Friday, May 1, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1878, the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College was renamed to The Ohio State University.

🏀 The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading back to Toronto tonight with a 3-2 series lead. Read more about the Cavs’ Game 5 victory in today’s Sports section.

🫏 Also, the city of Centerville will host a Shrek movie night on May 9 at Yankee Park, with games, crafts, and even live donkeys. You can find more information on the event here.

Big news! We’re excited to announce that beginning tomorrow, The Ohio Flyover will be expanding to a seven-day-a-week schedule, adding Saturday and Sunday editions every weekend going forward. Let us know what you think about the new weekend editions by replying to this email.

One year ago, we hit “record” on something new, and it’s grown into something incredible. Today, The Flyover Podcast reaches more than 1.4 million listeners each month, delivering clear, direct, and unbiased coverage of the stories that matter most. What started as a simple idea is now part of daily routines across the country, and we couldn’t have done it without you. As we head into year two, we’re excited to bring you new content, new formats, and new ways to stay informed. We’re just getting started. Tune in to today’s Podcast Extra stories, featuring a new form of “genetic cholesterol” that could become the next big breakthrough in preventing heart attacks. Listen here.

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Supreme Court Weighs Trump TPS Reversal

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on the legality of President Trump’s revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian migrants, a decision that could carry significant implications for Ohio.

Conservative justices appeared receptive to the argument that courts shouldn’t second-guess the executive branch’s determinations on when TPS should expire, while liberal justices questioned whether the Trump administration followed required steps before revoking the protections.

The court previously sided with the Trump administration’s move to end TPS for Venezuelans.

An estimated 15,000 Haitians live in Springfield, Ohio. U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, said in January that those migrants should’ve left voluntarily before the initial Feb. 3 deadline for TPS to end.

Ohio Court Rules on Energy Cases

The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously ruled that American Electric Power (AEP) doesn’t have to refund $74.5 million to customers over the operation of two coal-fired power plants.

The court sided with AEP and state regulators, finding the utility acted properly in continuing to operate the Kyger Creek plant in southern Ohio and the Clifty Creek plant in Indiana, even as the plants lost money.

In a separate case, the Ohio Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit from a fracking waste disposal company that sought millions from Ohio after officials suspended injection operations in 2014 following two earthquakes near an aging dam in Trumbull County.

The justices determined the state acted reasonably in the interest of public safety when it shut down American Waste Management Services’ operations.

Gas Prices Approach $5

Gas prices climbed to nearly $5 a gallon across Ohio amid the ongoing war with Iran and unexpected outages at Midwest refineries.

A power interruption forced BP’s Whiting refinery offline this week, reducing gasoline supplies across much of the Great Lakes region, while a refinery in St. Louis also experienced outages, according to GasBuddy.

Phillips 66 and Marathon Petroleum refineries in Illinois were already offline for planned maintenance.

Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis, said prices could hit their highest level since 2022.

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➤ Columbus: A police officer was shot during a traffic stop in the Linden area Wednesday night, as officers killed the suspect and rushed the wounded officer to Grant Medical Center. (More)

➤ Also Columbus: City officials rejected the Center for Christian Virtue’s proposal to install three illuminated crosses atop its downtown headquarters, citing design guidelines near the Ohio Statehouse. (More)

➤ Lorain County: Authorities executed search warrants at the administration building and 911 center as part of a monthslong public corruption probe into suspected fraud tied to contracts. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Cincinnati Public Schools will open a Safe Sleep Lot for homeless students and their families, offering overnight parking, meals, showers, and security as the district works to support nearly 4,000 unhoused students. (More)

➤ Findlay: The University of Findlay named Richard Ludwick its 18th president, effective July 1, as he succeeds Katherine Fell, who is retiring after 16 years leading the university. (More)

➤ Cuyahoga County: The county council approved borrowing nearly $1 billion to build a new jail, advancing a contentious project under investigation over legal concerns and rising costs. (More)

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➤ James Harden led Cleveland in points, rebounds, and assists as the Cavaliers held off the Raptors 125-120 on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series lead. Game 6 is set for tonight in Toronto. (More)

➤ The first round of the NCAA women’s tennis tournament will feature Youngstown State against No. 3 overall seed Ohio State on Saturday. Xavier will face No. 14 Vanderbilt. (See Bracket)

➤ The Cleveland Browns held a groundbreaking ceremony for their indoor Brook Park stadium, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Gov. Mike DeWine were scheduled to attend. (More)

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➤ Cincinnati-based Fifth Third Bank plans to relocate 750 employees to downtown offices, expanding its workforce there to roughly 3,450 as the company deepens its investment in the city’s urban core. (More)

➤ General Motors announced a $40 million investment in its Toledo Propulsion Systems facility, bringing total spending there to nearly $500 million over the past year as it expands operations. (More)

➤ Ohio lawmakers proposed legislation to regulate how artificial intelligence is used in workplace decisions, including hiring, promotion, and disciplinary measures. (More)

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➤ Country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe, known for Take This Job and Shove It and other hits, died at 86, leaving a rebellious legacy shaped by prison, controversy, and loyal fans. (More)

➤ The historic Toledo Yacht Club faces a sheriff’s sale on June 10, after defaulting on a $350,000 loan, with taxes and federal claims set to take priority from any auction proceeds. (Watch Video Report)

➤ A giant copy of the preamble to the U.S. Constitution will be displayed in several Ohio cities this month, and visitors can sign accompanying panels to be shown in the nation’s capital on July 4. (Details)

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