Monday, April 20, 2026

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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.

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Storm Leaves Millions in Damage

Last week’s severe weather caused millions of dollars in damage in northeast Ohio, as golf-ball-sized hail and wind gusts topping 60 mph swept through the region.

Auto dealerships were among those hard hit, including Davis Automotive Group in Solon, where more than 350 vehicles suffered an estimated $20 million in damage. In Bedford, Ken Ganley Subaru and Volkswagen plan to hold a hail sale, offering steep discounts on damaged vehicles.

Elsewhere in Solon, the police department reported that 20 of their 30 vehicles were damaged.

You can see videos of the hailstorm and photos of the damage here.

Lawmakers Target Local Gun Limits

The state Senate passed legislation to curb municipal gun control measures that Republican lawmakers say violate the Second Amendment.

Municipalities already are barred from enacting gun control measures more restrictive than state law. Under the new legislation, cities could be sued for damages for illegal gun control ordinances.

“With this legislation, it is my hope that we impose potential financial repercussions for these cities who so frivolously trample on the rights of their residents,” said state Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott.

Opponents, such as Sen. Kent Smith, D-Euclid, said the bill “seeks to punish those who are charged with solving the problems of gun violence.”

Bengals Trade Top 10 Pick

Days before the NFL draft, the Cincinnati Bengals traded their No. 10 overall pick to the New York Giants in exchange for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence.

Lawrence, who spent seven seasons in New York, requested a trade after failing to reach an agreement with the Giants on a new contract.

Lawrence passed his physical and signed a contract extension with Cincinnati, keeping him under team control through the 2028 season.

It’s the first time in the common draft era that the Bengals have traded a top-10 pick for a player. As things stand, this year’s draft will be the first since 1989 that the team won’t make a first-round pick.

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➤ Willoughby: An Amtrak train carrying 177 passengers and crew struck and destroyed a car at 3:30 a.m. Friday. No one was injured. The car’s driver was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired. (More)

➤ Toledo: Toledo Public Schools plans to close eight buildings at the end of the school year in an effort to reduce a $68 million budget deficit. (See List)

➤ Lawrence County: A Maryland pilot was killed Friday in a small plane crash near County Road 1A. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. (More)

➤ Steubenville: Franciscan University alumna Sister Mary Elizabeth testified last week before the U.S. Department of Justice's Religious Liberty Commission. (Watch Video)

➤ Cleveland Heights: A high school student died last week after suffering a medical emergency during a sports practice. (More)

➤ Lucas County: Residents may hear simulated gunfire and increased fighter jet activity this week as the Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing takes part in a combat-readiness inspection. (Details)

➤ Donovan Mitchell scored 32 as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Toronto 126-113 in Game 1 of their playoff matchup on Saturday. Game 2 is set for 7 p.m. today. (More)

➤ Redshirt freshman quarterback Tavien St. Clair and freshman wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. connected on two deep passes in Ohio State’s spring game on Saturday. (More)

➤ The UFL’s Columbus Aviators celebrated their first win since joining the league this year, beating the Dallas Renegades 28-14 on Friday at Historic Crew Stadium. (More)

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➤ Ohio ranked No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 7 nationally for business in a Chief Executive magazine survey of more than 650 CEOs. (More)

➤ Transportation leaders gathered in Columbus for the Ohio Rail Summit, sharing ideas for bringing intercity passenger rail to one of the nation’s largest cities without the service. (More)

➤ Kent City Council approved a one-year moratorium on large data centers, citing the facilities’ heavy demands on energy, water, and infrastructure capacity. (More)

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➤ Westlake police were called to check on a 91-year-old woman after her family couldn’t reach her, only to find her busy chasing a new high score on a video game. (More)

➤ A Norwalk man who stopped for tomatoes for his girlfriend came home with a $3 million Ohio Lottery win. (More)

➤ A deer ran across campus and crashed through a classroom window Friday at Olentangy Liberty High School. (Watch Video)

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1775, the Gunpowder Incident began when 20 British sailors from the armed schooner HMS Magdalen entered the Williamsburg powder storage magazine during the night, removed the barrels of gunpowder, and returned them to their ship.

