At sentencing, man says girlfriend’s fatal shooting was accident
A man convicted of killing his girlfriend in her bedroom last year told a courtroom before his sentencing Monday that he had pulled the trigger by accident. But Judge Gary Cook said in Lucas County Common Pleas Court that whether Robert Shields III shot Jaylah Perry accidentally or not, the case had “a deplorable set...
Rising Star: Youth of the Year
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - This week’s Rising Star has a long list of accomplishments that set him apart. Tyrese Blue has already completed high school while at Toledo Early College. He credits the school’s rigorous course load for his success in the classroom. You can watch the full...
Lucas County offering free gun locks to veterans, firearm owners
TOLEDO, Ohio — National Gun Violence Awareness Day is happening Friday, June 6, and in Lucas County, health officials are aiming to reduce gun violence in the northwest Ohio community. The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has partnered with the Toledo Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic to provide free gun locks...
Police: Man missing from west Toledo, concerns for his safety
TOLEDO, Ohio — A 36-year-old man has been reported missing from west Toledo and there are concerns for his safety, according to police. Anthony McLendon McQueen is missing from the 2700 block of Sherbrooke Road just north of Kenwood Boulevard. He was last seen on May 31, according to Toledo police.
Point Place shooting death is suspected suicide, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio — One person was confirmed dead following an incident in Point Place Monday morning. Authorities on scene confirmed to WTOL 11 that one person was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Police responded to the Detwiler Park parking lot before 7 a.m. regarding calls for a person shot.
Monroe Street Church and Monroe Street Neighborhood Center to Host Community Picnic
On June 8th, Monroe Street Church and Monroe Street Neighborhood Center will host a Community Picnic. There will be food, games, tours and fellowship. The Community Picnic is open to all and will be begin after morning service, which starts at 10:30 am with the Picnic starting at noon. Former...
Disability training to highlight June 5 Better Toledo program
Best practices, guidelines, and current laws regarding disability rights, accessible spaces, and services will be discussed at the Better Toledo workshop at the main library on June 5. Dawn Bentley, who has more than 20 years in special education and early intervention, will facilitate the workshop. Ms. Bentley is...
Toledo Library announces 2025 Romance-Con author lineup
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Library is bringing back its romance book convention for a second year. Alongside workshops and discussions, the Nov. 8 event will also include a lineup of authors who produce work in the romance genre. On Monday, the library announced which authors would be featured during the event later...
June 2nd Weather Forecast
Wildfire smoke aloft for the first half of the week, getting hot and breezy by Wednesday as thundershowers return. Dan Smith has the details.
American Heart Association offers summer safety checklist for families ahead of CPR & AED...
TOLEDO, Ohio — More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year¹, and 90% of people who have a cardiac arrest will not survive. The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, is calling on parents and families to make this...