Columbus Concerns

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio Judy Dollison talks about back to school shopping and how parents can take advantage of tax free shopping and how they can avoid shopping scams.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Child Life Manager Karen McHugh Fornadel talks about how toys and play can help the kids at the hospital deal with a traumatic situation.

Ohio State University Athletic Director Ross Bjork discusses the changes in college athletics that allow athletes to begin receiving direct payments from the university starting on July 1, 2025.

Members of the Ohio police union--the Fraternal Order of Police--are demanding that Ohio elected officials support officers and announce their "Protect Ohio Police" initiative. 

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther gives his "State of the City" address for 2025 with a focus on housing, safety and security and Columbus neighborhoods.

Members of the American Legion Post in Gahanna will hold their 3rd Annual 5K Run and Walk to benefit programs for homeless veterans.

Governor Mike Dewine talked about economic development and education issues during this week's State of the State address before a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly in Columbus.

The Ohio Department of Health reminds parents to get their children immunized against childhood diseases after the outbreak of measles in Texas, and the lower vaccination rates in Ohio and across the country. 

A representative of the Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission talks about how to manage the rapid growth of the central Ohio area when it comes to housing, transportation and infrastructure.

The President and CEO of Prevent Blindness Ohio talks about the programs and activities of the organization and its mission to protect the eyesite of Ohioans of all ages.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine proposes a two year, $218 billion budget for the State of Ohio that includes child tax credits and mandatory driver's education for teens and adults.

The CEO of Lifecare Alliance talks about the central Ohio Meals on Wheels program and how volunteers can help local residents get the food they need.

The Ohio Fire Marshal Festival will be on September 14th, 2024, and will focus on fire safety and fun games and exhibits for kids and adults.  Guest: Ken Knouda from the State Fire Marshal's Office.

Two representatives from the Delaware County Veterans Services Commission talk about the replica of the Vietnam Memorial known as "The Wall That Heals" which is coming to Delaware in September.

Director Chanda Wingo and Assistant Director Caroline Rankin of Franklin County Office on Aging talk about World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and what resources are available to Franklin County residents.

On this Memorial Day weekend, representatives from Veterans Service Commissions in Franklin and Delaware Counties discuss programs and services that are available to veterans and their families.

News Director Mark Nuce interviews Derek Longmeier, Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio on March Madness betting and the future of gaming in Ohio.

Host Mark Nuce talks with Reilly Wright with the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association about organic farming in Ohio and other food issues as the organization's annual conference takes place in Newark.

A local business, Hetter Heating and Cooling, is teaming up with the Veterans Administration to help homeless vets in the Central Ohio area

Brian Gallagher with Delaware County Veteran Services talks about programs and help available to veterans in Delaware County and around Ohio

Two representatives of the JDRF of Southern and Central Ohio talk about Type-1 Diabetes and how the JDRF is funding research and innovations that impact the life of those living with the disease. Guests: Meggie Giancola and Kristy Emch-Roby

Columbus Concerns host, Mark Nuce, interview the three authors of a book entitled "Cooking Through Columbus: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Through Columbus

McKayla Elliott of the Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health Board of Franklin County talks about the 'NaloxBox' program designed to save lives in an overdose situation

Employment expert Dr. Carol Ventresca talks about how older workers can find jobs and the value of those who are 50+ in the workplace.

A representative from SWACO--Hanna Greer-Brown-- talks about how to save food and keep discarded items out of the local landfill.