Restaurants across the U.S. continue to struggle during the pandemic. Owners are banking on the holiday season and dine-in and carryout options to see them through. We discuss the restaurant industry’s survival skills as they could be facing another winter of discontent.

In central Ohio 14.2 million people visited the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks last year. There is also a new park to explore with Quarry Trails now open on Columbus' west side. We take a look at what is going on at the metro parks.

As the medical community scrambles to learn more about the omicron variant, two new COVID-19 pills show promise in working against all versions of the virus. We discuss the latest on COVID and more on Wellness Wednesday.

Experts anticipate 2021 to be a down year for charitable giving, but the Columbus Foundation is on pace to exceed donations received compared to last year. We check in with local charities to discuss the impact COVID has had on them and take a look at what is in store for the future.

Retirement was a contributing factor to the Great Resignation. But after spending years devoted to a career or careers, what makes for a satisfying retirement? We’ll discover why you should plan for life after retirement and why it isn’t all about the money.

Plans for tuition-free community college stalled this fall, but the concept is alive and growing across the U.S. Columbus City Schools graduates will get the chance to attend Columbus State tuition-free under a new program.

Changes in the natural world are observed daily on a 80-acre sanctuary in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio. We catch up with naturalist, artist and author Julie Zickefoose to talk about wildlife in the winter months.

The Ohio Republican Party is facing internal strife over the party's finances and accusations of mismanagement, while the Democratic party is struggling to find candidates for next year's elections. We look at what's going on with the two major parties in Ohio on our Weekly Reporter Roundtable.

Art can be a useful and creative way to reduce anxiety and help children cope in these uncertain times. We’ll discuss why art is crucial for kids’ mental health during COVID.

The Supreme Court yesterday heard oral arguments in a case that could decide the next big step in the erosion of abortion rights in America. We’ll talk about the case and more national politics with journalist Ken Rudin.