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Week 1 Game Night Central: Updates for season's opening games
Let’s. Go. The first Friday night of the high school football season has arrived. Game Night Central will be our home for real-time updates of Toledo-area game each Friday night throughout the regular season. Below are updates for Week 1 games. This story will be updated throughout the night.PERRYSBURG VS. ST. FRANCIS
Toledo Christian’s Eagle’s Nest program moves into new space, allows for more students
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - As kids go back to school, some parents are looking for places to send their children to start their education journey. One district’s preschool program moved to a new building to expand its space to bring in new kids and families. On the corner of...
Anthony Wayne Schools cuts staff going into new school year, looks to pass levy in November
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Anthony Wayne Local Schools District is starting a new school year with a new superintendent, but the district is facing the same old money issues, and those are now resulting in new cuts. “We’ve reduced administrative positions. We’ve reduced some custodial positions and so forth....
Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2 will not reopen this year
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Cedar Point confirmed Friday its newest roller coaster, Top Thrill 2, will not be opening again this year. A statement from the amusement park said the manufacturer, Zamperla, will not be able to finish the necessary mechanical modifications to reopen this year. The ride shut down in May, the same month the amusement park reopened for the 2024 season.
Dave White Chevrolet Football Friday - Aug. 23, 2024
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The 2024 high school football season kicks off with two marquee matchups between Southview at Northview and Findlay at Central Catholic. Those games are featured along with the list of games below. Host Justin Feldkamp will also have the cheerleaders of the week, the trifecta, and...
Water-main break possibly affecting water service in Point Place
A portion of Ottawa River Road in Toledo’s Point Place neighborhood collapsed late Friday, causing a break in the water main below and possibly impacting water service in the area, city authorities said. City crews are assessing the full impact of the damage. Those without water service are asked to report it by calling Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020. Check later for updates.
UT Dissolves Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Vice President Position
The University of Toledo made the decision to to align all of the student success and faculty support efforts under the Office of the Provost. This includes Students Affairs, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and community outreach efforts. The change receiving the most feedback is the decision to...
Toledo Central Catholic scores early, pulls away from Findlay
Toledo Central Catholic rushed to an early advantage and ran away for a 54-21 win over Findlay in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 23. Toledo Central Catholic stormed in front of Findlay 27-7 to begin the second quarter. The Fighting Irish opened a colossal 34-14 gap over...
The presidential race is in the homestretch. Local voters, analyst react to upcoming election
TOLEDO, Ohio — Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump have both officially accepted their party's nominations ahead of the Nov. 7 general election. With 74 days until voters decide, the two main candidates are in the home stretch. WTOL 11 spoke with two people on Friday...
New look or not, Toledo football primed for 2024
Does the University of Toledo have a new-look roster? The 2023 starting quarterback and running back transferred. All five offensive linemen are gone. Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell was selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Senior leader Dallas Gant is on the Minnesota Vikings. But any team that has Tucker Gleason, Jacquez Stuart, Jerjuan Newton, Junior Vandeross, and Anthony Torres on offense isn’t going to be an underdog. And a defense equipped with Darius Alexander, Maxen Hook, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Dan Bolden, and D’Andre Ragin will be feared in every game. So, yes, the Rockets lost tremendous talent from last season’s 11-3 team. However, no one in the Mid-American Conference is feeling sorry for them.
Tensions flare over firefighter negotiations with Toledo
Negotiations between Toledo firefighters and the city have become so tense that the union is threatening to oppose a proposed charter amendment that would allow Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz to run for a third term. Toledo Firefighters Local 92 has not had a contract since its previous contract expired in March, according to union president Matt Tabb. City officials walked out of a bargaining session with union representatives on Aug. 15 after the union rejected the city’s wage offer of 9 percent over three years. “They walked away. They want it to go to mediation,” Mr. Tabb said. Emotions have run so high that the union, in an Aug. 16 letter to Local 92 members, have threatened to not support a proposed charter amendment expected on the ballot this fall that would allow the mayor to run for a third term. The current charter limits the mayor to two terms.
Why It Matters: Kamala Harris’ boost in the polls
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Kamala Harris has seen her poll numbers rise since Joe Biden left the race. But votes decide the outcome of an election, not polls. And there’s still plenty of time before votes are counted. You can watch the full Why It Matters above. Latest Local...
WATCH: Toledo, Bowling Green football hold press conferences ahead of week 1
TOLEDO, Ohio — Football season is officially here. Both the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University football programs held their weekly press conferences ahead of week one. The Rockets and Falcons both open the season at home on Thursday, Aug. 29. Toledo will take on Duquesne at...
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