Lima's Morning News

Richard tells us when the smoke will clear and takes us through the forecast for the next several days.

Canadian wildfire smoke leads to ozone alert today; The City of Lima continues to replace lead water pipes; Officials have zeroed in on a source of Cyclosporiasis outbreak; Reds and Guardians return to the diamond tonight; Grand Lake finally beats Locos; Bellman rolls to LJGA win at Shelby Oaks

Craig Sandlin joined Todd to discuss the Reds signing Chase Burns to a long term deal and what the team may do at the Trade Deadline.

Matt Childers from the Lima-Allen County Chamber of Commerce joined Todd to discuss this month's Wake, Rattle and Roll, the Chamber Golf Outing and their "Heroic" leadership workshop.

It's an ozone alert day; A Lima man dies in a crash following a self-inflicted gun shot wound; State law now if effect to offer protection for first responders; Locos beat Mariners again; Last day off for the Reds.

Phil Zimmerly, the Deputy Director of Allen County EMA joined Todd to talk about the county 9-1-1 system, the use of drones and National Night Out.

LPD gets new emergency response drones; The City of Lima hires towing company to get rid of nuisance vehicles; Lima woman suffers life threatening injuries in Tuesday crash; Locos take two from Grand Lake; LJGA plays at Springbrook

4 Seasons Tees presents a British Open preview with Todd Walker and Matt Childers.

Lt. Ben Thompson joined Todd to preview the upcoming National Night Out event in Lima. They also talked about the new drones the department put online today and nuisance vehicles.

Semi flips over on U.S. 30 causing its closure for a time; OSU Extension needs a new space at the fairgrounds; Ohio reminds residents to check unclaimed funds website; Locos and Mariners open a 4-game series tonight in Celina

Mike Konopka with the Lima Masters and 4 The Friendship joined Todd along with Honorary Starter Denny Morris joined Todd to preview Saturday's Lima Masters golf outing. 

America's Money Answers Man Jordan Goodman joined Todd to disucss the latest news concerning the economy.

Major intersection to close today; Allen County Ag HOF adds inductees; Putnam County gets new way to alert citizens in emergencies; Large fish kill on the Maumee River; Gordie Howe Bridge set to open later this month

Recently, Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals tied a MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances. Tyler was a standout player for the Lima Locos in 2017, helping the team win a GLSCL Championship as he hit .354 and had 19 stolen bases during the regular season. WIMA's Todd Walker talked with Tyler about his days in Lima, his journey to the big leagues and of course, the MLB record. 

Todd talks with Richard Lewelling of The Weather Channel as he previews a hot work week next week.

Two major construction projects will lead to road closures on Monday; Ohio ranked #1 for business by CNBC; Reds blanked by Phils; Guards move into first place tie; Locos look to break out of a slump tonight at Xenia; Bellman posts LJGA win at Delphos CC

Todd spoke with Allen County Sheriff Matt Treglia about the investigation into a shooting at the Lima Meijer store on June 29. Treglia says the victiim of the attack is not coopertating with his detectives.

Sheriff Treglia says victim is not cooperating in the investigation of the shooting at Meijer; LPD makes an arrest in connection with a shooting in the St. Rita's parking lot; SWAT team deployed in Lima; Reds pound 5 homers in rout of Phils; Guards lose, Tigers win; Locos get swept in a DH

Allen County Commissioner Brian Winegardner joined Todd to discuss the County Budget remaining on target, the impending move to the new admin building and a possible new building for Allen County OSU Extension.

Police have two in custody in connection with St. Rita's parking lot shooting; LFD battles blaze on Brice Avenue; Gastrointestinal illness on the rise in Auglaize County; Schwarber, Phils down Reds; Guardians lose, Tigers win; Locos mount last-out rally to split a DH; Wright wins LJGA's Webb Insurnace Open

Fire Inspector Warren Pughsley joined Todd to talk about fireworks safety, including the proper disposal techniques. He also discussed summer fire safety tips. 

Fifth District Congressman Bob Latta joined Todd to talk about the Secure Grid Act and data centers.

