WCBE is seeking part-time sales representatives to assist us with securing business underwriting from regional businesses and organizations.
Many farmers have had to fallow land as a state law comes into effect limiting their access to water. There's now a push to develop some of that land … into solar farms.
Local
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In this episode of City League Sports, members of the Whetstone Girls Soccer Team reflect on all the City League Championships they won over the years.
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In this CMC forum, local experts will unpack the latest threats, the role of artificial intelligence in both attacks and defense, and the practical steps organizations and individuals can take to protect themselves.
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In this episode of The Internet Says it's True, we unpack the true story of how ten small lizards smuggled home by a ten year old on a family trip to Italy became a thriving reptile population in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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WCBE Presents Shaun Booker Live From Studio A Tues. Feb. 17, 2026 @ 2PM!
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In this episode of Protecting What Matters, we’ll talk about how to keep your home cozy without risking a fire. From space heaters to fireplaces and smoke alarms, we have practical tips to keep you and your family safe.
National
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Memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to honor his long civil rights legacy begin in Chicago. Events will also take place in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, where he was born and began his activism.
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Warner Bros. says Paramount's sweetened bid to buy the whole company is "superior" to an $83 billion deal it struck with Netflix for just its streaming services, studios, and intellectual property.
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The mayor of Buffalo, New York, is blaming ICE for the death of a man who was released from their custody. The man was blind and did not speak English. He was found dead days after his release.
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The Trump administration has been sending asylum seekers from Ukraine and Russia back to a warzone. One family in Minnesota says they fear for their lives.
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Researchers of online extremism say lack of public accountability in relation to the release of the latest Epstein files has bred a worrying mixture of cynicism and nihilism in some online spaces.
Health, Science, Technology, Environment
The latest wellness craze involves injecting these molecules for athletic performance, longevity and more. Scientists say the research isn't keeping pace with the health claims.
Arts & Life
The shortlist also includes a 1990s pop diva, heavy metal pioneers and a legendary R&B singer and producer.
The WCBE Podcast Experience
With a panel of leaders, this CMC forum explores the origin, impact, and future of the Columbus Promise. The program’s key partners – the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, I Know I Can, and Columbus State – and an array of private backers – have all recently recommitted to launching a new phase of the program, with more than half of a new $25 million goal already raised.
Listen to Protecting What Matters on Saturdays at 8:30am on 90.5 WCBE, or online on WCBE's Podcast Experience
WCBE Presents Needtobreathe Live From Studio A Thurs. Feb. 19, 2026 @ 2PM!
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