Nick Swartsell
Longform Investigative ReporterExpertise: Housing, social issues, the justice system, transportation
Education: Miami University, University of Texas
Contact: nswartsell@wvxu.org
Favorite Tri-State Neighborhood: Every spot has so many great stories to tell. Especially the ones with good food.
Highlights
- A decade of experience reporting in-depth stories from Greater Cincinnati's many diverse communities
- Winner, SPJ Sigma Delta Chi award for public service journalism
- Host of the short-run podcast Crosley at the Crossroads
- Once joined colleagues at a previous job in trying dog treats for a story (verdict: just OK)
- Still can't dunk a basketball on a regulation rim but poor guy will never stop trying
Experience
Nick has reported from a nuclear waste facility in the deserts of New Mexico, the White House press pool, a canoe on the Mill Creek, and even his desk one time. Before his time at WVXU, he had bylines in The New York Times, The Dallas Morning News, Vice News, the Texas Tribune, Cincinnati's CityBeat and other publications. He's always looking for an excuse to bring his camera along.
You can find him at @nswartsell on Twitter.
Education
Nick is a graduate of Miami University in Ohio and the University of Texas.
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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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said it's not likely the state would send National Guard troops to places like Portland and Chicago where Trump is sending federal forces. -
Covington Police arrested CityBeat photo intern Lucas Griffith during a march on the Roebling Bridge in July. The case has made national headlines and drawn protest from press freedom groups. -
Covington artist Frank Duveneck won international acclaim in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for his paintings and sculpture. The house where he grew up and often worked in Covington has experienced significant deterioration. -
Local Girl Scout troops can meet on Cincinnati Archdiocese campuses with the permission of their parish pastor and a signed facility use agreement. -
Groups are looking at ways to reconnect Arlington Heights, Evendale, Lincoln Heights, Lockland, Reading, and Sharonville. -
The arrest of CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening and photo intern Lucas Griffith made national headlines. They're set to stand trial on misdemeanor charges. -
Longworth Hall was once one of the longest buildings in the world when it was built in 1904. It's about to get somewhat shorter — but will also see some significant renovations. -
Commissioners voted on two measures that will reduce property taxes by roughly $20 million next year. -
The trust comes from the $1.6 billion sale of the railway by the city to Norfolk Southern in March 2024. -
Cincinnati Council set new regulations for hookah lounges Wednesday following complaints of late-night street takeovers, fights, and shootings outside the establishments in Roselawn, Clifton, and elsewhere.
