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18-year-old indicted for series of local hoax threats against schools, federal investigators say

Updated: 19 minutes ago
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By WTVG Staff
Nathan Hayes, 18, of Sweet Home, Oregon, is accused of making at least 17 swatting calls in Ohio, including in Lucas County.

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Alleged OWE Festival shooter appears in court, search continues for Ka’Nye Taylor

Updated: 44 minutes ago
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By WTVG Staff
One of two alleged shooters in the Old West End Fest mass shooting has been arrested, police sources confirm to 13 Action News.

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Deji Lee, 53, was arrested on June 13 in the death of John Smoot, 53, according to the Toledo...

Man arrested in Toledo fatal shooting on Saturday, police say

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By WTVG Staff
Deji Lee, 53, was arrested on June 13 in the death of John Smoot, 53, according to the Toledo Police Department.

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Toledo Police investigate the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Marquan Whitiker on June 10, 2026....

Man arrested in killing of 22-year-old on Woodward

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Kevon DuPree
An arrest warrant has been issued for 33-year-old Raheem Nicholson in the death of 22-year-old Marquan Whitiker.

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Monroe Co. teen accused of ramming vehicle, police chase, smashing squad car with baseball bat

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By WTVG Staff
An 18-year-old is accused of felonious assault and fleeing police for a series of incidents Sunday night.

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Toledo recorded 38 homicides in 2025, matching the previous year’s total and returning to...

Man shot on E. Lake Street in Toledo, police investigating

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WTVG Staff
Officers responded to the 200 block of East Lake Street just before midnight. There, police said they found a man who had been shot at least once in a lower extremity.

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Former students, colleagues rally for beloved educator known as 'Mister Ed'

Hundreds gather to support retired Genoa teacher recovering from stroke

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Imani Jackson
Former students, colleagues rally for beloved educator known as ‘Mister Ed’

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3 hospitalized after I-75 police pursuit ends in crash

3 hospitalized after I-75 police pursuit ends in crash

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WTVG Staff
A stolen car chase on I-75 ends in a crash, sending the 20-year-old driver and two juveniles to the hospital.

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TPD: Man shot multiple times in Toledo early Sunday morning

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WTVG Staff
A 39-year-old man was shot multiple times early Sunday morning on the 150 block of Hausman Street, according to Toledo police.

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Community tradition becomes symbol of resilience following festival violence

Old West End prayer flags remain up as neighbors add messages after shooting

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Imani Jackson
What began as a creative community tradition has become something more. Since the Old West End Festival mass shooting, neighbors have continued stopping by the Prayer Flag Project and adding messages.
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Toledo Police investigate a shooting at the intersection of North Erie and Monroe Street in...

Three injured in downtown Toledo shooting, police say

Updated: Jun. 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of North Erie and Monroe Street in Toledo on June 13.

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Nearly 6,000 people in East Toledo and Oregon are without power Saturday morning after an...

Almost 9,000 power outages reported in East Toledo and Oregon Saturday morning

Updated: Jun. 13, 2026 at 8:51 AM EDT
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By Olivia Vallandingham
Almost 6,000 people are without power this morning in East Toledo and Oregon, according to Toledo Edison.

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TFRD: Fire started around air conditioning unit on first floor, spread to second floor

Toledo apartment fire displaces residents

Updated: Jun. 13, 2026 at 12:20 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Some residents of Beacon Point Apartments are looking for a place to stay after a fire broke out in the complex on the 2400 block of Cheyenne Boulevard Friday night.

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Christopher said she discovered the piles of cut tires Tuesday morning.

Hundreds of tires dumped at Toledo home, neighbors concerned

Updated: Jun. 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM EDT
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By Kevon DuPree
Residents in a Toledo neighborhood say hundreds of tires were dumped at a home on their street earlier this week, leaving them concerned and confused.

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Wood County investigators tracking tips as parents plead for help

Search continues for missing 17-year-old Gavin Lee

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM EDT
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By Gerald Harris
The search continues for missing 17-year-old Gavin Lee as investigators track down tips and his parents plead for help to bring him home safe.

