How The '08 Campaign Has Changed Politics
Internet, campaign financing, and strategy will never be the same.

Huge Turn Out For Early Voting
Record numbers of voters across the Tri-State are responding making personal sacrifice casting their ballots in unprecedented numbers.

'Joe The Plumber' Makes Stops Across Cincinnati
He also rallied votes for John McCain, and Congressional Candidates Steve Chabot and Jean Schmidt.

Obama And Palin Return To Tri-state Sunday
You could call it a final push as Election Day gets even closer.

Judge Orders Justice To Produce Wiretap Memos
A judge has ordered the Justice Department to produce White House memos that provide the legal basis for the Bush administration's post-Sept. 11 warrantless wiretapping program.

Palin Takes Prank Call From Fake French President
Sarah Palin unwittingly took a prank call Saturday from a Canadian comedian posing as French President Nicolas Sarkozy and telling her she would make a good president someday.

McCain Pokes Fun At Campaign On 'SNL'
McCain, who is trailing Democrat Barack Obama in most battleground state polls, also appeared during the show's "Weekend Update" newscast to announce he would pursue a new campaign strategy in the closing days of the campaign.

Butler Co. Early Voting On Sunday
Butler County Board of Elections extends its early voting period to include this Sunday, November 2.

Obama Takes Battle To Republican Territory
Two days before Election Day, John McCain and Barack Obama are playing on each other's turf.

Check Your Voter Registration Status
Confirmation card might be stuck in snail mail limbo.

Crowd Awaits Palin At Clermont Co. Rally
Thousands of people are waiting for the arrival of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who is expected to speak at the Clermont County Fairgrounds Sunday night.

US Military Deaths In Iraq War At 4,189
As of Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at least 4,189 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

Campaigns Uncork Get-Out-The-Vote Operations
Barack Obama and John McCain uncorked massive get-out-the-vote operations in more than a dozen battleground states Sunday, millions of telephone calls, mailings and door-knockings in a frenzied, fitting climax to a record-shattering $1 billion campaign.

Obama Rallies Voters At UC's Nippert Stadium
Crowd of 20,000 people expected as Illinois Senator tries to capture Ohio in his bid for The White House.

Palin Campaigns For GOP Ticket In Must-Win Ohio
Palin ended the campaign day near Cincinnati at a fairgrounds in Owensville in heavily Republican Clermont County.

Hip Hop Stars To Campaign In Columbus, Cincinnati
Hip hop stars Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs will be at Xavier University Monday.

Biden In Fla. Says Politics Of Division Must End
Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden made fun of a small group of protesters Sunday, then told supporters that the raucous Republicans are the same people they need to embrace once the election is over.

Palin Stumps In Clermont County
Officials estimate 7,000 people at Palin's rally.

Obama Says Change Is Just Days Away
The Illinois Senator addressed 27,000 supporters during a rally at UC's Nippert Stadium.

Images From Campaign 2008: Fist Bumps & Lipstick
Obama's fist bump. Palin's lipstick. McCain's plumber. Clinton's tears. We've been through a lot in the two-year slog that will be remembered as Campaign 2008.

Voters Wait For Last Chance To Cast Early Ballots
Voters started lining up outside the board of elections before it opened Monday morning for the last day of early voting.

Final Ohio Poll: Obama Ahead By 5.8 Percent
The Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati Conducted the poll.

Hamilton Co. Needs More Help At The Polls
Most poll workers have picked up voting equipment and ballots to take to precinct for Tuesday's election.

Several Hundred Vote Early In Hamilton Co.
Fear of long voting lines on Election Day continue to drive thousands of Hamilton County residents to participate in the last day of early voting in Ohio.

National Poll Has Obama Leading McCain By 9 Pts.
The Marist Poll found 53 percent of those surveyed are backing Obama, while 44 percent say they support McCain.

Swing State Polls Point Obama's Direction
Fresh surveys of likely voters in three swing states are pointing in Barack Obama's direction.

Hagit's Blog: Voting Concerns
I'm blogging about any issues voters are bringing to our attention and keeping track of long lines, alleged improprieties, any voting concerns across our area.

If You Could Vote Twice, Would You?
The I-Team uncovers a potentially huge flaw in our voting system, a flaw that could let millions of people vote more than once.

Your Democracy 2008 Election Guide
This special gives a breakdown of some of the races and issues that matter to Tri-State voters.

Butler Co. Officials Fear For Kids' Safety At Polling Places
Officials say certain schools won't close despite the large turnout expected Tuesday.

Last Day Of Campaigning For McCain & Obama
The latest poll shows Obama leading over McCain in Ohio.

Poll Workers Prepare For Election Day
Officials say eve of Election Day was hectic, with hundreds voting early and many others calling to find out where to vote.

Barack Obama's Grandmother Passes Away
Obama said his grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, died peacefully after a battle with cancer.

When Can You Cast Your Vote?
Find out how long polling places will be open throughout the Tri-State Tuesday.

Ohio Voting Machines To Be Tested
Poll workers must scan thousands of absentee ballots cast during the month-long early voting period, which concluded Monday.

