Michelle Rivera

Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.

8 stories from Michelle Rivera in Columbus

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Ramaswamy ad got people talking, put Ohio in the spotlight: The latest in the Ohio governor’s race

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Vivek Ramaswamy’s now-infamous ad attacking Amy Acton has Americans talking about Ohio and helped elevate the Democratic gubernatorial candidate to near-pop star status.

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One minute of video has the whole country watching Ohio’s race for governor

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Vivek Ramaswamy’s now-infamous ad attacking Amy Acton has Americans talking about Ohio, elevating the Democratic gubernatorial candidate to near-pop star status.

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Olivia Rodrigo Columbus tickets: Last-minute options for today, Oct. 30

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Olivia Rodrigo’s bringing “The Unraveled Tour” to a sold-out Value City Arena at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, tonight --Oct. 30.

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One candidate wants to ban drop boxes. The other two want more.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Two Ohio secretary of state candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot said they will oppose the proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show identification to vote; one supports it.

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Who was St. Hubert? The Friars’ Table holds appropriate dinner in his honor

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Friars’ Table is holding a specially themed dinner to honor St. Hubert.

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Popular rock singer’s doctors told him to stop performing: ‘Health hasn’t been great’

Chris Helme is taking the rest of the year off to focus on his health.

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Browns at Steelers: 3 things to watch on Sunday

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There’s a lot on the line when the Browns head to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers on Sunday. The winner will be in first place in the AFC North.

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A motorcycle and semi-truck on a busy street in Valley View.

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1 dead, 1 critically injured after semi-truck collides with motorcycle in Valley View

As the sun began to set over Valley View, the peaceful hum of evening traffic was shattered by the sound of sirens and chaos. Witnesses described the scene as harrowing when a semi-truck collided with a motorcycle on the bustling streets, leaving a community in shock. In a moment that changed lives...

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