George Shillcock
ReporterGeorge Shillcock is a reporter for 89.7 NPR News. He joined the WOSU newsroom in April 2023 following three years as a reporter in Iowa with the USA Today Network.
Shillcock worked at the Columbus Dispatch and the Athens Messenger as a reporting intern before making his way to Iowa in 2020 to report on the suburban communities of Des Moines for the Des Moines Register and local government, politics and development for the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
Shillcock's work has been recognized by the Ohio News Media Association, the Associated Press Media Editors of Ohio, the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists and Iowa Newspaper Association with awards for investigative journalism, coverage of government and politics, features and community reporting.
During his first year at WOSU, Shillcock's work earned him first place awards for Best Continuing Coverage of a fatal police shooting in Blendon Township in 2023 and Best Spot News Coverage of a deadly bus crash in Licking County in 2023. He has also earned a second place award for Best Continuing Coverage
Shillcock's investigation of a troubled solar company in North Liberty, Iowa earned him the prestigious Harrison "Skip" Weber Investigative Journalism award. The months-long investigation was the first to expose the wrongdoing of the prominent company and eventually led to its CEO resigning and the company shuttering.
Through the USA Today Network, his work has been featured in dozens of newspapers in Iowa, Ohio and around the country.
Born in Byram, New Jersey and raised in Harrison, Ohio, Shillcock graduated from Ohio University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and minor in political science.
Contact George at george.shillcock@wosu.org.
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A train struck a low-hanging communications wire Tuesday on Shanahan Road just north of Lewis Center. The incident caused power lines to be taken down and a grass fire to erupt nearby. -
A federal judge blocked ICE from deporting Columbia University student and protest organizer Mahmoud Khalil after he was arrested by ICE despite legally being in the U.S. on a green card. The arrest has Muslim and student groups questioning their ability to protest. -
The engagement in sexual activity for hire charge for Andre Williams and the 11 other people is a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days and a fine of up to $1,500. -
The theatre company says they've been locked out of the grant portal for the National Endowment for the Arts. Christy Farnbauch, the company's executive director, says she thinks President Donald Trump's executive order barring grants promoting "gender ideology" is to blame. -
Concerns and online anger are continuing over the university's choice to place the 2025 Black Alumni Reunion in Athens and a Women's History Month event in Lancaster on hold. -
Columbus City Schools' Board President Michael Cole is not seeking re-election. Cole just became president of the board this year and replaced two other presidents who didn't hold the position for long. Cole spoke to WOSU about why he thinks leadership is changing so much. -
The 2025 Black Alumni Reunion, originally scheduled for April 10-13 in Athens, has been placed on hold as the university assesses anti-DEI rules and regulations at the state and federal government levels. -
Business & EconomyPresident Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada include potential taxes on Canadian imports of steel. The Worthington Samuel Coil Processing plant in Cleveland was operated with Canadian metals distributor Samuel, Son & Company. -
Columbus Assistant City Attorney Tiara Ross allegedly drove on the suspended license to a hearing on Monday. The $3,795 in unpaid tickets, many for failing to renew her vehicle registration, dated back to at least November. -
Spencer Badger was fired from the Columbus Division of Police for downloading body camera footage from the city's system without submitting a public records request.
