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 […]

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 On this day in 1930, a fire at the Ohio Penitentiary killed 322 inmates in one of the deadliest prison disasters in U.S. history. 💍 After Sunday’s win over Baltimore, a Cleveland Guardians player popped the question. Read about the heartwarming moment in Sports. A bombshell new study just dropped on […]

Monday, April 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, Cadiz-born William Henry Holmes died. He helped establish archaeology as a profession in the U.S. and was curator of anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution. 🏈 The Cincinnati Bengals completed a blockbuster trade ahead of this week’s NFL draft. Get the details in Top Stories. Today’s sponsor, Share-Ify, […]

Friday, April 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1849, future associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court William Rufus Day was born in Ravenna. 🏀 The Cleveland Cavaliers open their NBA playoff run Saturday with Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors. Read more about the Cavs’ first-round series in today’s Top Stories. If you’re […]

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1867, Wilbur Wright was born near Millville, Indiana. He and his brother, Orville, would later design the first successful airplane at their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio. 🦫 Buc-ee’s debut in the Buckeye State shattered the company’s previous opening day records, as Ohioans flocked to the […]

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 On this day in 1912, the RMS Titanic sank after striking an iceberg. Of the passengers on board, 55 were traveling to Ohio, 28 of whom died. 🎸 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026 has been unveiled! Read about this year’s inductees in today’s Et Cetera section. Mother’s […]

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, Cincinnati native William Howard Taft became the first sitting U.S. president to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a Major League Baseball game on Opening Day. 🍨 Cincinnati’s famous ice cream brand collaborated with Churchill Downs to release a new flavor ahead of the […]

Monday, April 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1986, Upper Arlington native Jack Nicklaus rallied to win a record sixth green jacket at the Masters Tournament. If you’re a Flyover Podcast listener who wrote in to say you missed Ayla Brown last week, be sure to tune in today. She’s back after a lovely […]

Friday, April 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, the Cincinnati Reds played the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game at historic Dodger Stadium. 🎸 The results of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 fan vote are in, and the leaderboard looks much different from The Ohio Flyover’s own February reader […]