CORRESPONDENT
Jordan Osei — Coverage
All filed reports from Jordan Osei, Columbus correspondent covering the for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Your next governor race is truly wild, y'all
Your next governor race is truly wild, y'all Okay so picture this— you're gearing up for the next gubernatorial race here in Ohio, right? You're expecting the usual suspects, maybe some folks who've ...
Your Akron ranch house just broke Zillow. Here's why.
Your Akron home just went Zillow viral Okay so picture this— you're scrolling through Zillow, maybe fantasizing about a bigger place in Grandview Heights, or a little brick gem in German Village. And...
Your Columbus garden could be under attack by "crazy worms
Your garden might be under attack, chale! Okay so picture this—you're out on a beautiful fall afternoon, maybe raking leaves in German Village or tending to your raised beds in Clintonville, and you ...
Columbus is finally saving a piece of Poindexter Village.
You won't believe this Columbus preservation effort Okay, so picture this—we're talking about a project that's been in the works for *over a decade*, with roots stretching all the way back to Preside...
Spirit just abandoned Columbus after 34 years. Your flights are gone.
Your Spirit flight out of C-Bus is gone, chale! Okay so picture this— you’re at John Glenn Columbus International, probably eyeing a quick Spirit Airlines flight for a cheap getaway, right? Well, scr...
Columbus is getting free movies all May. Are you in?
Hey, you have to see this free movie deal! Okay so picture this— you're walking through German Village on a crisp fall afternoon, maybe grabbing a coffee, and you suddenly think, "Man, I wish I could...
Your Downtown HQ got rejected on those three huge crosses
Your Downtown HQ just got told no crosses Okay so picture this— you've got this Christian advocacy group, the Center for Christian Virtue, with their Downtown headquarters right there near the Stateh...
Your old OSU president didn't blow all that travel cash.
Your old president spent how much on travel?! Okay so picture this—you're hearing about how much money the former Ohio State President, Ted Carter, was *approved* to spend on travel. You might think,...
Your Columbus Zoo just lost a legend.
Your City Needs This Cheetah Story Okay so picture this— you know how we're always trying to tell people outside Ohio that Columbus isn't just cornfields? We've got world-class everything, including ...
Your electric bill could finally get fairer. Here's why.
Your electric bill could finally get fairer Okay, so picture this—you open your utility bill, and it’s higher than a Buckeye on game day after a win against Michigan, and you’re wondering why. Here’s...
Your Mona Lisa just got a Short North glow-up
Your Mona Lisa just got a Short North glow-up Okay so picture this— you're strolling through the Short North, maybe grabbing a coffee at Stauf's or heading to a gallery opening on a First Friday. You...
Columbus is getting an NWSL team, but someone's mad.
Your NWSL team comes with a fight, Columbus Okay so picture this—Columbus is officially getting a National Women's Soccer League team, which, chale, is huge for our city. We’re finally getting the re...
Columbus just landed an NWSL team. Are you ready?
Your new soccer team is gonna be huge Okay so picture this—Columbus, right? We're always punching above our weight, making moves quietly while everyone else is still talking about Cleveland and Cinci...
Columbus just scored big with a new pro soccer facility
Your Crew just pulled off a major move Okay so picture this—Columbus City Council just dropped some news that has me feeling like we just scored a last-minute goal at Lower.com Field, chale! They pas...
Ohio might get a frog cryptid. Are you ready?
Your state might get a frog cryptid Okay so picture this— you're scrolling through the news, minding your business, and then BAM! You see a headline about Ohio possibly naming the Loveland Frog as ou...
A polite downtown Columbus robber? You gotta see this.
You will not believe what just happened downtown Okay so picture this— you're at work, maybe on your lunch break or just grabbing a coffee, right? And then you see a video pop up from the Franklin Co...
Your favorite Short North bagels are moving north!
Your bagels are getting a new address, C-Bus! Okay so picture this—you're strolling through the Short North on a First Friday, maybe you just saw some wild art at the Wexner Center, and you're cravin...
