Blue Ash, Ohio, is recruiting experienced Police Patrol Officers who are certified and currently employed full-time as Ohio Peace Officers. Applications are accepted on its website.

The Tennessee Supreme Court heard arguments this week on two cases that could cut Metro Council seats and change airport board control. Mayor Freddie O’Connell says Metro will defend local control.

A federal judge ordered ICE to allow Catholic clergy into the Broadview processing center so detainees can receive Communion and ashes on Ash Wednesday. Plaintiffs and organizers say the move restores long‑standing pastoral access that had recently been blocked.

Baltimore County officials are addressing concerns over a potential new ICE facility in Hunt Valley, with emergency meetings and proposed legislation to prevent new detention centers.

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that MDCR can keep investigating older complaints, a decision born from a Grand Rapids legal fight and a 2023 audit exposing long agency delays. The ruling preserves the department’s ability to pursue stalled probes while spotlighting understaffing and backlog problems.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office celebrated Sheriff Chronister's 34th anniversary, highlighting his service and influence on the agency and community.

A Las Vegas Marine says his wife was detained by ICE during a USCIS interview. The family says a long‑standing removal order caught them by surprise.

Early voting in Denton County runs Feb. 17–27 with varied hours and 55 early voting centers ahead of the March 3 primary.

The Justice Department has opened a civil-rights investigation into Lincoln Memorial University after allegations that Jewish medical students were prevented from finishing exams.

A new bill, SB26-097, would decriminalize consensual adult sex work statewide and replace the word “prostitution” with “commercial sexual activity.” The measure is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Ohio State President Carter discussed the integration of AI within education at the Columbus Business First Power Breakfast, announcing a plan to hire 100 AI-focused faculty and enhance AI fluency at the university.

A House committee advanced H.B. 302 on Friday, a bill that would limit municipalities to a single official flag in certain public places and could affect Salt Lake City's three new banners.

Attorney General Chris Carr sent a letter reminding Georgia lawmakers and lobbyists that bribery and extortion are felonies and outlining how to report suspected corruption. The guidance arrives as the legislative and campaign seasons overlap.