George Shillcock III
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Public Radio reporter in Columbus Ohio. 🏳️🌈 Donate to WOSU 89.7 NPR News at https://wosu.org/support/
Nothing is more gratifying as a journalist than getting a records request back. Especially when in that request I get an email where a source calls me a “challenging reporter”
May 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Nothing is more gratifying as a journalist than getting a records request back. Especially when in that request I get an email where a source calls me a “challenging reporter”
President Donald Trump, while congratulating the Ohio State Buckeyes, claimed he won Columbus, Ohio by “a lot of points”
Trump lost Columbus and Franklin County to former Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris won Franklin by 63%
Trump lost Columbus and Franklin County to former Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris won Franklin by 63%
April 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
President Donald Trump, while congratulating the Ohio State Buckeyes, claimed he won Columbus, Ohio by “a lot of points”
Trump lost Columbus and Franklin County to former Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris won Franklin by 63%
Trump lost Columbus and Franklin County to former Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris won Franklin by 63%
“It's a truly open seat. It's the only one on council. This is kind of a a family issue right now within the Democratic Party. Once we see what the voters are going to do, we'll take a look at the general election.”
Franklin County Dems Chairman Mike Sexton weighs in on party endorsements
Franklin County Dems Chairman Mike Sexton weighs in on party endorsements
Franklin Co. Democrats may not endorse a candidate in contested Columbus City Council primary
The county’s Democratic chairman says they likely won’t weigh in on a tightly contested three-way race for Columbus City Council District 7.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“It's a truly open seat. It's the only one on council. This is kind of a a family issue right now within the Democratic Party. Once we see what the voters are going to do, we'll take a look at the general election.”
Franklin County Dems Chairman Mike Sexton weighs in on party endorsements
Franklin County Dems Chairman Mike Sexton weighs in on party endorsements
An English doctor who worked in hospitals in Gaza, operating on victims of Israeli bombs, was set to speak in Columbus at multiple venues this week until the events were canceled.
Multiple Columbus speaking events canceled for doctor who treated Palestinian bomb victims
Oxford University's Dr. Nick Maynard was supposed to speak about how Israel's bombing of Gaza is also an attack on healthcare workers there.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
An English doctor who worked in hospitals in Gaza, operating on victims of Israeli bombs, was set to speak in Columbus at multiple venues this week until the events were canceled.
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Carey's office didn't post call information for 'tele-town hall' publicly Tuesday. His office declined to answer questions about how they selected the participants that were called by the office to participate
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Carey's office didn't post call information for 'tele-town hall' publicly
The congressman's Facebook and X accounts stated the call-in information would be posted prior to the town hall's 5:30 p.m. start time Tuesday. The details were never posted, but Carey's office did li...
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April 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Carey's office didn't post call information for 'tele-town hall' publicly Tuesday. His office declined to answer questions about how they selected the participants that were called by the office to participate
Is Big Brother watching? Police are using new tech like drones, robots, AI and surveillance centers
Some experts are worried this may erode privacy even further
Some experts are worried this may erode privacy even further
Ohio police use robots, drones and AI to help fight crime. Some say this will erode privacy
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Dublin Police will soon use drones as first responders in some cases. Dublin Police are also adding robots with 360 degree cameras to two locations in the city...
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April 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Is Big Brother watching? Police are using new tech like drones, robots, AI and surveillance centers
Some experts are worried this may erode privacy even further
Some experts are worried this may erode privacy even further
Republican Congressman Mike Carey never posted the call-in info for this “town hall”. Not even in his email newsletter.
Yet, people are still somehow calling in and asking non-hostile questions, unlike what we’ve seen at other R town halls in the U.S.
There’s a livestream going on his Facebook
Yet, people are still somehow calling in and asking non-hostile questions, unlike what we’ve seen at other R town halls in the U.S.
There’s a livestream going on his Facebook
April 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Republican Congressman Mike Carey never posted the call-in info for this “town hall”. Not even in his email newsletter.
Yet, people are still somehow calling in and asking non-hostile questions, unlike what we’ve seen at other R town halls in the U.S.
There’s a livestream going on his Facebook
Yet, people are still somehow calling in and asking non-hostile questions, unlike what we’ve seen at other R town halls in the U.S.
There’s a livestream going on his Facebook
Scioto County was the ‘epicenter’ of the opioid epidemic. Some think it deserves more settlement funds from the billions Ohio has received
(super proud of this story!!)
(super proud of this story!!)
Scioto County was the ‘epicenter’ of the opioid epidemic. Some think it deserves more settlement funds
Scioto County rejected the state’s $800 million settlement in 2021 with the nation’s three biggest opioid distributors. Some locals felt it deserved a bigger share of the funds. Now, its case is stuck...
