Jason Smith
News Director & "Morning Edition' HostJason serves as WRVO’s News Director and host of "Morning Edition." In his role as News Director, Jason produces hourly newscasts and directs local news coverage and special programming. As the host of "Morning Edition," he provides listeners with the latest news, weather, and information to start their day.
Jason has been a key member of the WRVO news team since 2008, initially joining the station as a producer and reporter. Prior to his time at WRVO, he worked as an anchor and reporter at WSYR Radio in Syracuse.
Originally from central New York, Jason and his wife, Michele, live in Oswego with their daughter, Abby.
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In 2019, Doug Waterbury reached an $850,000 settlement with the Department of Justice that bars him from managing any properties, after being accused of sexual harassment. -
Four Town of Boonville firefighters and the pastor of the Abundant Life Fellowship Church were injured in the explosion Tuesday. -
Most of central and northern New York will see 1-2 feet of snow by midday Monday. -
Conservation efforts are helping, but officials say those efforts will need to continue for at least the next two weeks. -
U.S. Customs and Immigration Services suddenly canceled naturalization ceremonies across New York this week. -
This is the second four-alarm fire to hit the aluminum plant in the town of Scriba in the last two months. -
Micron's updated construction plans have the first chip fabrication plant finished by 2030, two years later than its original completion date. -
Sharon Owens will be the first Black mayor in Syracuse history, after winning Tuesday's election. -
Syracuse opens public pools as the first summer heat wave hits central NY. All pools are staffed despite past lifeguard shortages. Extreme heat warning issued through Monday. -
An EF-1 tornado with estimated 105 mph winds hit the hamlet of Clark Mills in Oneida County early Sunday morning.
