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Controversial school tradition Senior Tag is back

Police, parents and businesses hate it. Seniors love it.

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Springtime at Central Ohio high schools means the return of traditions like prom, senior skip day and, surprisingly to some, students running around in their underwear with water guns.Why it matters: Depending on who you ask, &quot;Senior Tag&quot; is a beloved tradition and silly spectacle or a public nuisance and serious accident in the making. Either way, it&#x27;s likely coming to a suburban neighborhood near you this month.

Ohio State grad leads Artemis II return

The NASA mission's lead flight director, Jeff Radigan, is a Buckeye.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" data-vars-content-id="f0a93341-efd8-4661-9396-212f95c41269" data-vars-headline="Ohio State grad leads Artemis II return" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" target="_self">Artemis II</a> crew is set to return to Earth today — and the person from mission control ensuring everything goes smoothly learned the ropes in Ohio.Catch up quick: Jeff Radigan, the mission&#x27;s lead flight director, earned his bachelor&#x27;s and master&#x27;s degrees at Ohio State in the early 2000s. He joined NASA in 2008.

At long last, Buc-ee's brings BBQ and hype to Ohio

The Huber Heights store marks Buc-ee's debut in Ohio — and the Midwest.

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Ohio has its first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Buc-ee&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2023/09/11/columbus-dayton-business-development" data-vars-content-id="0aa83960-fdc8-49bb-8070-6cb90afa08b0" data-vars-headline="At long last, Buc-ee&#x27;s brings BBQ and hype to Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2023/09/11/columbus-dayton-business-development" target="_self">Buc-ee&#x27;s</a> — the Texas-born mega travel center known for turning gas stops into full-blown day trips.Why it matters: The massive 74,000-square-foot gas station on steroids opened this week in Huber Heights (near Dayton), marking Buc-ee&#x27;s debut in Ohio — and the Midwest.

What's on the May 5 primary ballot

Voters face school levies, a police response amendment and more.

Early voting is underway for the May 5 primary election, kicking off a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="busy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/02/12/ohio-2026-elections-yost-larose-sprague-faber" data-vars-content-id="0a156d75-86bb-4a77-bc19-55e9c67eb430" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s on the May 5 primary ballot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/02/12/ohio-2026-elections-yost-larose-sprague-faber" target="_self">busy</a> midterm year.Why it matters: While statewide races like governor and U.S. Senate will likely grab the spotlight, there are plenty of local issues being decided now.

Q&A with Vic and Christine, our "Love is Blind" stars

The newlyweds share life updates after the Season 10 finale.

Before the drama went down on Wednesday night&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Love is Blind&quot; reunion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/12/love-is-blind-season-10-reunion-recap" data-vars-content-id="29bcc5b4-f3c4-45e5-a772-ba4d6bde652c" data-vars-headline="Q&amp;A with Vic and Christine, our &quot;Love is Blind&quot; stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/12/love-is-blind-season-10-reunion-recap" target="_self">&quot;Love is Blind&quot; reunion</a>, Axios got a few minutes to talk to Season 10&#x27;s dream couple.

A beginner's guide to "Love Is Blind" in Columbus

Season 10 of Netflix's reality show — filmed here — debuts Wednesday.

The wait is over. Bring on the golden goblets and melodrama!Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="latest season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/01/27/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-premiere-netflix" data-vars-content-id="694a1f0f-18c7-47b0-ba12-f9999f461008" data-vars-headline="A beginner&#x27;s guide to &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; in Columbus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/01/27/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-premiere-netflix" target="_self">latest season</a> of &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; debuts Wednesday, putting Columbus and its dating scene in the spotlight.

"Love is Blind" with Ohio cast premieres Feb. 11

Singles from Columbus to Cincinnati will star in the Netflix show.

Good news, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love is Blind" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/03/21/we-re-not-sure-what-to-expect-with-love-is-blind-columbus" data-vars-content-id="dca87139-9800-485a-bc22-885b5db54521" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love is Blind&quot; with Ohio cast premieres Feb. 11" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/03/21/we-re-not-sure-what-to-expect-with-love-is-blind-columbus" target="_self">Love is Blind</a>&quot; fans: we&#x27;ve finally got a date.The latest: Season 10 of the Netflix reality dating show filmed in Ohio <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="premieres" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/love-is-blind-season-10-release-date-news" data-vars-content-id="dca87139-9800-485a-bc22-885b5db54521" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love is Blind&quot; with Ohio cast premieres Feb. 11" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/love-is-blind-season-10-release-date-news" target="_blank">premieres</a> Feb. 11.

Netflix's dating show "Love Is Blind" now casting in Columbus

The goal: Fall in love and get engaged without seeing your partner.

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&quot;Love Is Blind,&quot; the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="popular Netflix reality dating show" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/24/netflix-love-is-blind-seattle-season-four-bingo" data-vars-content-id="e6f003a5-aeb4-466c-aeb2-e880fc3d68e0" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s dating show &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; now casting in Columbus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/24/netflix-love-is-blind-seattle-season-four-bingo" target="_self">popular Netflix reality dating show</a> and social experiment, is now casting in Columbus, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="post" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-AzYVfJ4T_/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&amp;img_index=2" data-vars-content-id="e6f003a5-aeb4-466c-aeb2-e880fc3d68e0" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s dating show &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; now casting in Columbus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-AzYVfJ4T_/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&amp;img_index=2" target="_blank">post</a> by its production company Kinetic Content.Why it matters: If Columbus is picked for a season, we&#x27;ll be treated to lots of entertaining internet gossip as 30 lucky contestants become local celebrities.

Imagining a season of "Love Is Blind: Columbus"

Past seasons have featured Dallas and Seattle, but not yet any Ohio cities.

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Have you been binge watching Netflix&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Love Is Blind" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/14/netflix-love-is-blind-cast-interviews-charlotte-dating" data-vars-content-id="e5955683-f6af-4860-b305-ff8c3ff3555c" data-vars-headline="Imagining a season of &quot;Love Is Blind: Columbus&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/02/14/netflix-love-is-blind-cast-interviews-charlotte-dating" target="_self">Love Is Blind</a>&quot;? Confession: So have we, and we think it&#x27;s time for a season filmed in Columbus.Why it matters: A season here would be the talk of the town and fleetingly put Columbus on the pop cultural map.

Love is Blind

Q&A with Vic and Christine, our "Love is Blind" stars

"Love Is Blind" Season 10 recap: Breakups, red flags and Ohio homecoming

A beginner's guide to "Love Is Blind" in Columbus

"Love is Blind" with Ohio cast premieres Feb. 11

We're not sure what to expect with "Love Is Blind" Columbus