Tana Weingartner
Senior Editor / ReporterExpertise: Knows a little bit about a lot of things
Education: University of Cincinnati, Miami University
Contact: TanaW@wvxu.org
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 local infant 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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A fire at Rumpke Waste & Recycling's Colerain Township landfill was under control by 8:09 p.m. on Sunday after igniting around 6:30 p.m., according to the company. -
The marker was installed in 1947 and then forgotten in recent years, obscured by a large shrub. A local Army veteran is helping it see the light once again. -
There are an estimated 7,000 Revolutionary War soldiers buried in in the Buckeye State. -
Water has always been a big part of the Fernald story. In the 1980s, nearby residents got the news: the water they'd been drinking was contaminated with uranium and other waste. Part of cleaning up the superfund site meant making the groundwater and surface water safe, and repairing the damage to the aquifer and the Paddys Run watershed. -
Stress isn't just for the office anymore. While your tree may be hiding it behind pretty red leaves, it's probably stressed out. -
Cathy Gruber died earlier this year. Her legacy will be remembered next month during a tribute in Times Square sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society. -
According to Kristie Reddick of The Bug Chicks, hover flies see us humans and think, "mmm, a tasty potato chip." -
A $1.8 million project is underway by Mill Creek Alliance to restore a mile-long portion of the creek from Sharonville to its terminus in the Mill Creek. -
Does your bad back, knocky knee, or achey head let you know the weathers about the change? It turns out that's a real phenomenon, and you're not alone. -
The popular winter attraction will move a few blocks west this winter.
