Cardiologists perform “BATMAN” surgery, a first for the Toledo area
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A heart surgery dubbed “BATMAN” is a first for the Toledo area. BATMAN stands for Balloon-Assisted Translocation of the Mitral Anterior Leaflet. It’s a heart surgery that requires an image cardiologist to maintain a video feed while two structural cardiologists perform the procedure.
Monroe’s Mackey’s Auctions & More bringing crowds to live auctions
MONROE TOWNSHIP , MI — As teens, Sean and Ashley Mackey enjoyed the live auctions at Ida Auction House. Now, they are running their own live auction business. In August of 2025, the couple opened Mackey’s Auctions & More in units H40 and H50 at 14750 LaPlasisance Road in Monroe Township, in the former Monroe Factory...
Teenager and his 2-year-old son die after crashing into tree in Lenawee County, sheriff...
MACON TWP., Mich. (WTVG) - A teenager and his 2-year-old son died in a Lenawee County crash early Wednesday morning, according to investigators. According to the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old from Dearborn and his 2-year-old son were traveling southbound on Ridge Highway north of Welch Road when...
I-TEAM Case Files: Unsolved Homicide of Christopher Bourn
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A shootout over the Fourth of July weekend in 2025 left two men dead, including 31-year-old Christopher Bourn. More than half a year later, a nearby bar is shut down, but there are still no arrests. Bourne’s mother is speaking out as she continues her push...
Man recently released from prison accused of attacking, killing Toledo woman
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A man recently released from prison for an attempted murder conviction is now charged with attacking and killing a Toledo woman, according to authorities. Bryan J. Laas, 60, of Toledo, is accused of killing Julie Miller, 63. Police said the two were neighbors. Charging records allege...
Head-on crash kills woman, injures 2 in Monroe County
FOX 2 - A woman is dead and two people injured after a head-on crash on US-23 in Monroe County on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Rhonda L. Bartnik, 60, of Ottawa Lake, Michigan. Bartnik has been driving southbound on the northbound side of US-23. The crash took...
‘God willing’: Fallen Timbers business owner hopeful amid mall redevelopment plans
MAUMEE, Ohio — A local business owner at The Shops at Fallen Timbers says she remains hopeful about the mall’s future, even as empty storefronts and redevelopment plans signal major changes ahead. Traffic continues to pass the open-air shopping center along Fallen Timbers Lane in Maumee, but inside,...
See Monroe County’s restaurant inspections from February
Routine food service inspections are a vital part of protecting a community's overall health and the Monroe County Health Department inspects different licensed food service establishments every month. "Public Health works to prevent and mitigate disease and disability in the population," Monroe County Health...
Fire causes elementary school staff to evacuate during student drop-off
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - No one was hurt when a fire started at Dorr Elementary School on Wednesday morning. Officials with the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office told 13 Action News at the scene that something caught fire in a heating element in a classroom. Only staff members were in the school at the time.
Danny’s Cafe manager steps in during customer’s medical emergency one day after CPR certification
ROSSFORD, Ohio — Just one day after being trained in CPR and handling other medical emergencies, Danny's Cafe manager Mariah Segura put her skills to the test. Mike Cairns of south Toledo was at the restaurant in Rossford on Feb. 11 when he started to feel ill. "I was...

















