‘People can’t afford to pay for them’: Northwest Ohio pet rescues seeing an increase...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Animal shelters across Northwest Ohio are seeing a troubling trend: more and more people are turning over their pets. "Unfortunately, we get calls every single day of people wanting to surrender their dogs," said Wood County's chief dog warden, Jodi Harding. Harding says the shelter gets...
Toledo sets its sights on economic growth with Gordie Howe Bridge nearing completion
TOLEDO, Ohio — The nearly completed Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit to Windsor, Canada, is expected to bring significant economic opportunities to Toledo. The new crossing will be the largest and preferred border point, with six lanes of traffic, a multi-use path and 167 acres dedicated to...
Spotting the Spot – Summertime Spotted Lanternfly Update
Are you seeing spots? - Spotted lanternfly (SLF) that is. SLF began hatching earlier this spring. The immature stage of this non-native invasive insect pest goes through 4 stages or instars before becoming an adult. The first 3 stages are black with white spots. The fourth stage of the nymphs...
New Oregon Sheetz location opens
The brand-new Sheetz gas station at 2740 Navarre Ave. in Oregon celebrated its grand opening on July 29 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Sheetz gave away two $250 gift cards, as well as a grand prize, which was a $2,500 gift card for the gas station. The festivities also included a donation to the Toledo Northwestern...
Local woman among a growing number of younger people having a stroke
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Research shows the number of young people having a stroke in the United States is increasing. Experts say that’s due in part to a rise in traditional risk factors, including high blood pressure, obesity, lifestyle choices and heart disease. Heather Miller-Klingler is a mother, wife,...
New leader takes reigns of Toledo DEA office
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The DEA is at the forefront of the fight against dangerous drugs flowing into Northwest Ohio. And now, the DEA’s Toledo office has a new leader whose mission is to get drugs off the streets. Anthony Martin recently took over as the Resident Agent in...
Can Toledo be considered a ‘major city’?
TOLEDO, Ohio — It's fair to assume that when people think of major cities in Ohio, one of the three C's — Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. But can Toledo's name be spoken in the same breath? What even qualifies a city as "major"?. A recent social media trend...
TPS urging parents to register for transportation with classes starting soon
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - With school starting back up at the end of the month, Toledo Public Schools is urging parents or guardians to register their students for the upcoming year and complete a transportation services request. According to a press release from the school district, whether a student is...
Shooting at motorist in Monroe County’s Bedford Township results in arrest
One person was taken into custody as a result of a motorcyclist shooting toward a vehicle in Bedford Township.
New Toledo nature preserve open to the public
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A new nature preserve in Toledo is now open for the public to visit. The City of Toledo announced the nature preserve located at Pontiac and Summit Street in Toledo is officially open to the community. The city is looking to name it Pontiac Preserve, but Toledo City Council still needs to vote...