Columbus Concerns

First Responders' Bridge Executive Director Mick Yinger talks about the group's work to help first responders deal with stress and mental health issues.

Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission Executive Director William Murdock talks about the long term planning for central Ohio's economic growth through the year 2050 and beyond.

Derek Longmeier from the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio and Amanda Blackford of the Ohio Casino Control Commission talk about the first days of legal sports betting in Ohio and resources for problem gamblers.

Mark Nuce talks with Lori Gum with the Parkinson's Foundation in central Ohio about the services that are offered to those dealing with the disease

The Director of the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission Buck Bramlish talks about services in our community for vets and their families.

Phil Washburn, President and CEO of the Furniture Bank of Central Ohio talks about opportunities to donate used furniture to the needy of the Columbus area.

Chuck Gehering from Lifecare Alliance in Columbus talks about the Meals on Wheels program and the need for more volunteer drivers.

Michelle Vargas, Director of the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition, talks about resources available in Central Ohio to help prevent suicides.

This week, Tom Thompson talks about The Refuge, a faith-based, non-profit addiction recovery program in central Ohio.

Columbus Concerns focuses on the non-profit Interscholastic Equestrian Association which gives children of all economic means a chance to participate in equestrian sports.

Ohio Children's Trust Fund Executive Director Lindsay Williams talks about Children's Mental Health Awareness Month and the programs funded by the Trust Fund to help the state's parents.

Columbus Concerns host Mark Nuce talks with Maryanne Crist with the Midland Theatre in Newark about the history of the landmark and this year's arts presentations.

Local lacrosse coach Matt Triplett talks about a bill before the General Assembly to require high school coaches to complete mental health training to help spot suicide risks among their student-athletes.

Ann Hurst from Open Arms Counseling talks about anxiety and depression during the age of COVID.

Ahead of Veterans Day, we talk with the Director of the Franklin County Veterans Service Commission Buck Bramlish about resources for veterans in central Ohio

On this week's Columbus Concerns, Mark Nuce interviews Patty Olmsted from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission on their "Gohio Commute" program to help central Ohioans find new ways to work through public transportation and ride sharing.

Officials from the City of Columbus and Franklin County talk about the stay at home advisory issued to stop the spread of COVID-19 over the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond. Guests: Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, Franklin County Commissioner John O'Grady, City Health Commissioner Dr. Myshika Roberts and County Health Commissioner Joe Mazzola.

The State of Ohio is considering closing bars, restaurants and fitness centers again as COVID cases surge again.

Kroger Pharmacy manager Doc Lamberjack talks about the importance of getting the flu vaccine.

Governor Mike DeWine and infectious disease expert Dr. Rick Lofgren discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie talks about the importance of wearing masks as Ohio hits record COVID-19 case numbers.

Governor DeWine went on a speaking tour of Ohio on Friday(10/9) to implore Ohioans to take COVID-19 precautions amid a record spike in cases.

Ohioans have been living with COVID-19 for six months. Governor DeWine gives an update on the outbreak and what colleges and universities are doing to deal with the pandemic.

Columbus City Schools Superintendent Dr, Talisa Dixon, Mayor Ginther, Health Commissioner Dr. Myshika Roberts and City Council President Shannon Hardin talk about the decision to open school online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith talks about the Big Ten decision to play a conference-only schedule this year. And, Gov. DeWine on guidelines for restarting colleges and universities.