WOSU-TV (Columbus, OH)

WOSU-TV is a PBS member television station broadcasting on virtual channel 34 and UHF digital channel 16. It is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is operated by The Ohio State University through WOSU Public Media. WOSU-TV is affiliated with two public radio stations, WOSU-FM (89.7) and WOSA (101.1 FM). All three stations operate from shared studios located on the OSU campus along Olentangy River Road, while the transmitter for WOSU-TV is situated on Highland Lakes Avenue in Westerville, Ohio.

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Columbus City Council member warns of 'scary' Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship

18 hours ago | wosu.org | George Shillcock

Columbus City Council member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla was born in the United States to parents who immigrated from Cuba, but didn't yet have U.S. citizenship. A 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday could mean immigrants like Barroso de Padilla will have to individually challenge efforts in court to roll back the constitutional right that guarantees everyone born in the U.S. full citizenship.
Catholic Diocese of Columbus lowers age for children to get confirmation to 4th grade

19 hours ago | wosu.org | George Shillcock

The Catholic Diocese of Columbus will allow children to get the confirmation sacrament at a younger age as the diocese Bishop tried to address young people leaving the church. The Catholic Diocese of Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes announced in a letter on the diocese's website that 4th graders ages 9 and 10 will be able to get confirmed. Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments for Catholics where a baptized person affirms their commitment to God and the Catholic Church.
Columbus zoning overhaul proposed for half of the city in commercial, industrial areas

1 day ago | wosu.org | George Shillcock

Columbus announced its next phase of the Zone-In code overhaul Thursday, with the goal of spurring residential, commercial and industrial development on about 40% of properties in the city. Mayor Andrew Ginther made the announcement alongside other city officials at the Little Grand Market food hall in the Grandview Crossings area of the city. Ginther said developments like that which include housing, business campuses and mixed-use amenities like the food hall are what a new code could spur.
Columbus to purchase two new helicopters for $6 million while other cities buy cheaper drones

3 days ago | wosu.org | George Shillcock

Columbus will purchase two new Bell 505 Basic Aircraft helicopters for its fleet of five choppers for nearly $6 million. Columbus City Council approved the purchase unanimously Monday night, arguing they've made changes so the helicopters aren't as disruptive to city neighborhoods. While other city police departments and county agencies are purchasing drones as a cheaper alternative, Columbus is moving forward with its helicopters.
Mifflin Township police officer injured in late May shooting released from hospital

4 days ago | wosu.org | George Shillcock

The Mifflin Township police officer hospitalized for the past several weeks after being shot multiple times was released Monday from OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. The unnamed officer was allegedly shot by Daveonte Dixon, 21, on May 28 after the officer pulled over a car Dixon was a passenger in. A second officer was also shot, but was released from the hospital shortly after the shooting. Police say Dixon fired a total of 15 shots, 11 of which struck the two officers.
Columbus City Schools crafting AI policy following Ohio State's plan to embed AI into curriculum

1 week ago | wosu.org | George Shillcock

Columbus City Schools will consider creating or adopting a new policy that could instruct how students, staff, and faculty could appropriately use AI technology. The district doesn't have a policy on the books now, but wants to get ahead of it as institutions like Ohio State University begin to integrate AI into coursework. The Columbus Board of Education's Policy and Governance Committee got an update on the policy at a meeting in early June.
Ohio State University, Jim Jordan, focus of documentary on Strauss sexual abuse survivors

1 week ago | wosu.org | George Shillcock

The HBO documentary Surviving Ohio State aired Tuesday night, criticizing the university's response to Dr. Richard Strauss and the people he sexually abused while he worked at OSU. The documentary accuses Ohio State officials, like then-assistant wrestling coach and current Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan, of covering up Strauss' actions. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in early June.
Ohio State University will discipline less students for using AI under new initiative

1 week ago | wosu.org | George Shillcock

Ohio State University's new AI initiative will likely change how students are charged and investigated for misconduct violations. The university is now encouraging students to learn to use AI under a new initiative that will launch with the incoming Class of 2029 aiming to make students more fluent in the technology's usage. Previously, if a student was found using the technology, they were threatened with discipline.
Columbus Symphony's incoming CEO excited to begin new role

1 week ago | wosu.org | Matthew Rand

As the Columbus Symphony prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary next year, it’s also preparing to welcome a new leader. Maureen O’Brien will start in her new role as CEO July 15. She most recently served as executive vice president for institutional advancement for the New World Symphony in Miami. O'Brien takes the reins as CSO embarks on a major capital campaign to build a new performance hall.
U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty says her name was on Minnesota shooting suspect's potential hit list

1 week ago | wosu.org | George Shillcock

U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty of Columbus said in a social media post that her name was on a list recovered by Minnesota police from the suspect who allegedly shot and killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband and wounded another lawmaker and his wife. Beatty said in a Facebook post Monday evening her office was notified her name was included in the materials police recovered from the suspect, 57-year-old Vance Boetler that included the names of numerous other lawmakers.