Republicans & Democrats Execute GOTV Strategies
"Get Out The Vote" efforts include phone banks and door-to-door canvassing.

Flag-waving Gunman Closes CA Highway For Hours
A man in a ski mask waved an American flag and a handgun on a freeway overpass for 3 hours.

Alaska Investigator to Release Troopergate Report
A report detailing whether Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power by firing her public safety commissioner will be released on the eve of the election.

Report Clears Palin In Troopergate Probe
Palin has been cleared of ethics violations in the firing of her public safety commissioner.

Obama's Grandmother Dies Just Before Election Day
Obama learned of Dunham's death Monday morning while he was campaigning in Jacksonville, Fla. this morning.

Toledo Police Get Gas Masks To Prepare For Election
Toledo police will wear helmets and have gas masks available for the possible aftermath.

Ohio Official: Voters Can Fix Absentee Errors
If you make errors on envelopes containing absentee ballots, you must be notified.

Obama Photo Used To Imply Promotion Of Issue
Did Senator Barack Obama endorse Cincinnati's Issue 8? The answer is no, but a recent flyer sent out is reportedly fooling some voters.

Getting Ready for Record Voter Turnout
Up to 80% turnout expected. Many already voted early.

Find & Print Your Sample Ballot
Here are some websites that allow you to see what your ballot will look like.

What Do Voters Need To Know On Election Day?
Here is a list of poll times, what you need to bring and how to print a sample ballot.

Obama Big Winner In Early NH Towns' Votes
Barack Obama came up a big winner in the presidential race in Dixville Notch and Hart's Location, N.H., where tradition of having the first Election Day ballots tallied lives on.

Kentucky Turnout Expected To Be High Election Day
Les Fugate, a spokesman for the Kentucky Secretary of State's office, said election turnout on Tuesday is predicted to be 65-70 percent.

Presidential Candidates Hold Final Rallies
McCain stopping in Colorado & New Mexico today while Obama holds a final rally in Indiana.

Strickland Refuses To Close Butler Co. Schools
It's school as usual Tuesday morning for students in Hamilton and Middletown, despite a last-ditch effort to close schools that also serve as polling locations.

Tri-State Polling Places Open With Heavy Turnout
Polls are open across the Tri-State for Election Day 2008.

Ballot Scanner Issues Reported In Hamilton Co.
An official with the Hamilton County Board of Elections confirms some ballot scanners are not functioning in a few polling places, but says those votes will be counted.

No Lines At One Tri-State Polling Place
The voting process is going smoothly in at least one part of the Tri-State this morning.

Rapper Ludacris Attends Indiana High School Rally
Rapper Ludacris made a surprise visit to John Marshall High School, urging students to do well in school and to vote when they become eligible.

Malfunction Puts N.Ky Votes In Question
A Secretary of State spokesman says at least two machines in Kenton County weren't properly registering straight-ticket votes.

Palin Says She Is Confident As She Heads To Polls
After voting, Palin is expected to fly to Phoenix, where she is to join Republican candidate John McCain for their watch party Tuesday night.

Obama Casts His Vote In Chicago
Senator Obama and his wife, Michelle, were among the first to vote after polls opened at their neighborhood polling place in Chicago.

Malfunctioning Machines Pulled In N. Ky.
Kenton County has shut down more than 100 electronic voting machines after the equipment malfunctioned.

Kenton Co. Shuts Down E-Slate Voting Machines
Officials say the problem could result in longer lines for Kenton County voters.

McCain Casts Ballot In Phoenix
Republican John McCain has cast his ballot at a church near his central Phoenix home.

Chabot, Driehaus Cast Their Ballots
The two candidates running for Ohio's First Congressional District seat cast their votes early Tuesday morning.

Local Republican & Democratic Parties To Host Watch Parties Tonight
Hamilton County's Republican and Democratic parties are looking forward to celebrating the end of Election Day.

McCain Makes Last-Minute Appeal For Votes In Colorado
"America is worth fighting for. Nothing is inevitable here," the GOP nominee told his final rally of a marathon campaign.

Diddy, Pete Wentz, Other Celebs Cast Their Vote
After spending much of the presidential campaign season using his star wattage to get other people to the polls, Diddy, like other celebrity political boosters, spent the day leading by example.

Election Day 2008 Photo Gallery
Tri-State residents head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the 2008 Presidential Election.

Clermont Co. Sees Few Problems On Election Day
Large numbers of voters came out to polling places early Tuesday morning, and another rush is expected in the evening.

Long Lines Nationally, Few Other Problems For Voters
The biggest trouble was big crowds. But folks seemed to take it in stride.

Ky. Polling Places Show Waits As Long As Two Hours
Kentucky Secretary of State spokesman Les Fugate said the longest waits Tuesday were in Lexington, Louisville and northern Kentucky.

Voting Delays Keep Independence Poll Open
Problems with some computerized voting machines in Kenton County caused waits of over two hours for some voters.

Ohio Voting: Big Lines, But No Big Problems
No major problems were reported but in Montgomery County, which includes Dayton, so many people chose to use paper ballots instead of touch-screen machines that it may hold up the county's vote count until Wednesday, officials said.

