/tags/columbus Columbus en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-06-05/ohio-districts-are-considering-shuttering-schools-and-the-backlash-is-intense With aging buildings and declining enrollments, Ohio schools are facing tough decisions over how to merge schools and shutter buildings. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-06-05/ohio-districts-are-considering-shuttering-schools-and-the-backlash-is-intense Allie Vugrincic, WOSU Public Media /news/2023-11-22/a-new-film-highlights-ohios-historic-football-firsts “Triangle Park” tells the story of the first ever NFL football game between the Dayton Triangles and the Columbus Panhandles. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:15:00 GMT /news/2023-11-22/a-new-film-highlights-ohios-historic-football-firsts Kendall Crawford /news/2023-08-18/making-moves-how-one-organization-is-using-chess-to-build-community Chess is exploding in popularity nationally and here in Ohio. For one organization focused on building community, it’s more than a game. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:05:00 GMT /news/2023-08-18/making-moves-how-one-organization-is-using-chess-to-build-community Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-06-30/taylor-swift-re-ignites-the-debate-which-ohio-city-gets-the-biggest-concerts Taylor Swift’s visit to Cincinnati has resurfaced a long-contested debate over which Ohio city gets the biggest name artists. A look at recent touring data shows one Ohio city pulls ahead. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-06-30/taylor-swift-re-ignites-the-debate-which-ohio-city-gets-the-biggest-concerts Kendall Crawford /news/2023-06-29/wage-theft-is-prevalent-ohio-cities-are-cracking-down Each year, nearly a quarter million Ohioans are paid less than the state or federal minimum wage. It’s led local governments to stop working with businesses that commit wage theft. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:08:00 GMT /news/2023-06-29/wage-theft-is-prevalent-ohio-cities-are-cracking-down Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2020-05-31/member-of-congress-hit-with-pepper-spray-at-protest-speaks-out A member of Congress from Central Ohio was with two local officials and other protestors when she was hit with pepper spray at a protest in… Sun, 31 May 2020 22:50:39 GMT /government-politics/2020-05-31/member-of-congress-hit-with-pepper-spray-at-protest-speaks-out Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-08-13/new-hemp-law-doesnt-legalize-pot-in-ohio-but-its-complicated There continue to be concerns by cities and police agencies that they can no longer easily prosecute people who are carrying small amounts of marijuana… Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:02:56 GMT /government-politics/2019-08-13/new-hemp-law-doesnt-legalize-pot-in-ohio-but-its-complicated Jo Ingles /government-politics/2019-08-08/some-say-new-hemp-law-makes-it-harder-to-prosecute-marijuana-possession The backer of a new law legalizing hemp and CBD oil in Ohio says law enforcement officials will soon have access to new testing technology that will be… Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:27:53 GMT /government-politics/2019-08-08/some-say-new-hemp-law-makes-it-harder-to-prosecute-marijuana-possession Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-09-25/new-national-veterans-memorial-and-museum-set-to-open-in-columbus-soon Next month, the National Veterans Memorial and Museum will open to the public. But this one of a kind facility isn’t in the nation’s capital. It is in… Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:06:25 GMT /government-politics/2018-09-25/new-national-veterans-memorial-and-museum-set-to-open-in-columbus-soon Jo Ingles /government-politics/2018-06-14/protestors-plan-to-protest-vice-president-pence-in-columbus Vice President Mike Pence is set to visit Columbus tomorrow to tout the new federal tax reform plan but there will be attention on something else outside… Thu, 14 Jun 2018 20:28:56 GMT /government-politics/2018-06-14/protestors-plan-to-protest-vice-president-pence-in-columbus Jo Ingles