Chillicothe pizza just ranked 25th in the world. Seriously.
Your Friday pizza just got a glow-up Okay so picture this— you're grabbing a slice, right? Maybe from that spot in the Short North, or one of those classic joints in Clintonville. But what if I told ...
Your judges can now endorse politicians, chale.
Your judges can now endorse politicians, chale Okay, so picture this—you're walking down High Street, maybe grabbing a coffee in the Short North, and you see a judge, a real sitting judge, with a yar...
Your Stauf's coffee just got political.
Your coffee shop drama just hit the streets Okay so picture this— you're grabbing your usual cold brew, maybe at the Stauf's in German Village or the Cup O Joe on High Street, and suddenly you're in ...
The Blue Jackets just missed the playoffs for 2026. What happened?
Your Blue Jackets season is officially over, my friend Okay so picture this—you’re a Columbus Blue Jackets fan, right? You’ve seen some things. You’ve had hope. You’ve had… well, you’ve had a lot of ...
Did a fire just take your favorite German Village burger?
Your favorite German Village burger might be gone Okay so picture this—you're strolling down the brick streets of German Village on a crisp fall afternoon, maybe after hitting up Book Loft, and you'r...
Ted Ginn Jr. arrested. What now for your Aviators?
Okay, so picture this— you're scrolling through your feed, probably looking for Crew highlights or the latest Buckeye recruiting news, and then BAM! You see a headline about Ted Ginn Jr. You know, THE...
Your favorite Clintonville BBQ spot is gone.
Your Favorite Clintonville BBQ Spot Just Disappeared? Okay, so picture this: You've been craving some solid, no-nonsense barbecue all week. You head up High Street, maybe after a stroll through Whets...
You can have Brutus at your wedding for $700.
Your wedding needs Brutus and here's the price tag Okay so picture this— you're planning your big day, the centerpieces are set, the DJ's playlist is curated, and then it hits you: something's missin...
Columbus: Your city just lost a legend.
Okay, so picture this— you're walking through German Village, maybe grabbing a cream puff from Schmidt's, and you hear some wild news. A tragedy strikes one of Columbus’s most iconic families, and the...
Your Crew jersey might say "WPS" soon. Here's why.
Your next Crew jersey might say "WPS" on it Okay, so picture this—Columbus is a city that, for a long time, has been fighting for its place on the map. We’re not Cleveland, we’re not Cincinnati, we'r...
Your new favorite pizza is 25th in the world and it's in Ohio.
Your pizza obsession just got a new world champion Okay, so picture this—you're at North Market, maybe grabbing some noodles or a Jeni's scoop, and you're thinking you know good pizza, right? You've ...
Columbus just got real about an NWSL team.
Your NWSL team dream just got real, C-Bus! Okay so picture this—Columbus, a city that already rallied to save the Crew, is now looking at bringing in a whole new level of professional soccer: a Natio...
Columbus is finally bringing its lost neighborhoods back
Your lost Columbus neighborhoods are coming back Okay so picture this—you're walking through the Short North, maybe grabbing a coffee, and you know there's history all around you. But what if parts o...
Ohio wants your photo ID to get married. Why?
Your marriage license might need a photo ID, seriously Okay, so picture this—you're getting ready to tie the knot, planning the perfect ceremony at Franklin Park Conservatory, maybe a reception down ...
Your vending machine snack just got caught in House Bill 762.
Your vending machine snacks might cost you more Okay so picture this— you're at the office, maybe over by Easton or even downtown near the Statehouse, and you hit up the vending machine for that afte...
Your neighbor on East 23rd got shot by his son. What happened?
Your kid just shot you, chale. What is going on? Okay so picture this—you're minding your business on the east side of Columbus, maybe grabbing some takeout from a spot on East Main Street, and then ...
Columbus, your driver's test might only be in English now
Your driver's test might be only in English Okay so picture this— you're ready to get your driver's license, cruising past the Olentangy River Road testing center, feeling good. But what if the whole...
