WVXU-FM (Cincinnati, OH)

WVXU is a public radio station based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is part of Cincinnati Public Radio, which also runs WGUC and WMUB. Broadcasting on 91.7 FM, WVXU features news and talk shows from well-known networks such as National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International.

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Lung Association gives Cincinnati terrible marks for air quality

1 day ago | wvxu.org | Tana Weingartner

The American Lung Association's 2025 "State of the Air" report names the Cincinnati metro area as the 14th worst in the nation for year-round particle pollution. That's a move up the list from 22nd last year. The report looks at air quality data from 2021 to 2023. "For folks in the Cincinnati metro area, the number of unhealthy ozone days per year is almost seven, and last year was four-and-a-half," says Luke Boucher, assistant VP for state public policy.
Dam repairs will lower Winton Lake, limit activities at Winton Woods

3 days ago | wvxu.org | Tana Weingartner

The lake at Winton Woods will look pretty different late this summer. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to let a lot of water out of the lake in order to make repairs to the dam and control tower. Project Manager Jeff Esterle tells WVXU a wall of the dam framing the water intake area has some damaged concrete that needs to be removed and the wall repaired. The intake screen area also needs concrete repairs. The Corps will lower the lake by at least 8 feet. "It's going to look really low.
Greater Cincinnati Catholics mourn passing of Pope Francis

3 days ago | wvxu.org | Tana Weingartner

Catholics across the Tri-State are joining in worldwide remembrances of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday. He was 88. "As we commend a good and faithful servant to God, let us remember that Pope Francis proclaimed 2025 as a Jubilee Year of Hope — awakening us to Christ, who is alive and present in our midst," said the Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati, in a statement.
Measure to require approval of public collegiate programs heads to governor's desk

6 days ago | wvxu.org | Kirsten Adair

A measure meant to better align education in Indiana to the state’s workforce needs is headed to the governor’s desk. It received wide support from Senate lawmakers despite lingering concerns about its effect on colleges, universities and employers. SB 448 requires the Commission for Higher Education to approve all degrees and programs offered by public colleges and universities every 10 years.
For these veterans, the secret to crossing political divides starts with a beer

6 days ago | wvxu.org | Quil Lawrence

Updated April 18, 2025 at 05:00 AM ETPORTLAND, Maine — Earlier this month about 60 people, mostly veterans and family members, gathered for a beer and some civil conversation, at Definitive Brewing Company in Portland, Maine. "I was joking that veterans are the referees that America needs right now.
Medicaid overhaul sent to governor. GOP says it launches next iteration of HIP program

6 days ago | wvxu.org | Abigail Ruhman

The Senate GOP’s overhaul of Indiana's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. The legislation now heads to the governor’s desk — despite concerns it could result in people losing coverage. Lawmakers said their main focus with Senate Enrolled Act 2 was “right-sizing” the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP. Among other things, SEA 2 reintroduces Indiana’s previously halted work reporting requirements. Sen.
Kentuckians can get cooling cost assistance through LIHEAP program

1 week ago | wvxu.org | Breya Jones

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is kicking off the spring subsidy program starting April 15. Kentucky households from all 120 counties making income up to 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines—around $48,225 for a family of four— can apply to have the cost of their cooling partially covered. LIHEAP will pay the one-time subsidy directly to the service provider.
Measure to exclude money for supplemental pay from schools' collective bargaining signed into law

1 week ago | wvxu.org | Kirsten Adair

Indiana school corporations will be able to set aside revenue for supplemental payments to some teachers under a measure signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun Wednesday. Lawmakers said SEA 249's main goal is to attract and retain teachers in high-needs subject areas like special education and STEM. But some lawmakers pushed back on the measure because money designated for supplemental pay can be excluded from collective bargaining — a change from current law.
Lawmakers have $2 billion less for new state budget, according to 'bleak' revenue forecast

1 week ago | wvxu.org | Brandon Smith

“All options are on the table” for the state budget as lawmakers will have $2 billion less to spend than previously expected. The state revenue forecast unveiled Wednesday is the worst since at least the Great Recession. National economic uncertainty is driving the sharp decline in projected tax revenue — $2.4 billion less over a three-year period than what was expected just four months ago. Senate budget architect Sen.
Judge permanently strikes down Ohio parental social media consent law

1 week ago | wvxu.org | Sarah Donaldson

A law requiring social media and gaming sites to get parental permission before letting any Ohioan younger than 16 onto their platforms can’t go into effect, period, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. The Social Media Parental Notification Act passed as part of the state budget in summer 2023 and was set to become law last January. Just days before, NetChoice sued, and the law was put on an indefinite pause.