🌱 Bridge Project Gets $1.63 Billion + Special Visit At Kid's Hospital

Morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower or two. High: 57 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. Kentucky and Ohio officials announced the two states will receive $1.63 billion in federal funding for two bridge projects near Cincinnati. The funding will go towards building a new Ohio River bridge and making improvements to the Brent Spence Bridge and about eight miles of connecting roads. (WHAS11.com)
2. The Cincinnati Children's Hospital was visited by 100 first responders as part of the annual Operation Santa Sleigh event. The first responders came from across the Tri-State area and drove through the hospital area in support of the hospital's patients. (FOX19)
3. The Cincinnati State Technical and Community College received a multi-million dollar donation in the form of two jet engines. The engines were donated by GE Aerospace, formerly known as GE Aviation, to provide students with hands-on training. (Subscription: The Business Journals)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Final Friday At Rising Sun Pendleton Art Center (5:00 PM)
• Winterfest At The Place (5:30 PM)
• Old Crow Medicine Show / Molly Tuttle At Taft Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new furry family member for the new year? Well, you're in luck! Check out this week's roundup of adoptable pets in the Cincinnati area and learn more about pets like Baby Gomez, Ms. Wednesday, Puggs, and many more! (Cincinnati Patch)
• If you're looking for a family-friendly way to ring in the New Year, check out the annual Happy Zoo Year celebration at the Cincinnati Zoo! The event includes games, glow goodies, music, and a kid-friendly early countdown to the New Year at 8:00 p.m. (FOX19)
• Follow the white rabbit to the Cincinnati Ballet's ALICE (in wonderland)! The new whimsical take on a classic story will take place Feb. 10-19 and will be choreographed by Septime Webre, who worked on The Wizard of Oz in 2019. (Cincinnati Ballet via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.