Sunday, July 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1969, the Apollo 11 spacecraft, commanded by Ohio native Neil Armstrong, entered lunar orbit—setting the stage for the historic moon landing the following day.

🌊 Heavy rain flooded large parts of Cincinnati on Friday. Read how the Queen City has dealt with the aftermath throughout the weekend in today’s Top Stories.

🩺 And in today’s Et Cetera section, read about a fourth-generation nurse whose graduation was attended by her great-grandmother, a World War II veteran.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla tackled the phone battery problem that has almost nothing to do with your actual battery. It turns out a handful of settings are running in the background all day, quietly draining power without you ever touching them, and shutting them off costs you nothing. From the toggles most people never think to check to the ones switched on the day the phone left the box, Ayla walked through seven quick fixes that can stretch a single charge well past what you are getting now. See tips here!

Today's sponsor is Dr. Steven Gundry MD, sharing a collagen-building technique he says may help support strength, energy, and healthy aging beyond traditional collagen supplements.

Floodwaters Swamp Cincinnati

Powerful storms swamped Cincinnati neighborhoods Friday, prompting 40 water rescues, sending one person to a hospital, and contributing to at least four structure fires linked to lightning strikes.

Oakley, Madisonville, Mount Lookout, Hyde Park, and Pleasant Ridge were among the hardest-hit neighborhoods. Flooding closed lanes on Interstate 71, stranded vehicles, and poured into homes and businesses.

Restaurants and shops spent Saturday cleaning up extensive damage. Some remained closed, while residents reported several feet of water in their basements and renewed calls for long-term drainage improvements.

The flood warning expired Saturday morning, but officials cautioned that standing water could linger and additional storms were possible. Photos of the flooding can be seen here.

Trump Flags Ohio Election Data

President Trump named Ohio as one of 18 states he said had election data compromised by China before the 2020 election.

Trump said China obtained 220 million voter files nationwide and attempted several forms of interference. He said his administration would work with states to address known technical vulnerabilities before the midterm elections.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said the information warranted examination, but his office said the matter involved publicly available election data—not a breach of Ohio’s election systems.

Pepsi Expands Columbus Campus

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers completed a $45.2 million expansion of its Columbus operation, opening a new office and warehouse designed to support continued growth.

The project added a 25,000-square-foot office and a 77,100-square-foot warehouse. The company invested more than $17 million in production equipment, packaging technology, and autonomous vehicles that move materials through the facility.

G&J Pepsi surpassed its original commitment to create 44 jobs and now employs 661 people at the Columbus site, which produces and distributes more than 50,000 cases daily.

Regional leaders said the investment reflects broad job growth across central Ohio. G&J Pepsi has operated in Columbus for more than 60 years.

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➤ Akron: The Akron Zoo evacuated visitors and remained closed for the rest of Saturday after receiving a bomb threat similar to recent threats targeting other zoos. (More)

➤ Statewide: Ohio’s average gasoline price rose 3 cents this week to $3.89 per gallon. Canton-Massillon recorded the state’s highest metro average at $3.97, while Lawrence County had the lowest at $3.78. (See Prices)

➤ Columbus: Body camera footage shows an officer accidentally shooting a fellow officer while firing at a dog during a domestic call. The wounded officer is expected to recover. (Watch Video)

➤ Cleveland: More than 30 dogs arrived at the city kennel in less than two days, filling the facility and prompting an urgent appeal for owners to reclaim their pets and for the public to adopt, foster, or donate. (See Details)

➤ Also Cleveland: Eleven current and former NEON health workers received court awards ranging from $1,400 to more than $5,000 apiece for unpaid wages, although collecting the money may require garnishment proceedings. (More)

➤ Mahoning County: The Ohio EPA cited Republic-owned Carbon Limestone Landfill for additional leachate and stormwater violations, giving Republic until Aug. 30 to document its corrective actions. (More)

➤ Shaker Heights: Nine mature oak trees will be removed as part of an $8.4 million sewer project after soil and groundwater conditions prevented crews from using a tree-preserving construction method. Residents are pushing back. (More)

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➤ Wildfire smoke forced the postponement of Friday’s Cleveland Guardians-Pittsburgh Pirates game as Cleveland’s air quality reached very unhealthy levels. The teams scheduled a split doubleheader for yesterday. (See Details)

➤ United Airlines is adding direct flights between Columbus and Austin for Ohio State’s Sept. 12 game at Texas, deploying larger aircraft for the Buckeyes’ trip to USC, and offering service from Eugene to Columbus for Oregon’s visit. (See Flights)

➤ Meadow Tian captured the 103rd Ohio Women’s Amateur by defeating Addison Kartusch in the 36-hole final. The Delaware golfer also secured a berth in the U.S. Women’s Amateur. (More)

➤ Olympic archery hopefuls gathered in Dublin for the Buckeye Classic, the last of four U.S. qualifying events. More than 900 competitors registered for the weekend competition. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | The Open | MLB | WNBA

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➤ Grace Miller became a fourth-generation nurse when her great-grandmother, a World War II veteran, helped pin her during graduation in Kettering. (See Family)

➤ Phoenix Theatres in North Olmsted restored the region’s only 70mm projector for The Odyssey, giving moviegoers a rare film presentation and a behind-the-scenes look inside the projection booth. (More)

➤ Japanese beetles, spider mites, squash pests, tomato hornworms, and box tree moths are reaching peak activity, posing a growing threat to gardens and crops across Ohio. (See Insects)

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➤ A legal battle over mail-in ballots took a major turn. (Hear More)

➤ A 94-year-old Chick-fil-A employee celebrated 20 remarkable years on the job. (Listen Now)

➤ Actor Gary Sinise found healing by helping others. (Podcast Available)