Ahead of an expected major weather event, with high winds and rain, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has issued a travel restriction across the entire 241-mile toll road for all high-profile vehicles from 11 a.m., Saturday, March 25, to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 25. (High-profile … More >>TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Ohio Turnpike Issues Weather Event Travel Restriction for High-Profile Vehicles

Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2023 Fire Department Equipment Grants, which includes 154 fire departments in 70 counties throug… More >>Ohio Fire Departments Get Funding Boost for Essential Equipment

Republican State Senators Rob McColley and Theresa Gavarone introduced the bill Wednesday and would require 60% approval of the voters to change the Ohio Constitution in the future, versus a simple majority that is required now. Ohio voters will have to vote on the proposal for it to take ef… More >>Ohio GOP Senators are looking to change amount of votes required to amend state constitution

The nearly $13.5 billion, two-year Transportation Budget is funded with MTF, Motor Fuel Taxes, more commonly called Ohio’s gas tax revenue. It funds road, highway and bridge projects around the state. The bill also allows local governments to create a “Force Account” and establish a spending… More >>Ohio Senate passes Transportation Budget

FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Governor Mike DeWine is taking action to advance the Secure Ohio Initiative. More >>Local law enforcement hear about Gov. DeWine's plans for next-generation 911 system

The statewide tornado drill gives area schools and businesses a chance to test emergency and sheltering plans in the event of an actual tornado. Students and staff at Elmwood Primary in Shawnee Township took this time to put their plan into practice. Students remained calm and orderly as the… More >>Severe Weather Awareness Week reminds Ohioans the importance of having a safety plan

FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - For over four decades, tonight's Jefferson Award winner has been finding ways to give back to the Findlay community that has given so much to him. Stuart Hall tells you what drives him to do it. More >>2023 Jefferson Award Winner: Jim Slough

Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in a chase on I-75 through four counties. it started near Sidney with police there in pursuit, giving way to officers and troopers in Auglaize, Allen, and Hancock counties. Speeds reaching up to 120 miles an hour as the driver kept on going nort… More >>Two arrested after a chase on I-75 that went through four counties

Findlay City Council is working on passing over $30 million worth of capital projects for the city.  Tuesday, they approved the first portion of their capital allocations, which included money for resurfacing streets, and matching funds for body cameras for the police department, and the pur… More >>Findlay City Council working on getting capital appropriations passed for various projects

The widow of Officer Francis addressed the court before Johnson was sentenced. Emin Johnson had been scheduled to go on trial at the end of April. Johnson was originally indicted on ten counts, which included involuntary manslaughter and aggravated vehicular homicide.  More >>Emin Johnson sentenced after pleading guilty to six charges

This week is Ohio Severe Weather Safety Awareness Week across the Buckeye State, and while the weather may be gorgeous today with lots of sunshine, now is the perfect opportunity to review your severe weather and tornado plans. Today, we're going to go inside the station to show you where th… More >>Meteorologist Conner Prince shows us how to properly take shelter during a tornado warning

 The Gliding Stars prepare for their annual ice show.  But, the long time Findlay area program offers more benefits than just geting the chance to perform.    More >>Gliding Stars get ready for 20th annual ice show

Judge Kristen Johnson is suing the commissioners over their plans for the new building that would not only hold the probate and juvenile court but the adult parole authority as well. She doesn't believe that adults going to the parole authority should be in the same building that juveniles w… More >>Battle over new probate and juvenile court building in Hancock County

Press Release from Youtheatre: Findlay, OH, March 17, 2023 – The mission of Youtheatre is to create an inclusive environment in which to inspire and enrich the lives of all youth, regardless of income or ability, by providing educational opportunities and promoting appreciation of the arts. … More >>Youtheatre College Scholarship Applications are being accepted

In a coordinated effort with the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA), the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and the National Weather Service, Governor DeWine has proclaimed March 19-25 as Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week and is encouraging all Ohioans to prepare themselve… More >>Spring Severe Weather Awareness week is March 19 through 25

22-year-old Zachary Love has accepted a plea deal that will have him plead guilty to counts of tampering with evidence, having weapons under disability, and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle. The rest of his charges will be dropped. Love will also be available to potentially … More >>Zachary Love pleads guilty and has sentencing date set in May

Over the last five years on Saint Patrick's Day, impaired drivers accounted for 219 crashes and 128 injuries, including 10 deaths. So, troopers are reminding people that buzzed driving is drunk driving and to get a designated driver or a ride home if you are celebrating this weekend. Plus th… More >>Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to celebrate safely on St. Patrick's Day