John McCain Wins Kentucky
McCain won Kentucky and collected 8 electoral votes in a state that has picked the overall winner in presidential races since 1964.

Republican Daniels Wins 2nd Term As Ind. Governor
Republican Mitch Daniels wins 2nd term as Ind. governor over Democrat Jill Long Thompson.

Survey: Economy Top Concern For US Voters
Preliminary results from a national Associated Press exit poll of voters in Tuesday's elections

McConnell, Lunsford Locked In Close Race Early
With 13 percent of precincts reporting, McConnell had 120,595 votes or 51 percent, compared with 119,327 votes or 49 percent for Lunsford.

Close Race Between Obama, McCain In Indiana
The AP exit poll showed that about a third of voters who cast ballots for Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels also voted for Obama.

Democrats Snag Va. Senate Seat, Expect More Gains
The victory came as Democrats, piggybacking on aggressive Barack Obama voter-registration and get-out-the-vote drives in battleground states, reached for a coveted 60-seat, filibuster-proof Senate majority.

Independence Voters Still Waiting At 7:30 p.m.
The firehouse on Cox Road was hard hit when one of its three voting machines was taken out of service.

Local Woman Has Election Day Baby
April Pursley got to jump the voting line in Independence after her water broke.

8:30 P.M. Presidential Election Update
Barack Obama has won in New Jersey and Massachusetts -- and in his home state of Illinois while John McCain has won South Carolina, Tennessee and Oklahoma.

Ballot From Obama's Late Grandmother To Be Counted
The absentee ballot from Barack Obama's late grandmother will be counted, election officials in Hawaii said Tuesday.

Democrats Head For Bigger House Majority
It could be the first time in more than 75 years that Democrats would ride large waves of victory to bigger congressional margins in back-to-back elections.

Cordray Wins Race For Ohio Attorney General
Richard Cordray, Ohio's treasurer, won the race for attorney general on Tuesday, retaining the powerful office for his party following a high-profile scandal.

Young Voters Lean Heavily Toward Obama
Early exit polls showed that young voters were supporting Obama by a more than 2-1 margin, with his greatest support coming from black and Hispanic young people.

AP: Obama Wins Pennsylvania
The Associated Press reports Obama wins Pennsylvania.

Bush: 'May God Bless Whoever Wins Tonight'
Off the ballot but still in voters' minds, President Bush watched election results like the rest of the country Tuesday night.

State Ballots Feature Hot-Button Social Issues
Some of the nation's most divisive social issues -- gay marriage, abortion and affirmative action -- went before voters Tuesday as 36 states passed judgment on ballot measures as well as candidates.

Obama Takes Formidable Lead For White House
That's left the battlegrounds to settle the race: Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Colorado and more.

Issue 6 Defeated, Issue 5 Approved
This is the fourth time that Ohio voters have rejected an expansion of statewide gambling since 1990.

Barack Obama Wins In Ohio
The Illinois senator has beaten John McCain in Ohio and is building a near insurmountable Electoral College advantage as he bids to become the first black president.

McConnell Beats Lunsford
Republican Mitch McConnell has been re-elected over his opponent Democrat Bruce Lunsford.

Ohio Ballot Issues 2 & 3 Passed
Issue 2-Clean Ohio and Issue3-(Water) Property rights have been approved by voters.

Obama's Hometown Giddy With Prospect Of Victory
Barack Obama supporters in the senator's hometown began gathering near Grant Park for a huge election-night rally they hoped would be a historic victory celebration.

Obama Wins Iowa
Barack Obama has now added Iowa's seven electoral votes to his total, as he builds on his commanding lead over John McCain.

Biden Wins 7th Senate Term But May Not Serve
Joe Biden won a seventh Senate term Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Christine O'Donnell and setting up several intriguing possibilities should he also win the vice presidency.

John McCain Wins In Texas
According to ABC, Barack Obama now leads McCain 207-135 in electoral votes.

McCain Faithful Gather In Ariz. To Welcome Mac Back
Arizona's adoptive son returned home Tuesday night to watch election returns and take to the manicured lawn of the Arizona Biltmore resort as the remarkable "comeback kid," or to concede defeat.

Ohio Defeats Casino Issue, Keeps Lending Limits
Voters rejected a proposed $600 million casino and approved a new payday lending law.

Ex-Bengals Coach Wyche Wins Councilman Seat In SC
The coach who led Cincinnati to a Super Bowl 20 years ago was elected councilman Tuesday in Pickens County, S.C.

AP: Obama Wins Virginia, New Mexico, Florida
The Associated Press reports Obama wins Virginia, New Mexico and Florida

All 9 Indiana Incumbent Congressmen Retain Seats
In an election year dominated by calls for change, Indiana's congressional delegation didn't.

Sports Figures Look For Victory On Election Night
Heath Shuler and Sam Wyche scored victories of a different sort Tuesday while basketball's Kevin Johnson and boxing's Joe Mesi were looking to win elections on a night when more than a dozen sports figures ran for office.

