Jerry Kenney
Host/ProducerExpertise: All Things Considered host, Alpha Rhythms co-host, WYSO Weekend host
Contact: jkenney@wyso.org
Jerry Kenney began volunteering at WYSO in 1991 and hosting Sunday night's Alpha Rhythms in 1992. He joined the WYSO staff in 2007 as Morning Edition Host, then All Things Considered. He's hosted Sunday morning's WYSO Weekend since 2008, which is now also a podcast. From severe weather to election nights, Jerry can be counted on as a trusted anchor of local coverage.
Among his numerous awards and recognitions, in 2025 Jerry won first place for best anchor through Ohio Society of Professional Journalists and was also recognized by Ohio Associated Press Media Editors as one of the best anchors in the state. In 2009 Jerry received the Best Feature award from Public Radio News Directors Inc., and was named the 2023 winner of the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors Best Anchor/News Host award.
Some of his signature projects include the occasional series Bulletin Board Diaries, which focuses on local, old-school advertisers and small business owners. He is also the producer of WYSO's Mayor Series, helping our community get to know the various mayors through the Miami Valley.
He has also returned as the co-host Sunday night's Alpha Rhythms. The show highlights music that will 'transport your mind, inhabit your body, and transform your soul.'
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For WYSO’s City Mayor series, All Things Considered Host Jerry Kenney heads back to Xenia to speak with their new mayor, Ethan Reynolds. -
Smoke for the Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality for the Dayton area and Miami Valley on Friday, July 17. -
WYSO's Sara Nilsson recently sat down with Host Jerry Kenney to talk about the passion she has for her work with the station, and how she's keeping her husband busy. -
Tiny Stacks Reimagined is a day-long festival that brings together past Tiny Stacks performers for collaborative performances. Celebrate the legacy of Tiny Stacks while experiencing artistic collaboration, community, and movement throughout the library. -
A vast collection that tells NCR's story is now housed in the former Neil’s Heritage House building on West Schantz Avenue. The archive is managed by Dayton History, the nonprofit behind Carillon Park. -
The Dayton Society of artists have has been around for almost a century and now they have a new executive director, Tamiko Stump, who speaks about her new position. -
Clare Roth is an Iowa native who now calls Ohio home. After stints talk show producing and news magazine hosting, she's found her true passion in editing others' work. She was recently a guest on WYSO Weekend and talks to host Jerry Kenney about her love of reporting, and baking. -
The city of Moraine held its very first Flag Day celebration Saturday on the lawn near the city administration building. -
In this excerpt from WYSO Weekend, host Jerry Kenney speaks with WYSO's newest employee, Tom Salvatierra. -
Fuyao Glass America is back in the headlines connected payments made to companies accused of violating labor and trade laws. WYSO spoke with a reporter about a months long investigation by Dayton Daily News and WHIO.