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March 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Scioto County was the ‘epicenter’ of the opioid epidemic. Some think it deserves more settlement funds from the billions Ohio has received
(super proud of this story!!)
(super proud of this story!!)
Columbus City Council candidate Tiara Ross wants city code law to be more lenient to seniors
WOSU is reporting on the feasibility of policy ideas being floated by the three candidates for Columbus City Council at recent candidates forums. This is number 2. The third is coming out this afternoon!
WOSU is reporting on the feasibility of policy ideas being floated by the three candidates for Columbus City Council at recent candidates forums. This is number 2. The third is coming out this afternoon!
Columbus City Council candidate Tiara Ross wants city code law to be lenient to seniors
Each of the three Columbus City Council candidates for the District 7 seat are bringing new policy ideas to the campaign trail. Ross' proposal to provide more resources to seniors facing code violatio...
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March 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Columbus City Council candidate Tiara Ross wants city code law to be more lenient to seniors
WOSU is reporting on the feasibility of policy ideas being floated by the three candidates for Columbus City Council at recent candidates forums. This is number 2. The third is coming out this afternoon!
WOSU is reporting on the feasibility of policy ideas being floated by the three candidates for Columbus City Council at recent candidates forums. This is number 2. The third is coming out this afternoon!
Heard tell Steeler Head Coach Mike Tomlin was on OSU's campus today and took interest in Buckeyes National Championship QB Will Howard 👀
March 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Heard tell Steeler Head Coach Mike Tomlin was on OSU's campus today and took interest in Buckeyes National Championship QB Will Howard 👀
Columbus City Council candidate Jesse Vogel campaigns on fare-free transit for COTA buses
WOSU is reporting on the feasibility of policy ideas being floated by the three candidates for Columbus City Council at recent candidates forums. More from the other two candidates later this week!
WOSU is reporting on the feasibility of policy ideas being floated by the three candidates for Columbus City Council at recent candidates forums. More from the other two candidates later this week!
Columbus City Council candidate Jesse Vogel campaigns on fare-free transit for COTA buses
Each of the three Columbus City Council candidates is bringing new policy ideas to the table. WOSU is taking a look at some of these ideas as the May 6 primary approaches.
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March 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Columbus City Council candidate Jesse Vogel campaigns on fare-free transit for COTA buses
WOSU is reporting on the feasibility of policy ideas being floated by the three candidates for Columbus City Council at recent candidates forums. More from the other two candidates later this week!
WOSU is reporting on the feasibility of policy ideas being floated by the three candidates for Columbus City Council at recent candidates forums. More from the other two candidates later this week!
Lake Ohio? So the Great Lakes acronym would be HOMOS? I'm in!
Lake Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy pitches new name for Great Lake on campaign trail
During a Toledo event, Vivek Ramaswamy invoked President Donald Trump's decision to rename the Gulf of America.
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March 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Lake Ohio? So the Great Lakes acronym would be HOMOS? I'm in!
Trump administration investigating Ohio State for alleged antisemitic harassment
Trump administration investigating Ohio State for alleged antisemitic harassment
Ohio State University is one of 60 higher education institutions across the country named as targets of an investigation by the Trump administration into what it calls "antisemitic harassment and disc...
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March 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Trump administration investigating Ohio State for alleged antisemitic harassment
My third and final interview with current and former Columbus City Schools board presidents on their shift in leadership over the past 3 years
I’m very glad Board President Michael Cole made time for this exclusive:
I’m very glad Board President Michael Cole made time for this exclusive:
Columbus City Schools' Board President Michael Cole says focus shouldn't be on stable leadership
Columbus City Schools' Board President Michael Cole is not seeking re-election. Cole just became president of the board this year and replaced two other presidents who didn't hold the position for lon...
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March 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
My third and final interview with current and former Columbus City Schools board presidents on their shift in leadership over the past 3 years
I’m very glad Board President Michael Cole made time for this exclusive:
I’m very glad Board President Michael Cole made time for this exclusive:
INBOX: You're Invited to the Coroner's Office! (for an art exhibition)
Don't we all technically have a lifelong standing invitation to the coroner's office?
Don't we all technically have a lifelong standing invitation to the coroner's office?
March 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
INBOX: You're Invited to the Coroner's Office! (for an art exhibition)
Don't we all technically have a lifelong standing invitation to the coroner's office?
Don't we all technically have a lifelong standing invitation to the coroner's office?
