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Senator Brown touts homebuying tax credit

Columbus, OH (2009-11-17) Democratic U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio visited Columbus yesterday to tout the impact of the federal tax credit extensions for homebuyers. Mike Foley reports.

Three Columbus City Council incumbents won four-year terms last night, meaning Democrats continue to hold all elected offices in the city. One Republican came close, however, and he says he's not going anywhere.

Columbus, Oh (2009-11-04) Three Columbus City Council incumbents won four-year terms last night, meaning Democrats continue to hold all elected offices in the city. No Republican has won a seat on council since 1999, but one came close and says he's not going anywhere.

Two incumbents will be returning to the Columbus School Board in January, along with two new faces.

Columbus, OH (2009-11-04) Two incumbents will be returning to the Columbus School Board in January, along with two new faces.

Politicians debate worth of stimulus dollars in Ohio

Columbus, OH (2009-10-27) Vice President Joe Biden used a Cleveland Hopkins Airport project yesterday as an example of how he says federal stimulus dollars are helping local economies. Republicans continue to say the stimulus is not working. Kevin Neidermeier of member station WKSU in Kent reports.

Columbus city leaders draft legislation to clean up vacant homes and protect neighborhood property values.

Columbus, OH (2009-10-22) The federal government says Columbus has more than 53,000 vacant homes City leaders have crafted draft legislation to help clean up the properties that attract arsonists, thieves, squatters and drug dealers, and threaten neighborhood property values.

Columbus City Council approves boathouse on Griggs Reservoir

Columbus, OH (2009-10-06) Columbus City Council last night approved legislation allowing the construction of a boathouse on the western edge of Griggs Reservoir in a largely undeveloped area called Duranceau Park. Jim Letizia reports.

Columbus Farmers' Market gets federal dollars

Columbus, OH (2009-09-29) Columbus is getting $61,000 in federal funds to assist local farmers' markets. Barbara Seckler of the city's Institute for Active Living tells Alison Holm making fresh food available to as many people as possible is a city health and development goal.

Columbus Independent's Day festival showcases independent artists while testing out new organization method.

Columbus, OH (2009-09-25) The city of Columbus hosts a wide range of festivals throughout the year, and well-known events like Comfest and Oktoberfest only scratch the surface. One festival that was held last weekend developed a new way to organize a celebration. WCBE intern Casey Best reports.

City Council approves new municipal impound lot

Columbus, OH (2009-09-22) Columbus City Council last night approved legislation authorizing the construction of a new municipal impound lot. Jim Letizia reports.

Over 3.3 million dollars in federal stimulus funds will further homelessness prevention efforts in Central Ohio.

Columbus, OH (2009-09-18) Community shelter board tapped to administer HUD money for homelessness prevention programs.

H-1-N-1 Death in Columbus

Columbus, Oh (2009-09-04) Local health officials say pregnant women should get vaccinated for seasonal flu as soon as possible.

OSU Football Traffic

Columbus, Oh (2009-08-28) Expect longer delays on Buckeye football game days. Ohio State says nearby road construction will mean extra time getting home.

Iran's Nuclear Capability

Columbus, Oh (2009-08-28) Mershon Center director Rick Hermann talks U-S relations with Iran and Iran's nuclear capability.