Barack Obama Wins Presidency
The 47-year-old Democratic senator from Illinois sealed his victory by defeating Republican Sen. John McCain in a string of wins in hardfought battleground states -- Ohio, Florida, Virginia and Iowa.

NM Dem. Udall Carries On 'Green' Family Legacy
Udall family has long tradition of environmentalism and public service.

McCain, McConnell Win In Kentucky
Voters in Kentucky have broken a 44-year streak of picking overall winners in presidential races by backing Republican U.S. Sen. John McCain.

Obama Buoyed By Hispanic Voters
About two-thirds of Hispanics voted for Obama, decisively surpassing the 53 percent who voted for Democrat John Kerry in 2004, exit polls showed.

Obama Asks McCain For Help Leading Country
Obama said the Arizona senator was consistently someone who has showed class and honor during this campaign as he has during his entire life in public service.

McCain Concedes Presidency, Congratulates Obama
McCain told his supporters: 'It's natural tonight to feel some disappointment. Though we fell short, the failure is mine, not yours.'

Clermont County Vote All In
Voting was a mostly smooth process, according to Board of Elections Director Judy Miller.

Incumbent Chabot Leads Driehaus
Steve Chabot has endured some hard fought campaigns during his 14 years in congress, but has always managed to win.

Congresswoman Jean Schmidt Wins Re-Election
Schmidt said that she is ready to go back to Washington, and "roll up her sleeves" to work together with the new Obama administration.

Plenty Of Pressing Matters Await Next President
Congratulations, President-elect Barack Obama. Take a moment to relax and savor your victory -- but not too long. There already are plenty of pressing matters piling up in your in-box.

Obama Rides Economic Worries To Victory In Ohio
Ohio, which has 20 electoral votes, supported President Bush in the past two presidential elections, largely on values. But this time, the state voted by its wallets.

Obama Wins Pa., State Thought Crucial For McCain
Barack Obama claimed Pennsylvania and its 21 electoral votes despite an all-out push by John McCain to wrest away a state Republicans haven't won since 1988.

Asian Stock Markets Rise As US Elects New Leader
With Barack Obama's victory in the U.S. presidential race, investors were hopeful he could focus renewed energy on tackling deteriorating conditions in the world's largest economy.

Obama First Dem To Take Va. In 44 years
Obama became the first Democrat since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 to carry the state.

Obama Vows To Be President For All
He sprinkled his address with references to the civil rights struggle that has led to him being elected the country's first black president.

Bush Wishes Obama Well On A 'Great Journey'
'You are about to go on one of the great journeys of life. Congratulations and go enjoy yourself,' Bush told Obama.

The Tri-State & The White House - How OH, KY & IN Affected The Election
The two presidential candidates spent more time -- and more money -- in the Buckeye State than anywhere else.

Chabot Not Ready To Claim Victory in Ohio 1st District Race
Chabot says it's too early to claim victory.

Obama's Kenyan Relatives Cheer Win

Paper Ballots Lead To Long Night Of Vote Counting
It turned out to be a long night at the Butler County Board of Elections.

News From Columbus: Glitch-Free Election Night
Polls closed on time and without lawsuits.

Driehaus/Chabot Results Delayed
As midnight hit, still no answer on Ohio's 1st District Congressional race.

Results Of Notable Races, Issues On Ohio Ballots
Election Day 2008 proved to be a historic one.

Obama Victory Sets Off Jubilation
An estimated 100,000 people who had crowded into Grant Park in Chicago to greet Obama erupted in cheers and jubilantly waved American flags as the Illinois senator was elected the first black president.

Local Democrats Thrilled About Historic Election
After waiting all night, local Democrats give their opinion on the election.

Driehaus Defeats Chabot
Democrat Steve Driehaus has defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot, a Republican.

Lunsford Urges McConnell To Work With Obama Administration
In his concession speech Bruce Lunsford thanked his family, staff and supporters for a run at the Senate that he called the "journey of a lifetime."

Obama Victory Helps Unions, Auto Companies
Barack Obama's victory in the presidential race will give labor unions and the embattled U.S. auto industry a strong ally in the White House.

AP Analysis: Now Comes The Hard Part
No president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has faced economic and financial market crises so dire and so urgent as Obama confronts now. He also must deal with wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Computer Problem Delays Hamilton Co. Vote Count
Backup system brought in when computer crashes with only half the vote counted.

Dems Regain Ohio House After 14 Years
Unofficial results show Democrats picked up six seats held by Republicans to hold at least 50 seats in the 99-member House.

Palin Loses, Alaska Weighs Stevens Future
After a sometimes thrilling, sometimes bumpy run in the national spotlight, Alaska saw its governor defeated for vice president Tuesday.

Stewart, Colbert Parody Election In Real-Time
Comedy Central's Jon Stewart became the first comedian to announce presidential election results on live national television.

WCPO Local Election Results

Europe's Markets Take Profits On Obama Win
Europe's indexes had surged in anticipation of an Obama victory.

Obama Turns To Task Of Building Administration
After eight years of Republican rule, Barack Obama turned Wednesday to the task of building a Democratic administration to lead the country out of war and into the financial recovery that he promised.

