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:

You submit a question
You vote for your favorite question
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.

Roo The Day: 'Kangaroo Crossing' Sign Resurrected In Clintonville

By Gabe Rosenberg • May 31, 2018

Welcome home, “Kangaroo Crossing” sign.

Curious Cbus: Why Is There An Abandoned Highway Downtown?

By Michael Lee • May 28, 2018

On the west side of Scioto Audubon Metro Park in downtown Columbus, people mount climbing walls, play on beach volleyball courts and ride down bike paths.

Clintonville's 'Kangaroo Crossing' Sign To Find New Home At Clinton Elementary

By Gabe Rosenberg • May 17, 2018

More than two months after the city of Columbus removed Clintonville’s “Kangaroo Crossing” sign, the neighborhood will return it to its rightful home. Or, at least, right down the street.

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

By Deepti Hossain • Apr 4, 2018

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 Gabe Rosenberg • Mar 22, 2018

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 Gabe Rosenberg • Mar 12, 2018

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

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

By Deepti Hossain • Feb 15, 2018

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 Gabe Rosenberg • Dec 15, 2017

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.