Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Simulated Moon Landings, NL Rookie of the Year, and Trail of Heroes

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Ohio’s 135th Field Artillery fired its final round of World War I near Marcheville, France, as the armistice took effect.

Happy Veterans Day, and thank you to every Ohioan who served. A brand new trail at Cowan Lake State Park was built with you in mind. Find the details in Et Cetera.

Think about everything you do for your car. The oil changes, the premium gas, and the long warm-up on frosty mornings. Some of those habits keep you safe, and some just keep the service bay busy. Today we’re counting down the five car habits that truly protect you, and the five that only drain your wallet. One of them costs American drivers more than $2 billion a year. So which side is your routine on? All of that and more on The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Jim Jordan to Lead House Republicans

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of Urbana will lead House Republicans in the next Congress after winning a closed-door vote Tuesday.

Jordan beat outgoing Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana 106-73 in a secret ballot after Speaker Mike Johnson chose not to seek the post. Democrats will control the House in January following last week's midterms.

Jordan pitched himself as battle-tested on oversight, telling colleagues that "offense, not defense, wins elections." Scalise argued his years in leadership made him best suited to unify the conference.

Jordan, 62, has represented western Ohio's 4th District since 2007 and chairs the House Judiciary Committee. He won re-election last week with 64.5% of the preliminary vote, the largest share of any Ohio Republican in Congress.

It's the third time the two have faced off for a leadership post, including the 2023 speaker race that neither won.

DeWine Moves to Commute Death Sentences

Gov. Mike DeWine is moving to commute multiple death sentences in the final weeks of his administration.

The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association said prosecutors statewide have been notified that cases from their counties are under review. It's unclear how many of Ohio's 106 death row inmates could be affected.

"It is just wrong for him to do this on his way out the door with zero accountability to the communities and families that it affects," said Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell, the association's president.

DeWine spokesman Dan Tierney said the governor is following state law case by case and can't act without a parole board recommendation. He noted end-of-term commutations are common.

DeWine hasn't allowed an execution since taking office in 2019 and asked lawmakers to abolish the death penalty in June. Ohio's notice law was passed in the 1990s after outgoing Gov. Dick Celeste commuted eight death sentences.

Wright-Patt Simulates Moon Landings for NASA

An Air Force Research Laboratory engineer rode a 50-foot drop tower at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base last week to simulate a moon landing for NASA.

Ronald Richardson, wearing an orange NASA crew survival suit, plunged down the tower and absorbed four g-forces on Nov. 6. The test measured what landing in a standing position does to an astronaut's body.

"It does not hurt," Richardson said afterward, adding that the whole drop is over in about two seconds.

NASA has sent astronauts to Wright-Patt for training since the late 1950s. The base's 711th Human Performance Wing also runs a centrifuge and a six-axis disorientation machine nicknamed the "Kraken."

The work supports NASA's Artemis program, and Wright-Patt researchers will stay involved beyond Artemis II. Artemis IV, the planned crewed landing, isn't scheduled before early 2028.

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➤ Cincinnati: Police arrested 10 people and are seeking one more in a scheme that took more than $38,000 from six residents of The Kenwood by Senior Star, ages 85 to 99. The case began with one resident's report of checks stolen from his apartment. (See Details)

➤ Pickerington: Residents spoke for 2½ hours at the Pickerington Local Schools board's first meeting since voters rejected a school income tax levy by fewer than 300 votes. It's the district's second levy defeat this year. (More)

➤ Medina: A buyer has secured the East Washington Street home of abolitionist H.G. Blake, a documented Underground Railroad stop built in 1848, to preserve it. Blake and his wife, Elizabeth, hid freedom seekers there in the 1850s before he went on to serve in Congress. (Read Story)

➤ Youngstown: Businessman Ed Muransky and his wife, Chris, gave $1 million to Akron Children's Hospital to expand children's mental health care at 10 Mahoning Valley locations over five years. The hospital logged more than 15,000 behavioral health outpatient visits last year. (More)

➤ Seneca County: The county health district says WIN Waste Innovations is refusing to let its crews take soil samples at a landfill expansion site and has threatened to sue. Officials want to test for benzene, cyanide, and heavy metals from hazardous waste dumped there in the 1980s. (See Details)

➤ Dayton: The Miami Valley Community Action Partnership is taking applications for its Winter Crisis Program, which helps households facing utility shutoffs or running low on propane, heating oil, or pellets. Its CEO said the program is seeing new clients who've never needed help before. (More)

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➤ Sal Stewart, the Reds' first baseman, won NL Rookie of the Year after hitting .263 with 32 home runs and 112 RBIs while playing all 162 games. The 22-year-old became the first Reds rookie with a 30-homer, 100-RBI season. (More)

