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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Jacqueline Hendricks-Moore has been named the first-ever Inspector General for the City of Columbus. -
Business & EconomyA hydrogen fuel cell and transportation company said it plans to move its global headquarters from California to Ohio. -
A pool heater is thought to be the cause of a carbon monoxide leak that made more than a dozen people sick, including six children. -
From Appetizers to entrees to rich sweet desserts there is bound to be something to tempt every tummy as a few dozens eateries roll out the red carpet to bring in new foodies and their faithful who may have taken a break due to the pandemic. -
The five-person Citizen's Commission on Elected Officials began meeting to review future compensation for the mayor, city council, city attorney, and auditor. -
Formerly the Emergency Broadcast Benefit Program, the Affordable Connectivity Program helps eligible households pay for internet access. -
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's Tom Schmid announced on Wednesday the board agreed to settlements with former zoo executives who were found to have misused the zoo's resources. -
Ohio National Guard members began helping with operations and COVID testing at the new CAS testing site on Monday. -
A new requirement for the spring semester, all students living in the residence halls and in sorority or fraternity houses will have to test once a week throughout the semester regardless of their vaccination status. -
Ohio State University is now offering drive-thru COVID tests at a new testing location on the first floor of the American Chemical Society parking garage.
