Local woman avoids car prize scam after watching 13 Action News Scam alerts
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Wood County woman says recent 13 Action News scam alerts helped her avoid becoming the latest victim of a phone scam. The woman received a call from a 983 number with someone claiming she had won a prize. “And the gentleman told me, ‘Well, I...
4 injured when car fleeing police crashes in North Toledo
Four people were injured when someone fleeing police ran a red light and crashed in North Toledo. Just after 9 p.m. Thursday police were chasing a Chevrolet Suburban eastbound on Central Avenue when the driver failed to stop for the red light at Stickney Avenue and crashed into another SUV being driven by Pedro S....
Steelworkers rally outside Toledo Refining Company as contract deadline nears
OREGON, Ohio — Members of United Steelworkers Local 912 rallied outside Toledo Refining Company on Thursday, calling for what they describe as a fair contract as negotiations continue ahead of a Saturday night deadline. Dozens of union members lined the streets near the refinery chanting “our fair share” as...
Authorities rescues fishermen who fell through Lake Erie ice miles offshore
OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio — Two experienced ice fishermen were rescued Tuesday after falling through the ice on Lake Erie nearly seven miles offshore, prompting authorities to warn that no ice is ever completely safe. Brian Offenburg and a friend were heading back toward shore after a successful day of...
‘We’re hoping for many more years’: Couples renew vows in downtown Sylvania
They stood opposite each other, held hands, looked into each other’s eyes for more than just a few seconds, said “I do,” and then they kissed. “It was very, very nice, it was exciting, it was fun,” said Becky Carr of Sylvania Township. “It was just great to see the smiles on everybody's faces. I loved everybody here....
The future of small business in BG
The city of Bowling Green has seen significant changes with the recent closings of two beloved downtown businesses. Despite these departures, statewide data shows that small businesses still outnumber larger nationwide businesses. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2025 Small Business Profile,...
Noir Hybrid Lounge and Bar seeking new owners
TOLEDO, Ohio — Less than two years after its opening, a downtown Toledo nightclub is looking for a new owner. The business, located at 401 N. Superior St., has officially hit the market for $285,000, according to a new listing from Serenity Realty. The establishment, currently operating as Noir...
University of Toledo students protest for anti-ICE policy
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Students at the University of Toledo and across Ohio gathered in protest Friday, calling for their universities to adopt an anti-ICE policy to protect students from immigration enforcement. “People are here to protect each other. We are building community and our community is standing up...
Olympian Scott Hamilton leaves lasting legacy in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway. In Northwest Ohio, there is a big connection to the gold in Bowling Green. Scott Hamilton, 67, is an Olympic figure skater who won a gold medal for the United States in 1984. He’s from Bowling Green and now there’s a street named in his honor: Scott...
Police warn of scammers in Lansing, Monroe areas
Two police agencies are warning local residents to be on the lookout for callers pretending to be law enforcement. Both the Michigan State Police and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office have received reports of callers pretending to be a police officer and asking for money. In one scam, the caller...

















