News from WLRH
June 16, 2026
Let’s Get Weird: Sound on the Hill Spoken Word
What happens when poetry, storytelling, music, and lived experience collide? Katy and Marsha sit down with three artists from Sound on the Hill to explore the power of spoken word and creative expression.
June 12, 2026
Let’s Get Weird: New (to Us) Music Friday – The Claypool Lennon Delirium & Caitlin Rose
Each Friday, Let's Get Weird links you to music from near and far, across the genre spectrum! This episode: The Claypool Lennon Delirium & Caitlin Rose
June 12, 2026
Weekly Sky and Space Update
Your guide from WLRH's Curiosity Squad to what's up in North Alabama's sky for the week of June 15 2026 Provided by Eric Silkowski from the Von Braun Astronomical Society
June 12, 2026
Your Weekly Geek Out Locally Guide!
Geek Out Huntsville shares their top weird and geeky things to do in North Alabama each week. - updated for week of June 15 2026.
June 10, 2026
Five-ish Minute Forage – The Mulberry
Forager Casey Lanier tells us how to find and enjoy mulberries in his latest foraging adventure with Curiosity Squad host, Alex Hall.
June 9, 2026
Let’s Get Weird: The (Not So) Little Theme Park that Couldn’t
Local history buff SueAnne Griffith joins 'Let's Get Weird' to talk about the Huntsville theme park that aimed to rival Disneyland...
June 8, 2026
New Festival Aims to Celebrate the Legacy and Future of Muscle Shoals Music
The inaugural Skydog Shoals Experience will bring artists, storytellers, and music fans together for a weekend honoring the sounds and culture that helped make Muscle Shoals famous around the world.
June 7, 2026
Absentee Ballot Resources
Absentee Ballots are an important tool for busy people to still be able to meet their obligation and responsibilities to their community. Here are some ways to help you cast a ballot, even when you can't be there.
June 5, 2026
Why North Alabama’s Recent Rain Doesn’t Mean the Drought is Over
After days of heavy rain, flooded roads, and weather alerts, many North Alabamians are wondering whether the drought has finally ended. Research scientist Jonathan Case explains why the answer isn't so simple.
June 5, 2026
What Alabama Voters Need to Know About Constitutional Amendments and the 2026 Election
Four constitutional amendments are headed to Alabama voters this November. Kathy Jones of the League of Women Voters of Alabama joins Bob Nance to explain how amendments make it onto the ballot, what voters can expect in 2026, and why informed participation matters.
June 5, 2026
Let’s Get Weird: New (to Us) Music Friday – Username Password & Carver Commodore
Each Friday, Let's Get Weird links you to music from near and far, across the genre spectrum! This episode: Username Password & Carver Commodore
June 4, 2026
IRS Criminal Investigation Warns of Rising Financial Scams and Identity Theft
Business email compromise, cryptocurrency fraud, romance scams, and identity theft are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Kristen Yukness of the IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office shares tips on how to protect yourself and what to do if you become a victim.
June 3, 2026
Armed Forces Celebration Week Returns to Honor Huntsville’s Military Community
Retired Army Lieutenant General Rob Rash discusses this year's Armed Forces Celebration Week and the unique bond between Redstone Arsenal and the Huntsville Community.
June 2, 2026
Let’s Get Weird: Exploring the Strange and Wonderful World of Unclaimed Baggage
From real shrunken heads and movie props to hidden treasures worth thousands of dollars, Katy Ganaway and Marsha Arends take a fascinating trip inside Scottsboro’s famous Unclaimed Baggage to uncover the stories behind some of its strangest finds.
June 1, 2026
Big Body Music Launches Fundraiser to Support Huntsville Area Schools Music Programs
Local musician and Big Body Music founder Ben Carruthers is working to put more instruments into the hands of Huntsville students through a new community fundraising effort focused on elementary school music programs.
May 29, 2026
New (to Us) Music Friday- Dill & The Floozies
Each Friday, Let's Get Weird links you to music from near and far, across the genre spectrum! This episode: Dill and The Floozies.
May 28, 2026
Five-ish minute forage – The Black Cherry
Curiosity Squad Host Alex Hall learns about the Black Cherry tree from forager Casey Lanier.
May 26, 2026
Let’s Get Weird- The Art of the Cigar Box Guitar- Part 2
In part two of Let’s Get Weird with Katy and Marsha, Jeff Mello of the Cigar Box Guitar Store dives into the unique sound of cigar box guitars, their surprising history dating back to the 1850s, and what beginners should look for when choosing their first instrument.
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