Racist flyers bearing Ku Klux Klan images and messages were discovered across multiple central Ohio neighborhoods on Tuesday morning, sparking outrage among residents and local officials.

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The hateful materials were reported in areas including Clintonville, Upper Arlington, and Worthington. In Clintonville, resident Simon Buehrer found the flyers and business cards scattered near World Language Middle School and an elementary school. He immediately began collecting them, stating, “I’m not letting kids come to school, parents come to school, and see these things. This is not representative of who we are as a community here.”

Another Clintonville resident, Lesley, described the discovery as “disgusting” and “disappointing,” noting that neighbors quickly removed the materials. One flyer reportedly read, “No need for Flock when were on the block.”

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther condemned the incident, stating, “This vile and hateful intrusion in our neighborhoods goes against everything that the City of Columbus stands for. It is despicable behavior, and I am angry and saddened that children, families and all residents get exposed to this garbage.” Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin also issued a statement denouncing the flyers.

Similar incidents were reported in Upper Arlington, where flyers were found on several streets. Worthington Schools’ superintendent and school board also released a statement after “ugly” flyers were found near schools in their community. Their statement emphasized, “In Worthington, we welcome ALL. What we won’t accept are people who spread their hate under the cover of darkness. And we won’t tolerate this. We’re disgusted. We’re outraged. And we’re sad.”

Residents like Simon Buehrer highlighted the community’s quick response in cleaning up the flyers, which he believes reaffirms the welcoming nature of the neighborhoods despite the hateful act.

Source: NBC4 Columbus Local — Original report

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Warqado Nacayb ah oo Ku Klux Klan ah oo Laga Helay Xaafado ku Yaalla Franklin County oo Cadho Dhaliyay

Xaafado dhowr ah oo ku yaalla bartamaha gobolka Ohio ayaa Talaadadii subaxnimadii laga helay warqado nacayb ah oo ay ku qoran yihiin sawirrada iyo farriimaha kooxda Ku Klux Klan. Dhacdadan ayaa sababtay cambaarayn ballaaran oo ka timid dadka deegaanka, hoggaamiyeyaasha magaalada, iyo mas’uuliyiinta dugsiyada.

Simon Buehrer, oo ah qof degan Clintonville, ayaa sheegay inuu baaskiilkiisa waday Talaadadii subaxnimadii hore markii uu arkay warqado iyo kaarar ganacsi oo ku daadsan waddada agagaarka Dugsiga Dhexe ee Luqadaha Adduunka. Markii uu ogaaday in ay yihiin warqado iyo kaarar ay ku qoran yihiin sawirrada iyo farriimaha Ku Klux Klan, wuxuu bilaabay inuu ururiyo. Wuxuu yiri, “Ma ogolaanayo in carruurta iyo waalidiintu ay dugsiga yimaadaan oo ay arkaan waxyaalahan. Tani ma matalayso cidda aan nahay bulsho ahaan halkan.”

Warqadaha ayaa sidoo kale laga helay agagaarka dugsi hoose oo ku yaalla xaafadda Clintonville, sida ay sheegtay Columbus City Schools. Mid ka mid ah warqadahaas ayaa lagu qoray, “Looma baahna Flock marka aan joogno xaafadda.” Warqadaha ayaa sidoo kale laga helay waddooyin kale oo ku yaalla aagga, halkaas oo dadka deegaanka ay gacan ka geysteen nadiifintooda.

Lesley, oo ah qof degan Clintonville, ayaa tilmaantay in warqadaha si degdeg ah loo qaaday. Waxay tiri, “Waa wax karaahiyo ah, aad bay u niyad jab tahay in weli ay jiraan waxyaalahan, dhammaanteen waxaan jeclaan lahayn inaan u malaynno inaan ka gudubnay xilligaas taariikhdeena.” Simon Buehrer ayaa sidoo kale sheegay in jawaabta degdegga ah ee deriska ay xaqiijinayso in xaafaddu tahay meel gaar ah oo cajiib ah.

