Thursday, June 25, 2026

On this day in 1876, New Rumley-born Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer was killed while leading the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Yale just tracked over 11,000 seniors for more than a decade, and what they found breaks every rule you’ve been told about getting older. Nearly half of them didn’t decline. They got BETTER. Cognitively. Physically. And the researchers found the one hidden factor driving it… It’s not genetics. Ayla breaks down what it is, and the four things you can start doing today to be in that improving half. Coming up on The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

Your home address, phone number, and even family connections may be easier to find online than you think. Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Incogni, on how to take that information back.

Today is the day. Over the past week, we’ve shared details about the Freedom Summit. If you’ve been meaning to sign up, this is your last chance before the event begins later today. Registration is FREE, and you can claim your spot here.

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Wrong-Way Drivers Prompt Ramp Closure

Drivers in downtown Columbus have lost access to a westbound Interstate 70 exit ramp for one week after state transportation officials stepped in to stop wrong-way drivers from entering the freeway.

The westbound ramp to Mound Street closed Wednesday and is scheduled to reopen July 1. The closure follows the shutdown of the adjacent eastbound ramp earlier this month, after officials repeatedly saw motorists drive past signs and barrels to enter the freeway in the wrong direction.

Officials said they adjusted signage several times before determining that closing the ramp was the safest option. A signed detour directs drivers along Central Avenue to reach Mound Street.

Wrong-way crashes account for a small share of Ohio crashes but are about 40 times more likely to be fatal. The state plans to install 30 wrong-way detection cameras around Columbus in the coming months.

Hospital Completes Robotic Lung Transplant

Cleveland Clinic says it has completed the health system’s first robotic lung transplant performed in the U.S.—a single-lung procedure took place last month and was led by a thoracic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute.

The hospital said the technique is offered by only a small number of centers worldwide and requires advanced robotic capability and a highly skilled surgical team.

Surgeons say the “minimally invasive approach” is intended to reduce pain and shorten hospital stays compared with traditional transplants, which often involve significant pain and lengthy recoveries. Cleveland Clinic’s kidney and liver programs have also been early adopters of robotic transplantation.

The patient, a man in his 70s with pulmonary fibrosis, has been discharged and is recovering well, the hospital said.

Ohio Company Aids White House Repairs

A central Ohio company has pledged $1 million to help repair the White House South Lawn after a UFC event was held in a temporary arena built for celebrations marking the nation’s 250th birthday.

Marysville-based ScottsMiracle-Gro is donating money and products to the National Park Service to re-sod and reseed the grounds with a custom turf blend selected by President Trump.

White House officials said the work is being covered by a private donation, with no taxpayer money involved, and the South Lawn is expected to be fully restored by next spring.

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➤ Columbus: A review by The Ohio State University cleared a university OB-GYN of serious misconduct after records showed the doctor was paid by Jeffrey Epstein’s New York Strategy Group for consulting work. (More)

➤ Wilberforce: The family of a student who died after an alleged alcohol-related hazing ritual is suing Wilberforce University, saying she was left in her dorm and died hours later. (More)

➤ Toledo: City Council extended its contract for Flock’s portable license plate readers, with supporters saying the cameras help investigators solve crimes more quickly. (More)

➤ Columbus: Mount Carmel plans to close its standalone emergency department in Franklinton in August while opening a new primary and preventive care center in the community. (More)

➤ Whitehall: City councilwoman Lori Elmore appeared to be narrowly voted out in Tuesday’s special recall election by six votes, but outstanding ballots still must be counted, and a recount could follow. (More)

➤ Cleveland: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency determined the Cleveland area now meets federal quality standards for ground-level ozone after years of monitoring. (More)

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➤ Two Ohioans were selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, with Canton’s Darryn Peterson going No. 2 overall to the Utah Jazz and Columbus Africentric graduate Dailyn Swain going No. 15 to the Chicago Bulls. (Draft Results)

➤ Meanwhile, Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton, the Buckeyes’ all-time leading scorer, was chosen in the second round by the Houston Rockets. (More)

➤ Girls flag football has been sanctioned as the 29th high school sport by the Ohio High School Athletic Association, with varsity play set to begin in the 2026-27 school year. (More)

➤ The Columbus Blue Jackets released their preseason schedule, which opens Sept. 21 at home against the Detroit Red Wings—the first of four exhibition games. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: World Cup | MLB | WNBA

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➤ The 131-year-old Mount Auburn Flatiron Building in Cincinnati will welcome a new tenant in August: Monarch House, a coffee shop and wine bar. (See Photo)

➤ Breeze Airways will begin service at Dayton International Airport this fall, offering flights to Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers, Florida, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. (More)

➤ The Patrick S. Parker Sailing Center and its restaurant, The Galley, have opened along Lake Erie in Cleveland near the East 55th Marina. (Details)

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➤ A metal washer dislodged from Cedar Point’s Magnum XL-200 ride over the weekend, prompting the coaster to be shut down for inspection. A woman said the piece of metal missed her head by inches. (More)

➤ Twinsburg will celebrate America’s 250th birthday Friday with a Cleveland Pops Orchestra performance at Chamberlin Park, along with an Independence Day picnic, a Chinese auction, fireworks, and cake. (Details)

➤ The Ohio State Fair plans to debut its Ohio Showcase Building at this year’s fair, featuring Ohio-based restaurants including Marlow’s Cheesesteaks, Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, and others. (See Restaurants)

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➤ A Yale study tracked 11,000 seniors for over a decade and found nearly half didn’t decline with age; they improved, and one hidden factor explains why. (Hear What)

➤ The military is reinstating flu shots for recruits after an outbreak swept a Texas training base. (Listen Now)

➤ The average couple drops over $6,000 on the honeymoon now, and Gen Z would rather splurge there than on the wedding. (Listen More)