DOE Aims to Boost Uranium Enrichment

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $2.7 billion to three companies, including one with a plant in Ohio, to support the development of domestic uranium enrichment supply chains.

American Centrifuge Operating, a subsidiary of Centrus Energy Corp. that makes centrifuges at its plant in Piketon, received $900 million.

In September, Centrus announced plans to add 300 jobs at its uranium enrichment plant in Piketon through an expansion that is also expected to create 1,000 construction jobs.

Centrus said it plans to use the federal funding to support the previously announced project, for which the company had already raised more than $1 billion.

Yost-Led Coalition Challenges California Ammo Laws

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is co-leading a coalition of 25 states challenging California’s restrictions on ammunition purchases, which the states call an attempt to undermine the Second Amendment.

Ohio and Idaho are leading the challenge to California laws that require background-checks for ammunition and require residents to pay $19 for a background check with each transaction. Ohio doesn’t require background-checks for ammunition purchases.

Yost and other attorneys general are urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to uphold an injunction blocking California from enforcing its background check requirements.

“California’s ammunition background-check and anti-importation provisions make firearms unusable to California residents unless they buy the state’s renewed permission to reload them every time they run low on ammunition,” the coalition’s amicus brief says.

Kroger Launches Shopping Recap Feature

Cincinnati-based grocery chain Kroger unveiled its Yearly Checkout feature, which lets customers review their yearlong savings totals for 2025.

In addition to their savings, the feature lets shoppers view a summary of their shopping habits and grocery favorites. Customers can access the Yearly Checkout feature by logging in to the Kroger app or website through Feb. 28.

Kroger said U.S. shoppers bought enough beef to make 1 billion burgers, enough cereal to fill the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, and enough frozen pizzas to circle the Earth more than 3.5 times.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Mike DeWine has endorsed Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor, who announced on Wednesday that Senate President Rob McColley will be his running mate. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: Ohio is among 30 states reporting elevated influenza activity, with Cuyahoga County recording more than 2,600 emergency visits and over 200 hospitalizations. (More)

➤ Cincinnati: Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval, speaking at his second inauguration, proposed a 2026 income tax increase to bolster public safety as the city faces a multimillion-dollar budget deficit and ongoing violence. (More)

➤ Also Cincinnati: City Council member Seth Walsh announced his candidacy for state treasurer, becoming the only Democrat statewide to declare for the race so far. (More)

➤ Ashtabula County: County officials unveiled plans for a $30 million jail expansion that would double capacity to 219 beds. (More)

➤ Columbus: DuPont will pay the city of Columbus $2.28 million to settle a 2023 lawsuit alleging the company negligently produced forever chemicals that contaminate soil, air, and water. (More)

➤ Cincinnati women’s basketball beat No. 11 Iowa State 71-63 on Wednesday for the Bearcats’ highest-ranked win in program history. (More)

➤ The Cincinnati Reds are expected to opt out of their deal with FanDuel Sports Network as the network faces financial struggles. (More)

➤ Medina County deputies arrested three suspects in the Nov. 16 burglary of Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ home, while authorities identified a fourth suspect with an outstanding felony warrant. (More)

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➤ Joby Aviation announced an agreement to acquire a 700,000-square-foot Dayton-area facility to expand manufacturing capacity, supporting plans to double electric air taxi production to four aircraft monthly by 2027. (More)

➤ The DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Cleveland will permanently close on Jan. 30, laying off about 66 employees after business conditions prompted the shutdown. (More)

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➤ The Big Cheese Festival returns to Jungle Jim’s International Market in Fairfield on March 7-8 after a five-year absence, featuring hundreds of cheeses and beer and wine samplings. (More)

➤ Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will bring back Winter Wonder Weekends through March 18, offering heated shuttle service, free carousel rides, keeper chats, special programming, and rotating activities on Fridays through Sundays. (More)

➤ Great Parks will waive motor vehicle permit requirements on select Community Days throughout 2026 to expand access, while permits will still be required on other days to support safety and conservation efforts. (See Dates)

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Does your household have a fire safety plan?

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2. No: 21%
3. Want one: 19%
4. Yes, practiced: 19%
5. In progress: 19%

What bridge over the Ohio River was once the longest in the world?

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