Ohioans: Two weeks until the Real ID deadline
TOLEDO, Ohio — Ohioans have just two weeks until they reach the Real ID deadline on May 7, changing the way Americans travel. This comes following the Real ID Act of 2005, which was a piece of federal legislation introduced by the 9/11 Commission. According to the state, to...
Move over Bradford pear, Ohio is banning a new invasive plant. Meet the common...
Stand aside, Bradford pear . There's a new invasive plant in town and Ohio is targeting it. On Jan. 1, 2026, the common privet will join the callery pear, better known as the Bradford pear, and more than 60 other plants on the state's list of invasive plants . In a recent Facebook post , the Ohio Department of...
Man indicted in 2001 cold case murder of ex-wife in Ohio
OHIO — More than two decades after Regina Rowe Hicks disappeared and was later found dead, her ex-husband has been indicted in connection with her murder. Paul Hicks, 50, of Sandusky, was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a Huron County grand jury indictment. He faces three counts of murder and one count of...
Another Early Morning Earthquake Rattles Ohio
According to USGS, another early morning earthquake has rattled Ohio. The magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck near Pleasant City from a depth of 5 km at 4:12 am local time; Pleasant City is between Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While there were no reports of damage or injuries, more than 3 dozen people...
Five people arrested following drug bust in Ohio
OHIO — A coordinated effort between the Darke County Sheriff’s Office and Greenville Police Department led to the execution of three narcotics-related search warrants on April 22, 2025, resulting in five arrests. At 517 Pine Street, Greenville Police arrested Raul Dean, 34, of Greenville, for pre-trial release...
Tattoo Fest Toledo returns in May
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Tattoo Fest Toledo is retuning to the Glass City Center in May. May 16 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 17 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This festival is open to the public and family friendly....
Ohio State Audit Uncovers $4,333 in Improper Payments by Village of Octa Officials; Ex-Fiscal...
The Village of Octa is grappling with the revelation of financial irregularities following a state audit of its books. The Ohio Auditor's office released findings on Tuesday, indicating that a total of $4,333.43 in improper payments had to be recovered from village employees and officials due to late fees and...
Teens charged in Toledo shoe robbery dragging death appear in court, Simmons’ family protests
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The three teens who were allegedly in the SUV that dragged and killed Joaquin Simmons faced Judge Amy Stoner Tuesday. The prosecutor said all three will be certified as adults. Outside the courtroom, the victim’s family held a protest. Outside of the juvenile detention center,...
Lawyer indicted for attempted murder in Warehouse District incident
A Michigan man who tried to shoot a woman in a Warehouse District restaurant April 11 has been indicted on charges of attempted murder and felonious assault. Matthew Exton, 42, of Traverse City, failed to shoot his intended target only because he didn’t disengage his gun’s safety lock, according to a Toledo police...
Earthquake Shakes Big Ten Country On Tuesday Morning
The United States Geological Survey reported an earthquake in Big Ten country this Tuesday.