Travel across Ohio for America’s 250th
In honor of the United States’ (U.S.) 250th anniversary, Ohio launched the “Trails and Tales” initiative, giving a new reason for Ohioans and visitors to travel around “The Heart of it All.”. Spots in and around Toledo have been highlighted in the five trails announced for...
Toledo removes controversial street sign honoring Msgr. Jerome Schmit
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A street sign in downtown Toledo dedicated to Monsignor Jerome Schmit has been removed after city council approved the recommendation from the Toledo Board of Honor. The request to remove the sign stems from a decades-old murder. In 2006, Father Gerald Robinson was convicted of killing...
5 family members die in Toledo car during suspected CO poisoning; local fire officials...
A woman and four of her grandchildren were found unconscious inside a vehicle last week. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. All five of them later died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. We looked into the precautions people can take to prevent this kind of tragedy.
Three hospitalized after jumping into Ottawa River to escape Toledo boat fire
TOLEDO, Ohio — Three people were hospitalized after jumping into the Ottawa River to escape a boat fire Friday night, according to newly released information from Toledo police. Multiple fire and rescue units responded at about 7:30 p.m. to a boat fire near the Ottawa River Yacht Club. Three...
~40,000 Lucas County Properties Getting Lower Tax Bills Under New State Law
Nearly 40,000 Lucas County properties will receive lower second-half 2026 tax bills under Ohio's Inflation Cap Credit.
Fight between boss and contractor leads to shots fired in Toledo, no injuries
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - No one was injured when a fight in Toledo lead to gunfire, police say. Officers were called out to the 100 block of Melrose just before 3 p.m. on Monday. Toledo Police at the scene said a contractor and a boss of a company got into a fight. Things got heated and it became physical when someone sta
Toledo man accused of assaulting officer
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man is accused of assaulting a police officer. Devin Brownlee, 33, of Toledo, is facing a charge of assault on a peace officer, a fourth-degree felony. The incident happened near the intersection of Monroe and Huron around 2:45 a.m. on July 19, according to...
Maumee nonprofit tech house gives people with disabilities hands-on access to assistive equipment
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - A Maumee nonprofit has opened a tech house stocked with assistive technology designed to help people with disabilities perform everyday tasks independently. Sunshine Communities’ new tech house features equipment for heating food, opening doors, and playing games. Visitors can try the devices via
Old West End apartment buildings hit market amid investor concerns
For Scott Ramsey, owning rental property in Toledo’s Old West End is about being part of the community and preserving the neighborhood’s history and architecture. “The Old West End is a unique market because it is kind of a destination market but it is also in the historic district,” said Mr. Ramsey, who owns a six-uni
Vacant house on Chase Street to be torn down after fire
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A vacant house is set to be torn down after a fire on Chase Street in Toledo. A fire broke out at 3030 Chase Street just before 10:30 p.m. on July 19. Toledo Fire and Rescue officials at the scene said firefighters arrived to find the house engulfed in flames.
