Jared Clayton Brown
Digital News EditorJared Clayton Brown joined the WOSU News team in November 2022. He spent seven years working for the Fox and NBC affiliate stations in Louisville and three years with the CBS affiliate station in Columbus.
Jared is a proud Detroit native and big University of Michigan fan. As a Columbus resident, he is always happy to engage in friendly exchanges with all Buckeye fans.
Jared's interest in journalism was sparked during his time at Eastern Michigan University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree majoring in English Language with a minor in Electronic Media and Film Studies.
He later earned his Master of Arts in Popular Culture degree from Bowling Green State University by writing his thesis on his all-time favorite TV show, "The Golden Girls." Completely familiar with all 180 episodes of the iconic series, Jared is always eager to meet and chat about the show with other fans.
During his time in grad school, Jared completed internships at PBS, NPR and CNN.
To relax, Jared loves to read, take long walks, listen to music, sing, swim and watch "The Golden Girls" reruns.
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A trial in March ended in a mistrial for Charles “Chuck” Jones, former CEO of FirstEnergy, and Michael Dowling, the former senior vice president of external affairs, after the jury deadlocked. -
Federal, state officials announce 'war against fraud' in Ohio, saying it has cost the state billionsOfficials discussed federal and state charges against 14 people for their alleged participation in fraudulent activity in Ohio. -
The shooting happened just before midnight in the 800 block of Wilson Avenue, east of Nationwide Children's Hospital. -
Daveonte Dixon faces a minimum prison sentence of 30 years and a maximum of 99 and a half years. -
A NWSL expansion team is coming to Columbus starting in 2028. -
Voters will see ballot issues and levies, as well as state legislative and congressional primary elections on the May 5 ballot. -
WOSU has all the information you need to help you prepare to vote in the upcoming 2026 statewide primary elections. -
Connor Grubb was acquitted by a jury in November on charges of murder, felonious assault and involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of 21-year-old Ta'Kiya Young in a Kroger store parking lot. -
Jeffrey Epstein was Les Wexner's money manager for several years as the billionaire built up his retail empire with companies including Victoria's Secret, Bath and Body Works and Abercrombie and Fitch. Wexner also paid for Epstein's mansion in New York City. -
Around 1.4 million Ohio residents receive a total of $264 million in SNAP benefits every month. That breaks down to a monthly average of $190 in SNAP benefits per person.
