Buckeyes Lead NFL Draft Picks

Ohio State led all schools with a total of 14 players picked in the three-day 2025 NFL Draft that finished Saturday.

Players from three other Ohio colleges were also drafted: Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander by the New York Giants, Bowling Green tight end Harold Fannin Jr. by Cleveland, and Cincinnati offensive tackle John Williams by Green Bay.

The Cleveland Browns made waves on Saturday by selecting Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round, after picking another quarterback, Dillon Gabriel of Oregon, in the third round. You can see the Browns’ draft results here.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ selections included South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. in the second round and Georgia offensive guard Dylan Fairchild in the third. You can see a breakdown of the Bengals’ picks here.

Bomb Threat Disrupts Flight

An Allegiant Air flight from Clearwater, Florida, to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport was evacuated before takeoff Friday after a flight attendant found a bomb threat written on a bathroom door.

Passengers remained in Florida overnight and reboarded Saturday morning. The flight arrived safely in Cincinnati at 10:28 a.m. Saturday, with passengers receiving compensation for the disruption.

Authorities said the threat appeared broad in nature, targeting all Allegiant flights. Bomb-sniffing dogs did not find any explosives. Allegiant officials said the threat was deemed non-credible.

Parents’ Lawsuit Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Hilliard City Schools in which parents claimed the district pressured a student to change her gender identity.

The judge ruled that the claim fell outside a two-year statute of limitations and that a separate claim of emotional distress belonged in state court rather than federal court.

The judge previously dismissed a complaint over allegations that school staff members wore LGBTQ-themed badges with QR codes linking to websites with sexually explicit content.

Hilliard City Schools maintains that the lawsuit misrepresents its policies.

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➤ Cleveland: Hopkins International Airport will launch an eight-month project to renovate pedestrian tunnels today, with some traffic delays expected due to road lane closures. (More)

➤ Darke County: The National Weather Service confirmed Ohio’s 16th tornado of 2025, an EF0 with 65-mph winds that caused minor damage near Greenville on Friday. (More)

➤ Luckey: Officials will conduct groundwater testing after a sample found elevated radioactivity levels near a former Cold War weapons plant. Public drinking water still meets state standards. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: The city’s public school district refused to sign a Trump administration letter asking K-12 schools to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city’s downtown will install an additional 100 surveillance cameras to be monitored around the clock from a new command center, part of the Safer Downtown initiative. (More)

➤ West Carrollton: Schnell and Russell elementary schools will close after this school year, with the district opening a new building for grades two through four in the fall. (More)

➤ The state Department of Natural Resources planted a buckeye tree at the state fairgrounds to celebrate Ohio State’s football national championship. (See Photo)

➤ Walt Jocketty, former general manager of the Cincinnati Reds, died at age 74 on Friday after battling health issues. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Monsters defeated Toronto 4-3 in double overtime Saturday to advance to the North Division semifinals of the American Hockey League’s Calder Cup Playoffs. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NASCAR | MLB | NBA | NHL | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer | PGA | LPGA

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➤ Golden Ticket Cinemas will open a luxury movie theater at the Ohio Valley Mall in late 2025, featuring 4K video, heated seats, and a self-serve beer wall. (More)

➤ My Old World Bakery, a 50-year-old Columbus staple, is for sale as the owner considers retirement due to health issues. The bakery would remain open during a transition. (More)

➤ Bank of America started construction on its 21st Greater Cincinnati branch in Fairfield, with plans to open the location in early 2026. (More)

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➤ The Toledo Zoo announced the death of Emerson, an 80-year-old Galapagos tortoise, following a decline in health linked to suspected heart disease. Emerson had lived at the zoo since 2014. (See Photos)

➤ The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad will offer Steam in the Valley excursions Friday through May 4, featuring the historic Nickel Plate Road Steam Locomotive No. 765. (Details)

➤ Rocky Fork State Park opened an archery range featuring targets at distances up to 50 yards. The range operates daily from dawn to dusk. (See Photos)

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Friday’s Results:

Are you a fan of either of Ohio’s two NFL teams?

1. Cleveland: 25%
2. Cincinnati: 24%
3. Both: 21%
4. Neither: 30%

The last member of what species died at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914, marking its extinction?

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