Search-warrant challenges likely in Kei’mani Latigue case
The lead attorney for Darnell Jones, the capital-murder defendant in the Kei’mani Latigue case, told a Lucas County judge Monday morning that he expects to challenge at least some of the search warrants police executed in the case. Defense lawyer David Klucas, whose team two weeks ago filed a motion seeking to...
Two firefighters hospitalized after being hit with falling debris in central Toledo blaze
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of a large fire in central Toledo early Tuesday morning. The blaze began around 4 a.m. on Lucas Street and South 13th Street. A spokesperson with TFRD told WTOL 11 two firefighters who went into the building were...
ProMedica Toledo Hospital ranked best in region, 11th in state
For the sixth consecutive year, ProMedica Toledo Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best regional hospitals in the country. The hospital was ranked as the best in the Toledo area and as the 11th best in the state in the magazine’s 2025-26 Best Regional Hospitals report. The recognition...
Darnell Jones appears in court for second pretrial hearing in killing of Kei’Mani Latigue
TOLEDO, Ohio — The man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Kei'Mani Latigue in March of this year appeared in court Monday for a second pretrial hearing in the case. Darnell Jones is facing numerous felony counts in Kei'Mani's death, including aggravated murder, rape, kidnapping and gross abuse of a corpse,...
Wireless emergency alerts to begin opt-in monthly testing in Lucas County
Lucas County will begin testing its wireless emergency alerts the first Friday of each month at noon alongside its regular tests of outdoor warning sirens. Starting Friday, the test alerts will be delivered to cell phones through the same system that delivers AMBER Alerts. Residents must opt in to receive the tests,...
Boy pleads to delinquency counts for role in East Toledo man’s fatal beating
A 16-year-old boy admitted to delinquency for involuntary manslaughter Monday for a 57-year-old East Toledo man’s beating death last year in which a 22-year-old man also was involved. But under a “serious youthful offender” specification attached to Malachy Turner’s plea, the boy could be re-sentenced as an adult if...
Police seeking more arrests for fight in Monroe; fewer people involved than initial reports
MONROE, Michigan — There were significantly fewer people involved in a fight in Monroe last weekend than initially reported, but police are seeking to arrest six more people, authorities said on Monday. Authorities in Monroe are seeking more arrests stemming from a fight last weekend that significantly fewer people...
Two arrested after man shot while allegedly trying to sell pistol on East Central...
TOLEDO, Ohio — A 23-year-old man who was shot Saturday afternoon in north Toledo had been trying to sell a pistol when he was injured, according to a newly released Toledo Police incident report. Crews were first called around 2:50 p.m. to 524 E. Central Avenue, near the I-280...
Toledo Edison rate hike surprises customers with pricier electric bills
OREGON, Ohio — David Brecht has always been diligent about managing his energy use and paying his bills on time. But his latest electric bill left him stunned, jumping from about $100 to $257 after a rate hike by Toledo Edison in June. Toledo Edison's standard electric rates increased...
Toledo mail carriers push back on new USPS route change
TOLEDO, Ohio — The National Association of Letter Carriers has filed a formal grievance against the United States Postal Service on behalf of local mail carriers in Toledo, claiming new delivery routes are pushing workers to their limits. Letter carrier Rachelle Roy, who delivers mail in central Toledo, said...