April Laissle
April Laissle is a reporter and WFDD's host of All Things Considered. Her work has been featured on several national news programs and recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association and the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Before joining WFDD in 2019, she worked at public radio stations in Ohio and California.
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Investigators say they’re using every available resource to find the person responsible for a sexual assault reported Tuesday at Tanglewood Park. They’ve released a sketch of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help. -
State wildlife officials are expanding and moving up hunting seasons in parts of the state to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer. -
Forecasters say highs could top 100 degrees starting Wednesday and may reach 105 on July 4 — a record for the Greensboro area. -
To mark America’s 250th birthday, StoryCorps and Morning Edition are launching Connect250 — a nationwide project inviting people to connect through conversation. Founder Dave Isay spoke with WFDD's April Laissle about the project. -
Rural Hall leaders have reversed their position on a proposed data center, voting to approve a resolution in support of the project after new commitments from the developer. -
A temporary curfew for teens is now in effect in Winston-Salem after a divided City Council vote. The measure bars most minors from public places between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Oct. 12, though there are exceptions for work, emergencies and school activities. -
Guilford County leaders were days away from approving a budget when they suddenly hit pause. New legislation is forcing them to rethink their plans — and could affect everything from schools to social services. -
Winston-Salem’s City Council is one step closer to implementing a temporary curfew for teens after recent late night disturbances. The measure is headed for a final vote next week.
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Portions of Guilford and Alamance counties are now experiencing exceptional drought, the most severe category recognized by the U.S. Drought Monitor. -
A packed hearing room erupted in applause Thursday after the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning Board recommended denying a rezoning request for a proposed hyperscale data center in Rural Hall.
