Ohio Evening Briefing: Feb. 12, 2026

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

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We turn cold again tonight as overnight lows drop back into the teens and low 20s. Throughout the day Friday, plenty of sunshine combined with Southwest winds will result in a bit warmup with highs in the 40s for much of Ohio. Even warmer air returns for the weekend. 

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Today’s Big Stories

Northeast Ohio man bikes across the Great Lakes

One Northeast Ohio man has taken biking to the extreme. This winter, Eric McKinney took advantage of the ice-cover to bike across the Great Lakes. 

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: a gene-editing treatment that might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol.

Addition of James Harden brings new hope to Cavs fans

James Harden made his home debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Wednesday night. Cavaliers fans think the trade for Harden elevates the team’s chances to win a championship. 

Universities offer Lourdes students help after closure announcement

The University of Toledo and Walsh University, an independent, Catholic liberal arts university in North Canton, is offering Lourdes University students help after its Board of Trustees announced Lourdes would close at the end of the spring semester.