Good evening, Ohio. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Aside from a quick lake-effect rain shower or two, mostly cloudy and dry conditions are expected tonight. Slightly colder air returns as our lows fall into the 30s by Wednesday morning.

 

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Today's Big Stories

1. Ohio Sen. Matt Dolan announces run for U.S. Senate

Ohio Sen. Matt Dolan announced his run for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, seeking to unseat Democratic incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown in 2024, who is expected to run for reelection.

2. AP source: Browns hire Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator

The Cleveland Browns are hiring former Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

3. House GOP demands visitor logs in Biden classified docs case

Newly empowered House Republicans on Sunday demanded the White House turn over all information related to its searches that have uncovered classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home and former office after the discovery of more records at his Delaware residence.

4. Columbia Gas seeks approval for natural gas pipeline for Intel

Columbia Gas of Ohio is asking for expedited state approval to build a natural gas pipeline in Licking County where Intel, the multinational technology company, is building two fabrication facilities, also called fabs. 

Columbia Gas of Ohio. (Spectrum News 1/ Taylor Bruck)

5. Akron Zoo's Komodo dragon passes away

The Akron Zoo announced its beloved female Komodo dragon, Draco, passed away on Sunday from health complications. 

Your Notes for Tomorrow

Wednesday, Jan. 18

  • Russian Foreign Minister holds annual press conference
  • Excluded workers call for permanent access to unemployment support
  • Treasury Secretary Yellen meets Chinese counterpart in Switzerland
  • NATO Military Committee in Chiefs of Defence Session opens
  • NASA Administrator Nelson provides update on the agency's Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project
  • UK foreign secretary lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery
  • U.S. Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting
  • United Nations Security Council open debate on the Middle East
  • Federal Reserve Board of Governors closed meeting

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