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Smalltown Spotlight: Dundee, MI

Small Town Spotlight: Dundee, Michigan

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 8:40 PM EDT
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By Derek Witt
Dundee celebrates growth with restaurants, festivals and state championship wrestling program

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Why it Matters – Outside voices in Ohio’s data center debate

Why it Matters: Outside voices in Ohio’s data center debate

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Josh Croup
An Ohio official warned this week that the state’s data center debate is being shaped by outside influence.

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Project at Monclova and Albon roads now scheduled to begin June 22

Roundabout construction delayed again due to utility relocation issues

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By Matt Mergen
Roundabout construction at the intersection of Monclova and Albon roads has been pushed back again, now scheduled for June 22. The project is set to be completed in 45 days.

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Four people were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Lenawee County on Sept. 4, 2023.

Man takes plea deal in Lenawee Co. crash that killed four people

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
A man charged in a Lenawee County crash that killed four people has taken a plea deal in the criminal case, court filings show.

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Kidnetic Play Cafe in Toledo has everything from slides to a ninja course for kids ages 1-10.

Local play cafe serves up all kinds of fun for the whole family

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By Lissa Guyton
The Kidnetic Play Cafe has been serving up all kinds of family-friendly fun since it first opened in February. It’s described as a place where kids burn energy and build confidence.

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Strong winds knocked down power lines, sent trees crashing into homes

Pettisville residents clean up after overnight storm damages homes, downs trees

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM EDT
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By Imani Jackson
Across Pettisville, the damage left behind is hard to miss. Trees snapped, power lines came down and some residents woke up to trees crashing into their homes.

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13 Action News Big Story: The continued data center debate

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Some of the biggest tech players are scrambling to prove massive data center projects are worth the land they cover.

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Kenneth Maenle of Toledo is accused of hitting a person with his truck, firing gun, and drug...

Toledo man accused of hitting person with truck, firing gun; crack cocaine found, police say

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By Veronica Florek
A Toledo man is accused of hitting a person with his truck, firing a gun in the roadway and having suspected crack cocaine in his vehicle, according to court documents.

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Detroit-area comedian charged for hoax bomb threat at Fifth Third Field

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
There was no Toledo Mud Hens game that night at Fifth Third Field, and Toledo Police swept the facility and found nothing.

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The event will be at Monroe Street United Methodist Church and will run from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Gun buyback event set for Saturday

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 2:04 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
The weapons will be disposed of, with those bringing them in receiving gift cards in exchange.

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Hope For The Hungry Food Drive

2026 Hope for the Hungry food drive

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
June 1 through June 30th, you can drop-off food and monetary donations to benefit the food bank and help those in need.

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Images from the OWE Fest Parade in Toledo on June 6, 2026 show local organizations, bands and...

PHOTO GALLERY: Feel-good moments from Toledo’s beloved OWE Fest Parade

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 11:58 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
The Old West End neighborhood was filled with positivity and joy in the hours before tragedy struck.

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Aging Untold Extra: Mental health, funding research for Alzheimer’s & more

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 11:42 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Physical health is important, but as we age - another big piece of the puzzle is protecting your mental health.

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Vehicle crashes into downed tree in Hillsdale Co., killing driver, injuring three others

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 9:09 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
According to Michigan State Police, four people were traveling south in a pick-up on Meridian Rd. around midnight.

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Early morning Sylvania standoff ends in arrest

Early morning Sylvania Twp. standoff ends in arrest

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 6:10 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
One suspect is in custody after a stand-off at a home Friday morning.

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At least a dozen people were injured in a mass shooting at a Toledo festival on Saturday,...

At least a dozen injured in Toledo festival mass shooting; 2 suspects charged

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 12:07 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Investigators are asking witnesses to come forward with any information or photo/video evidence

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Three categories of awards were given out during the ceremony: the Hero Award, the Good...

Safety Council of Northwest Ohio honors 30 heroes at annual banquet

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 11:45 PM EDT
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By Kevon DuPree
Thirty people were honored at the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio’s 57th annual Hero Awards Banquet on Thursday for their selfless and life-saving actions.

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Maryland authorities said the women are accused in the killing of 67-year-old Hilde Henderson,...

Murder suspects arrested in Genoa after local woman grows suspicious while trying to help

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 11:05 PM EDT
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By Gerald Harris
Two women wanted for murder in Maryland were arrested in Genoa Wednesday after a local woman who tried to help them became suspicious and called police.

