Perrysburg man accused of swatting neighbor
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — A Perrysburg man has been indicted and arraigned for allegedly swatting his neighbor last month. Alexander Carman, 21, was arraigned earlier this week on a fourth-degree felony charge of swatting, the act of reporting a false threat or incident to get emergency responders, particularly law...
Toledo school community remembers 11-year-old student killed car, bike crash
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo school community is mourning the loss of 11-year-old De’vonte Bailey, who was fatally struck by a car while riding his bike earlier this week. On Friday, students, teachers and staff at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology, which he attended, held a balloon release in his honor.
Video shows incident involving a TPS employee and Garfield Elementary School student
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo Public Schools paraprofessional remains on leave after what the district called a “deeply concerning incident” that left a Garfield Elementary School student with bruising and scratches. 13 Action News obtained new video of the incident and the child’s mother is responding.
‘No Kings’ rally to be held Saturday, Oct. 18, in downtown BG
The “No Kings” rally will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Main and Wooster streets in downtown Bowling Green. The event is sponsored by BG Persists and the Wood County Democratic Party.
Monroe Co. Sheriff warns of scam
MONROE Co., Mich. (WTVG) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a scam in which the scammer claims to be a deputy with the sheriff’s office. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the scammer claims to be Deputy Corey Jacobs and tells the would-be victim that he or she has warrants for...
Police stopped a car in Bowling Green – then learned the driver said she’d...
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Police in Bowling Green say a man was arrested Wednesday night after a woman told officers he forced his way into her car - moments before leading them on a chase that ended in a three-vehicle crash. The incident happened just after 7 p.m. when...
Months without infant sleep deaths show progress, but Lucas County coroner says work still...
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — The Toledo area has seen a promising trend: several months without a single sleep-related infant death. Lucas County Coroner Dr. Tom Blomquist said Thursday in a news conference that progress shows community education about safe sleep is making a real difference. “I was surprised when...
Perrysburg students hold rally for upcoming levy
Students in the Perrysburg school system held a rally Thursday night to discuss the impacts the district could see if the upcoming November levy fails.
Without more donations, it may be radio silence for community station
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local radio station has provided a platform for the community for the last few years. But without more support, it may soon be radio silence for WAKT 106.1 FM. Community is the keyword when it comes to the station. It offers all kinds of opportunities...
Libbey Glass strike longest in company history
TOLEDO – A gray and drizzled day marked one month since workers at the Libbey Glass factory, 950 Ash Street, in north Toledo went on strike. The looming edifice of glass production was a clear reminder for workers on the picket line of the power of their employer. Strike...