New state-record flathead catfish weighs 64+ pounds!
While bowfishing recently in Monroe County, an angler from Newport, Michigan, caught a new state-record fish: a flathead catfish weighing in at 64.46 pounds and measuring 45 inches!. Codie Carlson was bowfishing Plum Creek in the early-morning hours of Sunday, June 29, when he brought in the record-breaker. This...
Monarch butterfly migration takes flight over Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio — As August fades into September, Toledo residents may notice flashes of orange and black fluttering overhead. The annual monarch butterfly migration is underway, one of the most remarkable natural events in North America. Each fall, millions of monarchs begin their incredible journey south, traveling up...
Toledo catholic schools explain how they handle security after Minnesota shooting
TOLEDO, Ohio — Wednesday morning mass had just finished at Saint Benedict Catholic School in Toledo when Father Jason Kahle learned about the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. "Our hearts were just simply broken," Kahle said. "A little bit of fear and anxiety, worry, what about...
From Italy to Toledo: Micro apartments coming to downtown
If all goes well, just one year from now you won’t need to be a Fortune 500 CEO or a high-ranking public official to live large on a budget in one of Toledo’s tallest buildings. Floors 5 through 12 of the Tower on the Maumee, the skyscraper formerly known as the Fiberglas Tower and located at the corner of North St....
A night of professional boxing at the Huntington Center featuring Albert Bell | Good...
Toledo's own Albert "The Prince" Bell, undefeated pro boxer, joins Good Day on WTOL 11 to talk about his fight at the Huntington Center on Saturday.
The Miami chief who saw defeat coming at Fallen Timbers in 1794
Little Turtle’s Prophetic Withdrawal at Fallen Timbers. Little Turtle saw what others couldn’t. The Miami war chief had crushed U.S. armies twice, but in 1794, he knew the game had changed. His own son-in-law, now a spy for General Wayne, told him about the new “Legion” army. After...
From setbacks to sparkle, local woman overcomes to open Creative Salon Spaces
After a career setback, Morgan Poturalski decided to use that as an opportunity for a comeback. “Once I lost my job, that kind of put the fire underneath me,” said the seasoned stylist with 11 years of licensing. After being let go from her job in December, 2023, for questioning unpaid meetings, she said, the...
Home renovation ends when Toledo home demolished
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - It’s a messy situation for a now-former Toledo homeowner. He’d been doing work on his family’s house, which was in need of serious repairs, but now that house is gone. That’s because the city of Toledo demolished it and the owner says his tools were still left inside.
Court orders Mercy Heath, Nationwide Children’s Hospital to mediation
Two health systems operating in Toledo have been ordered to mediation in an ongoing dispute over providing care for children. In a decision issued Friday, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Judge Joseph McNamara ordered Mercy Health and Nationwide Children’s Hospital to participate in mediation aimed at resolving the...
Toledo judge highlights recidivism, reentry efforts as crime misconceptions persist
TOLEDO, Ohio — While national crime stories dominate social media feeds and amplify fears about rising violence, Toledo Municipal Court Judge Timothy C. Kuhlman says the reality locally tells a much different story. “People believe crime is up because everybody now has a cell phone and social media,” said...