Butler Ballot Issues Put Schools In Flux
9News has learned that some big problems are impacting the counting of paper ballots in Butler County, meaning close races like school issues, are not yet decided.

Glitch Delays Ky. Senate Race
The winner of the Kentucky State Senate 23rd District race may not be named until Thursday.

Kenton Co. Judge Rules For Vote Recount
A Kenton County Judge has ruled for ballots to be recounted due to malfunctioning voting machines.

Milford, Winton Woods School Levies Fail
Another $1 million may have to be cut from the budget.

Boehner To Seek Another Term As House GOP Leader
The Ohio lawmaker says in a letter to fellow GOP lawmakers that he's deeply disappointed by the outcome of Tuesday's election.

Voter Turnout Best In Generations
Voters cast their ballots in numbers not seen in at least 40 years, as millions of Americans picked their president early and waited in lines that stretched the lengths of blocks and buildings.

McCain Starts Mapping Out A New Role In The Senate
Before resting from the grueling presidential race, John McCain began discussing with senior aides what role he will play in the Senate now that he has promised to work with the man who defeated him for president.

Tri-State Reacts To Presidential Election
No matter how they voted, Tri-State residents are reacting the announcement of President Elect Barack Obama.

McConnell Expects To Keep Senate Leadership Post
McConnell said he has 'overwhelming support' among his Republican colleagues for another term as Senate minority leader.

Driehaus Cites Hard Work, Obama Factor In Win
The Price Hill Democrat defeated seven-term Republican Congressman Steve Chabot Tuesday by more than 10,000 votes to win the seat.

Fairfield School Levy Fails After Paper Ballots Counted
School levy fails by almost 1,200 votes. Thousands of paper ballots had to be counted in Butler County.

What Challenges Lie Ahead For Obama?
Now that the election is over, what do YOU think will be the biggest challenges Obama will face when he enters the White House?

Survey: McConnell Won With Support From Democrats
A poll finds McConnell won a fifth term in the Senate by drawing support from Democrats, people who disapprove of President Bush and people who opposed the $700 billion rescue plan.

Butler Co. Finished Counting Paper Ballots
Twenty-two hours after the polls closed, election workers were still trying to get through the processing the thousands of paper ballots.

Obama Supporters Reflect On Historic Win
Barbara Gould campaigned for Obama early on in 2007.

Obama Cut Into McCain's Turf To Win Ohio
Obama won only 19 of Ohio's 88 counties, but they were enough to put him over the edge.

George Clooney Reacts To Obama Win
The actor with Cincinnati ties released a statement about the election results.

So What Did Obama Do The Day After?
Did Barack Obama get any sleep last night? He says, "Not as much as I'd like."

Officials: Emanuel Offered Chief Of Staff Job
Democratic officials say President-elect Barack Obama has picked his chief of staff.

What Could Obama's Win Mean For Cincinnati?
While some believe Cincinnati and other cities could get more attention from a President-Elect who was a community organizer, others cite more emotional ties with Obama for helping to change them and the Tri-state.

Two Skinheads Indicted In Alleged Plot Against Obama
A federal grand jury has indicted two white supremacists accused of plotting to kill Obama.

Calif. Gay Marriages Already Being Stopped
Some county clerks are already putting a stop to same-sex marriages as a result of elections.

Detroit Automakers, UAW To Meet With Pelosi
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the financial status of the struggling industry.

Obama's Strategy Pays Off With Indiana Win
Obama picked up 10 Indiana counties that President Bush had won in 2004.

Hand Counting Ballots In Kenton Co. Complete
Republican incumbent Jack Westwood narrowly defeated his Democratic rival Kathy Groob as he hung onto Kentucky's 23rd district.

Casino Backers To Gamble With Voters Again
Backers say the referendum they go after next year will be broader and include casinos in big cities, including Cincinnati.

Emanuel Accepts Job As White House Chief For Obama
Democratic officials say Barack Obama's fellow Chicagoan Rahm Emanuel has agreed to be White House chief of staff.

Obama Adds Symbolic NC Victory To White House Win
President-elect Barack Obama has won North Carolina, a symbolic triumph in a state that hadn't voted for a Democrat in more than a generation.

Can Palin Resurrect The GOP? Does She Want To?
After a historic rebuke at the polls, the Republican Party is staggering into an uncertain tomorrow with its membership divided over what it means to be a Republican.

Bush Sets Oval Office Meeting With Obama
President Bush and Barack Obama on Monday will hold their first substantive talks about the nation's daunting priorities as the transition to a Democratic administration accelerates.

Obama To Meet With Economic Advisers Friday
Barack Obama planned his first public appearance since his victory; a meeting with economic advisers to discuss the nation's financial woes.

Indiana Counties To Get Federal Disaster Aid
Money to cover costs from September windstorm damage.

Bush to Welcome Obama to White House Monday
First lady Laura Bush will give Michelle Obama a private tour of the White House residence.

