Ohio Braces for Heat Wave

Ohio is heading into its hottest stretch of the year, with highs forecast to reach the 90s across much of the state this week.

Forecasters expect five to six straight days of 90-degree heat, with heat index values likely topping 100 once humidity is factored in.

The surge is expected to bring health and air quality concerns, and officials are urging residents to take precautions before the worst conditions arrive.

Overnight relief may be limited, with lows staying unusually warm in some areas before the pattern breaks. Cooler, more comfortable air is expected to move in after July 4.

Ohio State Plans $125M WHAC Overhaul

Ohio State is planning a $125 million renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the longtime home of Buckeyes football.

The project will focus on the building’s north side, adding space for locker rooms, training facilities, and team meetings. Officials expect construction to begin within 18 months.

The announcement came as the athletic department prepares to distribute $21.3 million in NCAA revenue sharing for the 2026-27 season. The money will go to the same four programs as last year: football, men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball.

Football is expected to receive the largest share, underscoring the program’s central role in generating revenue for the athletic department.

Ohio Joins National Time Capsule

A piece of Ohio history has been sealed away for the next 250 years as part of a national time capsule marking America’s 250th birthday.

Ohio’s contributions include commemorative pins and coins celebrating the state’s history, along with Gov. Mike DeWine’s signed State of the State address. The most notable item may be a swatch of fabric from the Wright brothers’ first flight in 1903.

The capsule will include keepsakes from across the country, creating a snapshot of the nation at the time of its semiquincentennial. The plan calls for the capsule to be opened in 2276, when the country marks its 500th anniversary.

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What’s your favorite way to beat the heat?

1. Swimming
   
2. Ice cream
   
3. Stay inside
   
4. Cold drink
   
5. Shade and a fan
   
6. Wait for fall
   
7. Other (tell us!)

Yesterday’s Results:

When do you prefer to take a vacation?

1. Fall: 20%
2. No preference: 19%
3. Winter: 12%
4. June: 10%
5. July: 10%
6. August: 10%
7. Spring: 10%
8. May: 9%

Which Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians players appeared in the first MLB All-Star Game?

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