George Shillcock
ReporterGeorge Shillcock is a reporter for 89.7 NPR News. He joined the 星空无限传媒 newsroom in April 2023 following three years as a reporter in Iowa with the USA Today Network.
Shillcock worked at the Columbus Dispatch and the Athens Messenger as a reporting intern before making his way to Iowa in 2020 to report on the suburban communities of Des Moines for the Des Moines Register and
Shillcock's work has been recognized by the Ohio News Media Association, the Associated Press Media Editors of Ohio, the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists and Iowa Newspaper Association with awards for investigative journalism, coverage of government and politics, features and community reporting.
During his first year at 星空无限传媒, Shillcock's work earned him first place awards for Best Continuing Coverage of a fatal police shooting in Blendon Township in 2023 and Best Spot News Coverage of a deadly bus crash in Licking County in 2023. He has also earned a second place award for Best Continuing Coverage
Shillcock's earned him the prestigious Harrison "Skip" Weber Investigative Journalism award. The months-long investigation was the first to expose the wrongdoing of the prominent company and eventually and
Through the USA Today Network, his work has been featured in dozens of newspapers in Iowa, Ohio and around the country.
Born in Byram, New Jersey and raised in Harrison, Ohio, Shillcock graduated from Ohio University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and minor in political science.
Contact George at george.shillcock@wosu.org.
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Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther is not required by law to attend Columbus City Council meetings, but he does always have a plush leather seat with his name on it available in city council chambers on the dais. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe Ohio EPA is asking the owners of the Everwear plant to replace wells that regulate toxic underground plume beneath the city of Chillicothe. The nearby Pixelle paper mill closing not only leaves hundreds of people without jobs, but also presents a challenge to future containment of the chemicals. -
Business & EconomyState and local officials are reacting to Intel's announcement that the company was slowing construction on its $28 billion New Albany project in Licking County. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe millions of acres of corn grown in states like Ohio, Illinois and Iowa perspire just like any other plant. A single acre sweats 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water every day. -
Business & EconomyColumbus Metropolitan Club panelists spoke on how the conversion of office space to retail and residential developments will impact the city's downtown district. -
Columbus City Council candidate Jesse Vogel asked the county party to stay out of the race. His opponent Tiara Ross sought the endorsement. -
Both Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel have claimed the "progressive" mantle that is used by Democrats who don't identify with the moderate wing of their party. More and more Democrats have been embracing the label since U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders first ran for president. -
Tiara Ross is aiming for an endorsement from the Franklin County Democratic Party after consolidating support from all of Columbus City Council and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. Her opponent Jesse Vogel wants the party to sit out of the election for the District 7 seat. -
Workers are still striking against Dublin-based fire truck manufacturer Sutphen. When council approved buying the vehicle, it stipulated it would cancel the contract if the union dispute wasn't resolved. -
The Wall Street Journal reported Lex Wexner signed the 50th birthday card given to Jeffrey Epstein and drew an image of a naked woman. This comes as debate continues to rage about Epstein and whether President Donald Trump should release documents related to Epstein's sex trafficking crimes.