Columbus City Council candidate owed nearly $3,800 in tickets, drove on suspended license
Columbus City Council candidate owed nearly $3,800 in tickets, drove on suspended license
Columbus Assistant City Attorney Tiara Ross allegedly drove on the suspended license to a hearing on Monday. The $3,795 in unpaid tickets, many for failing to renew her vehicle registration, dated bac...
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March 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Columbus City Council candidate owed nearly $3,800 in tickets, drove on suspended license
Columbus police officer fired for placing official body cam footage on YouTube channels
Columbus police officer fired for placing official body cam footage on YouTube channels
The police union said it will take the case to arbitration, saying Spencer Badger's firing is "excessive punishment."
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March 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Columbus police officer fired for placing official body cam footage on YouTube channels
Ohio State protestors direct anger at President Ted Carter after diversity offices are shut down
Wonderful photos from my WOSU colleague Allie Vugrincic
Wonderful photos from my WOSU colleague Allie Vugrincic
Ohio State protestors direct anger at President Ted Carter after diversity offices are shut down
The protestors chanted "F*** Ted Carter" and called on the university not to comply with Ohio Senate Bill 1, which hasn't become law yet. The law would ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and...
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March 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Ohio State protestors direct anger at President Ted Carter after diversity offices are shut down
Wonderful photos from my WOSU colleague Allie Vugrincic
Wonderful photos from my WOSU colleague Allie Vugrincic
The crowd is so large at Ohio State University that they broke into two large circles for speakers
Ohio State apparently bars megaphones on campus before 5pm
Ohio State apparently bars megaphones on campus before 5pm
March 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The crowd is so large at Ohio State University that they broke into two large circles for speakers
Ohio State apparently bars megaphones on campus before 5pm
Ohio State apparently bars megaphones on campus before 5pm
After a rousing speech from OSU Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries (brother of Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries), a few OSU students sang to the crowd in opposition of SB 1
March 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
After a rousing speech from OSU Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries (brother of Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries), a few OSU students sang to the crowd in opposition of SB 1
Happening now at Ohio State University at The Oval: a protest against Senate Bill 1 in Ohio, which bans Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs and bans faculty strikes
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I’m here with WOSU 89.7 NPR News
March 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Happening now at Ohio State University at The Oval: a protest against Senate Bill 1 in Ohio, which bans Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs and bans faculty strikes
I’m here with WOSU 89.7 NPR News
I’m here with WOSU 89.7 NPR News
My second interview with current and former Columbus City School board president is out now. I interviewed Christina Vera, who is not seeking reelection this year. Vera does not believe the board having 4 chairs in 3 years come January shows instability there
Columbus City Schools' former president Christina Vera says board leadership is not unstable
Vera took over the board presidency in January of last year. She said she stepped down and is not seeking a new term because of changing priorities with her family and her capacities.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
My second interview with current and former Columbus City School board president is out now. I interviewed Christina Vera, who is not seeking reelection this year. Vera does not believe the board having 4 chairs in 3 years come January shows instability there
Students and some faculty at Ohio State University are protesting the closure of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Center for Student Belonging
Both offices are being closed by OSU because of the Trump Administration’s actions against DEI and a bill in the Ohio Senate that could ban DEI
Both offices are being closed by OSU because of the Trump Administration’s actions against DEI and a bill in the Ohio Senate that could ban DEI
February 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Students and some faculty at Ohio State University are protesting the closure of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Center for Student Belonging
Both offices are being closed by OSU because of the Trump Administration’s actions against DEI and a bill in the Ohio Senate that could ban DEI
Both offices are being closed by OSU because of the Trump Administration’s actions against DEI and a bill in the Ohio Senate that could ban DEI
Covered our first set of forums for Columbus City Council and school board races last night. 11 candidates!
Here’s our stories with the top takeaways and issues:
Here’s our stories with the top takeaways and issues:
Columbus City Council candidates discuss policing and affordability during forum
Kate Curry-Da-Souza, Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel are running to fill the seat currently held by Otto Beatty III.
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February 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Covered our first set of forums for Columbus City Council and school board races last night. 11 candidates!
Here’s our stories with the top takeaways and issues:
Here’s our stories with the top takeaways and issues:
A Columbus nonprofit and museum is hoping to highlight the accomplishments of native son Granville T. Woods with the trolley salvaged from the recently demolished Spaghetti Warehouse in Franklinton
Black inventor to be honored with trolley saved from demolished Spaghetti Warehouse building
Granville T. Woods was a Columbus native who crafted inventions like the third rail, which helps to power trolleys and subway systems around the country.
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February 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
A Columbus nonprofit and museum is hoping to highlight the accomplishments of native son Granville T. Woods with the trolley salvaged from the recently demolished Spaghetti Warehouse in Franklinton