E34 - "Ice Cream for Breakfast"

Cincinnati: The Reds are moving local broadcasts to MLB for 2026, ending their FanDuel partnership.Columbus: The city was selected to host 2028 Olympic soccer matches at Historic Crew Stadium.Harrod: A man forfeited over 200 illegal deer antlers and received a 10-year hunting suspension following a wildlife investigation.Madison County: State troopers seized 154 pounds of cocaine worth $6.3 million during an I-70 traffic stop.Mason: Kings Island is bringing back the classic "The Monster" ride for the 2026 season.Education: A bipartisan bill proposes disqualifying families earning over $500,000 from the EdChoice voucher program. Another bill (HB 304) would mandate daily recess for K-8 students.Sports & Cannabis: HB 661 seeks to ban NIL deals for high school athletes. Separately, a group received approval to collect signatures to repeal recent marijuana restrictions.Public Safety: New bills propose felony charges for interrupting religious services and mandatory date rape drug testing kits in bars. Grants totaling $4.4 million were announced for police body cameras.Infrastructure: Lawmakers proposed bills to hold data centers accountable for energy and water usage. Farmers are urging Congress to allow year-round E-15 fuel sales.General: "Love Is Blind" Season 10, featuring Ohio singles, premieres Feb. 11. "Ohio Goes to the Movies" screenings are celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Officials warn of AI voice cloning scams targeting grandparents.Development & Business: Israel-based Katz Group is opening a manufacturing hub in Dayton. The Dayton Arcade is launching "Arcade Commons" for public events. The Dayton/Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House chapters are merging.City & Services: The city outlined a strict pothole damage claim process. A $3.9 million contract was approved for the Miami Well Field project to reduce PFAS. The VA campus will receive upgrades to sewer and IT systems.Community: The Victory Project is launching a girls' division. The Boonshoft Museum's hedgehog predicted an early spring. The NAACP launched a "Dry ICE" campaign against federal funding for immigration enforcement.Arts & Education: DPAA is cutting its SuperPops and Rockin' Orchestra series. Wright State University is seeking $5.8 million to modernize its Wright Brothers archives. UD Athletic Director Neil Sullivan is on medical leave.Beavercreek: Giordano's abruptly closed. Council is reviewing proposals for a new Hilton hotel and subdivision, though residents have raised traffic concerns.Bellbrook: Rezoning was approved for the "Eagle Exchange" office district.Centerville: A massive community garage sale is planned for spring 2026.Clay Township: A secession effort to form a new municipality was halted.Darke County: A trained hawk named "Spirit" was stolen from a preserve.Franklin: The school board placed a 1% income tax on the May ballot.Kettering: New bike path connectors are planned for the business park and Iron Horse Trail.Miami Township: Police are launching a "Super Bowl Blitz" traffic enforcement operation.Springfield: A judge temporarily blocked the expiration of TPS for Haitian residents, sparking joy locally and an appeal vow from DHS. A "Snow Jesus" sculpture has become a popular local attraction.Trotwood: Former UD star Chris Wright announced a $17.6 million entertainment district expansion.West Carrollton: Falcon’s Wings and Grill opened ahead of the Super Bowl.Xenia: The May 2026 primary will feature contested county races and renewal levies for schools and police.