Lima's Morning News

The Mayor of Lima joined Todd to discuss the City's new moratorium on data centers. They also talked about the extension of a pause on the building of "group housing" in the city, the recent uptick in buildings being repurposed as "event centers" that have not been properly vetted and licensed by the city and her support for the Cable Road project.

The City of Lima enacts an 18-month moratorium on data centers and extends a pause on group housing; The State of Ohio is working on a bill to limit AI; Elly hits HR out of GABP but Dodgers down Reds to clinch a playoff berth; White Sox take down the Guardians; Chiefs rout Broncos on MNF

United Equity in Delphos has its grain handling license suspended by the State of Ohio; Ford recalls over 200,000 F-150's; Ohio to delay food-stamp sugary drink ban; Bengals D leads the way to a win; Browns mauled by Jags; Lions survive in OT; Bucks drop 5 spots in AP Poll; Reds knock off Brewers on Suarez HR; Tribe closes within a half-game of first-place Chicago

Richard says this weekend is the last one for real summer weather before fall starts to take hold.

Nutiren confirms a third-party contractor died while working at the Lima facility; Lima woman indicted in connection with fetus in a dumpster; Schoonover Observatory to see improvements soon; The Allen County 9/11 Memorial is open to mark today's 25th Anniversary of the terrorist attack; Tonight on WIMA we have Allen East at Bluffton; 49ers rout Rams.

Memorial Hall now owned by the Allen County Port Authority in an attempt to save the building; "Operation Meridian" rescued 79 kids in Ohio; OSHP says 12 people were killed on Ohio roadways during the Labor Day weekend; Elly runs homer streak to 5 but Dodgers bomb the Reds; Tribe falls in Baltimore; Seahawks beat Pats despite losing QB to injury; NCAA adopts new timing protocols for replays. 

Allen County Commissioner Cory Noonan joined Todd to discuss the ongoing budget process and the latest developments concerning Memorial Hall. Plus she laid out the plan for the Cable Road project. 

Allen County Commissioner Cory Noonan joined Todd to discuss the ongoing budget process and the latest developments concerning Memorial Hall. 

Union Street improvements coming in 2028; Deadly crash in Auglaize County claims the life of young woman from Deshler; Block Communications to sell The Blade, or shutter it; Reds fall in L.A. despite another Elly homer; Tribe wins in Baltimore; The NFL season kicks off tonight; The NCAA denies MAC request to overturn Michigan win. 

America's Money Answers Man joined Todd to breakdown the latest job numbers and more. 

Richard tells Todd it'll hot tonight for HS football, better tomorrow for the Buckeyes and BGSU and he says summer isn't going anywhere soon.

Lima Senior Ag students will provide fresh produce for the Food Bank year-round with new hydroponic towers; The outdoor pool in Lima reaches the end of the season; Vivek says Acton's refusal to debate demonstrates unworthiness to be governor; High School Football hits Week 3, on WIMA we have Shawnee at Elida; Reds host Brewers; Tribe's lead down to a half-game for last Wild Card spot

Allen County Auditor Rachael Gilroy joined Todd to discuss the increase coming for the Homestead Exemption on property tax and the latest work of the Allen County Land Bank. 

Property Tax relief is coming for some with the Homestead Exemption set to double in 2027; Ohioans with Android devices can now download their State ID to their phone; Gas prices shoot up with the start of the Labor Day weekend travel period; Reds take rubber game from Padres; Guardians still hold wild card spot despite blowout loss to Blue Jays; CBJ and Cavs announce streaming partners 

Lima Senior standout Shawn Foster announced that he'll play collegiately next year at Cal Baptist University. He talked with Todd about his decision making process and his upcoming senior year at Lima Senior. 

Todd spoke with Lima Senior Coach Quincey Simpson after his star player, Shawn Foster announced he will be playing collegiately at Cal Baptist University. 

LPD wants e-bike operators to follow the law; Market Street closure today; Paulding County man charged with homicide in Monday night shooting; Shawn Foster signs with Cal Baptist; Reds edge Padres; Guards keep hold of wild card spot

Lt. Douglass joined Todd to talk about the impact of Safety City, the LPD Trunk or Treat and the growing problem of bicyclists not obeying traffic laws. 

Todd spoke with Kristen Gurhrie from Visit Ft. Wayne to see what's happening in September. 

The Lima Refinery yearly turnaround begins; The Allen County Fair hopes to bring back a popular attraction next year; DOT shuts down hundreds of trucking schools; Reds lay down for Padres; Guards back in action tonight; Foster to make hoops choice today.

Todd chatted with "America's Money Answers Man" about interest rates, Meta's lawsuit settlement and Space X building in Louisiana. 

The Allen County Fair wraps up with possibly record attendance; ICE sweeping through Springfield; New online high school in Ohio for those in danger of not earning a diploma; Reds take rubber game from Cubs; Tribe avoids a sweep; Cup Playoffs set; O'Ward and Palou make Indy Car history in Milwaukee

Richard Lewelling of The Weather Channel has good news for the last two days of the Allen County Fair and Week 2 High School Football.

