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Scrabble tiles spelling the word BUDGET sitting on a pile of coins, representing Hamilton County Job and Family Services financial planning.

News

Hamilton County JFS budget deficit leads to service cuts and levy concerns

Article summary Hamilton County Job and Family Services (JFS) faces a projected $16 million budget deficit in 2026. This is driven by rising child-care costs, inflation, and the end of federal support. To address the shortfall, the agency plans program cuts, reduced contracts, slower hiring, and funding shifts. These measures could potentially save $35 million.…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

Health News

Ohio mental health care shortage deepens across state

Article Summary Ohio’s mental health care shortage has worsened statewide, with 75 of 88 counties now classified as shortage areas, according to the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. Families face wait times of up to two years for care, and youth services are especially strained, with only 11 inpatient facilities statewide. Workforce gaps, low reimbursement,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

Community News

Cincinnati council resolution urges ICE to follow local police standards

Article Summary Cincinnati City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to follow the same standards as local police, including visible identification, limits on face coverings, and use of body cameras. City leaders say the measure aims to protect public trust and improve transparency during law enforcement encounters, especially amid…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

National News Politics

Oregon Begins Cleanup of 800,000 Inactive Voters as Ohio Maintains Ongoing Roll Reviews

Article Summary Oregon election officials announced they will begin removing hundreds of thousands of inactive voter registrations after pausing routine maintenance for several years. Although state officials say inactive voters did not receive ballots, the backlog has drawn legal and political scrutiny. By contrast, Ohio says it conducts continuous voter-roll maintenance using federal databases. Ohio…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 15, 20260Comments

News

Federal grand jury indicts suspect in Vance home vandalism case

Article Summary A federal grand jury has indicted 26-year-old William D. DeFoor on three charges related to the January 5 vandalism of Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati residence. The charges include damaging government property, committing violence in a restricted area, and resisting federal officers. Prosecutors say DeFoor used a hammer to break multiple historic windows…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

National News News

U.S. visa revocations surge at 100,000 as Trump intensifies immigration enforcement

Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, U.S. visa revocations have climbed to unprecedented levels. This comes as part of a broad immigration crackdown. The U.S. State Department confirmed it has revoked more than 100,000 visas, a record number, in less than a year. Reuters reported these findings. The surge in…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

News Season

Rain-to-snow forecast as arctic air returns to Cincinnati

Cincinnati will see rain-to-snow transition later Wednesday. This occurs as an arctic front sweeps through the area. Early in the day, temperatures will stay above freezing. There will be light rain and drizzle affecting much of the Tri-State. Moreover, a cold front is expected to move through the area by early afternoon. This will…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

National News Politics

Cincinnati Area Not Directly Affected as U.S. Pauses Visa Processing for Dozens of Countries

Article Summary The U.S. State Department has paused visa processing for applicants from dozens of countries as it reviews screening procedures, according to national reporting. This visa processing pause is ongoing. A start date and scope have been reported, but officials have not published a complete public directive or a finalized country list. The change…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJanuary 14, 20260Comments

Yellow "Crime Scene Do Not Cross" tape against a dark background, illustrating the violent crime reduction operation in Cincinnati.

News

Violent crime reduction operation leads to multiple arrests in Cincinnati

A multi-agency violent crime reduction operation in Cincinnati on January 12, 2026, led by Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of stolen vehicles and illegally possessed firearms. The operation, part of Governor DeWine’s initiative targeting repeat violent offenders, included high-speed…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

White House in Washington, D.C., as federal sanctuary policy funding changes are announced

National News

Cincinnati Unlikely to Face Funding Cuts Under Federal Sanctuary Policy Announced by Trump

Article Summary President Donald Trump said the federal government will halt funding to states with sanctuary cities starting February 1. The sanctuary policy funding proposal targets states rather than individual cities and could affect major federal aid programs. Cincinnati and Ohio are not expected to be impacted based on current classifications and enforcement practices. Federal…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 14, 20260Comments