Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Wahlberg's Rose Biopic, Storm Alert, and Gas Prices

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 Kentucky Derby. Get the scoop in Et Cetera.

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Alternative College Admissions Test Weighed

The state Senate is considering House-passed legislation that would add the Classic Learning Test to the college admissions exams offered at Ohio high schools.

House Bill 326 would allow high school students to take the CLT in place of the ACT and SAT. More than 300 universities accept the CLT.

The CLT is similar to the ACT and SAT while also presenting reading questions on classic literature, ranging from Christian saints to Plato and Aristotle.

The proposal passed the state House with support from all Republicans and three Democrats.

Judges Cleared to Make Political Endorsements

Ohio judges may now make political endorsements after the state Supreme Court cleared a Clinton County judge of wrongdoing for endorsing his son for a judgeship.

In 2023, Judge John William Rudduck publicly endorsed his son, Brett, for a seat on the Clinton County Municipal Court. A disciplinary counsel argued that the endorsement undermined the judiciary's impartiality and violated three judicial conduct rules.

The state Supreme Court ruled that penalizing Rudduck would violate the First Amendment. Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy noted the state’s interest in “maintaining judicial independence, integrity, and impartiality,” but said that the current rules go too far in restricting political speech.

Wahlberg Developing Pete Rose Movie

Actor and producer Mark Wahlberg said he’s developing a movie about Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose, focusing on the latter part of Rose's career as a player and manager.

Wahlberg, speaking on an episode of the Throwbacks podcast, said a script for the biopic is already written. He didn’t say whether he plans to act in the film or who would play Rose.

Rose, who was banned from baseball for betting on games while managing the Reds, died in 2024 at 83.

Last spring, Rose's ban from Major League Baseball ended, making baseball's all-time hits leader eligible for Hall of Fame consideration.

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➤ Northern Ohio: The National Weather Service issued a slight risk for severe weather across much of northern Ohio today, including the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. (See Map)

➤ Columbus: A semi-truck driver faces vehicular homicide charges after allegedly causing a nine-vehicle pileup in a construction zone on Interstate 71 that killed three people, including a 1-year-old. (More)

➤ Cleveland: Amtrak plans to invest $8 million in downtown station upgrades, including a new 1,200-foot concrete platform, new walkways, and an expanded canopy. Construction is expected to take 18 months. (More)

➤ Toledo: The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $19.2 million to the University of Toledo to help launch a $39 million workforce initiative for the nuclear energy industry. (More)

➤ Bowling Green: Bowling Green State University said it will end six programs and modify 20 others to comply with Senate Bill 1, which limits diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the state's public universities. (More)

➤ Dayton: The University of Dayton plans to launch courses to prepare students to use artificial intelligence in their future careers. (More)

➤ Ohio State plans to survey fans this week about potential renovations to 104-year-old Ohio Stadium, including possible expansion of premium seating. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers are the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and will face the No. 5-seeded Toronto Raptors. Game 1 is set for Saturday. (Details)

➤ Defensive back Caleb Downs, wide receiver Carnell Tate, and three other Ohio State players plan to attend the first round of the NFL Draft on April 23. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: NHL | MLB | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer

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➤ The average gas price in Ohio rose by 15 cents over the past week to $3.91 a gallon, with the highest prices in Lawrence County and the lowest in Lima. (See Prices)

➤ Roofing materials manufacturer Owens Corning plans to invest an additional $250 million in its Toledo operations, under a plan that would keep the city as its global headquarters for another 30 years. (More)

➤ The Thurman Cafe in Columbus’ German Village said it’s “hard to say” when the iconic burger restaurant will reopen after an electrical fire caused extensive damage. (More)

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➤ Cincinnati-based Graeter’s introduced a limited-edition Kentucky Derby ice cream flavor in partnership with Churchill Downs: Backstretch Bourbon Cherry. (More)

➤ Thousands of runners and walkers took part in the Ohio State 4 Miler over the weekend, finishing at the 50-yard line of Ohio Stadium. (More)

➤ Franklin County’s soil and water conservation district will reimburse property owners who replace Callery pear trees, an invasive plant known for its foul odor. (Details)

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USA 250 Tour, Sheriff-Umpire Dispute, and A Look Inside PGA Pro's Home

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1966, Greg Maddux was born. Maddux won four Cy Young awards, including three with the Atlanta Braves from 1993 to 1995.

