Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Polls Open, High-Tech Mini Golf, and WKRP Goes Live

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 making 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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200 to 249: 18%
100 to 149: 15%
250 to 299: 15%
Never bowled: 12%
Under 100: 11%
Perfect 300: 11%

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State Tax Refunds, Red Snappers, and Nation's Cheapest Gas

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1952, the Atlanta area reached a high of 91 degrees, a record for the date. The average high for the date is 77 degrees.

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State Tax Refunds Go Out

If your bank account shows a direct deposit labeled “GASTTAXRFD,” don’t be confused. That stands for Georgia State Tax Refund, not a gas tax refund.

The $1.2 billion state tax rebate program kicked into gear Monday, with the Georgia Department of Revenue beginning to issue payments to eligible residents statewide.

Payments will arrive via direct deposit or check, matching the delivery method from your most recent return.

The state says it could take six to eight weeks for all refunds to go out. You can check your rebate status online using your Social Security number and adjusted gross income.

Braves' Start Best in 134 Years

The Atlanta Braves are off to the franchise's best 35-game start in 134 years after sweeping the Colorado Rockies this past weekend.

The milestone traces back to the Boston Beaneaters, the Braves' 19th-century predecessor that finished 102-48-2 in 1892.

Atlanta's 25-10 start also puts them atop all of Major League Baseball.

Sunday's game against Colorado marked Braves pitcher Spencer Strider's 2026 debut after returning from his injury rehabilitation.

Aquarium Readies Canopy Walk

Georgia Aquarium is taking the visitor experience to new heights with its Canopy Walk and Treehouse Playscape, set to debut Memorial Day weekend.

The elevated walkway will let guests stroll above the gallery’s outdoor exhibits for a bird’s-eye view of the aquarium’s natural habitats.

The Treehouse Playscape will give children—and curious adults—a hands-on perch to discover what life looks like from the treetops.

Both are part of Phase 2 of the Atlanta aquarium's River Scout gallery renovation that includes a redesigned otter habitat and new signage and lighting.

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➤ Coastal Georgia: A state wildlife official praised the Trump administration's granting of an exemption to expand the recreational red snapper season from a few days to a full two months in July and August. (More)

➤ Atlanta: Georgia State University will launch GSU Health on Wheels, a federally funded mobile health clinic that will visit underserved metro Atlanta communities. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Republican National Committee criticized Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s ties to the Southern Poverty Law Center after federal prosecutors charged the center with transferring money to extremist groups. Ossoff has not commented on the case. (More)

➤ Floyd County: The county earned a 2026 Georgia County Excellence Award for its innovative rubber-modified asphalt project to improve local roads. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Georgia Sun's voter guide offers a rundown on contested races, polling places, and more ahead of the May 19 primary election. (More)

➤ Young Harris: A child was safely rescued Monday after a SWAT team and other law enforcement officers responded to a barricaded person who was taken into custody. (More)

➤ Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels was fined $25,000 for his in-game altercation with Mitchell Robinson during the team’s Game 6 playoff loss to New York. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Hawks are not expected to pursue a trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo despite previous reports that they may do so. (More)

➤ Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Olivia Carter married this weekend in Atlanta, with tight end Kyle Pitts among the teammates in attendance. (More)

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➤ Gas prices in Georgia are the cheapest in the nation due to the state's gas tax suspension but, as with other states, they're trending higher. (More)

➤ Shares of FedEx and Atlanta-based UPS sank in value Monday on reports that Amazon planned to directly compete with them by opening up its delivery and warehouse services to other businesses. (More)

➤ Port of Brunswick retained its title as the nation’s busiest automobile terminal for the second straight year, handling 779,000 vehicle units in 2025. (More)

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➤ Brantley County paramedic Brandon Lynn remained on the job even as a wildfire burned his home to the ground, a story of duty resonating across the first-responder community. (More)

➤ Savannah: The city's Stone Stairs of Death—33 steep cobblestone steps connecting Bay Street to River Street—are a viral hit on social media, despite no known fatality in its history. (More)

➤ Albany parks and recreation supervisor Tee Taylor spotlighted senior programs in Southwest Georgia on a weekly program hosted by WALB. (Watch)

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