Jerry Kenney
Host/ProducerJerry began volunteering at WYSO in 1991 and hosting Sunday night's Alpha Rhythms in 1992. He joined the YSO staff in 2007 as Morning Edition Host, then All Things Considered. He's hosted Sunday morning's WYSO Weekend since 2008 and produced several radio dramas and specials. 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. His current, heart-felt projects include the occasional series Bulletin Board Diaries, which focuses on local, old-school advertisers and small business owners. He has also returned as the co-host Alpha Rhythms.
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Muse Machine's winter musical production "Cats" this year has been reimagined with a unique set design and a more positive, humorous tone compared to the traditional version. WYSO's Jerry Kenney speaks with Muse Director Joe Deer about the perfomances taking place this weekend. -
In this revisited WYSO Weekend interview with Jerry Kenney, Linzay Young discusses his background in Cajun music from southwest Louisiana, where his family has lived for generations. -
The Montgomery County Land Bank has been given the okay to go forward with the acquisition of the historic Centre City Building in downtown Dayton. Dayton City Commissioners gave the okay after a vote on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. -
In this interview for WYSO's City Mayor Series, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims Jr. discusses the city's progress over the past three years, including passing a tax increase, creating jobs, and revitalizing downtown neighborhoods. He also addresses challenges facing the city, like job losses, underfunded education, and crime. -
Kaitlin Schroeder is WYSO's deputy news director and digital editor. In this WYSO Weekend excerpt, she discusses her role in managing the station's digital content while emphasizing the station's focus on community-based journalism. -
A new report released by the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association describes — for the most part — a positive past year for the area's manufacturing industry. -
WYSO explored the history and restoration of a historic Marmon Harrington trolley bus, which found its way back to Dayton and was restored to its former glory. -
WYSO spoke with Sarah Mays, the outgoing mayor of Xenia, Ohio, who is transitioning to the county commission. -
WYSO's Jerry Kenney spoke with the chief of the Harrison Township Fire Department to learn more about how a firefighter saved the life of a local family, and why all homes should have a carbon monoxide detector. -
As part of their Mental Health Matters series, Dayton Daily News reporters Samantha Wildow and Eileen McClory recently looked at the big challenges facing young people.
