The Latest Breaking News from Ohio

Telework in Metaverse Precursors already a Reality

Depending on his mood, Jeff Weiser settles down to work in a Parisian cafe, a mysterious cave or high above the Earth, thanks to the budding metaverse. Weiser lives in the midwestern US state of Ohio but his workplace is in a faux realm accessed using virtual reality head gear,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

How Joe Burrow's hometown followed the quarterback into the 'Who Dey' army

THE PLAINS, Ohio — He dribbled an imaginary basketball around the room before taking aim at a hoop only he could see.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2022

Housing development plan moving forward; Chappelle responds to criticism

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio — In the wake of Monday’s village council vote, Oberer Homes said Thursday it plans to move forward with its Yellow Springs housing development, and Dave Chappelle responded to criticism of his involvement in the debate.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2022

Ohio mayor sparks baffled response after claiming ice fishing leads to prostitution

‘I don’t think SNL could do it better. His timing is impeccable’

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

State courts continue redrawing maps, as Supreme Court backs off - Roll Call

With primaries quickly approaching, state courts are more likely the ones to decide how congressional district lines should be drawn.

Roll Call · Feb 10, 2022

Gerrymander "karma" hits N.Y. GOP

Aggressive gerrymander could send several GOP House members packing as “inevitable result" of Republican cheating

Salon · Feb 10, 2022

Dave Chappelle helps force Ohio village to ditch affordable housing plan with public meeting threat

The comedian has argued it would affect his business holdings in the town of Yellow Springs

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Appeals Court Rules Ohio Cops Didn't Have Cause To Arrest Man Wearing 'Fuck the Police' Shirt

The sheriff's deputies are also not entitled to qualified immunity because the First Amendment right to offend police has been repeatedly upheld.

Reason · Feb 9, 2022

Kentucky congressman Hal Rogers told Ohio congresswoman Joyce Beatty to ‘kiss my a--’ after being told to put on face mask

Members of Congress, despite disagreeing on policy, generally treat each other with a baseline level of respect, even with members of another party. Generally.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022

Clippers’ Luke Kennard to participate in All-Star 3-point shooting contest

LOS ANGELES — As a teenager, Clippers guard Luke Kennard often went to King Island, an amusement park near his southern Ohio home where roller coasters were not the only draw for the high school basketball star. There was also a three-point shooting contest.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2022