United Way of Greater Toledo seeks volunteers to help teachers
The United Way of Greater Toledo is looking for volunteers help teachers prepare their classrooms for the first day of school. The campaign, called Helping Our Heroes, takes place on Aug. 13. Volunteers will assist at Birmingham Elementary, Escuela SMART Academy, and Robinson Elementary to help teachers prepare their c
This week in Toledo history – July 26-Aug. 1
1877: A national train strike begins. Toledo streets are patrolled by citizens trying to avert any mob violence in the streets. 1899: A million-dollar grain elevator fire erupts in East Toledo along the riverfront as 900,000 bushels of grain are destroyed. 1901: Toledo officials determine they have found the oldest...
Toledo residents say vacant properties on Colburn Street are fueling rat infestation
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Two vacant properties on Colburn Street have become a source of ongoing frustration for neighbors who say the homes are overrun with rats, covered in weeds and left to deteriorate for years without action from the city. Terry Sancrant and J. Mykol, residents of Colburn Street,...
Missing girl found during Lucas County traffic stop, sheriff credits Flock cameras
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Lucas County Sheriff says the use of Flock cameras helped locate a missing girl over the weekend. A statement from Sheriff Mike Navarre on Monday said an endangered missing girl from Belmont County was reunited with her family after law enforcement officials used Flock cameras to conduct a tra
Three Teams That Can Win the MAC
Amid the Mid-American Conference's changes two familiar faces look to contend again.
Is Declawing Cats Legal in Ohio? What the Law Says in 2026
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! If you own a cat in Ohio and are weighing whether to have the procedure done — or if you simply want to understand where the state stands — the answer right now is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Ohio does not have a statewide ban on cat
ODOT to update U.S. 23-I-71 connector study as Morrow County farmers object
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — State transportation officials will update the public on a long-discussed plan that could reshape travel between Toledo and Columbus. The Ohio Department of Transportation is set to give an update on the U.S. 23/I-71 connector project. The effort is looking at whether it is possible to create a
Oregon Ducks Receiver Turns Heads With Returning Grade
Among all the talented wide receivers on the Oregon Ducks roster, one made a list that recognizes the highest-graded returning wide receivers in the Big Ten.
N. Detroit Ave. restaurant fire deemed suspicious
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - An investigation is underway after a fire at a N. Detroit Ave. restaurant early Monday morning. Crews were called to the This Is It restaurant around 3 a.m. Two people living in the apartments above the restaurant were able to get out safely. Officials with Toledo...
Gordie Howe International Bridge Opens, Northwest Ohio Leaders Expect Major Economic Impact
DETROIT, MI (WOWO) The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to bring new opportunities for trade, manufacturing and economic development across northwest Ohio, with regional leaders saying the six-lane crossing could strengthen the area’s role as a major North American transportation hub. The bri

















