Severe Weather Watch: Columbus-area forecasts warn of strong storms with damaging winds, heavy rain, and a flood watch through the weekend as saturated ground raises the risk of repeat flooding. Tornado Update: Reports say a damaging tornado touched down near Saint Paris, with warnings extending toward Fletcher and other nearby towns—seek shelter immediately. Public Safety—Police Shooting: Investigators are looking into an officer-involved shooting at Sharon Woods Metro Park in the Columbus area; no officers were hurt. Chase Turns Violent: Cincinnati police say an attempted abduction led to a chase in Green Township that ended with shots fired near a school; a suspect and victim were taken to hospitals. Ohio Lottery: Powerball and Pick 3 midday results for Aug. 15 were released. Ohio State Football: Ryan Day paused plans after an injury to Austin Siereveld, while true freshman Luke Fahey is pushing for QB2 and the team moved senior day to the opener vs. Ball State to focus on Michigan. Cincinnati Open: Novak Djokovic lost to Thiago Agustin Tirante in hot, humid conditions; Djokovic’s U.S. Open run is next. AI/Data Centers: Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest up to $3B in SoftBank’s SB Energy for an OpenAI data center project in Ohio, with credit support discussions also underway. Community Health: Ohio National Guard GuardCare 2026 delivered free medical, dental, and vision care to hundreds in Southeast Ohio. Local Crime: A suspected Meijer jewelry thief from Toledo was arrested after a Monroe County chase. Policy Debate: A new Ohio House bill would require vehicle passengers to provide identification during police stops, drawing civil-liberties criticism.