Another Push For Casino Gambling In Kentucky
Churchill Downs President not ready to give up

Mayor Mallory Heads To China
Mallory is part of a tour organized by the Cincinnati Parks Board and paid for through private donations.

Hamilton Co. Called Key To Obama's Win
Political analysts are calling Hamilton County the key to Barack Obama's victory in Ohio.

Students Claim Harassment For Supporting Obama
Crystal Fluker tells 9News students told her daughter to close her jacket so they couldn't see her Barack Obama t-shirt.

Ohio Announces Historic Election Summit
Following an Ohio election widely praised as smooth and efficient, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner has announced the creation of a historic Ohio Election Summit.

Obama Calls For Swift Action On Economy
President-Elect Barack Obama said Congress needs to pass an economic stimulus measure either before or just after he takes office in January.

Obama's Half Sister To Fight To Stay In United States
Zeituni Onyango,was ordered to leave the country in 2004 by an immigration judge who rejected her request for asylum from her native Kenya.

Fairfield Schools Won't Try For New Levy
The current levy ends at the end of the year and the school has about $1.3 million left.

DHL To Announce US Restructuring Plans On Monday
Thousands of jobs at stake at DHL Air Park in Wilmington.

Mason Students Claim Harassment For Obama Support
Some Mason High School students said they are dealing with hate in the hallways and the classrooms because they support President-elect Barack Obama.

Ohio, Ky. Governors Support Aid For Auto Industry
Strickland says any deal must protect workers.

Obama To Use Executive Orders For Immediate Impact
John Podesta, Obama's transition chief, said Sunday Obama isreviewing President Bush's executive orders on those issues and others as he works to undo policies enacted during eight years of Republican rule.

Hamilton Co. Budget Proposal To Cut 532 Jobs
The 2009 budget proposal includes an overall decrease of $31 million and the elimination of 532 jobs.

Obama To Get His First Look At The Oval Office
Bush invited Obama for the private talk, a rite of passage between presidents and successors that extends for decades.

DHL: We Tried To Make The Business A Success
No amount of head's up could cushion the blow of Monday's announcement regarding DHL. If anything, it's worse than what people expected.

Hamilton Co. May Cut 532 Jobs
Officials are looking at every division from the courthouse to the jail house.

Obama Meets With Bush At White House
The Bushes welcomed the Obamas to the White House on Monday, visiting for nearly two hours and offering the nation a glimpse of a new first family at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

DHL Holds College Fair
DHL employees looking to see what kind of educational opportunities are available to them are encouraged to attend a college fair Wednesday.

Ohio Auditor Starts Fraud Investigation Training
It will provide officers with free training on how to investigate white-collar crime.

Audit: Public Paid For More Terror Prosecutors Than Needed
An audit finds federal prosecutors have spent far less time pursuing terrorism suspects.

Ohio Governor Strickland To Visit Wilmington
DHL and the impact of its loss will be the focus of Governor Ted Strickland's visit Tuesday morning.

Obama Plans US Terror Trials To Replace Guantanamo
The plan being developed by Obama's team has been championed by legal scholars from both political parties.

Catholic Bishops Re-Examining Message After Vote
U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are re-examining how they explain church teaching after President-elect Obama, who supports abortion rights, won a majority of Catholic votes.

Gov. Strickland Meets In Wilmington About DHL
With the pending loss of thousands of jobs at the DHL hub in Wilmington, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland says our region will have to look to future ways to attract new businesses and jobs.

President Bush Marks Veterans Day At Intrepid
On his last Veterans Day in office, President Bush marked the holiday by declaring that he's 'inspired' by veterans.

Poll: Most Confident Obama Will Fix Economy
Seven in 10 people in the survey are voicing confidence that the president-elect will be able to turn the stalling economy around when he takes office in January.

Obama Marks Veterans Day With Wreath-Laying
The Illinois senator, who will inherit wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from President Bush, was accompanied by Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran who lost her legs in combat.

AIG Execs At Phoenix Resort After $85B Bailout
To the outside observer, the conference held last week at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix was nothing out of the ordinary.

Government Launches New Loan Aid Effort
Officials hope the new approach, which goes into effect Dec. 15., will become a model for loan servicing companies, which collect mortgage companies and distribute them to investors.

Postal Service May Cut 40,000 Jobs
USPS is offering early retirement packages to employees thanks to a $2-billion deficit.

Ohio Governor Vows To Help Displaced DHL Workers
First step is encouraging DHL to donate Air Park to the city.

Clinton County Veterans Memorial Dedicated
Theme of Courthouse Square memorial is "Letters From Home."

Hotel Rooms Vanishing Quickly For Inauguration
Finding lodging in Washington during Barack Obama's Inauguration will take piles of cash.

New Valuations To Boost Clinton Co. Property Taxes
Residential values to go up 5% and farm values to rise 10% despite recession and DHL Air Park job losses.

Clinton Co. Commissioners To Review Budget Shortfall
Thursday meeting to address trimming $2.5 million in spending.

Obama Scopes Out Daughters' New Bedrooms
President Bush is sharing more details about his private meeting with President-elect Obama.

