City of Toledo offers tips to safely drain pools
TOLEDO, Ohio — With summer coming up on its final days and temperatures cooling, many may begin the process of draining pools. But pools often contain chemicals that, while they keep them sanitary for our use, can be damaging to the environment. Here's what the city of Toledo says...
Ohio cop fired after allegedly showing up to possible crime scene ‘noticeably intoxicated,’ shocking...
An Ohio police officer is out of a job after allegedly showing up to a service call with a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit. The pickled policeman was responding to a call from a couple who noticed their truck door was open after returning home from a night on the town, and feared an intruder might...
Health experts give safety tips for International Overdose Awareness Day
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The latest data from the CDC shows drug overdoses are down in Ohio by nearly 34% from 2024 to 2025. It’s one of the steepest declines in the country. Despite the decline in overdoses, DEA officials say more work needs to be done and thousands of lives are still lost each year to overdose. The...
Northern Ohio Weather Update: Northern Lights Tonight, Storms Midweek, Cooler Weekend Ahead
Cleveland, Ohio – Residents across Northern Ohio may witness a rare Northern Lights display tonight as meteorological fall begins. Areas from Cleveland to Toledo are encouraged to look north after dusk for a potential aurora, with the clearest views expected in locations with minimal light pollution. Northern Lights...
Family of man buried alive, murdered in 1993 asking for acknowledgement from governor’s office
TOLEDO, Ohio — A local family is seeking answers from the governor after two men have received execution reprieves after being found guilty of the kidnapping and murder of 22-year-old Chris Hammer in 1993. Court records say Archie Dixon and Timothy Hoffner kidnapped and robbed Hammer, and subsequently drove...
Libbey Glass workers continue strike amid stalled contract talks in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — On Labor Day, a major labor strike continues in north Toledo. Today marks 10 days since the workers at Libbey Glass began striking after contract negotiations came to a halt late last month. There has been no new movement at the bargaining table between the unions...
Two injured after motorcycle crashes into construction barrels on Secor
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Two people were injured, and one of them was severely hurt, in a motorcycle crash in Toledo on Monday. Toledo Police records said the crash happened around 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 1 on Secor near Wichita, located between Alexis Road and Laskey Road. A 26-year-old man...
Vacant home catches fire in central Toledo Saturday
Toledo firefighters spent part of Saturday evening tackling a house fire in central Toledo. The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department reported that an abandoned home on East Bancroft near Franklin Avenue caught fire around 5 p.m. Smoke and flames poured from the structure, causing extensive damage to the building....
Local officer allegedly responds to call while drunk, couple captures footage
WALBRIDGE, Ohio (WTVG) - The couple who called 9-1-1 on an officer who allegedly responded to their house while intoxicated is sharing their experience, and footage, of the incident. They told 13 Action News it was one of the most bizarre things they have ever seen. “He was noticeably intoxicated....
Public invited to event to uplift Toledo kids on Monday
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Community members are coming together to hold an event aimed at uplifting Toledo’s kids. The Raise Up Our Youth event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, on the front steps of St. John the Baptist Church on N. Summit Street in Toledo. Organizers said Toledo City Council Members, local...
