George Shillcock
ReporterGeorge Shillcock is a reporter for 89.7 NPR News. He joined the WOSU 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 local government, politics and development for the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
He gained skills in Iowa as both a print and multimedia reporter with a focus on community journalism.
Shillcock's work has been recognized by the Ohio News Media Association and Iowa Newspaper Association with awards for investigative journalism, coverage of government and politics, features and community reporting.
Through the USA Today Network, his work has been featured 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 or follow him on Twitter @ShillcockGeorge.
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Jamie Overstreet allegedly violated a protection order before Columbus police began pursuing him. Police alleged he had a gun before they shot him -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the most severe drought levels have extended to over a dozen Ohio counties. Forecasters say the weather isn't expected to improve anytime soon. -
Blendon Township trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to keep Grubb on paid administrative leave. -
Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team’s arena to remember Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who died last week when they were struck by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey. -
Health, Science & EnvironmentThe federal government hasn't declared a drought in several decades for any county in Ohio. Farmers in Ohio are seeing its impacts, as they're forced to adapt to dryer weather. -
Former mayoral candidate Joe Motil has helped the Friends of Tuttle Park run the park fundraiser for years. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther's office called the accusations "groundless." -
Ohio State University President Ted Carter gave a preview of news and events coming up on OSU's campus this upcoming academic year. -
A judge has granted the city of Columbus a temporary restraining order against a cybersecurity expert who has provided details about the city's data hack to the media, including WOSU. -
The latest info found on the dark web includes a database from the Columbus City Attorney's Office called the matrix crime database includes every incident report and arrest record written by officers. -
The Columbus City Schools Board of Education said it plans on touring all nine buildings recommended by a taskforce to close.