McCain Says 'Don't Blame Palin'
John McCain said Tuesday that Sarah Palin did not damage his presidential bid.

Taliban Urges Obama To End Bush's Foreign Policies
They're urging Obama to change course withdraw American troops from both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Obama Steering Clear Of Global Economic Summit
Obama says the nation has only one president at a time, and it's still George W. Bush.

Check 'n Go Closing Stores In Ohio
Cincinnati-based Check'n Go announced Tuesday that it will close 36 of its 71 stores in Ohio.

John Edwards Speaks At Indiana University
Edwards said he thinks Obama did well to focus on what really matters in people's lives, such as the war, the economy, health care and energy.

Early Voting Options Might Be Expanded In Ohio
More early voting sites might become available, if Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner gets her way.

Voter Takes Bite Out Of Election Ballots
For the last week, the Hamilton County Elections Board has been viewing thousands of ballots that could not be properly counted by machine last week.

Obama Announces Transition Leaders For Three Agencies
A team heavy on experience in the Clinton administration is helping guide President-elect Obama's transition efforts in critical federal departments.

Lohan Refers To Obama As `First Colored President'
Describing her experience on Election Day, Lohan said: "It was really exciting. It's an amazing feeling. It's our first colored president."

Clinton Co. Public Safety Spending To Be Cut $1.2 Million
Six departments told to come up with plan by next week to trim budgets.

Provisional Ballots May Affect Milford Levy
Milford school levy supporters are in a race against time to turn a narrow defeat into a hard-earned victory.

Palin: A Woman Would Be Good For The GOP Ticket
Sarah Palin says a woman would be good for the Republican presidential ticket in four years.

Ohio Senate Democrats Choose New Leader
Sen. Capri Cafaro of Hubbard in northeast Ohio was selected Wednesday as minority leader.

Republican Party To Challenge Campaign Money Laws
The national Republican Party wants to make it easier to raise and spend political money.

An Obama Boom In The Publishing Industry
Between the books already out there and books signed up for the future, it's boom time.

Disgraced Pastor Haggard Says He Was Abused As Child
Disgraced pastor Ted Haggard says that the abuse "started to rage" in his mind and heart.

Local Economist Explains New Bailout Direction
Instead of buying bad debt, US Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson will direct the economic bailout to the banks.

N.Ky State Senate Race Recount Today
Who will represent residents in Northern Kentucky's 23rd State Senate District?

Former First Lady Of Cincinnati Passes Away
Virginia Ruehlmann is remembered for her many contributions to the community,

Palin Urges GOP Governors To Keep Democrats Honest
Sarah Palin is telling her fellow Republican governors they may be "the minority party" now, but they shouldn't become "the negative party."

Barack Obama Resigning Senate Seat
The president-elect is calling his four-year term 'one of the highest honors and privileges' of his life.

Ohio Town Mulls Becoming Immigrant Sanctuary
Illegal immigrants would be able to seek help from police or fire departments without fear of being turned over to federal agents, according to a proposal that would make one Ohio college town an immigrant sanctuary.

Sen. Brown Backs Bailout For US Automakers
Sherrod Brown says they are not like other businesses.

Vice President-To-Be Gets Tour Of New Home
Vice President-elect Joe Biden was all smiles as he paid a courtesy call on the man he'll succeed.

Democratic Source: Obama, Clinton Meet In Chicago
A Democratic official says Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is under consideration for secretary of state.

Obama Supporters Told Not To Take Holy Communion
A priest at a South Carolina Roman Catholic church says his parishioners shouldn't take Holy Communion if they voted for Barack Obama because of the Democrat's stance on abortion.

Local Activists Protest CA Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Cincinnati will be among 300 cities in which gay rights activists will take to the streets Saturday.

Senate Will Debate $25 Billion Auto Bill Monday
Battered by an economic meltdown that choked off sales and froze credit, General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co., and Chrysler LLC are urgently seeking an emergency infusion of cash.

Ohio Elections Chief Announces Ballot Audit
Ohio's elections chief has launched a statewide audit of election results similar to a review she ordered after the March primary.

Freshman Class Attending Congress 101
Steve Driehaus defeated 7-term incumbent Steve Chabot two weeks ago to become the next Congressman from Ohio's 1st District.

Local Judge Could Move To The UN
Painter up for international tribunal.

Meeting Addresses Anti-Obama Remarks Aimed At Students
Mason students tell 9News an after-school meeting addressed many of their safety concerns after being harassed two weeks ago.

President-Elect Obama, McCain Vow To Work Closely
President-elect Barack Obama and former Republican rival John McCain pledged Monday to work together on ways to change Washington's "bad habits."

Obama, Biden Speak With World Leaders
The future president and vice president spoke with several world leaders by phone Monday.

Admirals, Generals: Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Many are calling for repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on gays in the military.

Iraq Starts To Consider Security Pact With US
The agreement allows U.S. forces to stay in Iraq through 2011.

Top US Military Officer Gives Iraq Time Frame
The timeline starts when President-elect Barack Obama is sworn into office.

GOP Lawmakers Seek End Of Vote Window
Republicans who control the Ohio Senate want to get rid of a disputed weeklong period during which new voters can register and then immediately cast a ballot.

