Monroe County attorney files declaratory judgment, restraining order against former commissioner
MONROE COUNTY, Mich — The attorney who represents the Monroe County Board of Commissioners has filed for a declaratory judgment and subsequent restraining order against Mark Brant, a former commissioner. Brant was removed from the District 2 seat earlier this year after he was deemed legally ineligible to serve...
Latest in Lorain police shooting, distracted driving illegalities and changes at Cleveland Hopkins
Good evening, Toledo. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Heat and humidity stick around this evening, with heat indices remaining in the 90s until late this evening. Lows only drop into the upper 60 to low 70s tomorrow morning. More storms...
Flock surveillance cameras coming to Fremont and Sandusky County
FREMONT – Law enforcement is getting $300,000 worth of high-tech assistance in Sandusky County by purchasing Flock safety cameras. The license plate reading units are already being installed in Fremont. Company literature states that the system is already in use in more than 6,000 towns, which includes both public...
Chop Machine Cycles: Custom Harley Builds with Heart and Grit
Toledo Mechanic Michael Schrickel Keeps the Ride Alive Since 2013. Michael Schrickel’s love for bikes started early—age three, to be exact—with an Evel Knievel stunt cycle toy. Growing up in the projects without internet, cable, or cash, Schrickel learned how to fix and modify bikes out of necessity. By age ten, he...
Researchers make promising discoveries after reintroducing near-extinct species into natural habitat: ‘It’s a really...
"This gives me hope." Researchers make promising discoveries after reintroducing near-extinct species into natural habitat: 'It's a really good sign' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Hit-and-run suspect arrested following police pursuit, crash in Toledo Friday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) -A Toledo woman is behind bars after allegedly hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene, before leading officers on a pursuit and crashing Friday. According to TPD, Erica Finn drove over the curb and through the grass on Greene Street. Officers say that as she approached the sidewalk, she struck...
Toledo Jeep Fest offers ‘all-new way’ to explore this year’s festival
TOLEDO, Ohio — A brand-new way to explore Toledo Jeep Fest is here - and prizes come along with it. This year, Toledo Jeep Fest, in partnership with Destination Toledo, is launching a new digital scavenger hunt: Toledo Jeep Fest Quest. According to a press release, the free quest aims to support participating...
City of Toledo commits to fixing fire hydrants in the middle of the sidewalk...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Fire hydrants sit in the middle of the concrete on Calumet Avenue in Toledo. 13 Action News first visited the neighborhood earlier this month, speaking to residents who were frustrated with the way the sidewalks were left following a street project’s completion. “It should be...
Toledo residents won’t be charged twice for ditch cleanings
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Some Toledo residents have questions about how ditch cleanup will happen with those plans for a few Lucas County ditch clean-ups. Toledo ditches are part of that, but there is a concern that Toledo residents will be billed twice. They already pay for ditch maintenance in the water and sewer...
I-75 southbound reopens in west Toledo 4 hours after semi truck rollover crash
TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor's note: the video above is from before the interstate reopened. Part of I-75 southbound in west Toledo that closed Friday night due to a semi truck rolling over and crashing has reopened four hours later, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The crash happened...