Toledo woman dies following crash in Lenawee County
LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. — A 68-year-old Toledo woman died Wednesday morning following a single-vehicle crash into a ditch in Lenawee County, according to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office said deputies responded to the 12000 block of Loar Highway in Ogden Township at 5:41 a.m. after a passing motorist came...
Local contractor charged for allegedly scamming clients for over 15 years, collecting over $178,000
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local contractor is now facing charges after allegedly scamming clients over the span of 15 years. According to court records, Rodney Vaughn was charged with Engaging in Pattern of Corrupt Activity Receive Proceeds, a second-degree felony. Court records show during those 15 years, Vaughn was...
Lucas County commissioners consider task force to look into Children Services as details about...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Community leaders are considering creating a task force to look into Lucas County Children Services in an effort to bolster the services it provides and rebuild community trust. It comes after educators say they reported concerns of potential abuse against Ke’Mani Latigue on multiple occasions...
Eastwood kindergarten teacher in ICU after suffering brain aneurysm at school
PEMBERVILLE, Ohio — A kindergarten teacher at Eastwood Elementary School is in the hospital after recently suffering a brain aneurysm while at school. According to a GoFundMe, Kelsay Hocanson was battling a headache that quickly turned into something much worse. Around 11 a.m., she reportedly lost all feeling in the...
Toledo murder suspect may have had reason to hide in Columbus while running from...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Darnell Jones, 33, remains hospitalized after being shot by police while being taken into custody Tuesday in Victorian Village. Jones, suspected of murdering his 13-year-old daughter Keimani Latigue in Toledo, was being sought in Columbus after police got a tip he may be in the area.
Ohio dairy farm issues voluntary recall for chocolate milk
Old Country Creamery recalled some of its chocolate milk.
FirstEnergy announces layoffs in 5 States
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - FirstEnergy is announcing that they are laying off about three percent of its workers. The cuts are not only happening here in Ohio but in four other states, which include Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. But did say this will have a minimal impact...
Organ transplant recipient dies from rabies
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Michigan resident who received an organ transplant at the University of Toledo Medical Center in late 2024 died from rabies in January 2025. Officials with UToledo Health said person-to-person transmission of rabies is extremely rare, though it has been documented in a very small number of...
TPS to temporarily close Edgewater Elementary School, Mayfair Early Childhood Center
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Public Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday to temporarily close Edgewater Elementary School and Mayfair Early Childhood Center "for repurposing opportunities." The district says changes in state funding have made it necessary to reevaluate facilities in the district and look at ways to...
Consumers overcharged for prescription drugs eligible for compensation from $49.1 million settlement
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has announced that consumers who were charged too much for generic prescription drugs may be eligible for compensation from a $49.1 million settlement with two manufacturers. According to AG Yost’s office, Apotex of Toronto and Heritage Pharmaceuticals of...