Natasha Williams
Former ReporterNatasha Williams was a multimedia reporter for 89.7 NPR News. Williams joined the WOSU newsroom with decades of experience, most recently at WLKY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky.
A veteran journalist, Williams began her broadcast career in Jackson, Tennessee and went on to spend more than 20 years as an anchor and investigative reporter for WHIO-TV in Dayton, Ohio. In 2008, she was named best reporter and awarded for best broadcast writing by the Ohio Associated Press. In addition to being honored by the Society of Professional Journalists, Williams also won an Emmy Award for coverage of the 2001 Xenia Tornado. She is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists, as well as the Greater Dayton Association of Black Journalists. Williams received her undergraduate degree from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina and a master’s degree from The Ohio State University.
Contact Natasha at natasha.williams@wosu.org.
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The mayor said that while murders are down 40% from this time last year, too many people are still dying from violent crimes. -
Columbus health officials are encouraging residents to test for COVID before they gather for the July 4th holiday. -
The OSU Student Advocacy Center was established 27 years ago to help students facing challenges that they need help maneuvering. -
Business & EconomyThe Federal Reserve interest rate hike may sideline some buyers. -
Business & EconomyKeller Williams Consultant Realtor Andrea Boegler said her buyers are already feeling the impacts of the rate hike.
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The Frankin County Auditor is reminding home and business owners that they could be eligible for real estate tax relief. -
With more people shifting to permanent remote work, the Buckeye Institute is recommending cities use remaining federal American Rescue Plan money to modernize their tax systems to be less reliant on commuter taxes. -
The study found that 6 months later, many people who had the Delta variant still had not regained their sense of smell. -
The head of the Ross County NAACP chapter has joined a chorus of community members who are fighting to get the Chillicothe VA removed from a list that recommends it be closed. -
Charlie Sifford, an African American golfer who broke golf's color barrier, was honored at the 2022 Memorial Tournament.