➤ Miami University erased a 17-0 deficit with 34 unanswered points to win the Battle of the Bricks 34-17. The RedHawks’ defense forced five punts and two turnovers in the second half. (More)

➤ The RedHawks drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for displaying multiple sets of uprights on their video board during an Ohio field goal attempt. The Bobcats missed the kick, then failed on a fake after the penalty gave them another chance. (Watch Video)

➤ Ohio State dropped to No. 20 in the College Football Playoff rankings, the lowest the Buckeyes have ever been ranked by the committee. (See Rankings)

➤ Parker Messick, the Guardians left-hander, finished second in AL Rookie of the Year voting to Detroit's Kevin McGonigle after going 12-9 with a 2.56 ERA and 193 strikeouts. Messick, who drew two of 30 first-place votes, is also an AL Cy Young finalist. (More)

➤ Bob Boone, the former Reds manager and four-time All-Star catcher, died Monday at 78. Boone won seven Gold Gloves over 19 seasons as a player and managed Cincinnati from 2001 to 2003. (More)

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➤ Goodyear CEO Mark Stewart stepped down Monday, effective immediately, less than three years after taking over the Akron tiremaker. Board member Roger Wood, a former Tenneco co-CEO, will serve as interim chief. (See Details)

➤ A permit application to demolish the 143-year-old Gilman Building, next to Sherwin Williams's new Cleveland headquarters, is tied to the paint company's plans for a second headquarters tower and mixed-use development in the Warehouse District. (More)

➤ CEVA Supply Chain, a Texas-based logistics company, plans to lay off 120 workers at its Lockbourne facility south of Columbus, according to a WARN notice. (More)

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➤ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources opened the new Trail of Heroes at Cowan Lake State Park in Clinton County on Saturday honoring veterans, first responders, community leaders, and everyday Ohioans. (See Details)

➤ Gideon and Josiah Trank sold cookies and apple cinnamon drinks from a "Heroes Lemonade" stand in Brooklyn on Sunday for two North Royalton firefighter-paramedics: Ryan Milligan, 36, killed at a Broadview Heights house fire, and Andrew Protsman, 38, who was seriously injured. Proceeds go to both families. (Read Story)

➤ Ohio State students can now major in American Sign Language, the first such program in the Big Ten. The major builds on an ASL minor offered since 2020 and includes service-learning in central Ohio, home to the state's largest deaf population. (More)

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➤ The U.S. is set to become the first country ever to refuse a U.N. human rights review, a process all 193 member states face. (Hear Why)

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Have you ever owned a Honda?

Yes, in the past: 31%
No, never: 29%
Yes, I drive one now: 25%
No, I'd consider one: 15%

Which Ohio-born president placed the Medal of Honor on the Unknown Soldier’s casket at Arlington National Cemetery on Armistice Day in 1921?

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‘Open Your Eyes’ Campaign, FBI Office Merge, and Bee Cities

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1921, an unknown American soldier killed in World War I was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. President Warren G. Harding presided over the Armistice Day ceremony.

Happy Veterans Day to those of you who served our country, and thank you for your service! See yesterday’s edition for a roundup of restaurants offering free meals to veterans today, and check out Et Cetera below for a statewide roundup of ceremonies honoring your service.

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DMV Launches ‘Open Your Eyes’ Campaign

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has launched a statewide campaign called “Open Your Eyes” that compares glancing at your phone behind the wheel to driving with your eyes shut.

The centerpiece television ad shows two distracted drivers covering their faces with their hands, then freezes time an instant before they collide. It began rolling out this month across broadcast, streaming, and digital services.

So far in 2026, Virginia State Police data show 11,953 crashes, 93 deaths, and 816 serious injuries involving a distracted driver. About 10% of those drivers were distracted by cellphone use or texting.

The campaign was developed to “shift the mindset of those who see no harm in taking their eyes off the road,” said DMV Commissioner Saundra Jack, the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative.

Lawmakers Weigh Tougher Plate-Reader Rules

A Virginia State Crime Commission report found seven police agencies reported keeping license-plate reader data longer than the state’s 21-day limit, including one that held mobile-camera data for 90 days. That’s down from 33 in the commission’s January report.

Of the 351 agencies that responded to the survey, 191 said they use the cameras. Most reported complying, though six lacked a required policy and a few improperly shared data with federal or out-of-state agencies.

Twenty agencies reported unauthorized use by employees, and seven criminal charges had been filed in two Virginia general district courts as of October, all still pending.

Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney Anton Bell, a commission member, said the cameras have clear benefits but need “checks and balances.” Richmond and Henrico have already moved to end their camera contracts. The commission met yesterday to weigh stiffer penalties.

