Sports Outdoors

Cleveland: New nature preserve opens to public

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve is haven for wildlife located in an urban area.

Students spot snowy owl at Lorain County school

Some Lorain County students got a real-wildlife lesson thanks to an unexpected visitor.

Photos: Great Big Home & Garden Expo at I-X Center

We took a peek inside The Great Big Home & Garden Expo at the I-X Center, which is open daily through Feb. 12. Don't forget to stop by our WYKC booth while you're there. Photos by Ryan Haidet, WKYC-TV.

Coast Guard rescues 2 from Lake Erie

A U.S. Coast Guard crew has rescued two teenagers who ended up adrift on a raft that was covered with a duckblind on Lake Erie's northern shore.

Dredged sludge site becomes Ohio nature preserve

A disposal site for dredged river silt and gravel is officially becoming a public nature preserve in Cleveland.

Photos: Brandywine battles warm winter

Despite the warm winter season, Brandywine Ski Resort still has snow on the ground and skiers are slicing along the white stuff. But to show the warm-weather effect on the slopes this year, here are photos taken at Brandywine on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Maple syrup flowing in Geauga County

Warm Winter gets sap running early and it could lead to a shortened syrup season.

Ohio power plant closing may help Lake Erie's fish

Environmental groups and charter fishing captains in Ohio are hoping Lake Erie's fish population will rebound in the coming years with the closing of a coal-burning power plant that sits next to the lake's biggest tributary.

Bigfoot spotted in Portage County?

Local "Bigfoot" researcher says he's seen one in Ohio.

Feds look out for bald eagles in Ohio

The federal government watches out so there's no falling back for Ohio's growing population of bald eagles.

Outdoors legend Reno "Jay" Reda loses battle with cancer

Outdoors legend Reno "Jay" Reda has lost his battle with cancer

Wellington: Cleanup continues, residents still out of homes

The cleanup continues in Wellington days after a gasoline pipeline broke, spilling 116,000 gallons of gasoline.

@ The Table: Coast Guard boating safety tips

We're @ The Table talking boating safety.

Snowy owls making more appearances in Ohio

Wildlife officials say snowy owls are showing up in increasing numbers in Ohio, likely moving south from their Arctic tundra homes in search of prey.

On Location: Robin's horseback riding lesson

We're talking horses in tonight's On Location.

Youngstown: Fracking meeting draws concerned crowd

Tuesday night it was protestors on the statehouse steps in Columbus and Wednesday night they're targeting Youngstown

Mild weather in Northeast Ohio is 'double-edged sword'

Mild weather is a double-edged sword for local businesses. Some are loving it. Others, not so much.

Youngstown: Hagan criticizes response to Ohio quakes

A lawmaker says the state's response to the latest earthquake activity in northeast Ohio is inadequate.

Expert: Wastewater well in Youngstown triggered quakes

Wooster: $1.4M grant for ash trees awarded to Ohio, Mich.

Ohio and Michigan researchers have received a $1.4 million federal grant

Youngstown: Brine disposal at injection well halted

Owner of Youngstown fluid injection well has agreed to stop injecting brine used in drilling after a series of earthquakes

Port Clinton New Year's walleye drop goes back 15 years

Port Clinton is getting ready to drop a giant Fiberglas fish from a crane to welcome the new year, in a 15-year tradition

Underwater cannon may help protect Great Lakes

Scientists want to know if an underwater cannon can protect valuable Great Lakes fish from a greedy predator

Geauga County: 'Fracking' turns sand into gold for local company

A Northeast Ohio business is turning sand into gold.

Feds list possible methods for blocking Asian carp

Federal officials compiled list of possible methods for preventing Asian carp and other invasive species from migrating

Kirtland: Holden Arboretum fire ruled accidental

A fire at the Holden Arboretum kept fire crews from Lake and Geauga counties busy Monday night.

Congress OKs $300 million for Great Lakes cleanup

Congress has set aside $300 million to continue a wide-ranging program to heal the Great Lakes environment by removing toxic sediments, improving wildlife habitat and fighting invasive species.

Ashtabula County: 'Fracking' concerns draw crowds to meetings

They come promising thousands of dollars an acre just for the right to lease your property, looking for oil and natural gas.

Lake Erie algae problems grow

Toxic algae blooms have never been worse in Lake Erie, and the situation is threatening fish and tourism, Ohio officials said.

FHFH: Hunters can help the hungry now

A faith-based ministry is hoping hunters can help.