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The Toledo Horsemen’s Club is bringing a piece of the country to the Glass City while building...

We the People: Toledo horseback riders bring a piece of the country to city streets

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 9:47 PM EDT
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By Lily Lowndes
The Toledo Horsemen’s Club is bringing a piece of the country to the Glass City while building community and inspiring people along the way.

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Surveillance video shows a DoorDash delivery driver dropping off food at a Rossford home and...

DoorDash driver accused of keying cars in Rossford

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 8:57 PM EDT
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By Alexis Means
A Rossford woman says a DoorDash delivery driver keyed her cars -- and it was all caught on camera.

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Food vendors gather at Levis Square, nearly a week after Old West End shooting

Food vendors gather at Levis Square nearly a week after Old West End shooting

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM EDT
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By Brianna Weaver
Food truck vendors returned to serving at summer events nearly a week after shots were fired at the Old West End Festival.

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Security officials have been coordinating with the City of Toledo after last weekend’s shooting.

Watershed Weekend adds security measures after Old West End Festival shooting

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Shaun Hegarty
Toledo is working to reestablish a sense of security after Saturday’s shooting at the Old West End Festival. With several big community events scheduled for the weekend, organizers are moving to make sure residents feel safe in their city.

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13 First Alert Weather Days issued for extreme heat and the potential for severe storms

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff, Jay Berschback and Annie Giovannucci
The feels like temperature will jump to 95-100 for June 10 & 11. We're also tracking the chance of severe storms Wednesday evening and then again Thursday night.

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FILE - The Gordie Howe Bridge is shown under construction between Windsor, Ontario and...

How delay of the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening impacts Michigan

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Jade Chaparro
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been delayed, according to the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority.

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Police believe black Pontiac G6 may be involved in Bancroft Avenue crash

Toledo woman hospitalized after hit-and-run, police search for driver

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Imani Jackson
Isom said she had nearly made it across the road when she was hit. She suffered serious injuries, including a fractured cheekbone, stitches in her arm and a severe leg injury that required rods to be inserted.

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13 Action News Big Story: Allergy awareness

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
The rule of thumb is changing for parents when it comes to keeping certain foods away from their kids. Meanwhile, concerns remain about how some bug bites can lead to life-threatening situations.

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Man indicted for alleged attack at Toledo bar that left victim with ‘major brain trauma’

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Joseph Ochoa, 28, was also charged with robbery in the alleged assault that took place outside Bottom Line Bar on Starr Ave.

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Closures to southbound I-475 will resume May 29 at 8 p.m. south of U.S. Route 24, including...

SB I-475 roadwork to resume this weekend

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Lily Lowndes and WTVG Staff
Work will resume June 12-15 and again June 19-22, weather permitting.

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Women wanted for murder in Maryland arrested in Genoa

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 3:58 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Samantha Raebel, 36, and Vanessa Wahanganisa Tjongarero-Henderson, 29, were arrested by Genoa Police on June 10.

We the People: Celebrating 250 Years

We the People, a new streaming show, runs Thursdays at 3 p.m. anywhere you stream 13 Action News.

We the People: Traditions that make this home - Episode 6

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Our June 11, 2026 episode of We the People with Alexandria Manthey is a love letter to local tradition.

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Metroparks Toledo celebrates Watershed Weekend

Metroparks Toledo celebrates Watershed Weekend

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Watershed Weekend takes place on both sides of the Maumee River, with events all along the riverfront.

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Roche de Boeuf bridge redevelopment to begin next month in Waterville

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 12:48 PM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
The state will cover the $4.3 million cost of that project, which is expected to begin early next month.

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Ohio has required photo ID to vote in person since 2023.

Ohio voter ID requirements headed to November ballot

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 11:50 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
Republicans are pushing to put the voter ID rules in the constitution, which would make it harder to undo in the future.

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FILE - A tray of mail-in ballots is seen at King County Elections headquarters on Election...

New photo ID requirements proposed for Ohio mail-in voters

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
The bill would require voters to include a copy of their photo ID when mailing their ballot.

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Ohio data center regulation bill stalls in legislature

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM EDT
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By WTVG Staff
The proposal would have limited new tax breaks. It also aimed to address water and power usage.
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