Curious Cbus

You've got questions. We've got reporters. Let's find answers together.

That's the idea behind Curious Cbus. You submit your burning questions about our region and we’ll work on getting answers, together, through the resources of 89.7 NPR News, WOSU TV, and the WOSU Digital Media teams.

Here's the process:

  1. You submit a question
  2. You vote for your favorite question
  3. We report the story, together

So what are you curious about? Submit your question, vote on what we should investigate next, and see what we've dug up so far.

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Curious Cbus: What's The History Of Catholics In Columbus?

By • Apr 4, 2018
J.W. Winder / Library of Congress

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

The Catholic Diocese of Columbus just celebrated its 150th birthday in March. Inspired by a Curious Cbus question from David Patrick, we decided to delve into the history of Catholicism in Columbus.

Clintonville Rallies To Revive ‘Kangaroo Crossing’ Sign

By • Mar 22, 2018
Gabe Rosenberg / WOSU

Where once stood a bright yellow “Kangaroo Crossing” sign on Clinton Heights Ave., two smaller yard signs now mark its place: “Never Forget.”

Columbus Removes Iconic 'Kangaroo Crossing' Sign, To Much Public Outcry

By • Mar 12, 2018
Gabe Rosenberg / WOSU

Residents of Clintonville are outraged. The reason? Their beloved “Kangaroo Crossing” sign is gone.

Curious Cbus: What's The History Of Old Beechwold?

By • Feb 15, 2018
Deepti Hossain / WOSU

Haley Vest used to live on the corner of Indianola and Morse Road in Clintonville. But she would occasionally explore other areas—like the picturesque Old Beechwold neighborhood.

Curious Cbus: What Happened To Flytown And Union Station?

By • Dec 15, 2017
Godman Guild

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

At the turn of the 20th century, thousands of migrants were arriving into Columbus by the railroad, greeted by the arches of Union Station. Poor, and with few connections in the city, these migrants didn’t stray far.

Curious Cbus: Why Does Ohio Have So Many Townships Named Paint?

By • Dec 15, 2017
Library of Congress

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

Listener Conor Morris must have reached the end of his rope when he asked WOSU, “Why are there so many god dang townships in Ohio named ‘Paint’?"

Curious Cbus: Who Rings The Victory Bell At Ohio Stadium?

By • Sep 22, 2017
Erin Gottsacker

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

Curious Cbus: Who Is Behind The Colorful "Camo House" Near Campus?

By • Aug 28, 2017
Adora Namigadde

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer. This question was adapted from Reddit user panurge987.

Curious Cbus: Why Was Clinton Township Never Fully Annexed Into The City?

By Dan Timmermann • Aug 9, 2017
Gabe Rosenberg/Wikimedia

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

Curious Cbus: The Tragic Story Behind High Street's Hidden Tunnel

By Dan Timmermann • Jul 12, 2017
Dan Timmermann

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

Curious Cbus: What's The Story Behind Topiary Park?

By • Jul 3, 2017
Ohio State University

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer. Linda Blaine asked, "Whose idea was Topiary Park and who created it?"

Curious Cbus: What Was The Continent Like In Its Heyday?

By Sam Hendren • May 15, 2017
Columbus Restaurant History

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

Everyone knows The Continent has fallen on hard times. But once, it bustled the way Easton Town Center does now. 

Curious Cbus: Was The Olentangy River Moved For Route 315, And Where?

By Sam Hendren • May 8, 2017
WOSU/Google Maps

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

Traffic thunders along State Route 315 between downtown Columbus and I-270 North. Running alongside is a popular bike trail and beside it, the Olentangy River. 

Curious Cbus: Seriously, What's The Deal With Pee Pee Township?

By • May 1, 2017
Adora Namigadde

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

About an hour and a half outside Columbus lies a township within Pike County with a strange name: Pee Pee Township. Some locals think it's funny, while others would rather relieve themselves of the burden.

Curious Cbus: How Did Refugee Road Get Its Name?

By • Apr 6, 2017
Columbus Neighborhoods

This story is part of the Curious Cbus project. You ask the questions, you vote for one of the questions and we answer.

Refugee Road is a pretty typical busy city street, with heavy traffic driving past chain restaurants, houses and schools.

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