Duqa magaalada Columbus, Andrew Ginther, ayaa bayaan uu soo saaray ku cambaareeyay dhacdadan, isagoo yiri, “Ficilkan xun iyo midka nacaybka leh ee lagu soo farageliyay xaafadaheena wuxuu ka hor imaanayaa wax kasta oo ay u taagan tahay magaalada Columbus. Waa dabeecad xun, waxaana iga xanaajisay oo iga murugaysay in carruurta, qoysaska iyo dhammaan dadka deegaanka ay la kulmaan qashinkan.” Guddoomiyaha Golaha Magaalada, Shannon Hardin, ayaa sidoo kale soo saaray bayaan uu ku cambaareynayo dhacdada.

Warqado la mid ah ayaa laga helay waddooyin dhowr ah oo ku yaalla Upper Arlington. Maamulka dugsiyada Worthington Schools iyo guddiga dugsiyada ayaa sidoo kale soo saaray bayaan ka dib markii warqado “fool xun” laga helay bulshadooda, oo ay ku jiraan agagaarka dugsiyada. Bayaankooda ayaa lagu yiri, “Worthington, waxaan soo dhaweynaa DHAMMAAN. Waxa aanan aqbali doonin waa dadka faafiya nacaybkooda mugdiga hoostiisa. Mana dulqaadan doono tan. Waan ka xunnahay. Waan ka cadhoonay. Waana murugaysannahay.”

Simon Buehrer wuxuu carrabka ku adkeeyay in jawaabta degdegga ah ee bulshada ee ah in la nadiifiyo warqadaha ay xaqiijinayso dabeecadda soo dhaweynta leh ee xaafadaha inkastoo ay jirto ficilkan nacaybka ah.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus Local

Flyers promoting the Ku Klux Klan were found near schools and in various central Ohio neighborhoods on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The discovery prompted swift condemnation from local authorities and community leaders.

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Worthington police confirmed that flyers were placed in Worthington on Monday night. On Tuesday morning, similar flyers were found in Clintonville near World Language Middle School and Indian Springs Elementary School. Online reports also indicated flyers in Upper Arlington and Hillsboro in southwest Ohio.

These flyers featured an image of a Klan member alongside a Flock Safety camera, advertising a “Neighborhood Watch.” They also included a website address and a P.O. Box located in Aberdeen, Brown County, Ohio.

The flyers were attributed to the “Trinity White Knights,” a faction of the Ku Klux Klan. The Southern Poverty Law Center identifies this group as one of only 10 remaining KKK factions in the United States. William Bader, identified as the leader of the “Trinity White Knights,” was previously cited for littering in 2025 after distributing similar flyers in Lincoln Heights.

The NAACP Columbus branch issued a statement condemning the flyers. “The Klan wants attention. If they truly wish to be acknowledged, they should take off the hoods, show their faces, and stand in the daylight. Instead, they hide behind paper and anonymity. That is cowardice, and cowardice does not earn our attention,” the statement read. It added, “Without faces or names, the only people living in fear are the ones who left these flyers. We have nothing to fear. Their words are as empty as their threats.”

Columbus City Schools also released a statement, emphasizing that “Hate has no place in Columbus City Schools or in the communities we serve. There is nothing acceptable about negatively targeting people because of who they are. Our schools should be places where students come to learn, grow, and feel safe.” The district affirmed its commitment to standing against hate and ensuring dignity and respect for all members of its school communities.

Worthington Superintendent Trent Bowers, Board President Amber Epling-Skinner, and Board Vice President Stephanie Harless released a joint statement online. “In Worthington, we welcome ALL. What we won’t accept are people who spread their hate under the cover of darkness. And we won’t tolerate this,” they stated. They also assured the community that school administrators, counselors, and security teams are aware of the situation and will be vigilant in supporting students and staff.

The NAACP Columbus branch advises anyone who finds these flyers to photograph them and send the images to [email protected].

