Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1904, Gilmore-born Cy Young pitched the first perfect game in American League history.

🗳️ Ohio’s primary election is today. Whether you’ve already voted or plan to cast your ballot in person, catch up on this year’s major races in Top Stories.

The stock market has been on a tear as of late. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh all-time highs last Friday, and the Dow is climbing back toward 50,000. Yesterday was down a bit, but the market has been rallying. What’s actually driving it? Is it Big Tech earnings? The AI buildout? Hopes that the war in Iran ends soon? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown breaks down the three forces behind Wall Street’s record run and what investors are watching next. Tune in!

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Polls Open Today for Primary

Ohio voters head to the polls today for a primary election that will set up several major November races, including contests for governor and U.S. Senate.

In the Republican gubernatorial primary, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy faces automotive engineer Casey Putsch. Heather Hill’s name will appear on the Republican ballot, but she was disqualified after her running mate withdrew. On the Democrat side, Dr. Amy Acton is running unopposed.

In the U.S. Senate special election, incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted is unopposed, while former Democrat U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown faces Ron Kincaid.

The state treasurer’s race features a Republican primary fight, with state Sen. Kristina Roegner facing former state Rep. Jay Edwards, who is endorsed by Vice President JD Vance.

Voters can find sample ballots for their county here.

Former Troopers Allege Abuse

Four former Ohio state troopers say they faced a culture of physical and verbal abuse by superiors, including one incident in which a zip tie was placed around a trooper’s neck.

The troopers, all of whom served multiple years, told WKBN they feared retaliation for speaking out about the alleged abuse and other problems in the state patrol.

They said last year’s investigation and discipline of three supervisors for misconduct didn’t go far enough. They alleged internal conflicts, a discipline policy open to interpretation, and pressure to meet goals for writing tickets, among other concerns.

An Ohio State Highway Patrol spokesperson said the department complies with policies on professional standards, transparency, and the state trooper association’s labor agreement.

OSU Hockey Alum Saves Montreal

Former Ohio State goaltender Jakub Dobes was named the game’s first star in the Montreal Canadiens’ 2-1 Game 7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.

Montreal managed only nine shots on goal—the fewest on record in an NHL playoff win— as the team relied heavily on Dobes and its defense.

Dobes stopped 28 of the Lightning’s 29 attempts, helping send the Canadiens to a second-round matchup with the Buffalo Sabres.

Dobes played two seasons at Ohio State before turning pro. He was the 2022 Big Ten Goaltender of the Year as a freshman and a two-time Mike Richter Award semifinalist.

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➤ Lancaster: A 19-year-old pilot and an 18-year-old passenger were seriously injured when a single-engine 1961 Cessna Skylane crashed while attempting an emergency landing due to mechanical issues Sunday night. (More)

➤ Columbus: A convicted murderer was arrested after allegedly striking a man after an argument at a high school baseball game, leaving him with a severe head injury. (More)

➤ Mercer County: Sixty-four Holstein calves were stolen from a family farm near Butler Township. An investigation continues. (More)

➤ Whitehall: The state Supreme Court ruled recall petitions for the mayor and two council members lacked enough valid signatures, giving organizers 10 days to collect more. A special election is scheduled for May 28. (More)

➤ Kettering: The Modern College of Design will close permanently next month after more than 40 years, citing enrollment challenges. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: One person died in a fiery crash on Interstate 71 near the Lytle Tunnel downtown after a semitruck hit a wall and caught fire. (Watch Video)

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➤ Cincinnati reportedly has the inside track to host the 2029 NFL draft. The Queen City has never hosted the event. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Monsters, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ minor league affiliate, advanced to the next round of the AHL playoffs with a 2-1 triple-overtime win Sunday. (More)

➤ Cleveland Soccer Group unveiled the name and logo for the city’s future professional women’s soccer team: the Cleveland Astra. The team will compete in WPSL Pro starting in 2028. (More)

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➤ Four Ohio restaurants made OpenTable’s list of the nation’s 100 best brunch spots: Butcher & Rose, Forno Kitchen and Bar, and Lindey’s, all in Columbus; and Pier W in the Cleveland area. (More)

➤ Puttshack, a high-tech miniature golf venue whose golf balls keep score automatically, will open May 27 at Polaris in Columbus. (More)

➤ Mediterranean fast-casual chain CAVA opened its first Columbus-area location at 1790 Hilliard Rome Road in Hilliard. (More)

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➤ WKRP hit the airwaves in Cincinnati for the first time, with The Oasis three-station radio network adopting the call letters made famous by the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati. The stations will feature ’60s-’80s classics. (More)

➤ Ohio ranks below the national average for the cost of raising a child to age 18, with the Buckeye State’s cost at $224,228, compared with the national average of $303,418, according to LendingTree data. (More)

➤ Cannon fire filled the air this past weekend at the Richland County Fairgrounds during the 48th annual Ohio Civil War Show, featuring cannons and mortars from the Revolutionary War and Civil War. (More)

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