As the segment of the US population over the age of 50 continues to grow, efforts are underway to harness the knowledge and energy of these older adults by providing them with opportunities to connect and contribute to their communities.
Join us for Impact Cincinnati, Thursday, February 02 at 9:20 am, as we discuss Coming of Age: Greater Cincinnati, a program designed to help those over 50 continue to lead engaged and rewarding lives.
Our guest is:
Coming of Age Program Director and Head of Volunteer Opportunities with Catholic Charities SouthWestern Ohio, Michael Dutle.
Accident at Casino Site Downtown
January 27, 2012 | The WVXU News Staff
There has been an accident at the Horeshoe Casino site in downtown Cincinnati, injuring at least eleven people.
The developer says a single bay of the facility collapsed as concrete was being poured at about 7:45am. A few of the workers reportedly fell 25 feet.
University Hospital expects to...
SPORTS >>
Former Bengals and UC star Greg Cook has died
January 27, 2012 | Mark Heyne
Former Bengals and UC quarterback Greg Cook died Thursday night. Here's the complete statement from the Bengals:
The Bengals organization wishes to express its sadness over the loss of former QB...
CINCINNATI >>
Financial Education Day is Saturday
January 26, 2012 | Jay Hanselman
Cincinnati’s Mayor is inviting residents to a free financial education day this Saturday at the Main Branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati-Hamilton County.
“This is a great opportunity to get ...
SCIENCE >>
Cold War relics land at Dayton museum
January 25, 2012 | Tana Weingartner
Three formerly classified reconnaissance satellites are going on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton.
Curator Doug Lantry says the satellites used specially designed fi...
ELECTION >>
A request for federal election monitors
January 25, 2012 | Ann Thompson
Federal election monitors may be coming to Hamilton County this fall following a request from a state representative.
In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, Democrat Alicia Reece says the la...
CINCINNATI >>
Council approves shelter plans and initial funding
January 25, 2012 | Jay Hanselman
Cincinnati City Council formally approved development agreements Wednesday with 3C-- to relocate 2 homeless shelters from Over the Rhine to other sites within the city and to build a new women's only ...
American Graduate - Let's Make it Happen
When students drop out of high school it affects our whole community, but students who have a mentor are far more likely to graduate. WVXU is joining with CET and community agencies in the national drop-out prevention initiative –American Graduate, Let’s Make it Happen. You can help by becoming a mentor, call 2-1-1 or click the link above.
The Florida Primaries
Tuesday, January 31 at 8 pm: We will be providing live, anchored coverage of the the Florida Primaries.
Cincinnati International Wine Festival
Don't miss the 2012 Cincinnati International Wine Festival - March 8th, 9th and 10th. Tickets are on sale now. Get yours today! Your support of the Cincinnati Wine Festival benefits many local charities, including Cincinnati Public Radio.
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Contests on WVXU:
Win Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Tickets Scandalous secrets, burning betrayals, and suave suitors line the path to true love in a fresh adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic “Sense and Sensibility.” Performances begin on February 17th at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Register on our website for your chance to win a pair of tickets to select performances.
Specials on WVXU:
Sperm
Sunday, January 29: 8 PM
Sperm carry half the genes needed for human life. In this hour of Radiolab: some basic questions and profound thoughts about reproduction. To begin, why so many sperm? We turn to the animal kingdom for answers, which lands us on a tour of sperm battles in ducks, flying pig sperm, and promiscuous whippoorwills. Then, we ponder fatherhood, and wonder… in a world where sperm can be frozen and kept for all eternity… what does the future holds for men? And we end quietly, with a widow struggling to keep some essence of her husband alive.
Mama Jazz Revisited
Sunday, February 05: 8 PM
A special hour of jazz from the incomparable Mama Jazz. This is one of her programs from 2002, originally broadcast on 88.5 WMUB, Oxford.
Former Bengals and UC star Greg Cook has died
Financial Education Day is Saturday
Cold War relics land at Dayton museum
A request for federal election monitors
Council approves shelter plans and initial funding
