Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Iran's “Self-Sacrifice” Weddings, Virginia Democrats Exit, El Niño Concerns

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➤ Hundreds of "self-sacrifice" couples were married in mass public ceremonies across Tehran amid Iran's war with the U.S. (Hear Details)

➤ At least four Virginia Democratic House candidates have dropped out after the state Supreme Court dismissed a map that favored Democrats. (Hear Episode)

➤ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warns an emerging El Niño could drive widespread coastal flooding this year. (Listen Now)

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OT Stunner, Tick Alert, and Holiday Travel

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1943, what is now the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center was formally dedicated.

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Lawsuits Challenge Abortion Law

A lawsuit filed in Butler County claims that abortion rights advocates improperly amended the state constitution through a single ballot measure.

The plaintiffs argue the 2023 measure guaranteeing abortion access changed multiple provisions of the state constitution, requiring a constitutional convention instead of a ballot question. Abortion rights advocates maintain that the proper procedure was followed and dismiss some opponents as “sore losers.”

Another lawsuit, filed by a Trumbull County judge, argues that the law restricts a judge's ability to grant or deny abortion requests from minors. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has asked the state Supreme Court to dismiss the lawsuit, contending the judge lacks standing to sue.

Documentary Examines Deadly Crash

A new Netflix documentary titled The Crash examines the July 2022 fatal car crash in Strongsville that killed Dominic Russo, 20, and Davion Flanagan, 19.

Mackenzie Shirilla, then 17, was convicted of murdering Russo and Flanagan after driving her car into a brick building at 100 mph. Prosecutors argued she intentionally caused the crash after her relationship with Russo deteriorated.

Shirilla was interviewed in prison for the documentary, insisting she is “not a monster” and that she was a “driver of a tragedy, but I'm not a murderer.”

Prosecutors used onboard vehicle data to show that Shirilla accelerated to full throttle and never braked before impact. You can learn more about the documentary on Netflix’s website.

Disc Golf Courses Among World's Best

Two of Ohio's disc golf courses rank among the best in the world, according to UDisc, a platform that helps players find and navigate disc golf courses.

Echo Valley at Hoffmann Reserve in Waynesville placed No. 42 in the world. Caesar Ford Park: Championship in Xenia ranked No. 89.

Those parks, along with Eagle Ridge in Coshocton and Punderson Disc Golf Course in Newbury, also cracked the nationwide top 100.

In UDisc's Ohio rankings, those parks were joined in the statewide top 10 by Findley State Park in Wellington, Reazin Family DGC in Miamisburg, Mt. Airy in Cincinnati, Lobdell Reserve in Alexandria, The Grassman in Ravenna, and Deis Hill Park in Dover.

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➤ Statewide: Republican state lawmakers and GOP governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy may seek a statewide ballot question on whether to add Ohio's voter ID law to the state constitution. (More)

➤ Statewide: Troopers arrested 158 impaired drivers during a three-day, statewide OVI crackdown from Thursday through Saturday. (More)

➤ Belmont County: The county leads Ohio in reported Lyme disease cases this year with 39. The tick-borne illness has also surged in Jefferson, Licking, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas counties, with each reporting more than a dozen cases. (More)

➤ Dublin: Parents and students from the northern areas of the community rallied against the school district's high school remapping proposal, saying the plan would require students to navigate dangerous roadways. (More)

➤ Delaware County: The county broke ground on a $35.8 million facility set to consolidate several agencies under one roof. (More)

➤ Summit County: The Interstate 77 interchange at Ghent Road northwest of Akron will remain closed through early July as crews work to widen the highway. (Details)

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➤ The Cleveland Cavaliers squandered a 22-point fourth-quarter lead, falling to the New York Knicks 115-104 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night. (More)

➤ Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martínez earned American League Player of the Week honors after batting .368 with four home runs and seven RBIs since May 11. (More)

➤ Hickory Hills Golf Club pro Ben Kern claimed Low PGA Professional honors at the PGA Championship, carding a 2-over 72 on Sunday to finish the tournament at 10-over par. (More)

➤ Rule changes approved for Ohio high school athletics include revisions to student-athlete transfer policies and updated guidelines governing name, image, and likeness compensation. (More)

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➤ Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Xaloy's Austintown facility as part of the WorkOhio Job Connector Tour, an initiative aimed at equipping Ohioans with hands-on training and linking them directly to in-demand careers. (More)

➤ Graphite One will terminate its lease on a Weathersfield property in Trumbull County, shifting plans for its Active Anode Materials facility to a site in Conneaut in Ashtabula County. (More)

➤ Demolition work began at the former Latitude Five25 towers in Columbus, an apartment complex shuttered since 2022. A $150 million affordable housing complex is planned for the site. (More)

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➤ AAA estimates about 1.7 million Ohioans will hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, advising travelers to depart after 9 p.m. Thursday or before 11 a.m. Friday to avoid the heaviest traffic congestion. (More)

➤ Kenyon College in Gambier earned the No. 12 spot on Travel + Leisure's list of the 30 most beautiful college campuses in the U.S. (More)

➤ State natural resources officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the historic barn at Barkcamp State Park. The barn will be open to visitors from Memorial Day through Labor Day. (Details)

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Election Results, Cleanup Hitters, and Memorial Day Origin

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2008, Hamilton Jordan, who grew up in Albany and was President Jimmy Carter’s chief of staff and top strategist, died after a long battle with cancer.

