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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Megan Smith talks about her new book "From Dayton, With Love: A Collection of Treasured Sweets, Past & Present," a collection of Miami Valley recipes and history. -
WYSO's Mike Frazier steps in as the momentary host of WYSO Weekend to interview the show's regular host Jerry Kenney about his history with the station and more. -
Wittenberg University pledges to resolve issues that led to 'probation' designation from accreditorsAfter being placed on probation over financial concerns, Wittenberg University said in a statement that it's "fully prepared to work closely with the commission in resolving the issue identified as expeditiously as possible." -
Ohio has expanded their youth crisis intervention with the expansion of its Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, now operating in all 88 counties. -
Cincinnati resident Patricia Schoborg spoke with WYSO about her former POW father Boob Doolan who appears in the documentary "The Green Box: At The Heart of War," airing on PBS stations. -
Will Davis with The Eichelberger Center for Community Voices tells WYSO listeners about the focus of the new season of Veterans' Voices. -
'Such a Night: The Last Waltz Live' happens on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Dayton, Ohio's Victoria Theater. WYSO Music Director Juliet Fromholt has the details. -
Check out this excerpt from WYSO Weekend to learn more about WYSO's Morning Edition host, Mike Frazier. -
Miami Township’s fiscal officer has been temporarily banned from performing his job. The move comes at the request of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. -
Dayton and the RTA announced a new police substation is opening by the downtown bus hub.
