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Joe Cronauer

Joe Cronauer

Channel 3 News Reporter

E-mail: jcronauer@wkyc.gannett.com

Joe Cronauer has been seen and heard on Cleveland airwaves for the last 22 years.  He’s been up and down the radio dial as part of The Brian and Joe Radio Show heard on WONE, WENZ, WMMS and WMVX and has recently been heard filling in for Trapper Jack on WDOK.  In 2008 he was inducted in the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. His television appearances started when he was just 10 years old when was asked to appear on the classic Cleveland show “Barnaby”!  Years later –Joe would host his own children’s show called “What’s Your Math Problem” on WVIZ Ideastream.  In 2001, Joe began filling in for another Cleveland classic -  Fred Griffith, on “15 Minutes with Fred” and on “Studio 3”. He then caught the attention of the local Fox affiliate and brought his energy to “That’s Life with Robin Swoboda”. Four years later Joe came home to Channel 3.    
Born on the Eastside - Garfield Heights,
Raised on Westside – Parma, and now living on the Southside with his wife and four sons…
Joe certainly knows and loves the North Coast!

Joe's Stories

Cronauer talking water safety with the U.S. Coast Guard

4:30 PM, May 20, 2013

As the weather warms up, the marinas get busy around here with people heading out onto Lake Erie.

Behind the scenes at Blossom Music Center

8:15 AM, May 17, 2013

Sure, you've been to Blossom Music Center before but you've likely never had an all-access pass... until now!

Joe Cronauer: Catching up with Mama Gallucci

9:18 AM, May 13, 2013

We all celebrated our moms yesterday, which made us think of one local mom that everyone seems to know -- Mama Gallucci.

See the Possible: 'Cleveland Flea' jump starts neighborhood

2:39 PM, May 10, 2013

We're getting you ready for the weekend by introducing you to Cleveland's newest flea market.

Hinckley: Saddling up at River Road Horse Farm

8:55 AM, May 2, 2013

With the Kentucky Derby around the corner, WKYC's Joe Cronauer takes us inside a local horse farm that has ties to a racing legend.

See the Possible: Four Kids Coffee

8:53 AM, Apr 26, 2013

Joe Cronauer takes us inside the unique Four Kids Coffee just outside the Belden Village shopping district.

Dave's Cosmic Subs: Dave Lombardy sees the possible

7:56 AM, Apr 25, 2013

Maybe you've eaten at Dave's Cosmic Subs once or twice. Great subs but just who is Dave?

Joe on the Go: Going vegan at The Root Café

6:06 AM, Mar 18, 2013

Joe Cronauer hits the road to Lakewood, where he learns about eating a vegan diet at The Root Café.

Joe on the Go: St. Patrick's Day corned beef at Slyman's

8:57 AM, Mar 15, 2013

Joe Cronauer hit the road to Slyman's in Cleveland, where the corned beef is cooking and the restaurant is preparing for a St. Patrick's Day rush.

Akron-born brothers love filming their hometown

12:41 PM, Mar 12, 2013

"We love Akron. We love Route 8. We love the Kent Stage. We love downtown, the brick streets in Kent.

Joe on the Go: Ohio City Transformer Station art gallery

9:07 PM, Mar 1, 2013

An old transformer station that sat empty for years is now an art gallery in Ohio City

Joe on the Go: Restaurant Week in Cleveland

2:26 PM, Feb 28, 2013

Downtown Cleveland's 6th Annual Restaurant Week runs through March 3

Joe on the Go: 2013 Cleveland Auto Show

11:21 AM, Feb 22, 2013

It's the opening day for the 2013 Cleveland Auto Show.

Joe on the Go: Pedal For Heroes Sunday in Hudson

6:33 PM, Feb 21, 2013

Pedal for Heroes is from 1 p.m. to 5:36 p.m. Sunday in Hudson so why not give a little for those who gave it all?

Joe on the Go: Monster Jam at The Q

1:31 PM, Feb 15, 2013

WKYC's Joe Cronauer visits Monster Jam, an event that attracts more than four million fans annually at arenas and stadiums

Joe on the Go: Maryann's Homemade Candies

1:22 PM, Feb 14, 2013

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with candy! Joe Cronauer is in Brecksville at Maryann's Homemade Candies.

Joe on the Go: Paczkis at Rudy's

10:35 AM, Feb 12, 2013

Rudy's Strudel and Bakery is celebrating 65 years as a family owned Polish Bakery.

Joe on the Go: Great Big Home and Garden Show

7:28 PM, Feb 8, 2013

WKYC's Joe Cronauer at the Great Big Home and Garden Show

Joe on the Go: Animal Protective League 100th Birthday

3:51 PM, Feb 7, 2013

It was exactly 100 years ago Thursday that the Cleveland Animal Protective League was born.

Joe on the Go: Great Lakes Science Center

6:14 PM, Feb 6, 2013

WKYC's Joe Cronauer was at the Great Lake Science Center to preview the "Lost Egypt - Ancient Secrets - Modern Science" exhibit.

Joe on the Go: Smart Super Bowl snacks

1:47 AM, Feb 3, 2013

Joe Cronauer talks with a Cleveland Clinic dietician to "coach" us through a snack-laden party

Joe on the Go: Cleveland Foodbank

12:36 PM, Jan 30, 2013

Joe Cronauer visits the Cleveland Foodbank

Joe on the Go: Goldfish Swim School

2:12 PM, Jan 29, 2013

Two Bainbridge couples opened Ohio's first Goldfish Swim School, a $1 million state-of-the-art aquatic facility for children 

Joe on the Go: Loganberry Books on Larchmere

5:22 PM, Jan 28, 2013

Joe Cronauer visited Loganberry Books on Larchmere Boulevard on Monday.

Joe on the Go: Progressive International Motorcycle Show

7:23 PM, Jan 25, 2013

Joe Cronauer visits the Progressive International Motorcycle Show running at the I-X Center January 25-27

Joe on the Go: Home heating help

7:28 PM, Jan 23, 2013

This week's deep freeze can greatly impact your home and your furnace's ability to produce heat

Joe Cronauer: Natural History Museum

3:43 PM, Jan 16, 2013

Joe Cronauer stops by the Natural History Museum

Joe Cronauer: Cleveland's Brew Shop

3:40 PM, Jan 16, 2013

Joe Cronauer stops by Cleveland's Brew Shop

Joe Cronauer: Flu shots at Drug Mart

3:37 PM, Jan 16, 2013

Joe Cronauer shows us how easy it is to get your flu shot at Drug Mart

Joe Cronauer: Ride and Workout

8:41 AM, Jan 11, 2013