‘Gun! Gun! Gun!’: Man accused of planning ‘public assassination’ of his ex escorted from...
TOLEDO, Ohio (Court TV) — An attorney on trial for attempted murder was forcibly removed from the courtroom after repeatedly interrupting proceedings and making gun-like motions with his hands directed at prosecutors. Matthew Exton, 43, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and felonious assault after an in
‘I thought it was a tornado’: Residents begin cleanup after storms swept through Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — One day after strong storms moved through the Toledo area, residents are cleaning up fallen limbs, damaged trees and debris while reflecting on just how quickly conditions turned dangerous. Across the city, the aftermath remained visible Friday, with downed branches and toppled trees scattered throughout
You can dig for real fossils in Ohio and keep whatever you find
Imagine picking up a rock and finding a piece of an ocean that vanished millions of years ago. At Fossil Park in Sylvania, Ohio, that dream comes true, and the best part is you get to take your discoveries home. This free little park lets kids and grown-ups dig through...
Church steeple collapses after massive blaze on Martha Avenue Saturday morning
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The steeple of a Toledo church collapsed after a massive structure on Martha Avenue early Saturday morning, according to our crews on scene. Fire crews were called to the 3000 block of Martha Avenue, near Five Points, around 6:30 this morning for call of a structure fire. Our crews arrived on scen
FEMA approves millions in funding for disaster recovery across 3 states, Ohio included
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — FEMA has approved nearly $36 million in post-disaster funding for projects in Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, including money for public assistance, hazard mitigation and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. FEMA intends for the funding to aid in recovery from disasters t
Man convicted of attempted murder after trying to shoot, kill ex-wife in Toledo restaurant
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - An attorney accused of trying to shoot and kill his ex-wife inside a Toledo restaurant full of patrons has been convicted, according to Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney Julia R. Bates. A Lucas County jury found Matthew Exton, 43, guilty of attempted murder, two counts of felonious...
Toledo streets to close Sunday for 2 events
Parts of several Toledo streets will be closed Sunday for special events, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. Upton Avenue will close from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. between North Cove Boulevard and Ottawa Drive for the Northern Ohio Mountain Bike Series and the Black Swamp Riders Battle of Toledo 2026. Emergen
Toledo dad says learning center won’t refund tuition after class location change
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo father says he paid thousands of dollars in tuition for his son to attend a private learning center on Secor Road, but this week learned classes would instead be held in the basement of a home. He says he now wants a refund. Lee...
Police investigating East Side hit-and-run, victim driving scooter
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police are investigating an incident on the city’s East Side, where a male on a scooter was hit on Miami St. near Wilmot. The victim was a 55-year-old Georgia man, who was “possibly struck” by an unknown vehicle at 4:45 a.m. Friday morning.
Lambertville woman without power after tree crashes onto neighbor’s home during storm
LAMBERTVILLE, Mich. (WTVG) - Thursday’s storms left behind quite a few fallen trees, including one in a Lambertville subdivision. A woman who lives there reached out to 13 Action News after a massive tree crashed onto her neighbor’s property. She says she’s known this could be a problem for years.
