Isabel Nissley
Environment ReporterExpertise: Environment, transportation, housing, local government
Education: Ohio University
Contact: isabel.nissley@cinradio.org
Favorite Tri-State Neighborhood: All of the neighborhoods, but especially ones with interesting places to walk — like the steps from Sawyer Point Park to Mt. Adams.
Highlights
- Environment reporter for WVXU interested in people-centered storytelling
- Experience reporting for local newsrooms in Ohio, Michigan and Oklahoma
- Longtime Cincinnatian and proud Walnut Hills High School alumna
Experience
Isabel joined WVXU in 2024 to cover the environment. Previously, she interned with KOSU Radio in Oklahoma, Interlochen Public Radio in Michigan, and the Athens County Independent and Matter News in Ohio. She received a SPJ Mark of Excellence award for her reporting on the disparate impacts of a power outage on Columbus residents.
Education
Isabel graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
About WVXU
The central pillar of Cincinnati Public Radio’s local network — accounting for the lion’s share of its 211,000 listeners each week — 91.7 WVXU is among the most reliable media institutions in the Tri-State region. Our mission is to always be a trusted, independent source of journalism, music and culture, empowering a vibrant, engaged and informed community.
Why trust us
Our team of reporters and editors have decades of experience writing and reporting the news. Our first responsibility is to our listeners and readers. There is no connection between our funding and editorial decisions. When we do cover a funding partner, a disclosure will be mentioned on-air and online. We take pride in our work, editing and fact-checking every story. If an article warrants a correction, we will immediately correct it and explain the correction for complete transparency.
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Every county in Ohio has one of these organizations. They were created out of the 1941 Ohio Soil Conservation District Enabling Act to preserve natural resources, manage erosion and prevent another Dust Bowl from happening. -
The Ohio EPA has extended the online public comment deadline to Jan. 16, 2026. -
The city has teamed up with composting service Queen City Commons to put drop-off bins for food scraps in four neighborhoods. -
Some environmental advocates say they're concerned the change will fast-track wastewater permits for data centers while leaving out reviews that ensure public health and safety. -
If you get a letter indicating your water service line material is unknown, the water district wants you to tell them what it is made of. -
Executive Director Chad Planner says implementing a fee is necessary to sustain the organization. -
In mid-November, the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers announced a proposal for a new definition of the waters of the United States, limiting what qualifies for protection under the Clean Water Act. -
While the two Butler County projects have support from some government leaders, some residents say they’re worried about environmental consequences and energy use. -
"Where We Are Planted" explores eight people's experiences with the natural world, from cleaning up the the Mill Creek to working in community gardens. -
AAA projects an additional 1.3 million people nationwide will be on the road compared to last Thanksgiving, and that number could get higher.
