Stolen construction equipment in Lenawee County determined to be a ‘misunderstanding,’ sheriff’s office says
LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. — The Lenawee County Sheriff's Office said the incident involving stolen construction equipment in Ogden Township "has been determined to be a misunderstanding." According to the sheriff's office, an asphalt company was working at a residence Wednesday morning on Crockett Highway near Horton...
One year later: Mother still seeking justice for son’s death
TOLEDO, Ohio — It’s been one year since a caregiver was charged in the death of 19-year-old Ethan Kleinhans. The caregiver, Jeffery King, is set to return to court in three weeks. When Ethan’s mother, DeAnne Kleinhans, first spoke with WTOL 11 about her son's death, she said...
Toledo man charged after telling the Humane Society he shot a cat with an...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo woman was heartbroken after her cat was shot by someone with a crossbow last month. Now that someone has been charged for the crime, the woman feels one step closer to justice. New police body cam shows an officer investigating who hit Charlie the...
Multiple customers allege fraud against Toledo contractor/landscaper
Matthew and Theresa Thrift wake up to the sight of drywall and fall asleep to the buzz of a drill as their Michigan home undergoes multiple major renovations. “We’re hoping by Thanksgiving it’ll be done,” Matthew Thrift said. The project was supposed to be completed last year....
$400M investment at Toledo Jeep could help build buzz for Toledo Jeep Fest
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Jeep Fest is a party. Every August, it brings tens of thousands of people and millions of dollars to our area. It’s all in honor of that signature vehicle only made here. Now, there’s set to be another vehicle made at the Toledo Jeep...
Ohio lawmakers introduce new act centered on DNA testing at birth
TOLEDO, Ohio — Ohio parents could soon be offered genetic testing for their newborns under a proposed bill aimed at confirming parentage and preventing long-term family disputes. State Rep. Josh Williams (R-Toledo) introduced the Right to Know Act, which would require hospitals to inform parents of the option for...
Second person convicted of kidnapping, brutally beating man for a week
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - A second person in a group of six involved in the kidnapping and brutal beating of a man for days on end has been convicted. Michael Esqueda took a plea deal on Thursday, pleading guilty to kidnapping and two counts of felonious assault. Other felonious assault and tampering with evidence...
TPD searching for suspects who vandalized local credit union
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo police are searching for suspects in a vandalism incident that occurred at a bank in north Toledo last month. According to police, at least four people were caught on camera vandalizing the machinery outside of the Jeep Country Federal Credit Union on the 500 block of Manhattan Boulevard,
Toledo-born polar bear heading to new home for breeding program
CHICAGO — A polar bear born in the Toledo Zoo over a decade ago is preparing for a new adventure. Siku, who was born at the zoo in 2009, will soon leave Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo for the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin, as part of a nationwide polar bear conservation program.
Local WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with community
TOLEDO, Ohio — A local World War II veteran received an early 100th birthday celebration on Thursday, as friends, family and community members gathered at Friendship Park Community Center to honor JC Coffman’s remarkable life and service. Coffman, who will turn 100 on Oct. 21, served in the...
