Good morning, Toledo.

The Labor Day parade began at 9 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Monroe and Summit.

Local labor unions, high school bands and Lucas County Probate Judge Jack Puffenberger led the festive celebration.

Gibsonburg will host a fundraiser for officer Maria Kisha, who was stabbed on duty, on Saturday, Sept.

19 at Log Yard on West Madison Street from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will support her recovery and rally local community aid.

UAW Local 12, built on decades of Toledo auto labor history, has entered a new era with first Black president Brian Sims (elected in 2025).

The union now faces future challenges such as automation and new production investments at the Assembly Complex, promising renewed opportunities for local workers.

More than 60 tires have been dumped behind a row of houses on Western Ave since March, according to local resident Jenni Hartley.

Neighbors have voiced concerns — asking local authorities to address the cluttered site.

Gas prices reached new Labor Day records while record diesel rates are affecting fuel costs, according to Gas Price Patrol by Josh Croup.

Local experts say fuel prices could shift later this week as market trends evolve.

Trust Nwaka, a UToledo Ph.D. student, was chosen as one of 22 candidates for the ACS Future Pharma Innovator Cohort and attended the ACS Fall 2026 Meeting in Chicago (Aug.

23 to 27). His achievement highlights his research excellence and the university's growing influence in pharmaceutical innovation.

The University of Toledo’s Radiation Therapy Program earned full accreditation after launching last fall to address a regional shortage in therapists by combining classroom lessons with clinical rotations (including a first open house held Thursday evening at the Eleanor N.

Dana Cancer Center).

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce director Stephen D.

Dackin announced the launch of two interactive dashboards that show six-year post-high school outcomes, including college enrollment and wages. Educators, families and school leaders can use these tools to guide education and career decisions.

In Rossford, The Neighbors Coffee and Books is honoring Suicide Prevention Month by offering a community space featuring a wall for sticky note tributes and a 'Stay' latte program that donates to the local suicide prevention coalition (local initiative).

The space encourages open conversations about mental health year-round.

UToledo researchers have created an AI tool that uses CT scans (routine images) and clinical data to spot osteoporosis risk before a fracture happens.

The team will use a $50,000 NSF grant to improve accuracy in upcoming tests.

Toledo woman Rachelle Roy is using her decades-long battle with lupus to give away wigs to help other women feel beautiful, and a local organization has offered support+details about upcoming events will be shared soon.