possibility of federal funding cuts. In June, President Donald Trump formally asked Congress to take back the $1.1 billion it set aside for all public broadcasters for the next two years. Congress has until July 18 to approve or deny the request. If it takes no action, the cut…...

9+ mon, 5+ day ago (770+ words) It's all over except for the wiring. And the staffers. Cincinnati Public Radio will be broadcasting from its new $32-million headquarters at 2117 Dana Avenue in Evanston within eight weeks. "It's on budget and on time, which is what you want to hear," says Richard Eiswerth, Cincinnati Public Radio president, CEO and general manager, as he gave me a tour of our new home this week. The eco-friendly, two-story building is the first broadcast facility in the U.S. to be constructed with Canadian mass timber (there are no steel beams). "All the wood you see is integral to the structure. Nothing is cosmetic," he says. By the end of the month, the first employees will move into the building. While on-air staffers are conducting their final fund drive on Central Parkway this week, workers are busy wiring the 11 studios. That's nearly twice…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago (459+ words) Wright State University is partnering with Sinclair Community College to make it easier for students to transfer from Sinclair to Wright State and complete a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering technology. This is part of the two schools' Wright Path program. The pathway program was launched in August to meet a growing regional workforce demand in advanced manufacturing and technical fields. According to the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation, Ohio sees higher occupation demand in engineering technician roles. "Technicians with associate's degrees in fields like mechanical, electrical or quality engineering technology are in high demand by both new and established manufacturers across Ohio," said Karl Hess, dean of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in a written statement. To be eligible for the program, students must have graduated high school or earned an equivalent credential, be enrolled or admitted to…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (392+ words) A group of swimmers is campaigning for the Avon to get bathing status by the British government, which would mean the water would be regularly tested for pollutants. - On Air Now Playing Radio Artifact WVXU HD2 - On Air Now Playing Jazz on WGUC HD2 - On Air Now Playing Inhailer Radio on WGUC HD3 Swimmers fight to keep pollution out of the the River Avon to keep it safe for swimming The River Avon runs through Bristol, England, where there's a dedicated community of open water swimmers who swim in the river. Some do it all year long, even though sewer overflow runs into the river, especially after rainstorms, polluting the water. A group of swimmers is campaigning for the Avon to get bathing status by the British government, which would mean the water would be regularly tested for pollutants and dumping, and the…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago (247+ words) In an effort to make weekends "even more engaging and meaningful for listeners of all ages" " and to save a little money " Cincinnati Public Radio is tweaking its weekend lineup starting this Saturday, Oct. 4. BBC Newshour, Sports In America, The Children's Hour, and Ye Gods debut this weekend on WVXU-FM and WMUB-FM. And NPR Weekend Edition expands to three hours (8-11 a.m.) both days. Some of your favorite shows also may be shuffled around the schedule: This American Life, The Moth Radio Hour, Snap Judgement, Freakonomics ,The New Yorker Radio Hour, and On The Media. Leaving the broadcast schedule " but available as podcasts on their websites " are the TED Radio Hour; Bullseye; Living on Earth; Milk Street Radio; It's Been a Minute/Wild Card; and Code Switch/Life Kit. The changes will result in about $45,000 in annual savings, says Jenell Walton, vice…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (270+ words) Youngstown State University's trustees voted Thursday to accept transfer of almost 13 acres of land in Steubenville at the former Eastern Gateway Community College campus from the Jefferson County Commissioners. As the university develops programming, YSU President Bill Johnson said the focus will be on creating "high-quality, career-aligned academic pathways that respond to workforce needs" of the region and state. "We're not just inheriting a building'we're investing in a future," Johnson said in a press release Thursday. "By securing this campus space, we're ensuring that local students continue to have access to strong career-enhancing programs, supportive services, and a university that believes in their community. YSU is here to provide continuity, credibility and a pathway forward." Johnson told local news outlets that the university's hope is for classes and students to return to the Steubenville campus by summer 2026. The Ohio auditor…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (322+ words) The Kentucky Department of Education has released its 2024-2025 overall ratings for all 171 public school districts across the Commonwealth. The department uses a color-coded scale to judge the performance of districts at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. The scale ranges from red (lowest) to blue (highest), with orange, yellow and green in between. Test scores, student success and student readiness for life after high school are some of the factors considered in the report. Northern Kentucky's highest-rated district this year was Beechwood Independent Schools, which earned blue ratings at all three levels. Fort Thomas Independent Schools also earned high marks, landing blue ratings at the elementary and high school levels, and a green rating at the middle school level. Boone, Kenton and Campbell county school districts scored green ratings for all or most grade levels. Out of these…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (576+ words) Nine organizations are the recipients of a total of about $225,000 in grants to support transgender and nonbinary youth in Cincinnati. The largest single award is $50,000 for Transform, which offers free clothing to young people as well as other resources. Co-founder Tristan Vaught tells WVXU the grant will be used to offer additional hours, as well as expand opportunities for social support. "We will be expanding our services so that we'll be able to stay open seven days a week and have after-school hours for trans youth," Vaught said. "We're also going to start another support group specifically for trans youth." Vaught says there's a current support group for K-12 trans youth and their families that meets once a month. With the help of this city funding, Transform can host a weekly support group, plus create a Discord channel as a virtual…...