Monday, May 4, 2026

Portland Crash, Cornell Controversy, and Yacht Disaster Findings

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➤ A driver crashed into one of Portland's most prestigious athletic clubs early Saturday morning with a vehicle full of explosives. (Hear More)

➤ Cornell's president drove his car into two student protesters after a campus debate, and now video footage is contradicting his version of events. (Listen Now)

➤ A new Italian investigation into the Bayesian superyacht disaster says the crew, not the storm, caused the deaths of seven people. (Tune In)

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Zoo Bomb Threats, Cavs Advance, and Senior Help

Monday, May 4, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings played their first game as America’s first professional baseball club, defeating the Great Western Base Ball Club of Cincinnati 45-9.

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Zoos Reopen After Bomb Hoaxes

Four Ohio zoos closed temporarily after a multistate series of zoo-related bomb threats that began Friday and continued through Sunday.

On Friday, the Toledo Zoo, the Louisville Zoo, and the Phoenix Zoo were evacuated after bomb and active shooter threats. No explosives were found at any of the sites.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium received similar threats on Saturday. On Sunday, the Akron and Cleveland zoos were evacuated because of threats.

The Toledo Zoo reopened as scheduled Saturday, and the Columbus Zoo reopened Sunday.

Cavs Surge Past Toronto

The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to face Detroit in the NBA playoffs after beating the Toronto Raptors 114-102 Sunday in Game 7 of their first-round series.

Game 1 between the Cavaliers and Pistons is set for Tuesday night, with Detroit holding home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series.

In Sunday's game, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen each scored 22 points for Cleveland, and Allen added 19 rebounds for a double-double.

Toronto led for most of the first half, but a 15-6 Cavaliers run tied the game at 49 heading into halftime. Cleveland took control after the break, outscoring the Raptors 38-19 in the third quarter.

Historic Castle Lists for $6M

The historic Northeast Ohio mansion owned by former Walgreens and Joann executive Wade Miquelon went on the market for nearly $6 million.

Known as Playmore, the Kirtland castle was built in 1929 and originally owned by architect Benjamin S. Hubbell, who co-designed the Cleveland Museum of Art and the West Side Market.

Playmore features seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 3,000-square-foot entertainment area, a hookah lounge, a wine cellar, a music studio, and a cocktail bar.

A stone patio surrounds the backyard pool, and the 12-acre property also includes a formal garden and thousands of trees. You can see 50 photos of the estate here.

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➤ Belmont County: Gov. Mike DeWine ordered flags flown at half-staff in honor of former state Sen. James Carnes, who died at 84. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Former police chief Teresa Theetge appealed her firing, which her attorney called grossly unfair. The city said it sought a change in leadership. (More)

➤ Nelsonville: The Nelsonville Aquatic Center closed after a structural analysis determined the pool was unsafe because of cracking and leakage, and found that design drawings weren’t signed by a professional engineer or architect. (More)

➤ Columbus: More than 100 demonstrators gathered at McCoy Park on Friday to protest the city’s deal to turn the park into a training facility for a professional women’s soccer team. (More)

➤ Toledo: The University of Toledo College of Law will serve as a testing site for the state bar examination for the first time in July, joining five other law schools in the state. (More)

➤ Jerome: Township Fire Chief Douglas Stewart was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into possible policy and legal violations. (More)

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➤ Cincinnati Reds pitchers Rhett Lowder and Connor Phillips combined to tie a major league record by walking seven consecutive batters in a 17-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. (More)

➤ Zach Kreft broke a 20-year-old Flying Pig Marathon record, finishing in 2:17:41, nearly three minutes faster than the previous mark set in 2006. (More)

➤ Evander da Silva Ferreira’s hat trick—capped by a penalty kick in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time—lifted FC Cincinnati to a 3-2 road win over Chicago Fire FC on Saturday. (More)

➤ Ohio State baseball swept No. 16 Nebraska for the first time in program history, closing the series with a 10-1 win Sunday. (More)

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➤ The state’s sales tax holiday will return for three days in August, but won’t include an expanded tax holiday for items $500 or less. (More)

➤ Bipartisan legislation would create a state-funded family and medical leave insurance program providing Ohio workers with up to 14 weeks of leave. (More)

➤ A federal lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Ohio alleges the parent company of Ohio-based Pins Mechanical Co. violated federal and state wage-and-hour laws. (More)

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➤ The state launched an online tool to help older Ohioans and their caregivers access information about long-term care facilities, Department of Aging data, and other resources. (More)

➤ Authorities advised Kings Island guests to turn off their cellphones while on rides to avoid triggering crash-detection technology or pocket-dialing 911. (More)

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Rainy Saturday, Golf Ball Plant Closing, and Jobless Rate

Monday, May 4, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Union Gen. William T. Sherman launched his Atlanta Campaign, the Union push that captured the city during the Civil War.

