Michael Lee
Former ReporterMichael Lee joined WOSU in 2021, but was previously an intern at the station in 2018. He is a recent graduate from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism where he obtained his master's degree, and an alumnus of Ohio State University.
Michael has previously worked as an intern at the Columbus Dispatch and most recently, the Chicago Sun-Times. He is also a member of the Asian American Journalists Association.
As a Central Ohio native, he is passionate about reporting on his home community, but also about strange oddities, like that one abandoned bridge that people are still wondering about.
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Voter registration ends on Monday, a month before Central Ohioans will make some important decisions around their community. Some races and measures are ones they might watch out for when the election comes around. -
As local school board candidates campaign for November’s election, COVID-19 has brought them a new hot-button issue — whether officials should mandate students and staff wear masks in school. Some candidates are running on the mandate issue. -
The City of Columbus announced Tuesday details for a new solar energy park in partnership with local and out-of-state energy companies. -
Columbus Public Health announced Monday they are offering COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots for those eligible. -
Ohio State University announced Friday it's investing an additional $20 million towards safety and security in the campus area. -
City officials and local education leaders announced on Thursday a new initiative that would help Columbus City School students prepare for careers in the sciences and the arts. -
As the COVID-19 cases continue to rise, hospitals in Central Ohio are seeing a spike in patients, leading to a shortage in beds and in many cases, staff turnover. -
Columbus Police announced Wednesday afternoon their joint investigation with the FBI and a reward for the deadly mass shooting at Bicentennial Park in May. -
With Columbus City Council approving a citywide mask mandate that began Tuesday morning, Columbus Public Health will be in charge of enforcing the ordinance. -
Columbus City Council approved a citywide mask mandate Monday night, but not without disruption from those opposed.
