13abc to Expand Local News Coverage and Weather Service on FOX 36
By WTVG Staff
Published: Sep. 24, 2026 at 3:53 PM EDT|
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – 13abc (WTVG), a Gray Media television station, announced today an expansion of its local news and weather coverage across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Beginning on Monday, Sept. 28, award-winning 13 Action News and 13 First Alert Weather will debut on FOX 36 (WUPW).
With this transition, 13abc becomes the exclusive news and weather provider for FOX 36 viewers. The addition delivers more hours of live, locally produced journalism and critical weather coverage designed to keep area viewers informed and safe throughout the day.
Viewers tuning to FOX 36 will now have direct access to 13 Action News’ dedicated team of journalists, enterprise community reporting, and the region’s trusted 13 First Alert Weather team.
“This expansion represents our continued commitment to serving the Toledo community with the most dependable news and severe weather tracking available,” said Brad Moses, Vice President and General Manager of 13abc and FOX 36. “By bringing 13 Action News and our 13 First Alert Weather team to FOX 36, we are giving viewers even more opportunities to stay informed, prepared, and safe throughout their daily routines. We look forward to welcoming FOX 36 viewers to the 13abc family.”
“Viewers rely on our team every day for essential local reporting and life-saving weather alerts,” said Dave Kaplar, News Director of 13 Action News. “Bringing our newsroom’s resources and community focus to FOX 36 allows us to expand that vital service to a broader audience across the region.”
A detailed programming and broadcast schedule for 13 Action News broadcasts on FOX 36 will be announced ahead of the Sept. 28 launch. Viewers can continue to watch FOX 36 and 13abc over the air, on cable and satellite, and streaming across digital platforms.
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