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.

From the editor: Nationwide Arena turns 25: What's next for the venue?

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Jim Weiker to discuss how Nationwide Arena is embarking on its 25th anniversary and what the future holds for the venue.

From the editor: Ohio State mascot shares inside scoop on Rufus fight

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Sheridan Hendrix to discuss the mascot brawl that occurred between Rufus and Brutus 15 years ago. During this time, we discuss how Ohio State is set to face Ohio University in football for the first time since this event occurred.

From the editor: Ohio State’s Destination Medicine aims to heal the world

Dispatch executive editor Michael Shearer speaks with reporter Samantha Hendrickson to discuss the Destination Medicine program and its impact on healing thousands of patients from over 120 countries.