Monday, August 3, 2026

Miller Allegations, Congresswoman Hospitalized, and a Memorable Birthday

Monday, August 3, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Army pilot Lt. John Macready conducted the first recorded aerial crop-dusting operation, scattering lead arsenate over a catalpa tree farm near Troy from a Curtiss JN-4 Jenny.

🎬 Hundreds of free movie screenings are coming to all 88 Ohio counties this month, with every selection connected to the state through its cast, crew, subject, or filming location. Find the details in today’s Et Cetera section, and tell us which film you’d like to see most!

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Miller Remains in Race Amid Allegations

U.S. Rep. Max Miller, R-Rocky River, said he will remain in his reelection race despite escalating domestic abuse allegations and a public call from U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, for him to resign.

During a livestream Sunday, Miller denied abusing his former wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter. He also released investigative and court records from the custody dispute and said no court or government agency had substantiated the allegations.

Moreno, Emily Moreno’s father, said Miller should leave Congress and seek “serious psychological help.” A representative for Emily Moreno called Miller’s video “shameful” and accused him of using their child to protect his political career.

Miller said he expects to win in November. Republicans face a Wednesday deadline to replace him on the ballot if he withdraws.

Kaptur Hospitalized After Hit-Skip

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle hit-skip crash Sunday morning in Toledo.

Police said officers responded around 10:48 a.m. near Detroit and Central avenues. Kaptur’s office said she was a passenger traveling to a church service when the vehicle was struck.

A witness said the other driver left in another vehicle shortly after the collision. Kaptur’s office said she was “active, alert” and expected to return to her full schedule soon. Police continued investigating Sunday.

Ohio Cities Diverge on Fitness

Cincinnati led Ohio’s four ranked cities at No. 27 in the 2026 American Fitness Index, an annual comparison of the nation’s 100 largest cities.

Cleveland ranked No. 41, Columbus No. 52, and Toledo No. 81. Arlington, Virginia, finished first for the ninth consecutive year. You can view the complete report here.

The study evaluates personal health alongside parks, walkability, bike infrastructure, public transportation, recreation spending, and other community factors.

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➤ Cincinnati: A Cincinnati woman faces federal charges after authorities said she made dozens of bomb threat calls to Mississippi government offices following the death of Nolan Wells. (More)

➤ Warren: Dozens of residents rallied for Insight Hospital to reopen, saying its closure has strained the city’s remaining hospital and forced some patients to travel for care. (More)

➤ Toledo: Restore the Block and about 10 volunteers cleared a long-neglected Clark Street backyard in just over an hour, adding to roughly 30 properties the group has cleaned since last August. (More)

➤ Akron-Canton: Nearly 200 demonstrators protested ICE-linked deportation flights at Akron-Canton Airport, where Eastern Air Express was operating temporarily during runway repairs at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. (More)

➤ Lake Erie: The National Weather Service warned swimmers to stay out of Lake Erie through this morning as northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph produced 3- to 5-foot waves and dangerous currents. (See Advisory)

➤ Oregon: Organizers worked through Sunday to collect the 1,700 valid signatures needed to place a proposed ban on data centers above 25 megawatts on the November ballot. (See Details)

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➤ Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti said the club will pursue more help before today’s 6 p.m. trade deadline, but said that the team also needs to focus on making the current struggling offense better. (More)

➤ The Cincinnati Reds fell 4-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates after storms halted play at Great American Ball Park for nearly two hours, with tornado sirens sounding before play resumed at 10:05 p.m. (More)

➤ Wright State graduate and Arcanum native Boston Smith was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Seattle Mariners after hitting 22 home runs and advancing from Low-A to Double-A in 92 days. (See Details)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | Soccer | Golf

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➤ All In Dublin now targets a late 2026 groundbreaking and early 2028 move-in for its $24 million, 75-unit housing development serving adults with disabilities, older adults, and workforce households. (See Plans)

➤ Toledo-area employers with at least 35 workers can be nominated for the 2027 Top Workplaces awards through Sept. 4, with employee surveys determining the honorees. (More)

➤ Ohio Silver Co. is closing its Yellow Springs sterling silver jewelry shop after 54 years as owner Marcia Wallgren retires. A closing sale is underway. (See Details)

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➤ A birthday parade featuring dozens of decorated vehicles rolled past Grey Hunter’s home, bringing superheroes, friends, and neighbors together for the 4-year-old undergoing leukemia treatment. (Watch Video Report)

➤ The Cleveland Browns surprised Campbell Memorial’s football program with 85 new black Riddell helmets during the high school team’s visit to training camp in Berea. (See Helmets)

➤ More than 250 free movie screenings are planned across all 88 counties through October, featuring films tied to Ohio through performers, filmmakers, crews, or filming locations. (See Movies)

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➤ A gunman killed three people and wounded seven others at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, before taking his own life. (Hear More)

➤ Wind-driven wildfires around Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 600 structures and forced tens of thousands from their homes in what the mayor calls the region's worst natural disaster. (Listen Now)

➤ A crime network tied to Iran is recruiting European teenagers as hitmen over social media, then abandoning them when they're caught. (Tune In)

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Energy Plan Input, God’s Pit Crew, and Ocean Eddies Pearl

Monday, August 3, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1807, Aaron Burr’s treason trial opened in Richmond before Chief Justice John Marshall. Burr was tried for treason for allegedly conspiring to lead a revolt in western U.S. territories, aiming to create an independent empire with British aid.

