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 […]

Saturday, May 2, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1947, Cleveland legend Bob Feller dazzled fans at Cleveland Stadium with his second one-hitter in ten days, striking out 10 Boston Red Sox batters in a brilliant 2–0 shutout.  Welcome to the first Saturday edition of The Ohio Flyover! Beginning today, we’ll be delivering state news to […]

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 […]

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, Hall of Fame Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller threw his second of three no-hitters in a 1-0 win over the New York Yankees. King Charles III visited the White House on Tuesday as part of a royal tour honoring America’s 250th anniversary, and Ohio’s first […]

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1879, inventor Charles Brush demonstrated his arc lamp in Cleveland, making Public Square the first outdoor public space in the U.S. illuminated by electric light. Two siblings were reunited at an Ohio nursing home after nearly a decade apart—and neither realized it! Learn more in […]

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1865, President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train entered Ohio and stopped in Cleveland, where more than 100,000 people paid their respects. ✈️ Afraid of flying? Cleveland Hopkins International Airport offers just the event to help you. Read more in Et Cetera. 🍑 The Peach Truck announced […]

Monday, April 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1822, Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant. He went on to lead the Union armies during the Civil War and serve as the 18th U.S. president. For more than 150 years, federal law has banned distilling spirits at home. A Newark man’s challenge […]

Friday, April 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, New Rumley native and then-2nd Lt. Thomas Custer was awarded his first Medal of Honor for capturing Confederate colors at the Battle of Namozine Church in Virginia. 🏈 Twenty-two percent of respondents in yesterday’s poll got it right: Carnell Tate was the first Ohio […]

Thursday, April 23, 2026 On this day in 1968, an F5 tornado tore through Scioto, Lawrence, and Gallia counties, traveling 34 miles and striking Wheelersburg, killing seven people. 🏈 The NFL draft kicks off tonight, and dozens of players with Ohio ties hope to hear their names called in the days ahead. Read today’s Sports section […]

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1827, Dr. John Lambert Richmond performed America’s first successful cesarean section in a backwoods cabin near Newtown. 🐢 If you’ve spotted any reptiles or amphibians—not chickens—crossing the road, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to know. You can find the details in Et Cetera, and let us know […]