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Downtown Columbus skyline overlooking the Scioto River, serving as the backdrop for 2026 Ohio Capital Budget legislative sessions.

News

Ohio capital budget advances after lawmakers finalize property tax deal

Ohio’s state capital budget moved forward this week after the Republican-led legislature finalized a package of property tax reforms. These reforms had been a major sticking point in negotiations. Lawmakers reached the agreement as the General Assembly worked toward the close of the 2025 legislative session. The compromise resolved months of debate over how to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 6, 20260Comments

Oil infrastructure silhouetted at dusk, representing Venezuela’s energy sector amid analysis of Trump’s Venezuela oil strategy.

National News Opinion Politics

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Strategy: America First, Energy Power, and Global Consequences

President Donald Trump’s approach to Venezuela has shifted from sanctions-only pressure to a broader Trump Venezuela oil strategy . This strategy ties national security, energy dominance, and geopolitical leverage into one framework. At the center of this strategy is Venezuela’s vast oil wealth. This resource has long been mismanaged under socialist rule. It is increasingly…

ByChristina HolbrookJanuary 5, 20260Comments

Colorful meal plan with prepped lunches, fresh produce, and balanced portions designed for sustainable weight loss

Health Lifestyle

Calories In vs Calories Out: The Science Behind Weight Loss That Still Works

Every few years, weight loss advice gets rebranded. A new diet trend emerges, a new hormone takes the blame, or a new food group becomes the villain. From carbohydrates and fat to insulin, cortisol, and seed oils, the narrative changes often. What does not change is the science behind weight loss. At its most basic…

ByJosh SmithJanuary 5, 20260Comments

After the Loss: Burrow, Chase, and the Weight of an Unfinished Season. Bengals Offseason Plan: Strategies for Improvement

Sports

Bengals Offseason Plan: Browns Loss — and Keeping Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin

The Bengals offseason plan is officially built around continuity. And as a Cincinnati sportswriter who’s also a fed-up Bengals fan, I’ll tell you the truth: continuity after a 6–11 season doesn’t feel like stability — it feels like the franchise daring fans to believe again. On Jan. 4, the Bengals lost their season finale to…

ByRob KantnerJanuary 5, 20260Comments

Flag of Venezuela serving as a backdrop for news regarding Cincinnati protests against US military actions.

Community

Mixed reactions in Cincinnati follow U.S. military actions in Venezuela

U.S. military actions are drawing mixed reactions in Cincinnati. U.S. military actions sparked local protests and heated debate across the city this weekend. In Cincinnati, reactions to recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela are sharply divided. Some residents express support for the government’s foreign policy, while others protest loudly outside City Hall. According to a…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 5, 20260Comments

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz smiling in a suit in front of American flags.

National News News Politics

Tim Walz ends 2026 Minnesota governor campaign amid political pressure over fraud investigations

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Monday that he will not seek a third term. This decision formally ends his campaign for reelection in 2026. The decision marks a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. It happens less than a year before the general election, the Associated Press reported. Walz cites political environment Walz, a…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 5, 20260Comments

News Opinion Politics

Trump’s Bold Strike on Venezuela: Capture of Maduro Sparks Global Outcry

On January 3, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a dramatic U.S. military operation in Venezuela. The operation resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. According to Reuters and the Associated Press, U.S. forces conducted a large-scale overnight operation, targeted military sites in Caracas, and extracted the couple before transporting…

ByChristina HolbrookJanuary 5, 20260Comments

JD Vance speaking at a podium. Reports indicate windows were broken at his Cincinnati home in a vandalism incident on January 5, 2026.

National News News

Suspect taken into custody after vandalism at Vance’s Ohio residence, Secret Service confirms

A man is in custody today after reportedly breaking windows at the residence of Vice President JD Vance in Cincinnati. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning, triggered a swift response from the U.S. Secret Service and the Cincinnati Police Department. Law enforcement sources confirmed a man was taken into custody…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 5, 20260Comments

Lifestyle Travel

Warm-Weather Escapes from Cincinnati That Shine for January Travel

January in Cincinnati has a particular feel. The holidays are over, the calendar is quiet, and winter has fully settled in. Gray skies linger, temperatures dip, and the idea of spring still feels far away. That is exactly why January is one of the smartest months to leave town. Warm-weather destinations are calmer, more affordable,…

ByMelissa AllenJanuary 5, 20260Comments

Community Opinion Politics

After an 11-Year-Old Is Killed, Cincinnati Must Confront Violent Crime and Accountability

The following is a firsthand account reflecting on violent crime, public safety, and accountability in Cincinnati. Cincinnati violent crime accountability is a crucial issue to address. A Night That Changed a Family Forever On the first night of 2026 in Cincinnati, a precious 11-year-old girl was shot and killed while playing with her cousins in…