Source: WOSU — Original report

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Waraaqaha Ku Klux Klan oo laga helay agagaarka dugsiyada iyo xaafadaha bartamaha Ohio

Waraaqo xayaysiinaya kooxda Ku Klux Klan ayaa laga helay agagaarka dugsiyada iyo xaafado kala duwan oo ku yaalla bartamaha Ohio Talaadadii, 29-ka Sebtembar, 2026. Baadhitaanka waraaqahan ayaa sababay cambaarayn degdeg ah oo ka timid mas’uuliyiinta deegaanka iyo hoggaamiyeyaasha bulshada.

Booliska Worthington ayaa xaqiijiyay in waraaqahan la dhigay Worthington habeenkii Isniinta. Talaadadii subaxnimadii, waraaqo la mid ah ayaa laga helay Clintonville, gaar ahaan agagaarka Dugsiga Dhexe ee Luqadaha Adduunka iyo Dugsiga Hoose ee Indian Springs. Wararka internetka ayaa sidoo kale sheegay in waraaqo laga helay Upper Arlington iyo Hillsboro oo ku yaalla koonfur galbeed Ohio.

Waraaqahan waxaa ku sawirnaa xubin ka tirsan Klan iyo kamarad Flock Safety ah, iyadoo lagu xayaysiinayay ‘Neighborhood Watch’. Sidoo kale, waraaqaha waxaa ku qornaa cinwaan website iyo P.O. Box ku yaalla Aberdeen, Brown County, Ohio.

Waraaqaha waxaa loo nisbeeyay ‘Trinity White Knights’, oo ah garab ka tirsan Ku Klux Klan. Xarunta Southern Poverty Law Center ayaa kooxdan ku tilmaantay mid ka mid ah 10-ka garab ee KKK ee weli ka jira Mareykanka. William Bader, oo ah hoggaamiyaha ‘Trinity White Knights’, ayaa horey loogu soo oogay dacwad qashin qub ah sanadkii 2025 ka dib markii uu waraaqo la mid ah ku faafiyay Lincoln Heights.

Laanta NAACP ee Columbus ayaa soo saartay bayaan ay ku cambaaraynayso waraaqahan. Bayaanka ayaa lagu yiri, “Klan-ku wuxuu rabaa dareen. Haddii ay dhab ahaantii doonayaan in la aqoonsado, waa inay iska siibaan koofiyadaha, muujiyaan wejigooda, oo ay istaagaan iftiinka maalintii. Taa beddelkeeda, waxay ku dhuuntaan warqad iyo qarsoodi. Taasi waa fulaynimo, fulaynimaduna ma kasbato dareenkeena.” Waxaa intaa lagu daray, “Iyada oo aan lahayn wejiyo ama magacyo, dadka kaliya ee cabsi ku nool waa kuwa ka tagay waraaqahan. Waxba kama cabsanayno. Erayadoodu waa madhan yihiin sida hanjabaadahooda oo kale.”

Columbus City Schools ayaa sidoo kale soo saartay bayaan, iyagoo xoojiyay in “Naceybku meelna kuma laha Columbus City Schools ama bulshooyinka aan u adeegno. Waxba lama aqbali karo in si xun loola beegsado dadka sababtoo ah cidda ay yihiin. Dugsiyadeenu waa inay noqdaan meelo ay ardaydu ku yimaadaan si ay wax u bartaan, u koraan, oo ay ammaan u dareemaan.” Degmada ayaa xaqiijisay ballanqaadkeeda ah inay ka hortagto naceybka oo ay hubiso in qof kasta oo ka tirsan bulshooyinka dugsiyada loola dhaqmo si sharaf iyo ixtiraam leh.

