From the Newsroom: The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jim Weiker to discuss how Vertiv grew from a small refrigeration shop to one of Central Ohio’s largest companies.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Samantha Hendrickson to discuss how hundreds of thousands of rural Ohioans live in some form of healthcare desert, a geographic area where health needs go partially or completely unmet.

Two 911 calls provide scene details from a New Albany mass shooting at the KDC/ONE warehouse site in the 8800 block of Smith’s Mill Road.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with politics reporter Erin Glynn on how Ohio doesn’t require adults to take driver’s education. Next, we discuss how Gov. Mike DeWine wants more driving training and talk about how this could change in Ohio.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with dining reporter Bob Vitale to discuss how fresh fish and seafood make their way to Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with education reporter Sheridan Hendrix to discuss the first full year of Ohio State’s president Ted Carter and his approval rating.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with features reporter Amani Bayo to discuss the experience that some Somali Americans have faced as an at-risk youth in Columbus’ most dangerous neighborhoods.

Columbus police identified Sierra Muse, 34, Dawn Clover, 49, and Tiffany Parrish, 36, Monday night as the three women found dead.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with education reporter Cole Behrens to discuss the challenges that Ohio’s educational system still faces five years post the Covid-19 pandemic.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Sophia Veneziano to discuss how these five finalists will be recognized for their efforts to do good in the community as part of the Everyday Kindness Heroes program.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Bethany Bruner on how Shayla Favor makes history as the first Black woman elected to be Franklin County prosecutor.

Editor Michael Shearer speaks with Max Filby, Danae King about VANISHED, a Dispatch investigation into how police search for missing people in Ohio.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with political reporter Laura Bischoff to discuss results from Tuesday’s election and how the republicans and democrats fared in each race.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with business reporter Mark Williams to discuss how the airport authority is set to begin construction on a new $2 billion terminal early in 2025.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with medical business and health care reporter Samantha Hendrickson to discuss how Ohioans are having children at the lowest rate in history.

Columbus Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with business reporter Mark Williams to discuss how Ohio’s population is shrinking and what the consequences could be.

Carlie Frizzell, 16, died after a shooting on the 500 block of South Eureka Avenue. A 911 caller said she accidentally shot herself.

Columbus School board Vice President Tina Pierce broke silence on the taped calls, releasing her own taped call with embattled Member Brandon Simmons.

Audio from a taped call between Columbus City School board members Tina Pierce and Brandon Simmons.

Audio from a taped call between Columbus City School board members Jennifer Adair and Brandon Simmons.

On Aug. 26, the Clark County Sheriff's Office fielded a call from someone who said he saw two Haitian men and two women each carrying geese while he was on a trail. He provided a partial license plate number and vehicle description but said he was not able to get a photo, according to audio of the call.

Audio from a 911 call to report a shooting near Ohio State’s campus. Ohio State University wrestler Sammy Sasso was shot and seriously injured Friday during a carjacking, eyewitnesses told Columbus police. The shooting occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of N. High Street, according to police.

A woman called 911 to report that her boss was being held up at gunpoint in the parking lot during a situation involving shots fired near 45 Great Southern Blvd, near the Franklin County auto title bureau office on the city’s far south side.

In this 911 recording from Ross County, Jadarrius Rose said he was afraid for his safety after seeing guns pointed at him. Since this incident a Circleville police K9 officer has been placed on paid administrative leave as he is investigated for releasing his police dog on an unarmed truck driver who fled from authorities last week. Read More: Gov. DeWine says K-9 attack of unarmed man shows need...

This 911 call was from the Byers Imports’ Porsche dealership at 410 N. Hamilton Road in Whitehall, where police said a suspect held up an employee at gunpoint. The incident happened at about 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, and the suspect demanded the keys to a black Porsche SUV and fled the dealership in the stolen vehicle.