It's the last two days of the Allen County Fair; Findlay Police investigating strange fatal crash; Armstrong Museum honored as Top 10%; High School Football Week 2 is here

Tuesday saw several drug arrests in Lima; The elevator at the Municipal Center in Lima will be closed for six weeks, meaning Council Meetings will be moved; It's Day 7 of the Allen County Fair; Local police get opioid funding; Napoleon Road closed through tomorrow afternoon; Reds stage massive comeback win in SF; Guards push win streak to seven; Peyton White wins OGA event at Shawnee CC

Allen County Sheriff's Office Major Shane Hartman joined Todd to talk about how they work the Allen County Fair, toy guns causing a bit a ruckus as the Fair and his role at the ACSO. 

SWAT deployed in Lima drug raid; Delphos Mayor to step down; Allen County Fair continues; Ohio implements AI regulations on schools; Reds end scoreless streak but fall to Giants; Tribe wins in extra innings as Jose Ramirez drives in five; Tigers snap six-game losing streak; Shawnee CC hosts Ohio Mid-Amatuer

Lima Police Chief Curtis Hile and Mayor Sharetta Smith joined Todd to discuss the downward trend for crime in the city. 

Luxorion Plastics to build new facility in Leipsic; Day 5 of Allen County Fair is Senior Day; ONU to hold children's auditions for the Holiday Spectacular; Giants jump on Chase Burns, blank Reds; Guards run win streak to five; Watson named Browns starting QB

America's Money Answers Man Jordan Goodman joined Todd to discuss rising interest rates, Meta in court, data centers and the sale of the Lakers. 

There were three fatalities on area roadways from Friday through Sunday; Koe Wetzel concert draws over 6,000 as Allen County Fair continues; Reds lose rubber game in Phoenix; Guards sweep Rockies; Kirkwood wins Indy Car Freedom 250 in D.C.

Jeff Mauer of the Weather Channel says we're in good shape for Friday Night Football and has mostly good news for the week of the Allen County Fair. 

The Allen County Fair begins today and the grass lots are in pretty good shape despite the recent rains; Shuttle service will be available for Koe Wetzel concert tomorrow; Elida HS named as Top 25% by U.S. News; Liberty Arts Magnet gets a grant for artists in residence; LCC, Columbus Grove, DSJ and Leipsic post HS Football wins; Reds drop the ball, literally, in loss to Cardinals; Guards beat Giants

Allen County Commissioner Beth Seibert joined Todd to discuss a number of issues including a proposed Community Reinvestment Area for the Elida Road corridor in American Township, Memorial Hall and the new Admin Building move-iin schedule. 

The City of Lima touts lower crime numbers; Body found in Celina thought to be missing man; AEP announces deal with data center builders to help defray higher electricity bills; Cards blank Reds; Adell leads Tribe to win; Bucs down Tigers

Carmillia joined Todd to detail the City's efforts to facilitate home building and home ownership in the City. 

The Port Authority wants ownership of Memorial Hall to facilitate grant applications; City of Lima to tout safety; Vandals destroy Flock Cameras in Toledo; Reds split DH with 10th inning walk-off win in the nightcap; LCC ready for big football campaign

America's Money Answers Man joined Todd to break down the latest inflation numbers, the continued AI build-out and the surprise sale of the L.A. Lakers.

Ft. Jennings dealing with minor flooding; Work on Cole Street begins today; NFIB Small Biz index climbs; Reds bumble to a loss to Marlins; Tribe falls to Padres

St. Rita's evacuated following gasoline leak; Countdown to Allen County Fair is on; LCC hosting big fundraiser at Pangle Pavilion tomorrow; Reds outslug White Sox to take rubber game; Tigers blank Guardians

Punctured gas line leads to shelter in place order in Ft. Jennings; City of Lima celebrates floating solar panels are water treatment plant, touts energy savings and rate stability; LSO down to final six candidates to replace Crust; Breese Road closure runs today through 3pm Friday; Reds blanked by Pale Hose; Guards down Tigers

Fair Manager Troy Elwer sat down with Todd to preview the 176th Allen County Fair.

Matt Childers from the Lima-Allen County Chamber of Commerce joined Todd to detail some of their upcoming events. 

The City of Lima will mark the completion of the Twin Lakes Solar Project today; LPD is planning its next Coffee with a Cop event; Ohio battles a poll worker shortage; Reds down ChiSox in 10; Tigers knock off Tribe.

Chief Hile joined Todd in studio to talk about "Slow Down Lima", Flock Cameras and the next "Coffee with a Cop" event. 

Findlay Police shoot and kill a gun wielding man at a motel; Sheriff Treglia says a since dismissed charge against one of his detectives never should have been filed; Kenton suffers city-wide power outage from Monday storms; AEP to hold public meeting in Van Wert tomorrow; Reds, Guards and Tigers all return to action tonight

Recently, Allen County Sheriff's Office Detective Konnor Kranz was charged with disorderly conduct stemming from a noise complaint. Sheriff Treglia joined Todd to explain the situation and express his opinion that the charges should have never even been filed. 

Todd talks with "America's Money Answers Man" Jordan Goodman as they break down the latest economic news and trends. 

Contractors will begin asphalt work in Lima today; Three ATV's taken from Findlay dealership, thieves get away following chase by police; NFIB Small Business jobs number shows improvement; Reds get swept; ChiSox take rubber game from Tribe; Tigers complete 7-2 west coast trip

Jeff Eno tells Todd we could have rain any day for the next 5-7 days.