Report: Clinton To Accept Sec. Of State Job
A report from a British newspaper Tuesday morning says Senator Hillary Clinton will accept President-Elect Barack Obama's Secretary of State position.

Joe Lieberman Keeps Senate Chairmanship
Democrats are letting Senator Lieberman keep his prized chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security Committee despite supporting John McCain for president.

Obama Girls Get To See New White House Rooms
At the invitation of first lady Laura Bush, the daughters of President-elect Barack Obama are touring the White House on Tuesday afternoon with their mother and grandmother

McConnell To Stay Senate's Head Republican
Republicans unanimously re-elected McConnell Minority leader.

Woman Sues Over 'God' License Plate
An Indiana woman filed a suit after the state refused to issue her a personalized license plate with the words, "Be God's."

Stevens Falls Further Behind In Alaska Senate Race
Stevens, convicted last month in a federal corruption trial, waited anxiously to see whether a climactic vote count would keep him in Congress long enough for his fellow Republicans to decide whether to expel him from their ranks.

Mayor To Inauguration Ticket Seekers: 'I Can't Get Them'
Cincinnati's Mark Mallory receiving loads of requests for President-Elect Obama's swearing-in.

Cincinnati Recycling Challenge Ends December 15
Community councils can win cash awards for meeting recycling goals.

Holder Is Obama's Top Choice For Attorney General
Eric Holder is a former judge and U.S. attorney in Washington, and is widely respected in legal circles and among Justice Department career lawyers.

Pickens' Wife Proposes Way To Save Wild Horses
The wife of Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens says she'll create a refuge for wild horses, after the federal agency that manages the animals said it may have to kill them.

Stevens Loses Alaska Senate Race
The longest serving Republican in Senate history, narrowly lost his re-election bid Tuesday, marking the downfall of a Washington political power and Alaska icon who couldn't survive a conviction on federal corruption. charges.

McCain To Seek 5th Senate Term
A McCain spokesperson says the 72-year-old senator decided with his senior advisers Tuesday night to set up the fundraising PAC.

Ken Griffey, Jr. Named Public Diplomacy Envoy
Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice made the announcement Tuesday in Washington.

Cheney, Gonzales Indicted In South Texas County
Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales have been indicted on state charges involving federal prisons in a South Texas county.

Mayor: 3 Million Or More Possible For Inauguration
Such a turnout would easily eclipse the current record set in 1965, when 1.2 million people attended Lyndon B. Johnson's inauguration.

Al-Qaida No. 2 Insults Obama With Racial Epithet
The message appeared chiefly aimed at persuading Muslims and Arabs that Obama does not represent a change in U.S. policies.

Joe Biden's Son Will Not Accept Senate Appointment
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden says he plans to fulfill his National Guard duties and won't accept an appointment to his father's U.S. Senate seat.

Calif. Supreme Court To Take Up Gay Marriage Ban
The court agreed to hear several legal challenges to the state's new ban on same-sex marriage.

Prayer Returns To The Indiana House
The House will invite clergy members to give opening prayers before legislative work begins.

Pres. Bush Set To Relax Rules Protecting Species
Animals & plants in danger of becoming extinct could lose protection under regulations the Bush administration is set to put in place before President-elect Obama can reverse them.

Dem Officials: Daschle Accepts HHS Cabinet Post
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has accepted President-elect Barack Obama's offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Democratic officials said Wednesday.

Govt. Giving Grant To Help With DHL Job Losses In Wilmington
The DHL AIr Park will close in January meaning the loss of more than 8,000 jobs.

Report: Records Search On Joe The Plumber Improper
Ohio's government watchdog says an agency director improperly used state computers to find personal information on 'Joe the Plumber.'

Who's In The Running For Obama Administration Jobs
President-elect Barack Obama is weighing an array of Washington insiders and outsiders, including some Republicans, for Cabinet and other top positions, according to Democratic officials.

Dems Are Postponing Crucial Vote On Auto Bailout
Democratic leaders in Congress sidetracked legislation to bail out the auto industry Thursday and demanded the Big Three develop a plan assuring the money would make them economically viable.

Ky. Voting Issues Go To State
State elections officials want to know what went wrong with voting machines.

Auto Bailout Plan On Hold For Now
But approval could come in December.

Congressional Democrats Want To See Big 3 Action Plan
Lawmakers considering a $25 billion aid package made getting a plan from automakers a condition for getting the money.

Atty. Gen. Mukasey Collapses During Speech
DOJ spokesperson declined to say whether Mukasey had suffered a stroke.

Verizon Apologizes For Abuse Of Obama Cell Phone Account
Verizon says it will reprimand employees who sneaked a peek at the cell phone records of President-elect Barack Obama.

Butler Co. Sheriff Asks Obama For Help
Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones is calling on president-elect Barack Obama to help with immigration issues.

Attorney Gen. Mukasey Doing Better After Collapse
A Justice Department spokeswoman says Attorney General Michael Mukasey has been given a 'clean bill of health' by doctors and is out of the hospital.