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Former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman
8+ hour ago (91+ words) WOSU Public Media Former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman The architect of much of Columbus today is credited to four-time mayor Michael Coleman, who continues to influence the direction of Ohio's largest metropolitan area. We're talking with him, as he steps…...
Fascinating Ohio: An author, safety entrepreneur and trauma researcher
8+ hour ago (126+ words) After writing more than 150 books, Columbus native Michael J. Rosen is still not done. He continues writing children's books and adult poetry. Beyond writing, he is an artist of many forms, and a teacher. We'll learn about all of his trades…...
Happy Birthday America? Ohioans have mixed feelings about the nation's 250th anniversary
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (1256+ words) The Flag Lady's Store practically bursts with red, white, and blue: American flags in every size imaginable, apparel, home decor, water bottles and more. At midday, a steady stream of customers filter in and out. Most have come to seek…...
16 children rescued from a Vinton County home shared a small room
16+ hour, 6+ min ago (610+ words) Sixteen children rescued from a home in Vinton County on Tuesday were living in a small room contaminated with human feces. "Most of our livestock was kept in better conditions than the children," Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain said at…...
Protections remain for Haitian immigrants for now while waiting on lower courts
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (430+ words) Protections for Haitian immigrants will temporarily remain in place. U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said in guidance posted July 1 that Haitian immigrants covered by Temporary Protected Status will keep their status and employment authorization, and their documentation will remain valid temporarily…...
Politics and a Pint
20+ hour, 2+ min ago (135+ words) WOSU hosted a Politics and a Pint event last week. These events are a lot of fun. We get together at a Columbus-area brewpub and talk politics in front of a crowd of political junkies and public media fans. This…...
Kroger's purchase of Giant Eagle markets will affect consumers. The question is how much.
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (314+ words) On Wednesday, Kroger announced plans to buy grocery store and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle for $1. 65 billion. Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle generates about $9 billion in annual sales revenue from 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana....
Columbus homicides trending lower than previous years at halfway point of 2026
20+ hour, 7+ min ago (275+ words) Columbus is yet again seeing fewer homicides six months into 2026 compared to the year before. As of Monday, Columbus police have investigated 35 homicides this year compared to 40 at this same time last year. In 2025, the city ended the year with…...
Michael Shank is still gushing over Indy 500 win, a win at Mid-Ohio is 'the next thing we have to get done"
23+ hour, 39+ min ago (417+ words) 2026 has been a great year for Pataskala-based Meyer Shank racing. The team is home to the current Indianapolis 500 Champion, as well as four Top-5 finishes and nine Top-10 finishes in NTT Indy Car Series. This weekend, the Indy Car Series…...
Ohio's death penalty debate
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (111+ words) WOSU Public Media Ohio's death penalty debate Governor De Wine wants to abolish the death penalty in Ohio. It's a movement that's gaining momentum nationally, but one that's fraught with moral, religious and political considerations. Not to mention economic ones,…...