Isabel Nissley
Environment ReporterExpertise: Environment, transportation, housing, local government
Education: Ohio University
Contact: [email protected]
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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Oak leaf itch mites can bite people, and cause an itchy, rash-like reaction. They also feed on cicada eggs. -
The Environmental Protection Agency has put more than 100 employees across the nation on administrative leave after they signed a letter opposing Trump administration policies, the EPA said. -
ArtWorks will paint the mural on a building facing the former home of Jim Obergefell, the case’s lead plaintiff, and his late husband, John Arthur. -
Big Fish Farms recently signed on to the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge, an initiative aimed at reducing waste and maximizing the value of every catch. -
Cranking up the AC isn't the only way to cool down inside. -
Selling to workers or already-established co-ops is one way owners can keep their businesses open, as many reach retirement age. -
Local grant recipients include the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub, La Soupe and the Clermont County Park District. -
The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio is planning to become a resilience hub in Avondale. -
The 308-mile trail stretches from Ashland to West Point, Kentucky. There are several access points in Cincinnati. -
Most of the state, including Cincinnati, has a 33% to 40% chance of above-normal temperatures from June to August, according to NOAA's seasonal outlook.
