Tana Weingartner
Senior Editor / ReporterExpertise: Knows a little bit about a lot of things
Education: University of Cincinnati, Miami University
Favorite Tri-State Neighborhood: Any neighborhood with a good hiking trail.
Highlights
- Senior editor and reporter for WVXU and WMUB with an interest in telling great stories
- More than 20 years of reporting experience in public radio
- Winner of multiple awards, including Best Reporter in Ohio and a Regional Murrow Award
Experience
Prior to joining Cincinnati Public Radio full-time in 2010, Tana Weingartner served as news and public affairs producer with WMUB-FM. At WVXU, she covers a range of topics, from breaking news to Ohio's Indigenous history and the localinfant mortality rate. Another beloved beat for her — and listeners— is her "Tanimal" reporting on the state of various animals in our region, including the Cincinnati Zoo's famous Fiona the hippo.
She has earned numerous awards for her reporting, including several Best Reporter awards from the Associated Press and the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, and a regional Murrow Award.
She enjoys snow skiing, soccer and dogs.
Education
Tana earned a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Cincinnati with a writing certificate in journalism, and a master's degree in mass communication from Miami University.
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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The nation's oldest private HBCU says enrollment is increasing and more housing is needed. -
The organization previously known as the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati also announced plans to build another 50 little libraries.
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While hometown favorite Rose Lavelle won't feature in the match — she's sidelined with an injury — Cincinnati's Aubrey Kingsbury is here and fellow St. Ursula graduate M.A. Vignola could make her first appearance with the senior national team.
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Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are the 25th site in the United States — and the first in Ohio — added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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They now take their place alongside such wonders as the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty and the 20th-century architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Ohio's newest historical trail pays tribute to the Underground Railroad and the people and places that connected the movement.
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Oktoberfest festivals are underway across the Tri-State. The annual Oktoberfest Zinzinnati celebration returns to Downtown this weekend.
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After 115 years, Aglamesis Bros. is rebranding, but don't worry, the well-known pink color scheme is staying put.
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Artisans from a variety of local guilds are coming together to demonstrate their craftsmanship Saturday. They're billing it as a chance to "shop for a new hobby" — just don't expect traditional craft fair fare, this is fine art.
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A team recently traveled to Michigan's border with Canada to learn about the technology going into the new Gordie Howe International Bridge being built as a companion to the nearby Ambassador Bridge that connects Detroit and Windsor.
