Jared Clayton Brown
Digital News EditorJared Clayton Brown joined the WOSU News team in November 2022. He spent seven years working for the Fox and NBC affiliate stations in Louisville and three years with the CBS affiliate station in Columbus.
Jared is a proud Detroit native and big University of Michigan fan. As a Columbus resident, he is always happy to engage in a friendly exchange with all Buckeye fans.
Jared's interest in journalism was sparked during his time at Eastern Michigan University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in English Language with a minor in Electronic Media and Film Studies.
He later earned his Master of Arts in Popular Culture degree from Bowling Green State University by writing his thesis on his all-time favorite TV show, "The Golden Girls." Completely familiar with all 180 episodes of the iconic series, Jared is always eager to meet and chat about the show with other fans.
During his time in grad school, Jared completed internships at PBS, NPR and CNN.
To relax, Jared loves to read, take long walks, listen to music, sing, swim and watch "The Golden Girls" reruns.
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Business & EconomyLip-Bu Tan will begin serving as the company's CEO, effective March 18, according to a news release. -
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Police say the man who was shot was in his early 20s. -
McCord Middle School in Worthington was shut down on Tuesday after a shooting threat was made against the school. Columbus police are leading the investigation. -
Business & EconomyThe candle was called "Snowed In" and its label was decorated with a paper snowflake. -
Stalf pleaded guilty in July to 15 felony counts for his role in the theft of $2.29 million from the zoo. -
Several media reports state that Phil Donahue died Sunday night after a long illness. -
Kimberly Spears-McNatt became the department's first female chief in 2018. She joined the department in 1994 after graduating from Ohio State. -
Collin Wiant, 18, was found dead on Nov. 12, 2018, after ingesting nitrous oxide with members of the now-defunct Sigma Pi fraternity during a hazing incident. -
Columbus Police say two juveniles now have been charged in the death 29-year-old Alexa Stakely.
