13abc Will Bring News to FOX 36 in September
The local station will begin providing exclusive news and weather coverage to FOX 36 starting on September 28, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Weather Disaster — General
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Gray Media station 13abc is set to become the exclusive local news and weather provider for FOX 36. The partnership will bring 13 Action News and 13 First Alert Weather to the channel starting September 28, 2026.
Why it matters
This expansion aims to provide viewers in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan with additional opportunities to stay informed on local developments and weather safety. By increasing the hours of locally produced journalism, the initiative seeks to broaden access to essential community updates.
The new collaboration provides expanded hours of live, locally produced weather and news coverage for the region. Programming details for the September launch are still being finalized.
The players
13abc
This is a television station owned by Gray Media that serves the Toledo community and surrounding regions.
FOX 36
This is a regional broadcast television station serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
The details
13abc will introduce 13 Action News and 13 First Alert Weather to the FOX 36 broadcast lineup. This shift positions 13abc as the sole provider of local news content for the channel's audience across the area.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: 13 Action News debuts on FOX 36.
Seasonal Patterns
This move follows the operational patterns of Gray Media station broadcasting standards. The expansion reflects a broader effort to consolidate regional news reach through established media networks.
Viewers can expect increased access to live local news and weather reports across both channels starting late September. Residents should look for upcoming schedule announcements to identify their preferred news times.
The takeaway
This partnership signifies a shift in local media access that aims to keep the public safer through more frequent weather updates. Residents will soon have more windows of time to watch locally produced news and safety alerts.
What happens next
A detailed programming and broadcast schedule for the new content will be released prior to the September 28, 2026, debut.
Further reading
For more updates on regional broadcasting and safety coverage, visit the Weather Disaster — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 13abc.
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