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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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Ohio continues to rank among the most business-friendly states in the nation, earning top-tier national marks for infrastructure, cost of doing business, and economic development performance. However, recent job losses in the Cincinnati metro suggest that local conditions are diverging from the state’s broader success. Analysts point to public safety concerns, unclear economic…
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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…
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Cincinnati football recruiting enters the 2026 season in the middle of a roster reset after a productive 2025 campaign ended with significant turnover, most notably at quarterback. Bearcats recruiting added volume through the transfer portal. However, they still sit near the bottom of Big 12 recruiting rankings. The next step depends on quarterback…
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Madison Sheahan, deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resigned on January 15, 2026, to run for Congress in Ohio’s 9th District. Sheahan, 28, is launching a Republican campaign against long-serving Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, emphasizing her ICE experience and conservative immigration policies. Her departure comes amid national debate over ICE…
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Hamilton City Schools is facing a projected multi-million-dollar spending deficit over the next two fiscal years. This is happening as state and federal funding declines and enrollment drops. District leaders say about 70% of the budget depends on state funding. Consequently, the district is vulnerable to policy changes. The school board has authorized…


