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New coronavirus cases shot up in Ohio on Tuesday to nearly 5,000 -- 35% over the three-week average; a coalition of philanthropies have announced plans to launch a nonprofit newsroom that will provide coverage of Cleveland; the Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether Gov. Mike DeWine had the legal ability to end the state's participation in a federal pandemic unemployment aid program; and more stories.

Some Ohio lawmakers are introducing a new bill that is aimed at cutting down on fake 9-1-1 calls.

Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, January 2:High school diplomas will recognize workplace competencies;Longaberger Co. basket building acquired…