Alison Holm

Reporter, News Anchor, International Fiduciary Compliance Officer

A native of Chicago, Alison grew up in Cincinnati and lived in several cities that did not begin with the letter "C" before she moved to Columbus. She received a BA from Earlham College and briefly attended Bir Zeit and Hebrew University. After a wide ranging career that included late night jazz host, housing discrimination field investigator, and occupational health video production, she settled on radio news as the best excuse to talk to people for a living. Some of her favorite interviews include Nikki Giovanni, Yo-yo Ma and N'tobo M'beke. Alison has an equal passion for Midwest history, hockey and Slavic poetry.

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6:56pm

Fri May 24, 2013
News

AAA Expects Slight Decline In Holiday Travel

An estimated 1.3 million Ohioans plan to travel over the Memorial Day weekend.

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5:03pm

Tue May 7, 2013
News

Cleveland Police Defend Actions Searching For Missing Women

The FBI and Cleveland Police are defending themselves against allegations of shoddy work after three women missing for a decade were rescued from a home late Monday.

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5:27pm

Wed May 1, 2013
News

Anti-Union State Legislation Drawing Protest

Legislation that would allow Ohio workers to opt out of paying union dues have been introduced in the Ohio legislature.

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10:23pm

Wed April 24, 2013
News

Fired Bishop Watterson Teacher Will Continue To fight For Job

A Bishop Watterson teacher fired over her sexual orientation says she will continue to pursue the grievance process in a fight to regain her job. Former phys-ed teacher Carla Hale met with Watterson principal Marian Hutson Tuesday.

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10:08pm

Wed April 24, 2013
News

Dublin Jerome High School Mourns Death of Teacher

Dublin Jerome High School students and staff are struggling to come to terms with the death of a teacher this morning.

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8:10pm

Wed April 17, 2013
News

US Secretary of Education To Discuss Education In Columbus

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is coming to Columbus later this week, to talk about recommendations to improve education.

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11:55am

Fri April 12, 2013
Sports

Rare Baseball Films Return To Wexner Center

The Clippers home opener may have been rained out last night, but baseball is still blooming in Columbus this weekend, with the Wexner Center's series of baseball shorts.

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6:20am

Wed April 10, 2013
News

CCS Board Suspends Search For Permanent Superintendent

The Columbus City School boards last night voted to suspend the search for a permanent replacement for superintendent Gene Harris, who is stepping down in June, and to put that task in the hands of a new committee to be headed by the Board president and Mayor Michael Coleman. The resolution passed – but not without controversy.  Alison Holm has more.

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6:24pm

Wed April 3, 2013
News

Blue Jackets Big Players At NHL Trade Deadline

The Columbus Blue Jackets managed to steal some thunder at the NHL trade deadline in a deal that could help propel the team to the playoffs for only the second time in franchise history.

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1:03pm

Mon April 1, 2013
News

Autism And Shakespeare

April is Autism Awareness Month.

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4:57pm

Mon March 11, 2013
News

Bus And Sports Cuts Off The Table, Say CCS Officials

Drastic cuts to transportation, extracurricular activities and athletics for the Columbus City Schools are off the table, thanks to some good news from the state, say district officials.


  


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8:26pm

Wed March 6, 2013
News

CCS Considering Expanding Pre-K With Partners

The Columbus City Schools may turn to outside partners for help expanding pre-kindergarten classes.  Alison Holm has more.


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10:56am

Wed March 6, 2013
News

Columbus Schools Bracing For Cuts

Columbus City Schools could cut classes, jobs, and transportation under a series of proposals presented last night.

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10:02pm

Tue February 26, 2013
Newscasts

Tea Party Rejects, Business Support, Medicaid Expansion


Earlier this month, Republican State Treasurer Josh Mandel raised some eyebrows for criticizing fellow Republican John Kasich's proposal to expand Medicaid coverage to more Ohioans, and some conservatives are still balking at the idea.

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6:54pm

Wed February 20, 2013
News

New Albany Doctor Charged With Pataskala Woman's Death

A New Albany doctor has been charged with the rape and murder of a pregnant woman discovered in her car last summer.

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4:46pm

Wed February 20, 2013
News

Obama To Deliver OSU Spring Commencement Address

Credit Gus Chan / Plain Dealer


Ohio State University says President Obama will deliver the commencement address in May, becoming the third sitting president to do so.


  


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8:02am

Wed February 13, 2013
News

Blue Jackets Fire GM Scott Howson


After five plus seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets fired General Manager Scott Howson Tuesday night.  Alison Holm has more.

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7:59am

Wed February 13, 2013
News

Lobbyist Says the Arts An Economic Driver For Cities

In the battle for economic growth, cities are competing to attract workers, businesses, and development. One lobbyist says the arts are an underutilized tool to boost a cities image -- and it's bottom line. 

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6:50pm

Thu January 31, 2013
News

Republican State Officials Have Cash Reserves For 2014 Elections

Credit http://governor.ohio.gov

The Republicans at the head of state government say they hope to remain on the job after 2014. The governor, state auditor, treasurer, attorney general and secretary of state have all indicated they plan to run again. And they have significant campaign cash on hand already.

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7:32pm

Wed January 30, 2013
News

Franklinton Landlord Convicted in Fatal Fire Violates Probation

A Franklinton landlord convicted in the aftermath of a fatal fire at one of his properties a year ago has been arrested again for violating probation.

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