Memorial ride to honor local man known for giving back to disabled veterans
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local organization will be holding an event in honor of the late Brad McClure, a local man known for giving back to disabled veterans. McClure died in a motorcycle crash on May 2 in Toledo. He was known around the community for his work clearing snow off of driveways of veterans and disabled...
Summer heat can mean more violent crime. Toledo safety director explains correlation
TOLEDO, Ohio — As the temperatures rise, so can tensions. Toledo police have responded to multiple stabbings and shootings throughout the city since summer began just recently, including two of each since Tuesday night. Toledo's safety director, George Kral, said it's well documented that higher temperatures lead to...
Vacant for 20 years, historic Monroe building will be repurposed for community good
For some people, Monroe is the home of La-Z-Boy furniture, or of General George Custer. But for generations of Michigan Catholics, it is known as the home of the bright blue-clad sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary or, more popularly, the IHMs. Over time, the presence of the...
Rossford Balloon & Fireworks Fest: What to expect from the event
ROSSFORD, Ohio — Rossford's Balloon and Fireworks Festival will bring a display of hot air balloons, fireworks, family fun and more to the village in the coming weeks. Scheduled for July 18 and 19, the festival will be held behind Meijer on Route 20/Fremont Pike near the I-75/I-80 exchange. It is free and open to the...
Toledo mother fighting for her life in attempted murder-suicide was a victim of domestic...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Police are calling Wednesday’s shooting at the Boulder Creek Apartments on South Byrne Road an attempted murder-suicide. 46-year-old Lawrence Moore allegedly shot Ashley Morris, who also goes by Ashley Fonseca, then killed himself in a domestic violence situation. 13 Action News...
13 Action News Big Story: Domestic Violence
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - In Lucas County, law enforcement agencies responded to more than 6,400 domestic violence calls last year. That was a slight decrease from the year prior. Now, a deadly domestic violence situation in South Toledo has people questioning if more can be done to prevent these situations.
Teen to be tried as an adult in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A teenager accused of killing an 18-year-old in Toledo earlier this year has been certified by the courts to be tried as an adult. Records show a Lucas County grand jury indicted Michael Silvera on several charges Thursday in the death of Jaidon Mangas. Silvera is facing charges of aggravated...
Six people critically injured in two-vehicle collision in Monroe County
ERIE, Mich — Six people were hospitalized in critical condition Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision in Monroe County after one driver fled a traffic stop, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Further information about their conditions is not known at this time. An Erie Township police...
Glass City Riverwalk project nears its halfway point
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Glass City Metropark was just the start of the overall Riverwalk project, a decade-long undertaking to beautify the riverfront. It’ll eventually stretch all the way from the Veterans Glass City Skyway to the Anthony Wayne Bridge on both sides of the river. “The rest of...
Black Rock largely misses the mark
Black Rock Bar & Grill, connected to the south side of the Franklin Park Mall, is a place I’ve passed by many times, which made me intrigued to try it at long last. For those that don’t know, the place, which is a small chain that has been located in Toledo since before the coronavirus pandemic, is known for its...