Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Common Pleas Court's new presiding judge seeks to 'ignite change'

Judge Wende Cross has mapped out several large-scale goals for her tenure heading the common pleas court. [Read in browser]( Local Politics Mon Jan 8 2024 [Common Pleas Court's new presiding judge seeks to 'ignite change']( [Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Wende Cross delivers stern words to John and Katherine Snyder, both 52, during their sentencing, Thursday, Nov, 30, 2023. The Snyders were found guilty on Nov. 17 of murder and felonious assault in the 2016 death of their adopted son, Adam, 8. They were also found guilty of various child abuse charges involving two other adopted children from China and one biological child. John Snyder was sentenced to 29 years to life; Katherine, 31 years to life.]( Judge Wende Cross has mapped out several large-scale goals for her tenure heading the common pleas court. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [A voter holds his ballot during the Kentucky primary, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Campbell County Public Library in Ft. Thomas. One of the big races is for the Republican gubernatorial candidate who will likely go up against Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.]( [Eric Deters files to run against NKY's Rep. Thomas Massie]( Who will be your next state representative? State Senator? It depends on who you vote for next year. [READ MORE]( [A revised version of the new Ohio license plate fixed the backward Wright Flyer.]( [Ohio rejected 833 vanity plates in 2023. See the list]( The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles rejected 833 vanity license plates in 2023 for violating rules against profanity and lawlessness. [READ MORE]( [Even social media apps, including TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube have reminders that can limit that can give you nudges to go to bed--or at least get off your phone.]( [Social media lobby sues Ohio over new parental consent law]( The trade association NetChoice says Ohio's new policy is too broad and violates the First Amendment. [READ MORE]( [Members of a pro-Trump mob breach the Capitol building on Jan. 6, during a riot on the grounds. A Sullivan County man who posted about participating in the riots is facing jail time while awaiting trial.]( [Jan. 6 insurrection wasn't normal. It may be start of something worse]( Ignore the spin that has convinced so many Americans they saw something normal on Jan. 6, 2021, writes Opinion and Engagement Editor Kevin Aldridge. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](