Tyler Thompson
Former ReporterTyler Thompson was a reporter and on-air host for 89.7 NPR News. Thompson, originally from northeast Ohio, has spent the last three years working as a Morning Edition host and reporter at NPR member station KDLG Public Radio and reporter at the Bristol Bay Times Newspaper in Dillingham, Alaska.
Thompson graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and Multimedia.
During his time in Alaska, he was a regular contributor to Alaska Public Media statewide news, Alaska News Nightly, and KTOO state capital news network. He also published the Bristol Bay Fisheries Report, an annual summer fish report that provides contextual statistics, stories and industry perspectives for the largest salmon fishery in the world.
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The city will install new light and camera towers across 22 communities. It will also staff up to 40 additional police officers in parks and neighborhoods to assist with patrols. -
The cases of several Columbus police officers accused of misconduct during the George Floyd protests are still in process. Columbus City Council has approved $50,000 to extend a prosecutor's contract in three police abuse cases. -
Columbus City Council will approve a $900,000 maintenance contract for its police helicopter fleet Monday as it prepares to sell one of its aircraft. -
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Columbus will be in person for the first time in two years on Saturday. -
The state typically requires a four-year degree to be a substitute teacher, but the legislature waived that requirement during the pandemic. A proposed bill could extend that waiver, but it’s seeing some opposition from teachers and parents. -
The first sober bar in downtown Columbus is set for its grand opening this Saturday. Dry Mill Bar is a concept from two Columbus residents who wanted to start a business that gives the community a place to socialize without the pressures of alcohol. -
A community-led fair housing group in Columbus is advocating for rent control in the city as rates continue to rise at an alarming pace. -
Revenues are projected to earn up to $375 million by the fifth year of operation. That money is proposed to go to social equity and job programs, dispensary host communities, addiction treatment programs and education. -
At a press conference Monday, Columbus Police confirmed that the car belonged to an off-duty officer. No chargers or suspects have been named in the investigation. CPD spokesman Sgt. James Fuqua said the police officer was relieved of duty. -
Nationwide Arena will get some infrastructure improvements with nearly $2.4 million approved for the improvements by Columbus City Council.
