Good morning, Ohio. Here's what you need to know today.
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Gusty winds will usher in colder temperatures through the day. In fact, it is as warm as it is going to be now as temperatures fall through the afternoon. Early showers will move out with clearing skies this afternoon. Temperatures will be in the 30s by late afternoon with wind chills falling into the teens this evening, so make sure you have your jacket!
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Around Ohio
1. Cincinnati Bearcats make history, earn No. 4 spot in College Football Playoffs
The University of Cincinnati football team is headed to the College Football Playoffs and will play No. 1 Alabama in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Eve.
2. Columbus Business First: Childcare providers facing 'grim reality' amid workforce and cost pressures
The pandemic and its economic aftermath have worsened staff shortages and supply-chain issues and created enrollment challenges and higher costs in the childcare industry that is already considered fractured and fragile. Learn more from our partners at the Dispatch.
3. Creating Christmas Magic: Young boy celebrates special night at Clifton Mill
The Legendary Clifton Mill hosted ambassadors from Dayton Children’s Hospital to raise their spirits. Brody Heinrich, 12, was honored with being able to start the Legendary Lights and Covered Bridge Light Show.
Around the Nation
1. Bob Dole, former presidential candidate and Senate majority leader, dies at 98
2. U.S. drugstores squeezed by vaccine demand, staff shortages
3. Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow
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Airport Ambassador
Columbus Airport Ambassador helps travelers this holiday season
Edward Vandenbulke has been helping travelers find their way for the past three years. Vandenbulke is an airport ambassador at the John Glenn International Airport in Columbus. He’s lived in Ohio all his life but has traveled around the world, making him perfect for the job.