Zach Bernard

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Zach joined 89.1 WBOI as a reporter and local host for All Things Considered.

Previously, he worked for WGLT in Normal, Ill. and reported from the Illinois Capitol for WICS-TV.

Zach graduated from Illinois State University with a major in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science. He has his master's degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

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Local Faith Groups Issue Declaration Of Solidarity To Refugees

By Zach Bernard • Jun 20, 2017

Tuesday is World Refugee Day, as declared by the United Nations nearly two decades ago.

Fort Wayne Councilmen, Mayor Share Goals For Proposed Income Tax Increase

By Zach Bernard • Jun 13, 2017

Mayor Tom Henry and members of the Fort Wayne City Council provided more details on a proposed income tax increase to help fund riverfront and infrastructure projects. The increase being proposed is 0.15 percent, which would bring the local tax to 1.5 percent.

89.1 WBOI to Operate at Reduced Power Thursday, 6/8

By Zach Bernard • Jun 8, 2017

89.1 WBOI will be undergoing tower maintenance Thursday afternoon, and as a result we will be broadcasting at reduced power.

The crew is expected to perform its work on the tower in the late morning and/or early afternoon hours, which could impact signal strength during our programs at that time. The power reduction should not last more than a few hours.

We sincerely apologize for any interruptions you may experience. We will keep you updated as we get more information from engineering. In the meantime, you can listen online at wboi.org or on the WBOI mobile app.

Chicken Ordinance Fails In City Council Vote

By Zach Bernard • Jun 7, 2017

Fort Wayne residents won’t be able to keep chickens in their yard any time soon. A proposed ordinance that would have allowed the ownership of chickens in Fort Wayne failed in City Council Tuesday night on a 7-2 vote.

GE Campus Redevelopment Gets New Branding

By Zach Bernard • May 29, 2017

Three months after development partners purchased and committed to redeveloping Fort Wayne’s General Electric campus, the name and branding for the project was unveiled Thursday night.

City Council Approves Contracts, Paving Way For Riverfront Construction

By Zach Bernard • May 24, 2017

Fort Wayne’s riverfront development project is ready to break ground after clearing its final hurdle during City Council Tuesday night.

Department Of Health Promoting HIV Testing, Education

By Zach Bernard • May 22, 2017

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department is promoting greater education and testing of HIV and AIDS in Northeast Indiana.

IPFW Hosts Panel On How To Identify Fake News

By Zach Bernard • May 22, 2017

A panel discussion about fake news takes place tonight on the IPFW campus. Join WBOI reporter Lisa Ryan and professors Michael Wolf and Assem Nasr as they discuss about how to identify fake news.

What is Fake News?

Where: First floor of Helmke Library at IPFW
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.

When: Monday, May 22
5:30-6:30 Meet and greet with refreshments
6:30-7:30 Panel discussion

Panelists: Assem Nasr, Associate Professor of Communication
Michael Wolf, Professor of Political Science
Lisa Ryan, WBOI Reporter and Morning Edition Host

Fort Wayne Commits To New Waste Management Firm

By Zach Bernard • May 17, 2017

Fort Wayne residents will soon pay about two dollars more for trash collection. City Council approved a contract with a new garbage and recycling business Tuesday night, following more than two decades of partnering with Republic.

With First Phase Nearly Ready For Construction, City Begins Looking Toward Phase Two

By Zach Bernard • May 12, 2017

While construction on Fort Wayne’s riverfront development project isn’t set to begin until July, that isn’t stopping the city from planning what will come next.

Even though ground hasn’t been broken on the first phase yet, the city is already looking ahead to phase two. Parks and recreation director Al Moll calls the second phase entirely “conceptual” at this point, and notes the project will be far less intensive than phase one.

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