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98.9 FM WYRZ is located in Hendricks County Indiana. We are Hendricks County only locally owned and operated radio station. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities in radio broadcasting while informing and entertaining our listeners. Listen on 98.9 FM and and streaming online at WYRZ.org!

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#595 CIT(7-6-22)Guests - Bob Palma Auto Columnist, Lex Joon Top Fuel Racer

Shane Ray talks with Hemmings Classic Car columnist Bob Palma and Top Fuel racer Lex Joon.

Jul 06, 2022•51 min

#594 CIT(6-1-22)(Special) Guests - Ray Furner Of The Lions, Scott Smith Of Pittsboro Parks

Special events for July 2022.

Jun 30, 2022•25 min

#593 CIT(6-1-22)Guest - Tom Downard, Lora Helmick, Kam Skobel, Maggie Peterson

Shane’s guests include Tom Downard, Executive Director of the Avon Chamber of Commerce, discussing Hendricks County Rib Fest being held at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 25th (we will also have a live remote from Rib Fest from 4p – 7p). Lora Helmick from the Washington Township Parks Department will be in studio talking about the Park’s new Murphy Aquatic Center. WYRZ’s intern Kam Skobel time with WYRZ has come to an end. He talks to Shane about his tenure at WYRZ and his...

Jun 02, 2022•37 min

#592 CIT(5-4-22)Guest - Gov Holcomb, Candidates, Brandy Perrill, Lael Hill, Rob Kendall

This week Shane Ray talks with winning candidates after the May 3rd Primary of 2022. He also asks Gov. Eric Holcomb a few questions, Brandy Perrill of Hendricks College Network, and Lael Hill of Mental Health American of Hendricks County. Finally the WYRZ intern interviews Rob Kendall of WIBC.

May 05, 2022•42 min

#591 CIT(4-7-22)Guest - Lt Gov Suzanne Crouch, Helee Adkins, Deanna Hindsley

On this special edition of Central Indiana Today, Shane’s guests will be Helee Livengood Adkins of Hendricks Senior Services to talk about the Musical Chairs fundraiser event they have coming up on April 22nd. Deanna Hindsley of the Hendricks County Museum is in studio discussing their upcoming fundraiser Dancing with the Hendricks County Stars on May 14th. Finally, Shane talks with the Lt. Governor of the State of Indiana Suzanne Crouch about the recently completed legislative session.

Apr 08, 2022•58 min

#590 CIT(3-2-22)Guest - Brownsburg TM And Council President, Avon Chamber Director, Peoples Convoy

On the March episode of Central Indiana Today , Shane Ray talks with Brownsburg Town Manager Deb Cook along with Council President Travis Tschaenn . Also, the Executive Director of the Avon Chamber of Commerce , Tom Downard, spoke with Shane. And Shane talked with one of the drivers of The Peoples Convoy as they stopped in Monrovia, Indiana.

Mar 04, 2022•40 min

#589 CIT(2-2-22)Guest - Amie Scott Of BPL, Whitney Parker Of Girl Scouts, Kam Skobel WYRZ Intern

This week Shane talks with Amie Scott of the Brownsburg Public Library, Whitney Parker rep for the Girl Scouts of Hendricks County, and WYRZ intern Kam Skobel.

Feb 07, 2022•35 min

#588 (1-5-22)CIT Guest - John Mollaun Of HHS And Phil Margo Tribute

On this week's show we feature John Mollaun of Hope Healthcare Services to talk about how they have handled the pandemic and what is new with them. We also review highlights of an interview we did with the late Phil Margo of The Tokens. Phil passed away in November of 2021.

Jan 06, 2022•35 min

#587 (12-01-21)CIT Guest - Danville Chamber, Project Angel, Jon McLaughlin & CSO)

This week Shane Ray talks with Danville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly DiBenedetto, Project Angel's McKenzie Crose, Jon McLaughlin talks about his upcoming concert with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra.

Dec 02, 2021•28 min

#586 (11-03-21)CIT Guest - Carol Battistini, Donna Riner, Remembering Rick Myers

Shane’s guest is Carol Battistini of the Hendricks County Humane Society talking about the upcoming Come! Sit! Stay! Wine and Beer Tasting fundraiser being held on Friday, November 12th. he also talks with Donna Riner of the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center. And finally in tribute we rebroadcast and interview with the late Rick Myers of the Hendricks County Icon who passed away recently.

Nov 05, 2021•54 min

#585 (10-06-21)CIT Guest - Brian Nugent, Linda Teany, Janna Hymes

Shane's guests are Jenna Hymes of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Avon Deputy Police Chief Brian Nugent to discuss Zanders Memorial, Linda Teany in a review of Constitution Week.

Oct 07, 2021•44 min

#584 (9-8-21)CIT Guest -Tracy Justice, Theresa Brandon, & Bob Jenkins Tribute

On this special edition of CIT, Shane's guests are Theresa Brandon of Central Indiana K9 Association as well as Tracy Justice to talk about the Avon Community Festival coming up at the end of September. Since Sept. 4th would have been Bob Jenkins' birthday, we revisit one of the last interviews Shane did with him.

