Regional Media Podcast Network

RaeAnn Tucker from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to share insights about upcoming health initiatives as March's National Nutrition Month concludes. The department offers diverse health education programs targeting schools, employers, and community organizations. These initiatives focus on preventing critical health issues like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Despite the significant allocation of healthcare funds to treatment, Tucker emphasizes the need to boost preventive measures. Topics include heart health, cancer prevention, and nutrition, with anti-vaping efforts highlighted. Additionally, FIT Colon Cancer Screening kits and well water testing kits are offered to promote early detection and safe living conditions.

BreAnne Bryner, Sergeant Andrew Kingdon, and Chief Steve Kijanowski from the Kewanee Police Department joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about fundraising efforts to buy ROTH ID Tags in bulk to give away with car seat checks. The Kewanee Police Department, in collaboration with Amber Patch-Troxell of Farmers Insurance, is thrilled to offer free ROTH ID Tags for children. These tags are crucial in emergencies, offering a Universal Emergency Contact Identification System. They transform into ID bracelets to aid first responders if a driver is incapacitated in a crash. Parents can obtain a tag by having their car seat checked by Certified Passenger Safety Technicians or by attending a free event at City Hall on April 27, 2025, from 12-4 PM. The ROTH ID Tags are a $20 value. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your child's safety. Find out more about ROTH ID Tags here.

Kewanee City Council candidates in the 2025 consolidated election joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss their backgrounds, why they are running, what they want to accomplish, and their thoughts on privatizing Kewanee's water system. Listen to Tyrone Baker, Steve Faber, and Obrey Blumenshine in the podcasts below and on-air on Monday, March 31, 2025, beginning at 8:15 AM.

Kewanee City Council candidates in the 2025 consolidated election joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss their backgrounds, why they are running, what they want to accomplish, and their thoughts on privatizing Kewanee's water system. Listen to Tyrone Baker, Steve Faber, and Obrey Blumenshine in the podcasts below and on-air on Monday, March 31, 2025, beginning at 8:15 AM.

Kewanee City Council candidates in the 2025 consolidated election joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss their backgrounds, why they are running, what they want to accomplish, and their thoughts on privatizing Kewanee's water system. Listen to Tyrone Baker, Steve Faber, and Obrey Blumenshine in the podcasts below and on-air on Monday, March 31, 2025, beginning at 8:15 AM.