Attorneys ask Cleveland judge to throw out 1997 murder case against Toledo man
CLEVELAND — Attorneys for a Toledo man charged in the 1997 killing of Catherine "Cathy" Parisi are asking a judge to throw out the case, arguing that a decades-long delay in bringing charges has deprived their client of a fair trial. Michael Bukowski is accused of aggravated murder in...
Ohio limits local gun laws. Cities use grants, safes and outreach to address firearm...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio law generally bars cities from imposing firearm regulations stricter than state law. Cleveland, Columbus, Akron and Toledo are using other municipal powers to address firearm violence, including funding neighborhood organizations, distributing voluntary storage equipment and supporting programs t
Post-celebration enthusiasm for the Riverwalk pleases Metroparks
More than 250,000 visits have been made to the Glass City Riverwalk since Metroparks Toledo hosted its mega Watershed Weekend celebration. The event, from June 11 to 14, marked the halfway completion point of the project, which spans both sides of the Maumee River and connects several park district properties. Matt Kil
Party in the Park to take place on both sides of Maumee River during...
Toledo’s famous Party in the Park now has an exciting new expansion — its celebration of local bands, food, and activities is now taking place on both sides of the Maumee River. First introduced during the Watershed Weekend event in June, the expansion is part of Party in the Park’s broader initiative to revitalize Tol
Prospective developer named for Oregon data center, petition drive looks to put project to...
OREGON, Ohio (WTVG) - City officials have confirmed Vantage Data Centers as the prospective developer for a proposed data center project near Wynn and Corduroy roads, City Administrator Brodin Walters said. Vantage Data Centers launched in 2010 and opened its first data center in Washington state in 2013. Project detai
September trial in doubt for Sylvania man accused of killing mother-in-law
The Sept. 14 trial date for Jonathan Schmidt, accused of killing his mother-in-law, is unlikely due to the large number of records involved in the case. The Sept. 14 trial date for a Sylvania man accused of killing his mother-in-law is looking increasingly unlikely because of the large number of records involved in the
New video shows man smashing windshield with rock at Toledo motel, man also accused...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo police may be close to identifying a man accused of smashing windows at multiple businesses and vehicles in the area of Dorr Street and Reynolds Road. New surveillance video shows the suspect walking on private property at the Lighthouse Motel before throwing a rock through...
Flock camera helps find missing girl
The Lucas County Sheriff's Office says the Flock camera network helped locate a missing girl from Belmont County on July 25.
‘Wouldn’t have survived much longer’: Three dumped dogs begin long road to recovery
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - It’s a growing concern in our community: people abandoning or dumping their pets. One of the latest cases involves several dogs that were found together in Wood County. Three dogs were found fending for themselves in what’s described as deplorable condition. But their long...
Big Ohio counties see rising levels of bad property tax debts
Since the pandemic, property taxes have leapt to new highs in Ohio. Investors from Omaha to Chicago, meanwhile, have been buying up unpaid debt at record levels. All around the state, county treasurers are selling more debt than ever. Cuyahoga County last month sold $18 million. Franklin County last year sold $10 milli

