FBI Merges Norfolk into Richmond Office

The FBI has officially consolidated its Norfolk Field Office with the Richmond Field Office. The agency said the move unites the resources, expertise, and capabilities of both offices into one team.

Officials emphasized that the FBI will remain “firmly present” in the Hampton Roads area. Agents, analysts, and specialized staff will continue working daily in the region alongside local partners, while gaining access to a larger integrated team.

The consolidation aims to increase investigative capacity against violent crime, cyber threats, counterintelligence, terrorism, and other national security risks.

Officials noted recent partnership successes and said the change strengthens rather than reduces the commitment to making Hampton Roads safer.

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➤ Chesapeake: Sheriff’s Office deputy Jonathan Horton, 41, was arrested on a simple assault charge after court documents alleged he struck his brother with a car. (More)

➤ Arlington: Police arrested Eric Schaefer, 39, after finding evidence of gunfire at four North Arlington locations overnight Nov. 6-7. He faces three counts each of reckless handling and discharging a firearm in public. No one was hurt. (More)

➤ Salem: Roanoke College plans to demolish a 19th-century home believed to have been built by J.C. Deyerle. The city council voted 3-2 to delay a rezoning vote until December after residents pleaded to save it. (More)

➤ Virginia Tech: An internal audit found gaps in how the university reports campus crime, including missed drug and alcohol referrals from 2024 and inadequate training for staff responsible for the reports. The university plans to fix the problems by September 2027. (More)

➤ Newport News: Construction has begun on HomePort Hampton Roads 2, two 17-story towers that will house up to 1,500 sailors and replace the aging Huntington Hall barracks. The $450 million project is one of the largest public-private partnerships in city history. (More)

➤ Norfolk: Former Rep. G. William “Bill” Whitehurst, a Norfolk native and World War II Navy veteran who represented Hampton Roads in Congress from 1969 to 1987, died Saturday at age 101. The longtime ODU history professor had been the nation’s oldest living former congressman since June. (See Photos)

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➤ Virginia Tech men’s basketball outlasted Iowa 93-88 in overtime Tuesday night, improving to 3-0 while the Hawkeyes fell to 2-1 in a hard-fought early-season nonconference matchup. (More)

➤ No. 6 UVA men’s basketball (3-0) hosted Bucknell (0-2) last night at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers, fresh off a big win, were heavy favorites to dominate the outmatched Bison and rest key players. Tipoff was at 9 p.m. (More and See Who Won)

➤ CUSA-leading Liberty men’s basketball (20-3, 12-0) visits New Mexico State (11-12, 4-9) tonight at 9 p.m. ET, seeking to extend its 14-game win streak and perfect conference road mark. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | NBA | NCAAM | NCAAW | NHL

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➤ Richmond BizSense’s RVA 25 ranking of the region’s fastest-growing companies expanded this year to add a category for the 10 fastest-growing local nonprofits, honoring 35 organizations in all. The top company posted nearly 6,000% growth. (See List)

➤ Outdoor Ventures, operator of Owl Creek Landing at the Virginia Aquarium, is suing Virginia Beach and the aquarium’s foundation for $20 million after the city relocated its holiday lights show next to competing Lumi SkyWalk. (More)

➤ The settlement in the defamation lawsuit between Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella and Diamond District developer Jason Guillot has been finalized, with the parties issuing a joint statement clarifying that DiBella made no physical threats. (More)

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➤ Virginia now ranks second nationally in Bee Cities, trailing only North Carolina, after Lynchburg helped spark a statewide push that has grown the total to 21 certified communities supporting native pollinators. (More)

➤ Coal’s Human Cost premiered Tuesday on PBS Frontline and is now streaming, chronicling historically high rates of black lung disease and regulatory failures across central Appalachia, including Southwest Virginia’s coalfields. (More)

➤ Communities across Virginia are marking Veterans Day today with ceremonies and special events. Many government offices and services are closed for the federal holiday. (See Central Virginia, Bedford, Richmond, and Virginia Beach events)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes.

➤ There are five car-care habits that are important, and five that just bleed your time and bank account. (Hear List)

➤ A free and easy way to cut dementia risk by 17% only takes 42 minutes a day. (Listen Now)

➤ The U.S. is set to become the first country ever to refuse a U.N. human rights review, a process all 193 member states face. (Hear Why)

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Yesterday’s Results:

Which Virginia airport do you fly out of most?

Dulles: 25%
Richmond: 23%
I don’t fly: 14%
Norfolk: 14%
Roanoke-Blacksburg: 10%
Reagan National: 9%
Other: 5%

Which U.S. Army regiment keeps watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery?

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