Guddoomiyaha Worthington Trent Bowers, Madaxweynaha Guddiga Amber Epling-Skinner, iyo Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka Guddiga Stephanie Harless ayaa si wadajir ah bayaan online ah u soo saaray. Waxay yiraahdeen, “Worthington, waxaan soo dhaweynaa DHAMMAAN. Waxa aanan aqbali doonin waa dadka faafiya naceybkooda habeenkii. Mana aqbali doono tan.” Waxay sidoo kale bulshada u xaqiijiyeen in maamulayaasha dugsiyada, la-taliyeyaasha, iyo kooxaha amniga ay ka warqabaan xaaladdan oo ay noqon doonaan kuwo feejigan oo diyaar u ah inay taageeraan ardayda iyo shaqaalaha.

Laanta NAACP ee Columbus waxay kula talinaysaa qof kasta oo hela waraaqahan inuu sawiro ka qaado oo uu u soo diro sawirrada cinwaanka [email protected].

Xigasho: WOSU

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recent polling data suggests Democrat Amy Acton is leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in the race for Ohio governor. A Marist University poll shows Acton with 50% support compared to Ramaswamy’s 44%, while a Suffolk University poll places Acton at 50% and Ramaswamy at 41%. Both polls indicate Acton’s lead is outside their respective margins of error.

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The Marist University poll, conducted from September 24-27 among 1,298 registered Ohio voters, has a margin of error of plus-or-minus 3.8 percentage points. The Suffolk University poll, which surveyed 500 Ohio voters from September 23-27, has a margin of error of plus-or-minus 4.4 percentage points.

Despite Acton’s lead in voter preference, 53% of respondents in the Marist poll believe Ramaswamy will ultimately win the gubernatorial race in November. Acton garnered stronger support from parents and college graduates, while Ramaswamy was preferred by voters aged 65 and older and non-college graduates. The two candidates were tied among men, white voters, and those aged 45 and older. Among Independents, 57% favored Acton and 32% favored Ramaswamy.

Regarding favorability, Acton’s ratings were 49% in the Suffolk poll and 43% in the Marist poll. Ramaswamy’s favorability stood at 44% in the Suffolk poll and 38% in the Marist poll.

In the Ohio Senate special election, the Marist poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Republican Jon Husted 51% to 43%. Unlike the governor’s race, 50% of voters in the poll expect Brown to defeat Husted. Among Independents, Brown was favored by 58% compared to Husted’s 33%.

This Senate race is a special election to fill the remaining two years of J.D. Vance’s term, who resigned in early 2025 to become vice president. Brown is seeking to return to Congress after a 2024 loss to Bernie Moreno, while Husted was appointed to the Senate in early 2025.

The Marist poll also touched on national sentiment, with 50% of respondents strongly disapproving of President Donald Trump’s job performance. Additionally, 41% of Marist respondents stated their vote for Congress would be against Trump, while 25% said it would be for him. Ohioans will cast their votes on November 3.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Sahamin: Amy Acton oo Hoggaanka u Haysa Guddoomiyaha Ohio; Sherrod Brown oo Ka Horreeya Senate-ka

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Labo sahan oo dhowaan la sameeyay ayaa muujinaya in musharaxa Dimuqraadiga ah Amy Acton ay hoggaanka u hayso tartanka guddoomiyaha gobolka Ohio, iyada oo ka horraysa musharaxa Jamhuuriga ah Vivek Ramaswamy.

Sahamin ay samaysay Marist University ayaa muujisay in Acton ay heshay 50% codadka, halka Ramaswamy uu helay 44%. Sidoo kale, sahan cusub oo ka yimid Suffolk University ayaa Acton ku tilmaamay 50%, halka Ramaswamy uu helay 41%. Labada sahanba waxay tilmaamayaan in hoggaanka Acton uu ka sarreeyo xadka qaladka ee sahanka.

Sahanka Marist University, oo la sameeyay intii u dhaxaysay Sebtembar 24-27, ayaa waxaa ka qayb qaatay 1,298 codbixiye oo ka diiwaangashan Ohio, waxaana xadka qaladkiisu yahay plus-or-minus 3.8 boqolkiiba. Dhanka kale, sahanka Suffolk University, oo la sameeyay intii u dhaxaysay Sebtembar 23-27, ayaa waxaa ka qayb qaatay 500 oo codbixiye oo Ohio ah, waxaana xadka qaladkiisu yahay plus-or-minus 4.4 boqolkiiba.