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that his administration is awarding more than half a million dollars in grants that will help more teenagers in low-income families get access to free driver training. The grants are being awarded through Governor DeWine's Drive to Succeed Scholarshi… More >>Governor DeWine Announces Teen Driver Safety Scholarship Awards

The effort is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign. During the last five years, impaired driving accounted for 219 crashes with 128 injuries on St. Patrick’s Day. Of those impaired driving crashes, seven were fatal resulting in… More >>Don't Press Your Luck This St. Patrick's Day - Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving

Individuals 60 or older who meet the income guidelines of 185% or less of the poverty level are welcome to fill out an application. Those who qualify can apply online and submit it directly from the Area on Aging website. Applications can also be downloaded, completed, and emailed to nutrion… More >>Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition program offering coupons for those 60+

The Ohio Department of Transpiration announced the start of their 2023 construction season -- where they will be investing a record $2.5 billion into more than 1,000 projects in the state. The goal for this year is to improve transportation and make Ohio's roads safer across the state. More >>2023 construction season begins with Hancock County, a focus for ODOT

Applications are available to those in Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties. If someone would request an application be sent to them, they can call the Area Agency on Aging 3’s office at 419-222-7723 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.   More >>Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Applications Now Available for 2023

This past year, Medicare ranked Ohio's nursing home industry as 39th in the U.S. in terms of quality. As a response, Governor DeWine created the Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Taskforce to hear directly from nursing home residents and their loved ones about their experiences and iss… More >>Nursing home workers protest Gov. DeWine's Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force

56-year-old Gary was found with two gunshot wounds in his Findlay home. During their investigation, the Findlay Police Department determined there were multiple suspects involved in the shooting. When the suspects ran from the house trailer, they had their faces covered. More >>Hancock County Grand Jury indicts a fourth suspect for the 2018 death of Jeffery Gary

Several entities including the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force, Findlay Police Department, and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office carried out a search warrant at the Lucky Dragon Internet Café just before 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Yesterday's search was brought on through an ongoin… More >>Search warrant executed at the Lucky Dragon Internet Café in Findlay

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 invites the public to attend an open house meeting for the draft 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is Ohio’s four-year multi-modal transportation planning document that lists the projects planned fo… More >>Open house for statewide transportation plan to take place at ODOT District 1 office, Lima

FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - A traffic stop in Findlay Saturday led to the arrest of a person carrying three different kinds of illegal drugs. More >>Drugs seized by Findlay Police in traffic stop

As the world of technology continues to advance at a fast pace, so is the way we use artificial intelligence in our daily lives. You may have seen reports from across the country that students in education are utilizing an A.I. program to write their essays, complete homework, and much more. More >>A.I. being used by students to write essays, complete assignments, and more

A Findlay building will soon see rehabilitation efforts to house office space and more in the future. The vacant building located at 331 North Main street will receive a tax credit of $221,000 for the $1,350,000 project.  More >>Tax credit to help restore vacant historical building in Findlay

The tax filing deadline for this year is April 18th. An extension deadline can also be submitted but has to be turned in by October 16th. There was also an increase in the standard deduction this year. It's now at $13,850 for single filers and 27,700 for married couples filing jointly. Anoth… More >>Tax filing deadline is just over a month away on April 18th

House Bill 14 would establish a default in child custody cases where parents would essentially get a fifty-fifty split when it comes to custody. The bill aims to cut out the decision that some children may have to make when picking which parent they want to spend the most time with. Concerns… More >>Ohio bill looks to establish a default 50-50 split when it comes to child custody

"Scammers will try to take advantage of people by using manipulation tactics, and this can make anyone vulnerable to becoming a victim,” said Utibe Bassey, Dominion Energy’s vice president of Customer Experience. “We want to make sure our customers are armed with information to protect thems… More >>Dominion Energy Shares Tips to Recognize Utility Scams in Observance of National Consumer Protection Week

State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon urges all Ohioans to check their home’s smoke alarms regularly and replace them when expired. “Smoke alarms are the first warning sign of a fire. These devices give you potentially lifesaving seconds to escape,” Reardon said. “Working smoke alarms save lives,… More >>Time Change, Life Change: Why You Need to Check Your Smoke Alarms for Daylight Saving Time

Press Release from AAA: Ohio (March 9, 2023) – Springing forward can mean falling back into a bad driving habit – drowsy driving. The arrival of Daylight Saving Time this weekend means one less hour of sleep, a darker morning commute and the potential for more sleepy drivers on the road. AAA… More >>AAA Cautions Drivers to Stay Alert as They Spring Forward

Press Release from FBI Cleveland: Cleveland, OH —FBI Cleveland advises the public to be vigilant of their surroundings and use caution when traveling during spring break. If traveling out of the country, the FBI warns of increased dangers of international travel, including crime, theft, frau… More >>FBI Offers Precautions for Spring Break Travelers

