What a Buc-ee’s in Mansfield could mean for jobs tourism and new projects

Buc-ee’s may be headed to Mansfield, and city leaders say the proposed travel center could reshape how the region is seen by travelers, employers and developers alike.

News Man Weekly: Jeff & Nate from The Mothership live music venue; Buc-ee's, Windstorms and more!

Episode 89 of the News Man Weekly opens with Carl ranting about a brutal windstorm that knocked out his power for nearly 27 hours. From there, Carl, Zac and Hayden riff on covering local sports this weekend before diving into another installment of What’s Carl Watching? In News of the Week, the cr…

Richland County windstorms cut power to more than 14,000 homes

Today – Back-to-back windstorms battered Richland County, knocking out power to more than 14,000 homes and keeping residents on edge through the weekend.

Better Together: Revisiting Dance Even If Everybody's Watching

This week on Better Together, we’re joined by Erin Wolford, a choreographer, dance educator, and former musical theater performer who’s made her creative home in Mansfield. Erin shares how movement connects us to our bodies, builds confidence, and helps us process emotions from joy to heartbreak. W…

Land Bank repair grants draw strong early interest across Richland County

Today – The Richland County Land Bank is seeing strong demand for home repair grants, with more than 60 applications already submitted for programs aimed at making older homes safer and more stable.

A community thank-you for Judy Overocker’s four decades in the classroom

Today – A lifetime spent helping young people find confidence, purpose and safer paths forward is being celebrated in Richland County as longtime educator Judy Villard Overocker steps into retirement after 42 years of service.

Buc-ee’s Plans Mansfield Travel Center Near I-71 and Ohio 39

Today – Buc-ee’s is making plans to bring its supersized beaver-branded travel center to Mansfield, in a project local leaders say could reshape the I-71 and Ohio 39 interchange.

News Man Weekly: Miss Ohio Contender Cassandra Kurek; Downtown Housing; Cannabis Revenue and more!

Episode 88 opens with Carl reflecting on turning 65. From there, the show rolls into its usual mix of banter, a fresh edition of "What’s Carl Watching" and a rundown of the week’s biggest local headlines -- including a major downtown Mansfield housing project, new cannabis tax revenue and a $100,00…

Student teachers getting real classroom time with preschoolers

Today – College campuses in central Ohio are doing double duty, giving preschoolers extra support while helping future teachers discover where they belong.

Better Together: Revisiting Dr. Melissa McRae on Hormones, Gut Health and Wellness As a Verb

Dr. Melissa McRae, founder of Vitality Natural Wellness, joins us for a powerful and practical conversation about what really happens to women’s bodies during perimenopause and menopause, and why it matters far beyond personal health. We dig into everything from gut health and hormone shifts to wo…