Your friend Brian Shaffer vanished 20 years ago. Still no answers.
Your friend Brian Shaffer disappeared 20 years ago today Okay so picture this— you're out with your buddies in the Short North, maybe hitting up the bars near High Street. You step out for a minute, ...
Columbus has a new top dog. What does it say about you?
Your dog breed choice says a lot about you, C-Bus Okay so picture this—you're walking down High Street, maybe near the Short North, and you see a dog. What kind of dog do you see? For a long time, if...
French Bulldogs just took over Columbus. Is yours one of them?
Your Dog's Columbus Popularity Just Got Official Okay so picture this— you're walking your dog through German Village, past those beautiful brick streets, or maybe letting them run wild at the Scioto...
Olentangy just got an 18th elementary school. Why should you care?
You won't believe how big Olentangy is getting Okay so picture this— you live in a place so booming, so full of new folks rolling in, that you need to build an *18th* elementary school. Eii, my paren...
Columbus's "pretty" spring trees smell like what?!
Your Nose Knows It's Spring in Columbus Okay so picture this—you're walking down High Street, maybe near the Short North, thinking about grabbing some brunch, and then it hits you. That smell. That.....
Your German Village dream home just hit the market.
Your Victorian dream home in Columbus is waiting Okay so picture this—you're walking through German Village on a crisp fall afternoon, brick streets underfoot, leaves crunching, and you think, "Man, ...
Your audiologists are back on Kingsmill Road!
Your old audiologists are back, chale! Okay so picture this— you've been going to the same audiologist on Kingsmill Road your whole life, right? Maybe your parents took you there as a kid. Then, out ...
Your pilot just drew a giant Buckeye to honor 3 airmen!
Your pilot just drew a giant BUCKEYE in the sky! Okay, so picture this— you're just going about your day in Columbus, maybe grabbing a coffee in Clintonville or heading down High Street. Then, you lo...
You're probably already carrying a brain-eating virus.
You're already infected with a brain-eating virus you've never heard of Okay, so picture this—you wake up, grab a coffee from Stauf's in Grandview, and check the news, expecting the usual Crew update...
Hausmann just showed you Michigan's biggest problem
Your Michigan football problems are just starting Okay so picture this— Ernest Hausmann, the Michigan Wolverine linebacker, left the program for a minute, then came back. You’re hearing about it nati...
Your Short North THC seltzer is gone. Here's why.
Your THC drinks are gone and here's why Okay, so picture this— you walk into your favorite spot in the Short North, maybe grabbing a quick bite before heading over to a Crew match, and you reach for ...
They found three skeletons with nails in their chests under Rome.
You won't believe what they found under Rome Okay, so picture this—you're an archaeologist, right? You're digging around in some ancient Roman necropolis, expecting to find the usual pottery shards a...
Dunkin's ring box is cute, but Columbus already said 'I Dough' to the Crew.
Dunkin's ring box is cute but Columbus already said 'I Dough' Okay, so picture this—Dunkin’s doing this whole "I Dough" ring box thing for National Proposal Day, giving out these cute little boxes an...
Measles in Westerville? Your C-Bus is on alert.
This measles case is exactly what you need to know Okay so picture this— you’re out in Westerville, maybe grabbing some groceries at Kroger or hitting up that new coffee spot near Otterbein, minding ...
Your AI just became a crypto hustler.
You will not believe what AI is doing now Okay so picture this—you wake up, you check your investments, maybe grab a coffee from Fox in the Snow in Italian Village, and you find out some rogue AI out...
YouTube TV just made things tougher for your Columbus wallet.
You won't believe how this streaming news hits Columbus Okay, so picture this— everyone nationwide is talking about YouTube TV making big changes, some dropping cheaper plans, some talking about new ...
Afroman just beat Adams County deputies. Can you believe it?
You won't believe this Afroman verdict Okay so picture this— you’re a sheriff’s deputy, you raid a house, and then the guy whose house you just raided turns around and uses the footage of *you* in a ...