LPD investigating two shooting from Monday night; Putnam County man killed in Sunday crash in Fulton County; BGSU and OSHP team up to help troopers and cadets earn college credit; It's back to work for the Reds, Guardians and Locos tonight

Drone show a hit at Star Spangled Spectacular; Cloverdale man killed in Sunday crash; Wapak man dies in motorcycle crash; Reds avoid O's sweep; White Sox go back in front of Guards; Tigers take rubber game from Rangers; Locos enjoy a couple of days off

The Allen County Auditor and Treasurer joined Todd to discuss why our second half property tax bills are late going out and why most of us will see a credit.

Authorities identify suspect in shooting at Meijer; Lima man killed in crash early Tuesday morning; Property tax bills are late, due date pushed back; Reds lose in Milwaukee; Tribe falls to Texas; Locos and Monarchs suspended by darkness; Lima Senior boys hoops drops to Division III

Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith joined Todd to discuss the State Capital grants coming to Lima, Walking the Wards and Star Spangled Spectacular

The former Speaker of the House joined Todd to discuss his thoughts on America 250. He also gives analysis on the situation in Iran and the midterms.

Reds bullpen strikes again; Tribe falls to Rangers; Tigers down Yankees; Locos to Michigan tonight

Authorities have suspects in mind in shooting at Lima's Meijer store; Bath Trustees appoint interim Fire Chief; AAA-Lima to host a TSA Pre-Check sign-up event; Lima West MS Principal candidates to take part in forum tomorrow; Ford tops J.D. Power quality survey

Molly Kocour Boyle joined Todd Walker to discuss the Lima Google Data Center. They discussed water, electricity and land usage.

Jeff Mauer joined Todd to detail the exteme heat we'll be experiencing this week. 

America's Money Answers Man joined Todd to discuss all the latest news pertaining to the economy. 

The Pirates wait out the rain, beat the Reds; Guards come back to down M's; Tigers fall in 10; Locos win in 11; Logan Dray claims Lima City Golf Championship

Two killed in crash in Auglaize County; High speed chase on I-75 begins in Wood County, ends near Bluffton; Rider killed in competition at Lima Half Mile event Saturday; Paulding County farmer found dead in his tractor.

Reds at Pirates tonight; Guardians to begin long homestand tonight; Locos rained out with the team leading the GLSCL standings; Lima City Golf moves to Quarter Finals.

P&G celebrates new Lima facility; Former illegal immigrant who was granted asylum is busted as a scammer in Celina; Celina man killed in motorcycle crash in St. Marys; Lima woman severely injured when her dump truck suffers a blown tire.

Nick Kirby from Chatterbox Sports joined Todd to wallow in their sorrow over the state of the Reds.

Author Brandy Gleason went around the Buckeye State to find unique stories behind hometown restaurants.

Brewers complete sweep of the Reds; Tribe avoid a Sox sweep in Chicago; Locos nine-game winning streak ends in Hamilton; City Golf Championship is underway; Thornton taken in second round of NBA Draft; OHSAA officially sanctions Girls Flag Football.

ATFD fights blaze on Northbrook Drive; Chief Hile reminds e-bike drivers to obey traffic laws; P&G ribbon cutting will celebrate new production line in Lima

Craig Sandlin of Chatterbox Sports joined the show to talk Reds Baseball.

The Weather Channel's Richard Lewelling joined Todd to preview a cool Father's Day Weekend. 

Reds at Yankees tonight; Tribe avoids Brewers sweep; Locos take two from Mariners

Fugitive from Georgia arrested in Lima; Ambrose Drive opens in Delphos; ODOT sending money to Lima for McLain/Breese intersection; Court upholds Ohio's child social media restrictions

Rob Walgate from American Policy Roundtable joined Todd to discuss Ohio politics.

Matt Childers joined Todd to preview the U.S. Open which tees off today at Shinnecock.

The Mets avoid a Reds sweep; Brewers rout Tribe; Tigers lose rubber game in Houston; Locos rained out again; UNC and Oklahoma will square off for the CWS title

Lima set to spend over $4M is State money; Lima ranked #6 best place to live in Ohio; Defiance Police apprehend man after high speed chase; Second Toledo shooter arrested in Columbus; Trump signs deal with Iran

Stewart and Steer lead Reds past Mets; Brewers down Guards; Tigers fall in Houston; Locos rained out; WVU and Georgia move in CWS semis.