Bridgestone Golf will close its iconic ball-manufacturing and testing facility in Covington. Details in Around Georgia.

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Spirit Fliers Scramble

The shutdown of Spirit Airlines early Saturday hit Georgia travelers, with stranded passengers in Atlanta and elsewhere scrambling for last-minute alternatives.

The federal government secured agreements from United, Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest to offer capped rescue fares—most around $200—for displaced passengers. Some carriers also opened job portals to help Spirit’s unemployed workers find new jobs.

At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Spirit check-in kiosks went dark, with the bankrupt airline telling customers it could not assist with rebooking.

Wildfire Evacuations End

Brantley County lifted all mandatory wildfire evacuations Saturday as the Highway 82 Fire reached 64% containment.

Sparked by a Mylar balloon that struck a power line on April 20, the fire burned more than 22,500 acres and destroyed at least 90 homes and businesses in the area over nearly two weeks.

A multi-agency recovery center opened at Atkinson Elementary on Saturday, with emergency assistance teams pledging to continue their efforts.

“Wildfires are not something that we are used to in the state of Georgia, so we got boots on the ground, and we've been partnering with all the organizations and the government officials to make sure that any of those needs (are) met," said Jeremy McLendon, Red Cross deputy regional disaster officer.

Rainfall Tops 2 Inches in Places

Weekend rains brought more relief to drought-stricken Georgia, with communities from Savannah to Statesboro receiving more than 2 inches of rainfall on Saturday.

The moisture continued a rainier pattern that began last week around the state. More rain is in the forecast for parts of the state later this week.

Forecasters say several months of above-normal rainfall would be needed to fully end the drought, with weekly totals near 1 inch required just to prevent worsening.

The next U.S. Drought Monitor report on Georgia is scheduled for release on Thursday. Last week's report showed much of the state remained in extreme to exceptional drought.

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➤ Covington: Bridgestone Golf will shut down its ball-manufacturing and testing facility on June 30, ending nearly four decades of operations in the city. (More)

➤ Social Circle: Rivian renegotiated its Department of Energy loan for its planned electric vehicle factory from $6.6 billion down to $4.5 billion, and increased initial production capacity plans. (More)

➤ Savannah: Health insurer Cigna and Memorial Health failed to reach a new contract agreement by a Friday deadline, with negotiations ongoing. The hospital continues to provide care to Cigna clients. (More)

➤ Central Georgia: A political science professor said two state House districts in the region could be a potential focus of remapping after last week's U.S. Supreme Court ruling on race-based redistricting. (More)

➤ Athens: NBC's Dateline aired A Window of Time, focusing on the recently solved cold case murder of UGA law student Tara Baker. (More)

➤ Fairburn: A boil water advisory was issued for the city and South Fulton on Saturday night after power went out at the Adamsville Pump Station. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a hamstring strain. The team activated right-hander Spencer Strider from the injury list. (More)

➤ Georgia Tech football landed its first 2027 commitment as four-star running back Moonie Gipson of Kell High School in Kennesaw chose the Yellow Jackets over Auburn and Virginia Tech. (More)

➤ Georgia baseball completed a three-game sweep of Missouri with a 14-4 run-rule win Sunday, extending its lead atop the SEC standings. (More)

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➤ Georgia's labor force and employment hit record highs and its jobless rate dropped to 3.5% in March. (More)

➤ The Liberty County Development Authority continues to pursue proposals for expanded aircraft storage and maintenance facilities at MidCoast Regional Airport. (More)

➤ Savannah-based fuel distributor Colonial Oil Industries acquired Atkinson Oil of Sandersville, expanding its Southeast distribution network. (More)

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➤ Josh Brolin put his Sandy Springs mansion up for sale for just under $5 million. The Dune actor and his wife, Kathryn, have owned the traditional-style home since 2020. (More)

➤ Savor Georgia's 2026 restaurant guide lists 100 popular spots across the state, including a top 10 ranking of the best ice cream parlors. (More)

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