The lead author for the study says this kind of research has never really been done before in terms of tracking geographic patterns of young-onset colorectal cancer deaths. Among the younger patients diagnosed, the study found notable hot spots in the Midwest and also the Great Lakes Region.… More >>Research shows where young-onset colorectal cancer deaths are on the rise

These statewide dashboards were adopted and expanded from dashboards created through the National Institutes of Health-funded HEALing Communities Study – the largest implementation study ever conducted in addiction research – aimed at investigating how tools for preventing and treating opioi… More >>Ohio Launches New Data Dashboards to Report Overdose, Substance-Use Measures

Sherrod Brown was on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday and was talking about the 20-car derailment that happened in Clark County over the weekend and the continued cleanup and concerns for the residents in East Palestine. Brown and Republican Senator JD Vance introduced legislation to increase saf… More >>Senator Sherrod Brown wants to see increased safety for railroads

FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Out of over 500 micropolitan areas, or communities with a population between 10,000 and 50,000, Findlay has been named #1 in the country by Site Selection Magazine. The award is granted based on job creation, new construction, and capital investments in a region. Findlay… More >>Findlay ranked #1 micropolitan community in the nation

FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - One of the passengers in the vehicle that struck and killed a Bluffton Police officer Dominic Francis, is reviewing a proposed plea deal.  22-year-old Zachary Love was offered the deal, for guilty pleas for tampering with evidence and weapons under disability, both felon… More >>Love offered a plea deal to drop over half the charges he is facing

8 adults and 2 youth have been selcted as the 2023 Jefferson Award Winners.  One of them will be selected to represent this area at the national Jefferson Awards in New York this summer.    More >>The 10 2023 Jefferson Award winners announced

On March 2, 2007, the bus carrying the team to spring games in Florida took the wrong off-ramp in Atlanta. The bus drove through the wall of the overpass and fell to the interstate below. Five players as well as the bus driver and his wife were killed, and several others were left seriously … More >>Lives lost remembered on 16th anniversary of Bluffton University bus crash

Sumiriko Ohio announced that they will be donating land they own next to their facility on Snider Road to install several soccer fields for the village. The fields will house soccer teams for players of all ages and will serve as a central location for residents to come to watch soccer. More >>SumiRiko Ohio in Bluffton announces they are donating land for several soccer fields

COLUMBUS, OH (WLIO) - Governor Mike DeWine celebrated Ohio's statehood today in Columbus during an event with the Ohio History Connection. More >>Governor DeWine celebrates Ohio's 220th anniversary of statehood

COLUMBUS, OH (WLIO) - Proposed safety measures in response to the East Palestine train derailment are part of an over twelve billion dollar state transportation budget passed by the Ohio House with bipartisan support. More >>Ohio House passes transportation budget

Be on the lookout for an abducted child. On March 2, 2023 at 5:00 AM, Brandon Rozier JR, a 2 year old black male, 2', 25 lbs, brown eyes, black hair. Child was taken from 1951 Sterling Ave, North College Hill, OH. Last seen at 0500 on 03/02/2023, wearing a black t-shirt. Suspect is a Lucy Re… More >>*Updated* Statewide Amber Alert cancelled for Brandon Rozier Jr.

COLUMBUS, OH (WLIO) - Ohio's U.S. Senators created a bill that would create a series of new federal safety regulations for railroads in the wake of the fiery derailment in East Palestine. More >>Senators Sherrod Brown and JD Vance co-sponsor Railway Safety Act of 2023

BLUFFTON, OH (WLIO) - Authenticity has become the latest trend across social media platforms. Gen Z has become tired of celebrities and their curated public images causing them to turn their attention to different influencers and content creators who seem just like you and me. More >>Professor speaks to Bluffton University students about authenticity in the digital age

The FBI Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force, together with the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office announce the February 24th arrest of Gage Daniel Shafer Haws.  Haws was arrested without incident by the Findlay Police Department SWAT team at a residence in F… More >>Suspect of multiple area bank robberies arrested in Findlay

FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - One man is in custody after a 7-mile police pursuit in Findlay late Saturday night. According to a press release, just before midnight, the Findlay Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle striking multiple other vehicles in a parking lot at Brew-U on Main Street. More >>One arrested in police pursuit in Findlay Saturday night

Senate president Matt Huffman says the first hearing of the Senate's select committee on rail safety will be on Wednesday. The committee will take testimony and question state agency officials, and experts working on the scene in East Palestine. More >>Ohio Senate will be looking at rail safety in the state