TOP HEADLINES: What you should know on Monday, Feb. 16

With Valentine’s Day weekend in the books, we move on to another work week. This Monday morning is starting off foggy, so you may want to allow some extra time to your commute to be on the safe side. However, before you do so, here is a quick rundown of local news for you to start your day off informed...

🏛️ TPS ruling this week? According to Cornelius Frolik’s new story, attorneys for the plaintiffs who sued the Trump administration over the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti say that the next several days also could be highly consequential.

🏗️ New center’s price: Before the end of May the Montgomery County Job Center will be moving out of its current Dayton location, and we learn from the latest story by Sydney Dawes that county officials are going to build a new center from the ground up in what they expect to be a roughly $45 million project.

🏀 UD wins: The Flyers beat Davidson for the 11th straight time. They won 70-59 Sunday at UD Arena. Read David Jablonski’s recap, see photos from the game, view highlights from the win and watch coach Anthony Grant’s press conference.

We have a lot more news for you today found below! If you have thoughts or feedback on this newsletter or other news tips, please let me know at Jeremy.Ratliff@coxinc.com.

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LOCAL NEWS

Former Dayton congressman Tony Hall testifies before House committee to raise awareness about cobalt mining

Residence Park upgrades part of Your Neighborhoods, Your Dollars program

With downtown upgrades nearly done, Bellbrook targets water system fixes

LIFE

Dayton native Patty Allen is working to strengthen the Miami Valley’s local food system

‘For Colored Girls’ to illuminate Black womanhood at Edward A. Dixon Gallery in Dayton

Pit bull finds home with empty nesters

CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY

1 in custody following domestic violence dispute, gunshot rounds in Harrison Twp.

Juvenile in custody after Harrison Twp. vehicle break-ins

SPORTS

Wright State basketball: Hot-shooting Raiders roll to win at Cleveland State

Bowling: Emmanuel Christian boys and girls roar into district tournament

2026 Winter Olympics TV Guide: What to watch on Feb. 16

NATION & WORLD

FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect

Rubio meets Orbán in Budapest as US and Hungary are to sign a civilian nuclear pact

Suspect in mass shooting at Bondi Beach Jewish festival appears in court

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