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Knicks Await High-Flying Hawks

The red-hot Atlanta Hawks will enter the NBA Playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, set for a first-round matchup against the No. 3 New York Knicks.

Atlanta rode a 20-5 closing stretch to lock up its playoff position and clinch the Southeast Division title.

The game against the Knicks will tip off at 6 p.m. Saturday in New York, with television coverage available on Amazon Prime Video.

On Sunday, with the division title in hand, the Hawks finished the regular season with a 143-117 loss to Miami.

More America 250 Fun Ahead

Columbus will host a stop on the national U.S. 250 Tour on April 23–24, the latest event celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

The nonprofit event is touring all 50 states, bringing live concerts, food trucks, and family-friendly activities to communities across the country.

Visitors to the two-day event at the Columbus Civic Center Amphitheater can look forward to bounce houses, Freedom Village, interactive workshops, and Kids America activities.

Drought Impacts Spread

Farmers are making daily adjustments during planting season as dry, hard clay from Georgia's ongoing drought damages equipment and threatens yields for cotton, peanuts, and wheat.

Lake Lanier levels are dropping, raising concerns about the water supply for metro Atlanta. The Chattahoochee River north of the city is running lower than normal.

Meanwhile, firefighters battled a wildfire on Buzzard Mountain in White County, with roughly 26 acres burned and 60% containment as of Monday.

The state is experiencing its worst drought in 14 years, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor showing 98% of the state in some level of drought and 18% in the most severe category.

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➤ Cartersville: Cass High School mourned the unexpected death of agriculture teacher and coach Joey Dean, the school's 2021 Teacher of the Year. (More)

➤ Cairo: Grady County Sheriff Earl Prince said he voluntarily relocated to another part of the ballpark after he was issued a warning for criticizing the umpire from the stands during a high school baseball game. (More)

➤ Tybee Island: Officials plan to maintain security and roadside safety checkpoints for this weekend's Crush Reloaded spring break music festival. (More)

➤ Macon-Bibb: County leaders approved more than $1.2 million to begin expanding the county jail, addressing overcrowding. (More)

➤ Savannah: The city’s illegal dumping cleanup initiative is showing results, with residents reporting visible improvements in neighborhoods hit hardest by the problem. (More)

➤ Statewide: Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr kicked off the 15th annual Legal Food Frenzy, enlisting law firms to raise food donations for regional food banks. (More)

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➤ The Atlanta Braves closed their home stand in style Sunday, pounding out 19 hits in a 13-1 rout of the Cleveland Guardians. The Braves are the only MLB team that hasn’t lost a series this season. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Braves pitcher Spencer Strider is set for his first minor-league rehab start Thursday. He has been on the injured list with a strained oblique. (More)

➤ Georgia State baseball completed its first Sun Belt sweep of the season with a 5-4 comeback win over James Madison this past weekend. (More)

➤ Yesterday's Results: NHL | MLB | NCAAB | NCAASB | Soccer

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➤ A federal appeals court struck down the 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling in a case followed closely by hobby distillers in Georgia and elsewhere. (More)

➤ Gainesville Inland Port will open May 4, serving more than 330 northeast Georgia manufacturers and reducing truck traffic through metro Atlanta. (More)

➤ Some Masters Tournament concessions remained a bargain this year, with pimento cheese sandwiches still at $1.50 and a new candy bar debuting at $2.25. (More)

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➤ Now Georgia released its Northeast Georgia Spring Festival guide, a county-by-county listing of events. (More)

➤ PGA Tour golfer Russell Henley and his artist wife, Teil Duncan Henley, opened the doors to their Georgia home in a Garden & Gun magazine profile. (More)

➤ Middle Georgia Oddities Market debuted in Warner Robins on Saturday, bringing more than 20 artists and vendors together. (More)

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