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120 O-DOT Plows On Central Ohio RoadwaysColumbus, OH(2010-02-09)As the snow continues to fall, local and state plows are out trying to clear the roads. WOSU spoke with the Ohio Department of Transportation to find out what they're doing in the Central Ohio area.
Columbus City Schools Opened Then Dismissed EarlyColumbus, OH(2010-02-09)While most Columbus-area schools closed this morning, Columbus City Schools remained open. But as snow continued fall throughout morning, the city's largest school system decided to let most of its students go home early.
HEAP Helps Low Income Ohioans Stay WarmColumbus, OH(2010-02-08)Frigid winter weather is forcing some low-income Ohioans to choose between adequate heat and other necessities. But federal assistance is helping thousands of people in Franklin County stay warm this winter. It's called HEAP and it helps pay for heat in winter and cooling in the summer.
15th District Congresswoman Files For ReelectionColumbus, OH(2010-02-08)Ohio Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy turned in the necessary paperwork Monday to run for reelection. WOSU talked with the Democrat and her opponent about some of this year's campaigns key points.
Penn National Buys Delphi SiteColumbus, OH(2010-02-05)Penn National Gaming says that it has completed the purchase of the Delphi automotive parts plant on the west side of Columbus. Eric Schippers, senior vice president for public affairs, says the company wants to build a $400 million casino on the brownfield site as quickly as possible.
Ohio State Names New Chief Financial Officer; $625,000 SalaryColumbus, OH(2010-02-05)Ohio State University Board of Trustees announced the school's new chief financial officer Friday afternoon. The job of CFO now pays considerably more than it did.
OSU Trustees Take Up Financial Proposals. Columbus, OH(2010-02-04)The Ohio State University Board of Trustees today is expected to consider a proposed increase in the price of football tickets. No action is expected on tuition rates.
Grassroots Group Wants To Keep Blue Jackets In ColumbusColumbus, OH(2010-02-04)The possibility of losing the Blue Jackets to another city has inspired some grassroots fervor in Columbus. And at a rally last night, members of a new group "Forward Together" worked to drum up support for their cause.
Red Ink, Coaching Change Have Impact On Blue Jackets Columbus, OH(2010-02-04)The Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team says it continues to lose money even as a private negotiator works to secure a long-term Columbus future for the team. On the ice, the Blue Jackets will face Dallas Thursday night with a new head coach.
Governor: No Mercy for Ohio Inmate Who Killed TwoColumbus, OH(2010-02-03)Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has rejected clemency for a condemned killer facing execution Thursday for killing two store clerks in a 1994 slaying that copied a movie's killings.
Report: Inaction Allows Thousands to Register Cars IllegallyColumbus, OH(2010-02-03)A new report says inaction by the former head of Ohio's public safety department allowed thousands of illegal immigrants to register cars and get license plates.
Blue Jackets Fire CoachColumbus, OH(2010-02-03)The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired head coach Ken Hitchcock. After leading the team to its first every playoff appearance last season, Hitchcock and the Blue Jackets have struggled this season - going 22 - 26 and 9.
Legislative Vote Expected Today On Ohio Jobs Program. Columbus, OH(2010-02-03)Ohio lawmakers have reached a decision on the best amount to ask voters to approve for one of the state's most reliable job creation engines, known as the Third Frontier Program.
