President Trump plans to attend the College Football Playoff championship in Miami where the Indiana Hoosiers will face the Miami Hurricanes, continuing his trend of appearing at major sporting events.

Germantown is considering its first Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for The Standard, a mixed-use development at the old Carrefour site, with public meetings and reviews scheduled to evaluate the proposed 20-year TIF.

Isabella Comas is missing; boyfriend Tommy Rodriguez is a person of interest. Her phone was found; a Turquoise Alert is issued. Rodriguez faces related charges and has a criminal record. Police seek community help.

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger will receive 10,000 dozen eggs from a Texas AG settlement with Cal‑Maine, part of 180,000 dozen set to be distributed statewide within 120 days.

Starbase’s fledgling government accepted several resignations and appointed new officials at a Jan. 8 meeting as the city eyes a May election and a planned administrator retirement.

A report criticizing slow legal proceedings in Ohio's court system highlights scheduling issues, case complexity, and service delays, and offers solutions to improve timeliness.

NC Governor Josh Stein discusses health initiatives, rural healthcare funding, combating childhood hunger, and enhancing drone safety in the NC Strong Update.

The EU is enforcing a ban on microplastics in cosmetics, with staggered deadlines for different product types. This move impacts global beauty standards, highlighting the need for industry input on practical applications of the regulations.

The Invest Student Challenge, with support from Ohio organizations, engages students in a national competition to create explanatory videos about insurance, enhancing their financial literacy.

Gatlinburg announces closures and service schedules for MLK Jr. Day, highlighting that government offices are closed, yet recreational facilities, sanitation services, and the trolley system will operate normally.

Flagstaff City Council supports the purchase of a downtown parcel from Allthrive365 to address parking and potentially expand affordable housing options.

Cedarwood Elementary's Jazz Lab program combines art and science, teaching fifth graders about the science of sound through hands-on music activities.

Three Putnam County firefighters earned new certifications, enhancing their qualifications and the fire department's service capabilities to the community.