Morning Briefing: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026

Here are three things you should know today:

🪪 Springfield ICE: The Springfield City Commission unanimously passed a resolution urging federal immigration agents to forgo wearing masks and to carry proper identification during enforcement actions to ensure public accountability and safety.

❄️ Record-breaking snowfall: The weekend winter storm set a new all-time daily snowfall record for the Dayton area with 12.4 inches, surpassing the previous single-day high set during the Great Blizzard of 1978.

🪩 Things to do: Dayton is hosting a variety of activities this weekend, including the Ohayocon anime convention, the 10th annual Bloody Mary Showdown, and a laser light show.

If you have thoughts or feedback on this newsletter or other news tips, please let me know at Greg.Lynch@coxinc.com.

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SPORTS

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