Annual Christmas Cruz to honor fallen Toledo police officer
The annual Christmas Cruz in memory of Toledo police officer Anthony Dia will take place Saturday. Organized each year by his widow, Jamie Dia, the event “focuses on kindness, giving, and holiday joy for local children and families,” organizers said. This year’s event begins at 6 p.m. at Crunch Fitness, 4925 Jackman...
Monroe County teen pleads guilty in threats against police case
ROCKWOOD, Mich. – A Monroe County teen who reportedly threatened to shoot up a police department has pleaded guilty to malicious use of telecommunication services. Jason Alexander-David Stacy, 18, of Newport, was charged in June with false report or threat of terrorism, using a computer to commit a crime and...
City pauses leaf pickup, monitors road conditions as snow falls
The city of Toledo’s leaf collection efforts are temporarily paused so crews and equipment can be reassigned to snow and ice operations. City officials on Tuesday announced crews were “actively monitoring forecasts and adjusting operations as conditions change to ensure safe travel for motorists and pedestrians.”...
Oregon man pleads no contest for pregnant woman’s death in U.S. 23 crash
MONROE — An Oregon man is scheduled for sentencing next month after pleading no contest to two felony charges arising from a U.S. 23 crash that killed a pregnant woman. Hunter Brandon Scott Suto, 24, entered the pleas to operating while intoxicated, causing death, and operating under the influence, causing...
I-TEAM Case Files: Woman charged with murder of Steve Ricks
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A man was beaten to death inside a home on Toledo’s south side. For more than seven years, the case was cold. Then a major break. Police made an arrest in the murder case. Now, one of the victim’s family members is speaking out after...
Ohio man allegedly attacks fiancée, baby before ‘banging around’ in hospital room
TOLEDO, Ohio (WKRC) — An Ohio man was taken into custody after he allegedly attacked his fiancée, a six-month-old baby and law enforcement. According to WTOL, citing affidavits, 23-year-old Avery Mapes was arrested on Thursday after he attacked his live-in fiancée, with the alleged assault resulting in bruising and...
TPS superintendent explains proposed changes to district, options parents would have
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Public Schools' superintendent says the proposed changes in the district are all about making more with less funding. "How do we transform ourselves to continue to be innovative and creative? Especially knowing that we have budgeting challenges," Romules Durant said. There were talks of more...
Maumee City Schools combating food insecurity through ‘Free Little Food Pantries’
MAUMEE, Ohio — What began as a simple wooden box of children’s books outside Fort Miami Elementary School has quietly become something far more urgent: a lifeline for families facing food insecurity. The small structure, originally a free little library dedicated to a retired teacher whose son had...
State announces funding to support Ohioans experiencing housing instability
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Development announced $18.7 million in grants to help Ohioans facing housing instability across the state, including several Lucas County organizations. According to a press release from the state, the grants will go toward funding temporary emergency shelters and helping people...
Alleged ‘frequent shoplifter’ injures Circle K clerk in west Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A man is in custody after he allegedly injured a west Toledo Circle K employee who confronted him for shoplifting, according to a police report. Officers responded to the Circle K in the 5300 block of Lewis Avenue at approximately 10 a.m. Monday regarding a robbery. Upon investigation, they learned...

















