Becca Costello, WVXU
Local Government ReporterExpertise: Local politics, housing policy
Education: Cincinnati Christian University, Indiana University, UC Clermont
Contact: bcostello@wvxu.org
Favorite Tri-State Neighborhood: Covington (just don't tell anyone at Cincinnati City Hall).
Highlights
- Reports on all things local government with a particular focus on Cincinnati
- Experienced reporter in public radio and television across the Midwest
- Winner of awards at the local, regional and national level
- Lifelong listener of Cincinnati Public Radio
Experience
Before joining the WVXU newsroom, Becca worked in public radio and TV journalism in Bloomington, Indiana, and Lincoln, Nebraska. Becca has earned numerous awards for her reporting, including from the Heartland Emmys, local chapters of the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists, and contributed to regional and national Murrow Award winners. She grew up in Clermont County listening to WVXU and considers public radio journalism her "dream job."
Education
Becca has a bachelor's degree from Cincinnati Christian University, where she studied Biblical studies and communications, and a master's degree in journalism from Indiana University. She also proudly studied at UC Clermont, of the University of Cincinnati's community colleges, for two years.
About WVXU
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Why trust us
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The design features a bronze statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. surrounded by six pillars that incorporate local photos. -
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City Manager Long fired Michael Washington in 2023, saying he failed to address a hostile work environment for women. Washington says his due process rights were violated. -
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Earlier this year, Pureval delayed discussion on the original proposal. He says his version is an appropriate compromise that still prioritizes public safety. -
About 120 households are participating, each getting free delivery from Kroger and a $100 monthly credit from the city of Cincinnati. -
It’s unusual for Council to hold an item that already passed out of committee with enough of a majority to pass a final vote. Here’s what happened. -
The designation means new regulations for exterior alterations to existing buildings, and rules for new construction.
