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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declares state of emergency in Ohio ahead of expected winter storm
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (173+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Gov. Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in Ohio ahead of the damaging and dangerous conditions winter weather is expected to bring this weekend, according to a press ... TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Gov. Mike DeWine has…...
Ohio prepares for winter storm as officials warn of dangerous conditions
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (310+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio officials are warning residents to prepare for dangerous winter weather conditions as a major storm system approaches the state. Gov. Mike DeWine joined state officials from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio State Highway Patrol and…...
Carfentanil seizures rise in Northwest Ohio and across the Buckeye State
3+ mon, 11+ hour ago (410+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A drug not approved for humans but used for animals is causing concern at local behavioral health and recovery centers as patients become addicted to the substance. Carfentanil is a major tranquilizer usually used for large animals…...
Protestors lined overpasses along I-75 from Toledo to Cincinnati to protest for democracy
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (274+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - With questions surrounding free speech and censorship increasing. Many Ohioans from Toledo to Cincinnati lined bridge overpasses along I-75 to push back and protest for democracy. "It's time to get up, and wake up, and start rebuilding what…...
Ohio sending 150 National Guard members to D.C.
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (116+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio is sending 150 military police from the Ohio National Guard to help patrol to Washington D.C. as part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce crime and homelessness in the nation's capitol. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Saturday…...
Ohio’s sales tax holiday expands to 2 weeks
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (577+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio's expanded sales tax holiday is right around the corner. For the first two weeks in August, most items purchased in person and online that are under $500 will be tax-free. The 2025 sales tax holiday runs from Aug....
Ohio sues Findlay service dog charity founder for misuse of $25,000 in donations
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (189+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit against a now-defunct Findlay nonprofit and its founder, alleging misuse of charitable funds, mismanagement, and abuse of public trust. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court…...
Why it Matters: Key issues in Ohio’s May primary election
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (182+ words) Ohioans will decide the outcome of key issues on Tuesday when they cast ballots in the state's primary election. TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohioans will decide the outcome of key issues on Tuesday when they cast ballots in the state's primary…...
‘Vital’ infrastructure program’s future in hands of Ohio voters
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (380+ words) Ohio voters will soon head to the polls to decide whether to renew a program that has funded thousands of local infrastructure projects across the state. TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio voters will soon head to the polls to decide whether…...
‘Things have changed a lot’: Ohio State Rep. Erika White gives inaugural State of the District address
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (370+ words) Ohio State Rep. Erika White (D'Springfield Twp.) has only been in office for just over 80 days, but she said it feels like much longer. MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio State Rep. Erika White (D'Springfield Twp.) has only been in office for…...