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Cincinnati opened a warming center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as dangerously cold temperatures and near-zero wind chills affected the region. The Cincinnati warming center operated at the St. Anthony Center in Over-the-Rhine from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering meals, transportation, clothing, and support services. Additional recreation centers served as warming…
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Columbus is on track to become the second-largest data center hub in the Great Lakes region, behind Chicago, according to a new multi-state report. Growth is driven by strong infrastructure, available land, reliable power, and business incentives, with major firms like Amazon, Meta, and Google expanding nearby. Ohio already hosts more than 100…
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Cincinnati’s weather forecast this week calls for cold temperatures, scattered snow, and fluctuating conditions across the Tri‑State region. The week begins frigid, with Monday’s highs near 21 °F and lows in the single digits, accompanied by light snow showers. A midweek warm-up brings highs near 40 °F, though mixed precipitation and slick spots are possible.…
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Ohio Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation to tighten child care oversight amid concerns over fraud and the misuse of public funds. Key proposals include requiring video surveillance in state-funded daycare centers to verify attendance. Additionally, they plan to expand the Attorney General’s investigative powers. While Governor DeWine defends the existing inspection system as…
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Minneapolis ICE arrests have surged past 3,000 as federal agents expanded immigration enforcement across Minnesota under “Operation Metro Surge.” Protests erupted after two shootings involving ICE officers, including the fatal shooting of Renée Good. DHS says the operation targets people with serious criminal records, while local leaders argue it violates civil liberties and…
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Kentucky Republican lawmakers are advancing housing and ICE bills during the 2026 legislative session in Frankfort. Proposed housing measures aim to boost affordable housing, rehabilitate vacant homes, and ease zoning restrictions, addressing a statewide shortage of more than 200,000 units. Separately, GOP lawmakers are pushing legislation requiring local police and state agencies to…
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The U.S. Supreme Court signaled support for transgender athlete bans this week, indicating it may uphold state laws that bar transgender girls from female sports teams. Cases from Idaho and West Virginia focus on whether these bans violate Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. Conservative justices emphasized fairness in women’s athletics, while…
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Cincinnati is accelerating a major security camera installation after the fatal New Year’s Day shooting of 11-year-old QueenEr’Re Reed at a West End playground. City leaders say they will install or repair more than 90 cameras, with the total possibly reaching 99, over the next several weeks. Officials say the cameras will aid…
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Greater Cincinnati lost about 5,800 jobs over three consecutive months at the end of 2025, marking its sharpest short-term employment decline since the Great Recession. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show nonfarm employment fell through November, reversing earlier stability seen during the year. Economists link the losses to slower national hiring, high…
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Election 2026 is heating up across Ohio, with statewide and local races drawing heightened attention. Boards of elections, including Lawrence County, are preparing for the May 5 primary and November 3 general elections, focusing on absentee ballots, staffing, and polling logistics. Key contests include the open governor’s race, featuring Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and…


