Thursday, August 20, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1794, American forces under Gen. Anthony Wayne defeated the Northwestern Confederacy near present-day Maumee at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, ending the Northwest Territory Indian War.

🏈 Ohio high school football is back, with marquee matchups kicking off across the state this weekend. Check out Top Stories to see Ohio’s top teams and the biggest games to watch this week.

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I-X Center Brings Shows Back

After it hosted what was expected to be its final consumer show in March, Cleveland’s I-X Center will remain open, bringing several major events back while the property continues to be marketed for redevelopment.

Haslam Sports Group signed a three-year lease for roughly 530,000 square feet of event and meeting space, giving major consumer shows a home through 2029.

The Ohio RV Supershow is scheduled for Sept. 10-13, and the Cleveland Christmas Connection is set to run Nov. 20-22. Events in 2027 include the Progressive Cleveland Boat Show, The Great Big Home + Garden Show, the Cleveland Auto Show, and the Cleveland Home + Remodeling Expo.

The 2.2 million-square-foot facility has welcomed more than 50 million guests since the I-X Center opened in 1985.

UC Faces Federal Research Audit

The University of Cincinnati is among 30 U.S. academic institutions ordered to audit their academic, financial, and research ties to foreign entities that the federal government considers security risks.

The Department of War said the schools must review identified foreign collaborations, determine whether sensitive or export-controlled research is exposed, and adopt mitigation plans that could include ending problematic partnerships.

Officials said the effort is designed to protect taxpayer-funded research from technology transfer, intellectual property theft, and exploitation by foreign adversaries.

The 30-school list also includes Harvard, MIT, Duke, Penn State, Georgetown, and several University of California campuses.

High School Football Kicks Off

St. Edward, Bishop Watterson, and Massillon Washington are among the state’s top high school football teams entering the 2026 season, according to the Rivals composite rankings, with Anderson and Elder rounding out the statewide top five.

Archbishop Moeller and Princeton kick off the year tonight at Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, renewing a Cincinnati-area series the Crusaders have historically dominated.

At the Cleveland Browns’ stadium tonight, Avon takes on St. Ignatius. The two previously met at Huntington Bank Field in 2024, a 42-21 win for Avon.

Defending Division I state champion Olentangy Orange takes on Olentangy Berlin on Friday. Other major Week 1 games include Massillon Washington against Glenville, St. Edward vs. Olentangy Liberty, St. Xavier at Lakota West, and Kettering Fairmont against Archbishop Alter.

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➤ Statewide: The National Weather Service has now confirmed six tornadoes from the Aug. 11 round of storms, including an EF2 south of Catawba and the EF1 in south Columbus. (See List)

➤ Also Statewide: The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a Trumbull County judge's challenge to the abortion rights amendment voters approved in 2023. The court didn't issue an opinion explaining its reasoning. (More)

➤ Middletown: Vice President JD Vance will return to his hometown Friday to discuss the administration's economic agenda at Cleveland-Cliffs Middletown Works plant. (More)

➤ Columbus: The city joined Nashville and two Texas counties in suing President Trump's administration over Homeland Security grants tied to federal election administration requirements. (More)

➤ Green: A NetJets Cessna Citation made an emergency landing at Akron-Canton Airport after a landing gear malfunction. No injuries were reported. (Watch Video)

➤ Lancaster: The new Lancaster High School opened Wednesday with an invitation-only ribbon-cutting ceremony. (See Photos)

➤ Knox County: Three visitors from the Netherlands were killed Tuesday when the van carrying them failed to yield and collided with a tractor-trailer near Fredericktown. (More)

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➤ The Cleveland Browns unveiled a scale model and virtual field-level preview of their planned domed stadium in Brook Park, which is expected to open in 2029. (See Model)

➤ Bishop Fenwick High School will host Mason for an outdoor girls volleyball match Sept. 12 for its second annual Volley Under the Lights, partnering with the Joe Burrow Foundation to support underserved families. (See Details)

➤ Hamilton West Side opens Little League World Series play today against a team from Henderson, Nevada, in the Ohio program's sixth trip to Williamsport. (See Details)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Tennis | WNBA | Little League World Series | Soccer

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➤ Cincinnati-based Kroger is closing 60 stores nationwide by year's end under several banners. More than 35 have already closed, and the grocer says affected employees will be offered jobs elsewhere in the company. (More)

➤ OpenAI will provide eligible Ohio college, community college, and technical school students with $100 in Codex credits during the 2026-27 academic year. About 844,000 students are eligible. (See Details)

➤ ALDI will build a 20,000-square-foot grocery store near Columbus State's downtown campus. It’s expected to open in 2028. (See Details)

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➤ Traffic camera footage shows an SUV stopping in an I-670 travel lane near Neil Avenue in Columbus, triggering a crash and several close calls before driving away. (Watch Video)

➤ Bowling Green State University's Falcon Marching Band has grown to 600 members, making it America's largest college marching band ahead of its scheduled appearance in the 2027 Rose Parade. (See Band)

➤ Sandy Springs Campground ranked No. 10 on a list of the nation’s best campgrounds by The Dyrt, an app for campers. The family-owned Adams County destination earned praise for its Ohio River views and hospitality. (More)

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➤ Remodeling triggers regret in 74% of homeowners, with these 10 “upgrades” causing the most trouble. (Hear Details)

➤ American forces are reportedly running a secret nightly operation to move millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. (Hear Episode)

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