Friday, May 17 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:12:55 GMT
$600 million dollars is up for grabs in Saturday's big Powerball drawing. It's the highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, and most expect it'll get even bigger by Saturday night.
$600 million dollars is up for grabs in Saturday's big Powerball drawing. It's the highest Powerball jackpot in U.S. history, and most expect it'll get even bigger by Saturday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:06:39 GMT
The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her. Residents gathered outside the Wood County Common Pleas Court wearing
The woman charged with shaking and injuring her infant son was back in court Friday, and angry protestors were there to greet her.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:57 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:57:13 GMT
Leaders at Lucas County Children Services say the need for foster and adoptive parents across the region is great. The agency is responding to community demand by adding more information and training
Leaders at Lucas County Children Services say the need for foster and adoptive parents across the region is great. The agency is responding to community demand by adding more information and training classes for people interested in fostering or adopting.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:35:27 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine certified a summary
A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio has cleared an initial step to get before voters.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:36:58 GMT
An Adrian man, who appeared in federal court wearing a wig and women's clothing, is charged with having hundreds of pictures of child pornography. The case has many asking: Where were the pictures taken,
An Adrian man who appeared in federal court wearing a wig and women's clothing, is charged with having hundreds of pictures of child pornography. The case has many asking: Were any local children put at risk?
Friday, May 17 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:06:53 GMT
An 11 week old baby was stabbed to death in Sandusky Thursday night. Police say the suspect is the newborn's 19-year-old cousin. The community is in shock. Residents say they're sick to their stomachs
An 11-week-old baby was stabbed to death in Sandusky Thursday night. Sandusky Police say the suspect is the newborn's 19-year-old cousin Denzel Castile.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:14:50 GMT
An Ottawa County Judge has decided to reinstate Terry Camp Kruse Drivers license. She is the repeat DUI offender who killed 14 year old Ronnie Miller in 1993. Kruse served a 10-year prison sentence for
An Ottawa County judge reinstated the driver's license for Terry Camp Kruse. She is a repeat DUI offender who admitted to hitting and killing a 14-year-old while driving drunk in 1993.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:59:24 GMT
A South Toledo man appeared at Lucas County Municipal Court Friday on two misdemeanors. It all started Wednesday night when the man repeated called 9-1-1 because a neighbor's dog was barking. Timothy
Timothy Henneman was arrested for improper use of emergency services and disorderly conduct. It all started Wednesday night when the man repeated called 9-1-1 because a neighbor's dog was barking.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:37:34 GMT
In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream. The office lottery pool is a way to improve your odds and have a little
In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream. The office lottery pool is a way to improve your odds and have a little fun with co-workers.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:41:33 GMT
Star 105 gave away 500 gallons of free gas Friday. Cars lined up at the Valero station on Holland-Sylvania. If you missed out on the giveaway, you'll have some more chances to get some free gas. Just
Star 105 gave away 500 gallons of free gas Friday. Cars lined up at the Valero station on Holland-Sylvania.
EVENING NEWS HEADLINES - AUGUST 27, 2012
NEW LOCAL NEWS
1. TJ MAXX IN BG
TJ Maxx is opening a new store in Bowling Green. The store on South Main celebrates its grand opening on September 9th. The new store adds some 60 full and part-time jobs to the area. To give back to the community, the store is presenting a $5,000 donation to The Cocoon Shelter at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
2. RAPE INDICTMENT
An 18-year-old man in Tiffin faces accusations he had sex with minors. Gregory Simpkins faces three counts of rape and two counts of gross sexual imposition for incidents that reportedly happened between August 2011 and May of this year. Simpkins is held on $1 million bond.
NEW STATE NEWS
3. TORTURE VICTIM
Authorities in Columbus say they have several "people of interest" in the horrific case of a severely burned woman found naked with a rope around her neck. She was spotted by a passing motorist on a road in a rural, heavily wooded area of eastern Ohio. She was roughly 60 miles from her home. The motorist told a dispatcher the woman had been raped, beaten and burned.
4. NAVY WEEK
After a successful even in Toledo, Navy Week has arrived in Northeastern Ohio. It drops anchor in Cleveland as part of the commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Six ships will be docked at the Port of Cleveland and open to the public.
NEW NATIONAL NEWS
5. ROMNEY RYAN AND RAPE
(AP) - Republican Mitt Romney and running mate Paul Ryan don't entirely agree on the abortion issue. Romney says he supports abortion in cases of rape, incest and the health and life of the mother. But running mate Paul Ryan has challenged the health exception as a major loophole.
6. GOP CONVENTION
(AP) - Republicans gathered in Tampa are fired up about their convention but are making efforts to come across as subdued because of the Tropical Storm Isaac's advance on the Gulf Coast. Mitt Romney, who has yet to arrive, issued a statement saying his thoughts are with the people in the storm's path. The convention was gaveled to order and then immediately into recess until tomorrow.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WTVG. All Rights Reserved.