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Primary Runoffs Await

Primary election voting wrapped up Tuesday, with Republican races for governor and U.S. Senate headed to June 16 runoffs after no candidate cleared the 50% threshold to win outright.

In the GOP primary for governor, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and health care executive Rick Jackson advanced. The winner will face former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who won decisively among Democrats.

In the Republican race for U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley captured the top two spots. U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter placed third. The winner of the Collins-Dooley runoff will face Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Tuesday’s ballot also included primary elections for U.S. House districts, other statewide offices, the Georgia Public Service Commission, state House and Senate seats, and local offices.

You can find all of the latest election results here.

Justices Projected to Retain Seats

Three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court were on the ballot in Tuesday's election, with incumbent justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Hawkins Warren projected to win.

A third incumbent, Ben Land, was unopposed.

Warren was projected to win re-election to a new six-year term, leading by a wide margin over former state Sen. Jen Jordan. Bethel was projected to win a tight race against attorney Miracle Rankin, leading 51% to 49% with 96% of the vote tallied.

This year’s races attracted involvement from high-profile players in both major political parties. Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris backed Jordan and Rankin, while Gov. Brian Kemp backed the incumbents.

Holiday Travelers Revved Up

An estimated 1.4 million Georgians are expected to hit the road, rails, or skies this Memorial Day weekend, part of a record 45 million Americans traveling nationwide.

Drivers will find modest gas price relief as the state's gas tax suspension will continue through the weekend, though prices remain more than $1 above last year.

The state Department of Transportation will pause all interstate lane closures from noon Friday through 5 a.m. Tuesday.

The state Department of Public Safety advises caution on the road and waterways: last year’s holiday weekend brought 331 crashes, 120 injuries, six deaths, and 400 DUI arrests statewide. Troopers will be out in force.

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➤ Warner Robins: The city council approved an animal limitation waiver for a Navy veteran seeking to rescue a heartworm-positive dog that otherwise faced euthanasia. (More)

➤ Columbus: Players visiting for the NAIA Softball World Series will join a community cleanup effort. The tournament runs from Thursday through May 27. (More)

➤ Richmond County: Sheriff’s deputies wrapped up a five-day gang enforcement operation, netting 74 arrests and seizing 29 firearms along with fentanyl, marijuana, and cash. (More)

➤ DeKalb County: A GBI investigation into the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material led to the arrest of a couple. (More)

➤ Fulton County: A group of Republican political candidates filed an emergency lawsuit seeking observer access to the Georgia Secretary of State's election reporting hub. A judge rejected the request. (More)

➤ Savannah: Area law enforcement will participate in the statewide Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign, running through May 31. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech baseball coach James Ramsey was named ACC Coach of the Year after leading the Yellow Jackets to an ACC regular season title with a 25-5 record. (More)

➤ Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson was named SEC Player of the Year, and third-year head coach Wes Johnson won the conference's Coach of the Year award. (More)

➤ Georgia softball hosts an NCAA Super Regional in Athens this weekend as a No. 10 seed after eliminating Clemson. A win will send the Bulldogs to the Women’s College World Series. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves could select Georgia Tech standout Drew Burress in June’s MLB Draft, according to ESPN’s latest mock projections. (More)

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➤ An analysis found the state's fastest population gains and real estate investment clustering in metro Atlanta's outer suburbs and the Savannah coastal corridor. (More)

➤ Atlanta-based Home Depot reported an increase in first-quarter sales despite a sluggish housing market, aided by professionals and small DIY projects. (More)

➤ Employers across the state are building workforce pipelines through apprenticeships, tech certifications, and employer-college partnerships. (More)

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➤ Columbus, where locals decorated Confederate graves in 1866 in one of the earliest such ceremonies, isn't alone in its claim of inventing Memorial Day. (More)

➤ The Albany Museum of Art broke ground on its new downtown home at the former Belk building, a $35 million project that will double its space. (More)

➤ The Jean and Henry Wnek Garden in Tifton will host a stop for visitors to this week's 2026 National Daylily Convention in Valdosta. (More)

➤ The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers free admission on May 26 for its annual Community Day. (More)

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