05/05/2026

Ohio's Lake Erie Faces Mild-to-Moderate Algae Bloom Forecast

Scientists predict a mild-to-moderate harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie this summer, scoring a 3 on the severity index with a range of 2-4. The bloom, driven by nutrient runoff from the Maumee River, could appear by early July, threatening Toledo's water supply and coastal communities. Ohio residents are urged to monitor warnings as the bloom's duration hinges on fall winds.

May 5

Columbus greenlit $500M infrastructure push to fix crumbling roads, bridges

May 5

Cleveland Police Seize 143 Pounds of Fentanyl in Massive Bust

A multi-agency task force led by Cleveland police dismantled a sprawling fentanyl network, confiscating 143 pounds of the deadly drug worth $9.5 million. The operation targeted suppliers flooding central Ohio communities with nearly 600,000 counterfeit pills. Two key suspects now face federal charges as authorities vow to combat the opioid crisis gripping the state.

May 5

Four juveniles arrested after high-speed chase in stolen vehicles in Huber Heights

May 5

Four juveniles hospitalized after stolen-car chase across Warren County to Dayton

May 5