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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CCS Appoints Former Board Member To Fill Seat "Short-Term"

By Alison Holm • Oct 3, 2018

The Columbus Board of Education has tapped former board member Bryan Steward to temporarily fill the seat left vacant by Dominic Paretti's abrupt resignation last month.

19 Alleged Gang Members Indicted On Federal Charges

By Alison Holm, Jim Letizia & Associated Press • Oct 2, 2018

Federal indictments have been announced against 19 Columbus gang members, including murder, attempted murder, and drug trafficking charges.

Talisa Dixon Selected As New CCS Superintendent

By Alison Holm • Sep 20, 2018

After a nearly four-hour closed door meeting Thursday evening, the Columbus City Schools board unanimously voted to offer the district’s top spot to Talisa Dixon.

CCS Names Superintendent Finalists; Stanford Not Among Them

By Alison Holm • Sep 14, 2018

The Columbus City Schools board has narrowed the list of finalists for superintendent to three - and interim superintendent John Stanford did not make the cut.

Parents And Public Critical Of CCS Reorganization Plans

By Alison Holm • Sep 12, 2018

Over 200 parents, teachers and community members turned out at Marion Franklin High School last night, to take part in a public forum on the Columbus City Schools' reorganization proposals.

Five New Overdose Deaths Makes 18 In One Week

By Alison Holm • Sep 5, 2018

The Franklin County Coroner is reporting five overdose deaths in the past 24 hours. The deaths are on top of at least 13 others in the past week.

Columbus Schools Closed Today Because Of Excessive Heat

By Alison Holm • Sep 5, 2018

Columbus City Schools are closed today, due to continued high heat and humidity.

CCS Task Force Proposal To Streamline, Close Buildings

By Alison Holm • Sep 5, 2018

Five months after the Columbus City Schools Facilities Task Force began to look at the future footprint of the district, the school board last night heard six preliminary suggestions on streamlining, realigning, and closing buildings

Hours And Programs Extended At Columbus Rec Centers For Heat Relief

By Alison Holm • Sep 3, 2018

Four Columbus recreation centers will stay open late Tuesday, and another six will offer programming for seniors, to help residents escape extreme heat and humidity.

Son Of MLK To Dedicate New Columbus Library Branch

By Alison Holm • Aug 30, 2018

Martin Luther King Junior's son will be in Columbus in October to cut the ribbon on the new MLK Library branch - nearly 50 years after his grandfather dedicated the current facility in 1969.

5 Columbus Overdose Deaths May Be Fentanyl-Related

By Alison Holm • Aug 29, 2018

The Franklin County Coroner’s office says there was a surge in overdose deaths Tuesday.

Columbus Schools Again Dismissing Early Due To Anticipated Extreme Heat

By Alison Holm • Aug 29, 2018

Columbus City Schools will dismiss students early again today, due to expected extreme heat and humidity.

Extreme Heat Will Close Columbus City Schools Early Tuesday

By Alison Holm • Aug 27, 2018

Columbus City Schools will close its school buildings early on Tuesday, because of anticipated "extreme heat conditions".

CCS Announces Six Finalists For Superintendent

By Alison Holm • Aug 22, 2018

The Columbus Board of Education has narrowed the search for a new superintendent to a list of six candidates, including current acting superintendent John Stanford.

CCS To Expand Reading Apps; May Sell Building For Tesla Training Program

By Alison Holm • Aug 22, 2018

As the Columbus City Schools prepare for the return of students Thursday, the district plans to expand use of online apps to boost reading scores, and is considering a possible new life for an old building.

Husted Disputes Bannon Group's Claim Of Voter Fraud In 12th Congressional District

By Jim Letizia & Alison Holm • Aug 15, 2018

Republican Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is disputing claims of voter fraud in last week's 12th Congressional district special election.

CCS Hires Superintendent Search Firm: Names Of Applicants Won't Be Released

By Alison Holm • Aug 8, 2018

The Columbus Board of Education last night approved a 25 thousand dollar contract with the superintendent search firm BWP & Associates.

Balderson Apparently Wins 12th Congressional District Seat By 0.9%

By Alison Holm & Jim Letizia • Aug 8, 2018

Updated 5:05 am

Republican Troy Balderson eked out a narrow victory over Democrat Danny O’Connor in the 12th Congressional District special election Tuesday, in a race to complete the remaining three months of former Representative Pat Tiberi’s term.