Good evening, Ohio. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

The sunny, gorgeous weather continues through Saturday. Highs this weekend will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Scattered rain showers will move in for Sunday.

Tomorrow's Forecast

Cleveland | Columbus | Cincinnati | Dayton | Toledo

Today's Big Stories

1. Columbus agrees to pay family of Andre' Hill $10 million, largest settlement in city history

The City of Columbus has agreed to pay the family of Andre' Hill $10 million after Hill was shot and killed by a former Columbus Division of Police officer last December. Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein announced the settlement, the largest in the city's history, in a press release Friday. 

2. Opening Day at Cedar Point kicks off with pandemic-related changes

After a challenging year, Cedar Point is looking forward to a successful 2021 season now that the park is officially open. Officials say visitors can expect a celebration, along with a few COVID-19 related changes. 

3. Deal reached to form commission to investigate Capitol riot

The top Democrat and Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee announced Friday they have reached a deal on legislation to create a bipartisan, independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

4. Ohio bishops: Catholics obligated to return to Mass in June as COVID-19 protocols ease

With COVID-19 restrictions easing throughout the state, the Bishops of Ohio announced on Thursday that Catholics will be obligated to return to Mass the weekend of June 5 and 6. 

Your Notes for Tomorrow

Saturday, May 15

  • NHL Stanley Cup playoffs begin
  • Preakness Stakes
  • Armed Forces Day
  • WhatsApp deadline for users to agree to new terms amid privacy concerns
  • Keegan-Michael Key makes 'SNL' hosting debut on NBC
  • China will attempt to land and operate a rover on Mars. It's expected to make a landing sometime Saturday morning but the landing window extends until Wednesday.

Sunday, May 16

  • NBA regular season ends
  • ​Secretary of State Blinken begins Denmark / Iceland / Greenland trip
  • 69th Miss Universe competition broadcast on FYI and Telemundo
  • MTV Movie & TV Awards
  • NHL Stanley Cup playoffs continue
  • Elton John honored at virtual AIDS Walk Across America​

Research roundup

Here’s what we have learned about coronavirus recently

Over the past year, the scientific world has seen a steady flow of research updating what we know about the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and how it affects humans. Because the virus is so new, researchers are still grappling with many questions about its function. And because of the nature of the scientific process, no single study can completely answer those questions. Instead, new research is constantly challenging our understanding of the pandemic.