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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Business & EconomyConstruction crews have broken ground on two three-story buildings considered the hearts of what Columbus officials call the Downtown Linden project. It’s an effort to add affordable housing and retail space in a neighborhood with a rich history but not much investment from developers. -
Business & EconomyRestaurants in the Short North celebrate as a temporary outdoor seating program for restaurants will become permanent on Monday. -
Business & EconomyIntel’s $20 billion investment just east of Columbus promises thousands of jobs and economic benefits for Central Ohio. It’s a massive commitment from the state and company to deliver on these promises. -
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Johnson & Johnson and its three largest drug distributors will pay a combined $26 billion to communities affected by the opioid crisis. -
Columbus business groups say it’s time to end COVID-19 restrictions in the city. -
When you’ve spent your career covering sports in Northeast Ohio, you’re going to witness a lot of football heartbreak when it comes to the Browns. WKSU...
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People affected by GM’s Lordstown plant closure are being asked to share their stories . Congressman Tim Ryan is collecting the stories. Ryan says he... -
General Motors CEO will be meeting with Ohio congressional leaders to discuss the Lordstown plant closing. GM is shutting down four U.S. and one... -
The 2018 Farm Bill tackles key issues that affect Ohio farmers. It's nearing agreement in Congressional committee. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown says the...