Virginia’s 5th district will hold primaries for both parties tomorrow. Learn more in Top Stories.

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Spanberger Seeks Input on Energy Plan

Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s administration will hold a public meeting in Petersburg at 5:30 p.m. this evening to gather resident input on Virginia’s next 10-year energy plan.

State law requires a fresh plan every four years, mapping how the commonwealth meets rising demand and its 2045 net-zero target. Chief Energy Officer Josephus Allmond calls it a roadmap covering every sector.

Spanberger has backed an “all of the above” strategy spanning solar, wind, small modular nuclear reactors, and natural gas when needed, and she returned Virginia to the multi-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, effective July 1.

The final 2026 plan is due Oct. 1.

5th District Primaries Set for Tuesday

Virginia’s 5th Congressional District holds primaries in both parties tomorrow, the only U.S. House seat in the state with a contest on each side.

Republican incumbent Rep. John McGuire faces Melanie Lucero, a Marine veteran and Louisa County real estate agent who says McGuire is a “puppet” who’s there “because he’s a placeholder.” McGuire, a Trump ally on the House Armed Services and Oversight committees, has stepped up appearances across the district.

Three Democrats are running: former Rep. Tom Perriello, the last Democrat to hold the seat; Louisa County writer Robert Tracinski; and Lynchburg physician Suzanne Krzyzanowski. Perriello is the field’s frontrunner.

The sprawling district runs from Charlottesville south through Lynchburg and Danville to the North Carolina line. Analysts rate it Republican-leaning. Winners advance to November’s general election.

Search Continues for Chesterfield Shooting Suspect

Virginia State Police continue searching for Dennikia Boyce, 37, wanted in the July 24 shooting deaths of two VDOT contractors in Chesterfield County.

Rai’Shon DeLarge, 30, and Philip Wilson, 34, both of Emporia, were shot at a VDOT equipment yard near Routes 1 and 288. One died at the scene; the other later at a hospital.

Authorities say the case appears domestic-related, as Boyce knew at least one victim. New photos of the suspect, described as a black woman about 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds, have been released to aid the manhunt involving state, local and federal partners.

Police urge anyone who sees Boyce not to approach her and to call 911 immediately. Tips can also be directed to Virginia State Police.

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➤ Chesapeake: Six people were rescued on Sunday by good Samaritans after their boat capsized on the Elizabeth River near the Great Bridge locks, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. (More)

➤ Manassas: The FAA finished its environmental review of the Washington Manassas Airport expansion and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact, clearing a major hurdle toward commercial flights that could begin as early as spring 2027. (More)

➤ Chatham: A Virginia historical marker was unveiled Saturday for Gilbert’s Restaurant, which served as a vital refuge and gathering place for black residents and travelers during the segregation era. (More)

➤ Danville: God’s Pit Crew, which is headquartered in Danville, deployed volunteers and tractor-trailers of supplies to tornado-hit communities in Wisconsin while continuing flood recovery in West Virginia, responding to disasters in two states at once. (More)

➤ Henrico: Dave Bell, a Central Virginia man known for playing Santa Claus, anonymously donated a kidney at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital after losing 40 pounds to qualify, hoping his story encourages more living donors. (More)

➤ Richmond: Virginia’s largest sportsman show wrapped up a three-day run at the Richmond Raceway Complex, marking its 43rd year with cooking demos, gear vendors, and archery and fishing games for kids. (More)

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➤ Former UVA outfielder AJ Gracia—the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft—has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum, ending his season. Gracia is expected to return during the 2027 season. (More)

➤ Trent Hendrick, a former James Madison University linebacker and 2025 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, is exploring a possible return to college football after a federal court ruled that high school class of 2022 players are eligible for an extra year. (More)

➤ The Washington Nationals sent standout first baseman Luis Gracia Jr. to the New York Yankees yesterday in exchange for four pitchers, including 26-year-old Dominican reliever Yovanny Cruz, who routinely touches triple digits on his fastball. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | WNBA | Soccer | Golf

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➤ Virginia’s tax-free weekend runs Aug. 7-9, waiving sales tax on qualifying school supplies, clothing and shoes, hurricane and emergency-prep gear, and certain Energy Star products. (More)

➤ A VCU graduate-led local firm, Kalyan Hospitality, purchased the 205-room Graduate by Hilton hotel on West Franklin Street in Richmond for nearly $21 million. (More)

➤ Epic Padel, a Northern Virginia firm, bought Midlothian Tennis Club in Chesterfield County for $900,000 and will rebrand it as Epic Athletic Club, gradually converting clay tennis courts to the fast-growing racquet sport called padel, starting with four outdoor courts by early 2027. (More)

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➤ The fourth annual Cuts with Cops at Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center in Roanoke gave more than 800 students free haircuts, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and vaccines, with about a dozen volunteer barbers pitching in before the new school year. (More)

➤ Fitness influencer Ishmael Sandiford, a VCU graduate known as “The Black Superman,” brought his Fit-X Experience Tour to Richmond Raceway, drawing more than 150 people for a community workout with nine trainers, a live DJ, and calisthenics. (See Photos)

➤ Ocean Eddies owner Jeff Hague got a first in 25 years when California guests handed him a small pearl they’d found in one of the Virginia Beach pier restaurant’s oysters—then told him to keep it. (Watch Report)

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➤ A gunman killed three people and wounded seven others at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, before taking his own life. (Hear More)

➤ A crime network tied to Iran is recruiting European teenagers as hitmen over social media, then abandoning them when they're caught. (Tune In)