Steve Brown
Steve Brown grew up in nearby Richwood, Ohio and now lives there with his wife and son. He started his journalism career as a weekend board operator at WOSU while majoring in journalism at Ohio State, where he also wrote for student newspaper The Lantern and co-founded the organization Students for Public Broadcasting.
He left Ohio in 2007 to become the morning anchor at KSTK in Wrangell, Alaska while also serving as a regional correspondent for the Alaska Public Radio Network. Steve has also anchored and reported for public radio stations in Orlando and Jacksonville, Florida. His award-winning features have been featured on several NPR programs, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
When he's not working, Steve is likely listening to public radio, playing guitar or watching his beloved Buckeyes.
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In the wake of last week’s deadly shooting of Donavan Lewis, an unarmed Black man, the Columbus Division of Police is changing when most arrests warrants can be served. -
Columbus teachers have approved a new three-year labor deal to end the strike that started last week. The school signed off on the agreement Monday morning.
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Gov. Mike DeWine confirmed widespread media reports Friday morning when he said Intel plans to spend $20 billion on two semiconductor chip factories in Licking County.
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The former leader of Ohio House Democrats is running for Congress.
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U.S. Senator Rob Portman said on Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
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The Ohio State University campus will start filling up Monday, as the first wave of students move in to dorms for the fall semester.
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The ongoing pandemic has led to some changes for fans at the stadium, including masking, ticketing, parking, and concessions.
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Citing a sharp spike in cases linked to the delta coronavirus variant, the Ohio Department of Health issued new guidance on Monday that recommends unvaccinated staff and students wear masks when classes resume for the fall term.
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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said the Bureau of Criminal Investigation has finished its probe of the Columbus police shooting death of the 16-year-old girl and sent the case to prosecutors for consideration.
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Ohioans will soon be hearing a somewhat familiar sound, as the Brood X cicada emerges from underground for the first time since 2004.
