A man charged in the 2022 killing of Timothy Hovanec in Auglaize County has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of conspiracy to commit aggravated murder. Read moreMan pleads guilty to charges from 2022 Auglaize County murder case
An electrical issue could be to blame for a house fire on the south side of Lima. Read moreElectrical dryer issue suspected in South Lima house fire
A Kenton man and his dog died in an early-morning apartment fire at Scioto Village Apartments, with the Ohio State Fire Marshal investigating the cause. Read moreKenton man and dog die in apartment fire Saturday morning
FINDLAY, Ohio (WLIO) - The Findlay police department says a hostage situation ended peacefully Thursday morning in the city. Sonny Flogga, 22, surrendered after about … Read moreMan arrested after Findlay apartment hostage standoff
Allen County Job and Family Services said an investigation found Owsley claimed she was living in Lima when she was actually living in Edon and was not eligible for the benefits. Read moreEdon woman avoids jail time after guilty plea in Allen County SNAP benefits case
The identity of the person killed last week in a rural Van Wert County house fire has been released. Read moreVan Wert County man killed in house fire identified
Demolition of the former Auglaize Acres building in Wapakoneta is set to begin in the coming weeks, clearing the way for a potential new senior living center funded in part by state Brownfield grants. Read moreDemolition to begin in a few weeks on former Auglaize Acres building in Wapakoneta
A fire at a Wapakoneta home late Sunday claimed the lives of two people inside. Firefighters were called to 409 Park Street, just south of downtown, at 10:13 p.m., for a report of a structure fire with three people possibly trapped inside. Read moreUPDATE: Names have been released of the men who died in Wapakoneta house fire
Two people are confirmed dead after a semitrailer and several vehicles were involved in a crash just after 8 p.m. on Interstate 75. Read moreUPDATE: Two dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Cridersville
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news announced the 86-year-old’s death early Sunday. President Donald Trump had announced his death hours earlier, saying it gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country. The announcements came after a joint U.S. and Israeli aerial bombardment that targeted Iranian military and governmental sites. Trump said the “heavy and pinpoint bombing” was to continue through the week or longer. Read moreThe Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in attack by US and Israel
The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District is encouraging residents to pick up trash in yards and gutters to prevent pollution from reaching local waterways. The district hopes families, groups, and individuals will join the Adopt-A-Roadway program to help keep Allen County clean. Read moreSpring cleaning efforts target litter and waterway pollution
The Lima Rotary Club is presenting a dozen scholarships to deserving non-traditional students, supporting adults who are returning to school to advance their careers or pursue degrees in fields they enjoy. Read moreRotary Scholarships open doors for Allen County adults returning to school
You drive past them every day, but have you ever wondered why local streets are named what they are? Local history enthusiast Grant Sullivan decided to find out.. Read moreFrom Jameson to Cable: Discovering the history of Lima’s streets
A man charged in the 2022 killing of Timothy Hovanec in Auglaize County has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of conspiracy to commit aggravated murder. Read moreMan pleads guilty to charges from 2022 Auglaize County murder case
New federal tax changes involving overtime deductions, senior credits and tips could lead to larger refunds for some taxpayers this filing season. Read moreTax preparers highlight new deductions ahead of filing deadline
Gov. Mike DeWine is set to deliver his final State of the State address Tuesday, where he is expected to highlight major initiatives and push lawmakers to continue several programs. Read moreDeWine to deliver final State of the State address Tuesday
A new Ohio law named after a young dog attack survivor will increase penalties for owners of dangerous dogs and give dog wardens more authority to respond to attacks. Read moreAvery’s Law to increase penalties for owners of dangerous dogs in Ohio
Ohio State University President Ted Carter has resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship to the university’s board of trustees. Read moreOhio State President Ted Carter resigns after disclosing inappropriate relationship
Lima and Allen County tied for fourth nationally in 2025 for the most economic development projects that are increasing square footage, increasing their workforce, or making a large capital investment into their company. Read moreLima/Allen county ties for 4th in the U.S. for metropolitan areas for business growth
For many college seniors, graduation brings excitement about the future, but it can also bring uncertainty about what comes next. Students at Ohio Northern University say one of their biggest concerns is finding a job that actually matches the career they've been preparing for. Read moreOhio Northern University seniors navigate job market uncertainty ahead of graduation
New federal tax changes involving overtime deductions, senior credits and tips could lead to larger refunds for some taxpayers this filing season. Read moreTax preparers highlight new deductions ahead of filing deadline
Gov. Mike DeWine is set to deliver his final State of the State address Tuesday, where he is expected to highlight major initiatives and push lawmakers to continue several programs. Read moreDeWine to deliver final State of the State address Tuesday
A new Ohio law named after a young dog attack survivor will increase penalties for owners of dangerous dogs and give dog wardens more authority to respond to attacks. Read moreAvery’s Law to increase penalties for owners of dangerous dogs in Ohio
Ohio State University President Ted Carter has resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship to the university’s board of trustees. Read moreOhio State President Ted Carter resigns after disclosing inappropriate relationship
Lima and Allen County tied for fourth nationally in 2025 for the most economic development projects that are increasing square footage, increasing their workforce, or making a large capital investment into their company. Read moreLima/Allen county ties for 4th in the U.S. for metropolitan areas for business growth
For many college seniors, graduation brings excitement about the future, but it can also bring uncertainty about what comes next. Students at Ohio Northern University say one of their biggest concerns is finding a job that actually matches the career they've been preparing for. Read moreOhio Northern University seniors navigate job market uncertainty ahead of graduation
A man charged in the 2022 killing of Timothy Hovanec in Auglaize County has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of conspiracy to commit aggravated murder. Read moreMan pleads guilty to charges from 2022 Auglaize County murder case
A Lima man was sentenced to 16 to 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated robbery and felonious assault in connection with an October 2025 shooting that police say began as a drug deal. Read moreLima man sentenced to 16–21 years in 2025 shooting
Two people are in custody after a drug bust in Findlay early Thursday morning. Read moreTwo arrested, meth discovered in Findlay drug bust
Here is this week's wanted list from the Lima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers program. Read moreLima/Allen-Putnam County Crime Stoppers Wanted Persons of the Week - February 23, 2026
A seven-hour standoff in Findlay ended early Saturday morning with the arrest of a 52-year-old man accused of pointing a handgun at officers during a domestic violence call. Read moreFindlay domestic violence call leads to seven-hour standoff
A Hardin County woman has been sentenced to prison time for a crash that killed one person and seriously injured another. Read moreKenton woman gets prison time in 2025 fatal DUI crash