Inkasta oo Acton ay hoggaanka u hayso doorashada guddoomiyaha, haddana 53% ka mid ah dadkii ka jawaabay sahanka Marist waxay aaminsanaayeen in Ramaswamy uu ugu dambayn ku guulaysan doono doorashada bisha Nofeembar. Acton waxaa si gaar ah u taageeray waalidiinta iyo dadka jaamacadaha ka qalin jabiyay, halka Ramaswamy ay doorbideen dadka da’doodu tahay 65 sano iyo wixii ka weyn iyo kuwa aan jaamacadaha ka qalin jabinin. Labada musharax waxay isku mid ahaayeen taageerada ragga, codbixiyeyaasha caddaanka ah, iyo kuwa da’doodu tahay 45 sano iyo wixii ka weyn. Cod-bixiyeyaasha madaxbannaan, 57% waxay taageereen Acton, halka 32% ay taageereen Ramaswamy.

Dhanka doorashada gaarka ah ee Senate-ka Ohio, sahanka Marist wuxuu muujinayaa in musharaxa Dimuqraadiga ah Sherrod Brown uu ka horreeyo musharaxa Jamhuuriga ah Jon Husted, isaga oo helay 51% halka Husted uu helay 43%. Si ka duwan doorashada guddoomiyaha, 50% ka mid ah codbixiyeyaasha ayaa filaya in Brown uu ka adkaan doono Husted. Cod-bixiyeyaasha madaxbannaan, 58% waxay taageereen Brown, halka 33% ay taageereen Husted.

Tartankan Senate-ka waa doorasho gaar ah oo lagu buuxinayo labada sano ee ka harsan xilka J.D. Vance, kaas oo iska casilay horraantii 2025 si uu u noqdo madaxweyne ku xigeen. Brown wuxuu isku dayayaa inuu dib ugu soo laabto Koongareeska ka dib markii uu guuldarro kala kulmay Bernie Moreno sanadkii 2024. Husted, oo ahaa guddoomiye ku xigeenkii hore ee Ohio, ayaa loo magacaabay Senate-ka horraantii 2025.

Sahanka Marist wuxuu sidoo kale wax ka waydiiyay dareenka guud ee ku saabsan Madaxweyne Donald Trump, iyada oo 50% ka mid ah dadkii ka jawaabay ay sheegeen inay si xooggan uga soo horjeedaan waxqabadka Trump ee madaxweynenimada. Intaa waxaa dheer, 41% ka mid ah dadkii ka jawaabay sahanka Marist waxay sheegeen in codkooda Koongareeska uu noqon doono mid ka dhan ah Trump, halka 25% ay sheegeen inuu noqon doono mid u taageeraya isaga. Cod-bixiyeyaasha Ohio waxay codkooda dhiiban doonaan Nofeembar 3.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best National Universities rankings have been released, with more than a dozen Ohio universities earning recognition. Notably, two institutions from the Buckeye State secured positions within the top 50 nationally.

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Case Western Reserve University and The Ohio State University both tied for No. 44 in the national rankings. Case Western Reserve University was identified as Ohio’s highest-ranked private institution, while The Ohio State University, located here in Columbus, was recognized as the state’s top public institution.

Sixteen Ohio schools were included in the National Universities category by U.S. News & World Report. Following the top two, the University of Dayton ranked No. 121, and Miami University placed at No. 133. The University of Cincinnati was ranked No. 179, with Ohio University at No. 202.

Other Ohio universities listed include Ohio Northern University and Xavier University, both tying at No. 208. Kent State University ranked No. 236, Bowling Green State University at No. 276, and the University of Toledo at No. 299.

