From the editor: Shannon Hardin takes the gloves off, pushes back at status quo

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jordan Laird to discuss Columbus City Council president Shannon Hardin and the profile piece we reported on him.

From the editor: Does the Short North's reputation differ from reality?

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Emma Wozniak to discuss the Short North’s history, how it’s evolved, and what developers see for its future.

Tepe murders: An update on the Columbus homicide, suspect Michael McKee

Dispatch digital director Eleanor Kennedy speaks with court reporter Bethany Bruner on what we know regarding the murder investigation of Spencer and Monique Tepe.

From the editor: Meet the 2025 Everyday Kindness Heroes who are serving central Ohio

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Sophia Veneziano to discuss the 2025 Everyday Kindness Heroes who are serving central Ohio.

From the editor: How Franklin County's legal backlog leaves justice on hold, fails victims

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Bethany Bruner to discuss how Franklin County Common Pleas Court takes longer than the recommended six-month time frame for resolution. They also talk about how this fails the victims and leaves them without justice.

From the editor: Crashes among Columbus police officers have been increasing, data shows

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Shahid Meighan to discuss the increasing number of Columbus police officers involved in vehicle crashes and how this trend has been rising since 2021.

From the editor: Senate Bill 1 'ever present' on Ohio college campuses this fall

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Sheridan Hendrix to talk about the impact that Senate Bill 1 has had on college campuses across Ohio this fall.

From the editor: Data centers

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Maria DeVito to discuss data centers and their impact on water and electricity usage in Central Ohio.

From the editor: Inside The Wilds, a hidden gem in Muskingum County

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Belinda M. Paschal to discuss The Wilds located in Muskingum County.

From the editor: It's 'not for the weak.' How the Ohio State band earns its nickname TBDBITL

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jordan Laird regarding the Ohio State marching band and discusses everything that goes into making the cut.