Sunday, May 3, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1979, Ohio State linebacker Tom Cousineau became the first Buckeye ever selected first overall in the NFL Draft, chosen by the Buffalo Bills.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown breaks down the long-running feud between Jimmy Kimmel and President Donald Trump. What started as a late-night appearance years ago has turned into a nearly decade-long back-and-forth involving media giants, political power, and plenty of sharp words. How did it all begin, and where does it stand today? Listen here.

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Ohio AG Shields Local TV News

Ohio Attorney Gen. Dave Yost reached a settlement with Nexstar Media Group, requiring the broadcaster to maintain editorial independence at Cleveland’s WKYC and Columbus’ WBNS through 2030.

The deal comes amid Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, giving the company a second station in each of Ohio’s two largest markets. Nexstar already owned WJW in Cleveland and NBC4 in Columbus.

Under the memorandum of understanding, both stations must keep separate news teams and independent editorial control, with ownership barred from directing coverage decisions or consolidating newsrooms.

Nexstar must also preserve current levels of local programming at both stations for the full term of the agreement. Ohio negotiated protections rather than joining a coalition of 13 state attorneys general that filed suit to block the merger outright.

Cincinnati Runner Hits Marathon 100

Cincinnati ultrarunner Harvey Lewis runs his 100th marathon today at the Flying Pig as Lewis, who has competed in some of the world’s most grueling ultramarathons, chose the Flying Pig because of his deep ties to Cincinnati and the race’s 28-year history.

“I knew immediately I was going to have to do my 100th marathon at the Flying Pig,” he said. “No question about it.”

Course changes this year detour runners further south through Newport and Covington, bypassing Queensgate, and bring them back into Cincinnati via the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge onto 3rd Street, then Vine Street and 7th Street, before climbing toward Eden Park.

The 28th annual race draws thousands of runners to downtown Cincinnati streets, with the full marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and 5K all running simultaneously on Sunday morning.

Cavs Host Game 7 Tonight

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors in a winner-take-all Game 7 tonight at Rocket Arena. It’s the culmination of a first-round series in which the home team has won every game.

RJ Barrett’s three-pointer bounced off the back rim and through the net with 1.2 seconds left in overtime Friday, handing Toronto a 112-110 win and erasing Cleveland’s 3-2 series lead.

A Cavs win moves Cleveland on and a Raptors win ends the Cavs’ season. Toronto hasn’t reached the second round since 2020.

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➤ Statewide: Ohio employers added 12,500 jobs in March, more than making up for February’s losses, but the state’s labor force shrank as more Ohioans stopped looking for work, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported. (More)

➤ Statewide: An Illinois truck driver was indicted on a grand theft felony for evading nearly $22,000 in Ohio Turnpike tolls over two years, with authorities hoping the case sends a message to other evaders. (More)

➤ Statewide: Vivek Ramaswamy put $25 million of his own money into his Ohio governor campaign as a loan, a move analysts note signals a tighter-than-expected race against Democrat Amy Acton, with recent polling showing a statistical tie. (More)

➤ Northeast Ohio: A series of bar and restaurant closures in the region, including stable institutions like Barroco in Lakewood and Shaker Heights’ BARnone Wine Café, reflecting shifts in consumer habits and industry pressures. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gas-price-tracking site GasBuddy’s chief analyst predicted that Ohio and Great Lakes prices would ease by end of the weekend. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Gov. Mike DeWine shot down a proposal (which we reported on yesterday) to suspend Ohio’s gas tax as prices near $5 statewide, saying it would be a “grave disservice” to divert road-maintenance funding. (More)

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➤ Ohio State football was dealt back-to-back recruiting blows this weekend as four-star QB Wonderful “Champ” Monds IV chose Notre Dame and a second target picked UCLA over the Buckeyes. (More)

➤ Xavier baseball upset No. 3 Georgia Tech 8-4 in extra innings Friday in Atlanta to open a three-game series. Freshman Carter Christenson put the Musketeers ahead in the 10th with a three-run home run. (More)

➤ The UFL’s Columbus Aviators initially postponed Friday’s Jim Tressel bobblehead giveaway after the figures were held up in customs, but the bobbleheads arrived just in time for the game. (More)

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➤ Ohio’s 2026 Film Celebration is screening 31 free movies across the state this month, highlighting films tied to Ohio history and culture. Check the full schedule for a venue near you. (More)

➤ Central Ohio bars and restaurants are rolling out Cinco de Mayo specials this weekend ahead of the Tuesday holiday, with margarita deals, street tacos, and more at Columbus-area spots. (More)

➤ Edwin Maldonado, a Columbus native who dreamed of jockeying since kindergarten, made his Kentucky Derby debut yesterday aboard Pavlovian from post 16 after 25 years chasing the dream. (More)

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