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WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
2026 Circleville Pumpkin Show: Dates, times for the central Ohio festivities
The 119th annual show has everything families can ask for.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Barry Manilow ends concert early on 2nd night of his postponed Las Vegas residency return
Barry Manilow ended his show early Friday due to illness on the second night of his Las Vegas residency return, which was postponed several times.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Rechargeable hand warmers recalled due to risk of fire and burn hazards
More than 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers sold at retailers nationwide and online have been recalled due to potential fire and burn hazards.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Ohio woman turns years of facial pain into push for trigeminal neuralgia awareness
An Ohio woman living with trigeminal neuralgia is raising awareness of the rare, painful nerve condition to help others recognize symptoms and get treatment sooner.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Ohio Powerball winners hit prizes worth $50K and $100K: See the winning numbers for Oct. 11 and all the prizes hit in Ohio
Check your tickets! Powerball players in Ohio just hit prizes worth $50,000 and $100,000 in last night's drawing.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon was pounding Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Category 4 storm Sunday. Forecasters said it was still unclear whether the storm would make landfall.
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 11
Makenna Moritz, Callie Cox Among Standouts In Day 1 Of ‘Toledo Top 64’
The post Makenna Moritz, Callie Cox Among Standouts In Day 1 Of ‘Toledo Top 64’ appeared first on BCSN .
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Cleanup begins in southeastern US as remnants of Isaias move north, bringing heavy rainfall
Remnants of Isaias moved north Sunday, bringing widespread moderate to heavy rainfall to the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic region.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently found during medical checks.
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 11
Toledo Stunned By Buffalo 23-8 In Homecoming Game
The post Toledo Stunned By Buffalo 23-8 In Homecoming Game appeared first on BCSN .
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 11
Bowling Green Moves To 2-0 In Mac Play With 38-10 Sacramento State Win
The post Bowling Green Moves To 2-0 In Mac Play With 38-10 Sacramento State Win appeared first on BCSN .
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 11
Ohio State Right Where They Want To Be, Routing Maryland 45-16
The post Ohio State Right Where They Want To Be, Routing Maryland 45-16 appeared first on BCSN .
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 11
Bowling Green Men’s Soccer Downs Drake 3-0
The post Bowling Green Men’s Soccer Downs Drake 3-0 appeared first on BCSN .
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 11
Toledo Christian Earns Share Of TAAC Title With 3-1 Win Over Pettisville
The post Toledo Christian Earns Share Of TAAC Title With 3-1 Win Over Pettisville appeared first on BCSN .
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 11
Sandusky SMCC Sweeps Sandusky In Volleyball Saturday Showdown
The post Sandusky SMCC Sweeps Sandusky In Volleyball Saturday Showdown appeared first on BCSN .
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 11
CHSL Spotlight: Central Catholic Volleyball
The post CHSL Spotlight: Central Catholic Volleyball appeared first on BCSN .
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
4 deaths reported from Isaias as storm brings threat of flooding to Southeast
Isaias made landfall Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. At least four people have died.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Did anyone win Powerball's $519M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 10
Did anyone win the estimated $519 million Powerball jackpot in Saturday night's drawing? Here are the winning numbers.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
‘I don’t feel old’ | Meet the hiker who holds the record as the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail
At age 91, Dale "Greybeard" Sanders set the record as the oldest person to complete the nearly 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
The DOJ is investigating if the television broadcasters ceasing presidential coverage after the administration barred outlets from the White House violated any laws.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Family, fans and drivers honor Kyle Busch at celebration of life in North Carolina
Fans, family and fellow drivers held a celebration of life Friday in North Carolina for Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who died May 21 at age 41.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 11
Cleveland State University to offer free tuition for eligible freshmen starting 2027
Cleveland State University has unveiled a tuition-free plan for Ohio families earning under $125,000 a year.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
'Terrible tragedy' | 9 dead, including suspected gunman, in mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
Eight people were killed in a shooting Friday night in Erie, Pennsylvania. Police said the shooter was also dead while calling the situation "deeply disturbing."
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Meet Captain Fathom, the dog that deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln
Captain Fathom, a 3-year-old Labrador, was the only dog aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its 321-day deployment. He was there to help to calm sailors.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
4 killed in what police are calling a 'tragic' domestic incident at a home in Georgia
Five people were shot dead Friday at a home in Coffee County, Georgia, according to local police. Coffee County is located in the south-central part of the state.
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Toledo Free PressMediaOct 10
Political scientist Norman Finkelstein: Conversation with TFP
While much of current criticism aimed at the Israeli government has stemmed from its post-October 7th military operation in Gaza, which has killed upwards of 70,000 Palestinians, according to the […] The post Political scientist Norman Finkelstein: Conversation with TFP appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
Toledo Free PressMediaOct 10
Local chiefs brainstorm on e-bike regulations
Whitehouse Police Capt. Brad Baker recently “had words” with a boy who was popping a wheelie on an e-bike in the middle of Providence Street. “We’ve spent more than a […] The post Local chiefs brainstorm on e-bike regulations appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico's coast
Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it heads toward Mexico’s coast.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Christa Pike discharged from hospital after surviving failed execution, attorney says
Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection, has been moved back to prison.
Toledo Free PressMediaOct 10
The Glass Wheel: Occult bookstore on Adams
TOLEDO – Bookstores offer a place where readers can explore new ideas, as well as a place to find community. But for some, the average bookstore may not cut it. […] The post The Glass Wheel: Occult bookstore on Adams appeared first on Toledo Free Press .
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 10
Perrysburg Dominates Clay 41-13 In Battle Of 7-0 Teams
The post Perrysburg Dominates Clay 41-13 In Battle Of 7-0 Teams appeared first on BCSN .
BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network)MediaOct 10
Jamon Holmes’ 184 Yards, Two Touchdowns Lead Whitmer To 45-24 Win Over Findlay
The post Jamon Holmes’ 184 Yards, Two Touchdowns Lead Whitmer To 45-24 Win Over Findlay appeared first on BCSN .
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Where did Hurricane Isaias make landfall?
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast, threatening dangerous storm surges and damaging winds.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Justice Department won't enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling
The Justice Department has moved to allow more people to purchase firearm suppressors — known as silencers — short-barreled rifles and other certain guns.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Where does Hurricane Isaias fall on the Waffle House Index? Here's how it's decided
Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night. The best indicator of a hurricane’s severity can often be found at the local Waffle House.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Isaias makes landfall along US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane
Isaias made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
WATCH: List of webcams as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall along US Gulf Coast
Here are live looks along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 10
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall along the Gulf coast of Florida
Isaias made landfall around 9:30 p.m. Eastern as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
Ella Langley cancels Oklahoma concert due to 'serious security threat'
Ella Langley canceled her concert Friday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, citing a "serious security threat" to the venue.
WTOL 11 (CBS)MediaOct 9
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now America’s wealthiest, while the youngest families saw their wealth decline in the past three years.

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