Sep 09, 2021•30 min

#583 (9-1-21)CIT Guest - Jim Owen of CMT, Deanna Hindsley of HC Museum, Brooke Williams of the ADAI

Shane Ray interviews Classical Mystery Tour’s Jim Owen, ADAI’s Brooke Williams, and Deanna Hindsley from the Hendricks County Historical Museum.

Sep 02, 2021•38 min

#582 (8-4-21)CIT Guest - CSO Artistic Director Janna Hymes And William Rhodehamell Of HCCF

Shane Ray talks with Janna Hymes of the CSO on August 4th on WYRZ, 98.9FM. The Non Profit Spotlight interview will be with William Rhodehamel of the Hendricks County Community Foundation and is sponsored by The Republican Newspaper. Listen on 98.9FM or www.wyrz.org.

Aug 05, 2021•37 min

#581 (7-7-21)CIT Guest - Kirk Knobel Of Christ Lutheran Church, Jenn Cox Of BOAA

Shane Ray interviews Kirk Knoble to talk about the Christ Lutheran Church car show where WYRZ will be broadcasting LIVE from 11a – 2p. Brian Scott talks with Jenn Cox of the Brownsburg Older Adults Association (BOAA) and their current “Summer of Freedom” initiative and fundraiser.

Jul 08, 2021•21 min

#580 (6-2-21) CIT Guest - Mike Welsh, Tom Downard, 2021 Milk Presenters

Shane’s guests this week are: Jill Houin & Tim Haynes – Veteran & Rookie Milk Presenters of the American Dairy Association of Indiana, at the Indianapolis 500. Tom Downard – Executive Director of the Avon Chamber of Commerce– Tom talks about Hendricks County Rib-Fest, that will be held on June 26th at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. WYRZ will be broadcasting from there live. This segment is sponsored by The Republican Newspaper. Mike Welsh – Commander of the Avon American Legion, India...

Jun 03, 2021•38 min

#579 (5-5-21) CIT Guest - Derek Bieri Of Vice Grip Garage & Scott Smith Of Pittsboro Parks

Shane Ray talks with Derek Bieri of Vice Grip Garage and Scott Smith of the Pittsboro Parks Department.

May 06, 2021•33 min

#578 (4-7-21) CIT Guest - CSO Artistic Director Janna Hymes and Lt Gov Suzanne Crouch

Host Shane Ray talks with Carmel Symphony Orchestra Director Janna Hymes while Brian Scott talks with Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch.

Apr 08, 2021•25 min

#577 (3-3-21)CIT Guest - Casey Piotrowski Discussing 1000 Episodes Of The Beatles Show

Shane interviews the host of The Beatles Show Casey Piotrowski about reaching his 1000th episode of The Beatles Show.

Mar 04, 2021•36 min

#576 (2-3-21)CIT Guest - Edeet Loturco To Discuss Becoming An American

German born Edeet Loturco talks with Shane about becoming an American citizen, the prejudice she faced, and how she started her own business in Brownsburg, Indiana.

Feb 04, 2021•33 min

# 575 (1-06-20) CIT - Guest - Theresa M. Brandon Of CIK9A

Shane Ray interviews Theresa Brandon on Central Indiana Today. Theresa is a member of the Central Indiana K9 Association and will be talking about how the Association has handled fundraising during the pandemic and what their plans are for 2021. If you miss the broadcast, listen to the podcast.

Jan 07, 2021•26 min

# 574 (12-02-20) CIT - Guest - Kelly DiBenedetto And Randy Sherwyn

Shane's guests this week are Danville Chamber Director Kelly DiBenedetto talking about Winterland. I will also be talking with Randy Sherwyn, the host of Christmas Across the Lands.

Dec 03, 2020•30 min

# 573 (11-03-20) CIT - Guest - Rob Kendall of WIBC and Kevin Speer of HRH

Guests this week is Rob Kendall who returns to talk about his new show “The Mock & Rob Show”. Next will be a recap of last week’s Town of Danville presentation of the “Key to the City” to HRH which includes an interview with CEO Kevin Speer.

Nov 10, 2020•22 min

#572 (10-07-20) CIT - Guests - Rob Kendall

Shane's guest is Rob "The Big Talker" Kendall to talk about the first days of CIT on WYRZ for our 5th anniversary.

Oct 08, 2020•34 min

#571 (9-2-20) CIT - Guests: Shannon Shirven, Allen Kiger, Rob Van

Shane's guests are Shannon Shirvin talking about “The Gun Show Ride For Life” and to discuss the reason for the event. Allen Kiger talks about the event as well as his show on WYRZ. Our third guest is Rob Van of the Brownsburg Police Department Reserves to talk about volunteering for the Reserves.

Sep 03, 2020•39 min

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