WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday w/Kyra Warren

Kyra Warren is a new and energetic member of the WNZR radio team, bringing both passion and personality to the station.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart!

Originally from Wheelersburg, Ohio, Kyra’s journey to Mount Vernon Nazarene University was shaped by a meaningful experience at Nazarene Youth Conference. That moment helped guide her decision to attend MVNU, where she is now a junior majoring in communications and media. Her interest in radio comes naturally—she jokes that she loves hearing herself talk—but it’s also been strengthened through her coursework and hands-on opportunities.

At WNZR, Kyra serves as an on-air DJ and is actively involved behind the scenes as part of the WNZR.TV video crew. In addition, she contributes to the university’s stream team, where she runs camera and graphics, particularly for men’s volleyball—her favorite sport to follow. Her enthusiasm for media production and broadcasting continues to grow as she gains more experience in these roles.

Outside of the studio, Kyra enjoys spending time with friends, especially those in the communications department. One of her favorite memories from this school year involves her time in Redwood Dorm, where she shares a fun and ongoing “feud” with her upstairs neighbors—who also happen to be longtime friends from church. The group has developed a playful tradition of secretly stealing items from each other’s apartments, with one memorable incident involving the temporary disappearance of Kyra’s fridge.

Music is another important part of Kyra’s life. Her favorite artist is Riley Clemmons, and her favorite song, “Godsend,” holds special meaning to her. She shares that she played the song often during an impactful season of her life, and it continues to resonate with her today. When it comes to food, Kyra keeps it simple—she loves hotdogs, especially when they’re part of fun events with friends. On weekends, she enjoys relaxing and finding new things to do with the people closest to her.

Family plays a central role in Kyra’s story. She describes her dad as her favorite person in the world, noting how similar they are. During her high school years, her dad faced cancer and overcame it with strength and resilience. Even in the midst of that challenge, he remained focused on caring for others, leaving a lasting impression on Kyra. She also shared that she once dreamed of becoming a flight attendant, even choosing to attend college in part because she needed to be 21 for the job. While her goals have since changed, that dream reflects her adventurous and people-oriented spirit.

Kyra’s favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 1:7: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” This verse continues to guide her perspective on faith, learning, and growth.

You can catch Kyra Warren on the air on Tuesdays from 1–2 PM and Wednesdays from 10–11 AM on WNZR.

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WNZR’s Meet the Staff Monday w/Destini Turcotte

WNZR is excited to welcome Destini Turcotte as a new member of the radio team.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart!

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Destini began her college journey at Eastern Nazarene College. After the school closed, she transferred to Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU), where she is now a junior making a meaningful impact across campus.

Destini serves as an on-air DJ for WNZR while also working as the Communication Department Assistant. In this role, she helps keep the department organized by ensuring equipment like cameras are returned on time and that everything stays in order behind the scenes. In addition to her work in radio, she supports the theatre department with social media and contributes to Lakeholm Viewer, showcasing her creativity and dedication to storytelling.

One of Destini’s favorite memories comes from stepping into a lead role at the last minute during a theatre production—a moment that highlights her adaptability and passion for the arts. She also enjoys campus traditions like Oaktoberfest and Sonfest. When it comes to music, her favorite artists include Josiah Queen and Forrest Frank. Outside of work and school, Destini loves tacos and burritos—especially with sour cream—and spends her weekends exploring coffee shops around Ohio with friends. Iced coffee is always her go-to.

Destini draws inspiration from Walt Disney, whose films she grew up watching. Among her favorites are Cinderella, Tangled (Rapunzel), and the more recent film Luca. A fun fact about her is that she was on a bowling team in 5th and 6th grade—and she still has her jersey to this day.

Over the summer, Destini felt a call to ministry and has since traveled to different countries as she continues seeking where God is leading her. Her favorite Bible verse, Psalm 18:17, reflects her faith journey: “He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.” She sees this verse as a reminder of God’s protection and care throughout her life.

You can tune in to hear Destini live on WNZR on Mondays from 2–3 PM and Tuesdays from 1–2 PM.

Click HERE to check out WNZR’s website!

Get Ready! Get Set! Have Fun This Summer!

On the Morning Thing Thursday, Eric shared a 2025 guide to fairs and festivals in Knox County and surrounding counties. This is a great guide for some Summer Fun from Knox Pages.

Some of the events that Eric mentioned include:

  • June First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon.
  • Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days
  • Knox County Fair
  • Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival

WNZR will also be a number of summer events, and we are also looking for community partners to help cover these events.

Click HERE to find out how to become a partner of On The Road with Big Blue this summer.

Click HERE to see all the events listed by Knox Pages.

WNZR’s Cougar Conversation with Peyton Heiss

WNZR’s Cougar Conversation today features freshman Peyton Heiss from the MVNU Men’s Basketball Team. He is from Plain City, Ohio.

Peyton started playing basketball at the age of 6. One of his favorite memories is learning the sport with his Dad as his coach. Their strong relationship was built during this special time in his life.

He plays guard/forward for the Cougars and is excited to join a team that plays hard every day.

Peyton talks about the RULECougar culture. He is learning how to put others before himself. RULE stands for Relentless Effort, Unbreakable Spirit, Servant Leadership and Competitive Excellence.

Rapid Fire reveals his favorite superhero, what is on his bucket list and what can instantly make his day better.

Enjoy the Conversation!

Knox Area Transit and Knox County Mobilty

kat-signToday on the Morning Thing, Susie Simpson, Knox County Mobility Manager, and Martin McAvory, transit program administrator, talked about the new transit program in Knox county and the services provided. To listen to the full conversation, click HERE. For more information, click HERE.

The Morning Thing “Meet the Team” spotlight shines on Knox County 4H

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Every Monday, The Morning Thing’s “Meet the Team” feature shines a spotlight on a local team and some great things happening in our Knox County community.

Today (6/18) we shined the spotlight on Knox County 4H.
WNZR’s Todd McKinley talked with Kayla Jones, Organization Director of the Knox County Farm Bureau. They talked about the new 4H Center and the upcoming 4H Family Fun Day Event. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

MVNU Basketball Coach Jared Ronai prepares for summer camps.

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Ariel Arena at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will be a busy place this summer as many camps and clinics are scheduled with our athletic teams.
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talked with Head Basketball Coach, Jared Ronai about the upcoming events for our MVNU basketball team.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for more information about MVNU Sports Camps and how to register.

WNZR’s Meet the Team feature shines the spotlight on the Mount Vernon News

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Every Monday, The Morning Thing shares our Meet the Team feature. Today’s spotlight shines on the Mount Vernon News.

WNZR’s Abby Fairless had a chance to chat with Editor, Samantha Scoles. They talked about how the News approaches covering local news, how they are staying strong in 2018 and the local awards that the staff recently received.

Click HERE to hear their entire conversation.

Last week, WNZR was proud to partner with the Mount Vernon News and other local media outlets to bring a candidate forum to our community. Click HERE to see the video from this event. Be an informed voter and go to the polls on Tuesday 5/8!

Meet the RUC Team (Relationships Under Construction)

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For this week’s “Meet the Team” feature on WNZR, we shine the spotlight on RUC – Relationship Under Construction. WNZR’s Hannah Radke talked with RUC President, Catherine Wood about his amazing ministry.

Click HERE to hear more about what they do to reach out to youth in our community. Plus hear about ministry highlights from 2017 and goals for 2018.

For more information about RUC, click HERE.

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