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In The News 31 January 2026

Hillsboro man among individuals charged in Ross County investigation

During a weeklong effort earlier this month, the Ross County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, the Chillicothe Police Department, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation for the State of Ohio (BCI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS), participated in a multi-agency undercover operation aimed at preventing alleged sexual exploitation and potential trafficking of children within Ross County.

In The News 31 January 2026

48 officers graduate from Patrol’s Basic Peace Officer Class

Members of the 153rd Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony held earlier this month at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy. The 48 graduates will now assume duties as peace officers for 29 Ohio agencies.

In The News 30 January 2026

Don Lemon arrested for involvement in church attack

Federal officials announced another series of arrests in connection with a protest that disrupted a Sunday morning church service in St. Paul on Jan. 18. Journalist Don Lemon, who was on the ground in the church covering the protest, was one of those arrested early Friday morning.

In The News 30 January 2026

Rep. Comer announces Walz, Ellison to testify at March 4 hearing on Ffraud in Minnesota’s Social Services programs

“Americans deserve answers about the rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars in Minnesota’s social services programs that occurred on Governor Walz’s and Attorney General Ellison’s watch. The House Oversight Committee recently heard sworn testimony from Minnesota state lawmakers who stated that Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison failed to act to stop this widespread fraud and retaliated against whistleblowers who raised concerns." – Rep. Comer

In The News 30 January 2026

Ohio Department of Agriculture expands box tree moth quarantine

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is expanding the Box Tree Moth (BTM) quarantine zone to stop the spread of the invasive insect.

In The News 30 January 2026

Sen. Paul introduces legislation to halt welfare funding for non-citizens

With billions of American taxpayer dollars on the line, and funding for over a dozen welfare benefits for refugees set to continue, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is taking a stand.

In The News 30 January 2026

Hillsboro Police Report

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In The News 30 January 2026

Highland County Sheriff's Report

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In The News 30 January 2026

Trump Cabinet meeting: New Fed chair, coal saving lives, Russia and Ukraine

President Donald Trump held a shorter-than-usual Cabinet meeting Thursday, the first of the new year, and these are some of the highlights that were shared.

In The News 30 January 2026

Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force indicts operators of Union County massage parlor

Indictments filed in Union County accuse three people of running a commercial sex operation at a Marysville massage parlor, Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday.

In The News 29 January 2026

Homan touts progress; vows Trump administration won't back down on immigration

“We are not surrendering the president’s mission on immigration enforcement. Let’s make that clear,” the border czar told reporters Thursday.

In The News 29 January 2026

Partial government shutdown looms after funding deal failure

The U.S. Senate failed to advance a package of the six remaining federal funding bills Thursday, leaving less than 40 hours until the federal government partially shuts down.

In The News 29 January 2026

Rep. Peterson highlights School Bus Safety Grant funding for local districts

State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Fayette, Highland, Pike and Ross counties were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program – totaling more than $260,000.

In The News 29 January 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Minnesota workers say leaders rejected years of fraud warnings

Claims from current and former Minnesota state employees that have been vetted by state lawmakers allege their bosses ignored and rebuked fraud warnings for years, retaliated against the employees who raised the alarms and protected leaders who oversaw the fraud-laden programs, according to a whistleblowers' letter obtained by The Center Square.

In The News 29 January 2026

Hillsboro Police Report

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In The News 29 January 2026

FBI raids Fulton County, Ga. election office in 2020 election fraud probe

The FBI on Wednesday executed a search warrant on the Fulton County, Ga., election headquarters to obtain voting records related to the 2020 election.