Morning Briefing: Tues, Jan. 27, 2026

Here are three things you should know today:

❄️ Winter storm: Now that a historic snowstorm has come to an end in southwest Ohio, everyone has one question — when will the snow go away?

Record snowfall: A single-day record of 12.4 inches of snow fell on the area during the winter storm of Saturday and Sunday.

🛷 Where to go sledding: For those willing to deal with the frigid temps and make use of the fresh powder, here are some of the local places for sledding this week.

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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LOCAL NEWS

Schools watching weather for potential closures this week

Need to get out of the cold? Warming centers, shelters open in region

$70M renewal of historic Wright-Patterson brick homes continues


LIFE

Snow day joys: What can you do while at home?

Popular Kings Island store will have brand-new look this spring

Local ‘MAD’ magazine exhibit has 150 humorous works of art, including covers


CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY

‘We can’t do nothing’: Area residents make whistle kits to alert neighbors to ICE activity

U.S. Supreme Court denies Miami Twp. request to review $45M verdict for Dean Gillispie

Woman seriously injured in Harrison Twp. shooting, 1 in custody


SPORTS

Wayne grad joins staff of new Ravens coach

Who’s your pick? Vote for the Dayton Daily News Athlete of the Week

Archdeacon: Two sneaky fans, one blown-up bus and some good basketball


NATION AND WORLD

Trump sends border czar to Minnesota and says he and governor are now on a ‘similar wavelength’

Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on US economy, but how much?

Israel recovers remains of the last hostage in Gaza. Ceasefire moves into tricky new phase


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VIDEO OF THE DAY

5 Frenchies Old North Dayton Bakery, located on 700 Troy St. in the former space of Evans Bakery and Baker Benji’s, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday. Here’s a look at highlights from the day.