The University of Findlay came in at No. 332, followed by Cleveland State University and the University of Akron, which tied at No. 342. Youngstown State University ranked No. 353, and Wright State University was placed in the No. 382-422 range.

For its National Universities category, U.S. News & World Report evaluates institutions that offer a broad spectrum of undergraduate majors, alongside master’s and doctoral degrees, often with a significant focus on research. The 2027 rankings considered 17 distinct factors related to academic quality and student outcomes. Key metrics such as graduation rates, peer assessment, graduation rate performance, and financial resources collectively accounted for more than half of a school’s overall ranking.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Laba Jaamacadood oo Ohio ah oo ka mid noqday 50-ka ugu sarreeya Dalka, sida lagu sheegay Qiimeynta U.S. News 2027

COLUMBUS, Ohio – U.S. News & World Report ayaa soo saartay qiimeynta jaamacadaha ugu wanaagsan dalka ee sanadka 2027, taasoo muujisay in in ka badan darsin jaamacadood oo ku yaalla gobolka Ohio ay ka heleen boosas sharafeed. Waxaa xusid mudan in laba jaamacadood oo Ohio ah ay galeen 50-ka jaamacadood ee ugu sarreeya dalka.

Jaamacadda Case Western Reserve University iyo Jaamacadda The Ohio State University ayaa labadooduba ku wada jira kaalinta 44-aad ee qiimeynta Jaamacadaha Qaranka ee ugu Wanaagsan 2027. Case Western Reserve University ayaa loo aqoonsaday inay tahay machadka gaarka ah ee ugu darajada sarreeya gobolka Ohio, halka The Ohio State University, oo ku taal Columbus, ay tahay machadka dadweynaha ee ugu sarreeya gobolka.

U.S. News & World Report ayaa liiskeeda qaybta Jaamacadaha Qaranka ku dartay 16 jaamacadood oo Ohio ah. Labada jaamacadood ee ugu sarreeya waxaa ku xigay Jaamacadda Dayton oo gashay kaalinta 121-aad, iyo Jaamacadda Miami oo ka gashay kaalinta 133-aad. Jaamacadda Cincinnati ayaa gashay kaalinta 179-aad, halka Jaamacadda Ohio ay gashay kaalinta 202-aad.

Jaamacadaha kale ee Ohio ee liiska ku jira waxaa ka mid ah Jaamacadda Ohio Northern University iyo Jaamacadda Xavier University, oo labadooduba ku wada jira kaalinta 208-aad. Jaamacadda Kent State University ayaa gashay kaalinta 236-aad, Jaamacadda Bowling Green State University oo gashay kaalinta 276-aad, iyo Jaamacadda Toledo oo gashay kaalinta 299-aad.

Jaamacadda University of Findlay ayaa gashay kaalinta 332-aad, waxaana ku xigay Jaamacadda Cleveland State University iyo Jaamacadda University of Akron, oo labadoodu ku wada jira kaalinta 342-aad. Jaamacadda Youngstown State University ayaa gashay kaalinta 353-aad, halka Jaamacadda Wright State University ay gashay inta u dhaxaysa kaalmaha 382-aad ilaa 422-aad.

Qaybteeda Jaamacadaha Qaranka, U.S. News & World Report waxay tixgelisaa machadyada bixiya noocyo kala duwan oo takhasusyo heerka koowaad ah, iyo sidoo kale shahaadooyinka master-ka iyo kuwa doctorate-ka, iyadoo qaar badan oo ka mid ah ay si weyn diiradda u saaraan cilmi-baarista. Qiimeynta 2027 ayaa lagu saleeyay 17 arrimood oo kala duwan oo la xiriira tayada tacliinta iyo natiijooyinka ardayda. Heerarka qalin-jabinta, qiimeynta asxaabta, waxqabadka heerka qalin-jabinta iyo ilaha dhaqaalaha ayaa ka ahaa in ka badan kala bar qiimeynta guud ee jaamacadda.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus