TARTA driver disciplined for passing up teenage passenger, disrespecting rider who spoke up
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority has closed its investigation into a bus driver accused of passing up a teenage passenger and disrespecting a rider who spoke up about it. Last month, Donte Johnson confronted the driver after the driver passed a teenager running to catch...
Police: Fleeing driver caught after jumping into Ottawa River
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police said a driver who led police on a short vehicle chase is in custody after jumping into the Ottawa River on Thursday morning. Officers attempted to pull over Victor Eames, 21, of Toledo, at about 1:30 a.m. along Detroit and Delaware avenues when Eames fled, according to a police report....
Tracking wind damage, power outages and what’s next
Josh Croup and Meteorologist Dan Smith discuss the fallout from Friday's First Alert Weather Day for March 13 on Action News Now.
This Legendary Hungarian Spot In Ohio Has The Best Chili Dog In The Midwest
Looking for a meal worth a trip? In Ohio, one restaurant has been serving chili hot dogs that people travel for. Ever wondered why a simple hot dog can become legendary?. Each sausage is topped with rich, tangy chili that keeps guests coming back again and again. It’s bold, satisfying, and unforgettable. Families,...
Kaptur honors longtime Dino’s chef killed in New Year’s Eve crash
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur honored the legacy of a longtime cook at Dino's Family Restaurant whose sudden death on New Year's Eve shattered the diner's tight-knit family during a recent speech on the House floor. Kaptur, who represents the congressional district that includes Maumee, shared the speech...
Ohio-born deep sea treasure hunter free after decade in prison, but missing shipwreck gold...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Deep sea treasure hunter, Tommy Thompson, was born in northwest Ohio. He helped discover one of the most famous shipwrecks in American history, and was released from prison after more than a decade behind bars. However, the reason he was even in prison is that the location of thousands of gold coins...
Woman who starved disabled son to death gets statutory life sentence
Any proceeding to parole a Toledo woman who starved her disabled son to death will be contested, a top Lucas County prosecutor vowed Friday morning in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. “Please imagine, judge, the suffering this child went through to weigh 19 pounds at death,” Jennifer Liptack-Sutphin, chief of...
Powerful winds disrupt traffic, knock out power across region
Strong winds that swept across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan Friday caused multiple traffic disruptions, scattered power outages, and minor building damage. Forecasters had warned gusts could reach 60 mph, creating hazardous conditions for high-profile vehicles and prompting transportation officials to urge...
Search for suspect from pursuit forces closure of Lake schools
MILLBURY, Ohio — Lake schools were closed Thursday while law enforcement searched for a person involved in a traffic pursuit nearby. Law enforcement was chasing a stolen SUV early in the morning when it crashed near State Rt. 420 and Libbey Road in Lake Township. The two occupants ran from the vehicle, but the...
Swanton Corn Festival kicks off funding for village stray cat program
SWANTON, Ohio — The Swanton Corn Festival Committee will support a new initiative aimed at managing the village’s stray cat population. During this week's council meeting, the festival committee announced it is donating $2,500 to help launch a program to safely and humanely catch feral cats. Members of...

