Last week, we asked for unique facts about your corner of our Commonwealth. One reader wrote to tell us that "Bluefield is known as 'Virginia’s Tallest Town,' elevation-wise." We didn't know that!

Hit reply to let us know what's special about your neck of the woods.

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Vogler Attacker Pleads Guilty

Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding for his attack last summer on Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler. He will be sentenced on June 25.

Buck-Hayes attacked Vogler at the councilman's workplace and set him on fire. He said he added styrofoam to the gasoline "because I just thought that would make it burn longer."

Vogler underwent treatment at a burn unit for months before he returned to attend a city council meeting on Oct. 21, months ahead of what had been expected.

After Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty, he told the judge he was not a U.S. citizen. The judge noted that the plea could alter his immigration status and force him to leave the United States.

Referendum Vote Tomorrow

Polls will be open tomorrow for the final day of voting in the state's referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow redistricting before this fall's congressional elections.

Many schools will be closed so the buildings can be used for voting.

The proposed map is drawn to give Democrats an advantage in 10 of the state's 11 districts. Early voting ended on Saturday with more than 1.3 million votes cast.

"It's a bit confusing," one voter said, referring to the fact that this isn't a typical election in that it involves a constitutional issue instead of voting for particular candidates.

Skydiver Gets Stuck on Scoreboard at Spring Game

Virginia Tech's spring football game was delayed on Saturday after a skydiver participating in pregame entertainment went off course and got stuck on Lane Stadium's scoreboard.

Another skydiver landed outside the stadium, with only one of the three parachutists landing on the field as planned.

Rescue crews freed the man, and he sustained no serious injuries. The game went ahead once the skydiver was secured.

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➤ Virginia Beach: Some business owners complained about the city's 9:30 p.m. curfew at the Oceanfront, which was in effect over the weekend and will be in place on Friday. "At that 9 o’clock hour, that’s when we make our money," one business manager said. (Details)

➤ Rockingham County: VDOT plans to begin construction today to widen six miles of I-81 near Harrisonburg. Drivers can expect overnight single-lane closures in both directions. (More)

➤ Annandale: A Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge had ordered former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax to vacate his home by the end of April amid ongoing divorce proceedings. Fairfax murdered his wife before he killed himself last week. (Details)

➤ Arlington: The county saw a 60.5% jump in property crime between 2020 and 2024, the largest increase in the nation. (More)

➤ Charlottesville: The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors Finance Committee approved a 3.6% average tuition increase for next year. (Details)

➤ Danville: Police are investigating a shooting incident that left one dead and four wounded on Saturday. The department reported that multiple shots were fired at a large gathering at a local residence. (More)

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➤ Virginia Tech softball dropped two of three games to Georgia Tech, including a 9-7 loss yesterday. (Box Score)

➤ The Washington Nationals salvaged the final game of a three-game series against the Giants with a 3-0 win yesterday. (Box Score)

➤ UVA women's tennis fell 4-0 to N.C. State in the ACC championship finals. (Details)

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➤ The Henrico County Economic Development Authority transferred ownership of The Crossings Golf Club to a North Carolina company for $1. It purchased the property for $3 million in 2024. (Details)

➤ Botetourt County economic development officials hosted a summit to help local businesses grow. (More)

➤ The Downtown Norfolk Council will pause its monthly First Fridays event downtown after businesses raised concerns about litter and quality-of-life issues. (Details)

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➤ The Rotary Club of Bedford installed a Peace Pole as part of an effort to promote conflict prevention and recognize the cultures that have shaped the region. (Details)

➤ Henrico County's Fair Oaks Elementary School plans a 100th anniversary celebration next month. (More)

➤ A Potomac Shores Middle School student in Dumfries spoke at the school's "Heart Challenge" assembly to tell his classmates about his fight to overcome a congenital heart defect. (Details)

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