Driver hospitalized after crashing into tree in south Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A driver was taken to the hospital overnight Thursday after crashing into a tree off of Airport Highway in south Toledo, according to police. Police at the scene, near Foredale Avenue just east of the Byrne Road intersection, told WTOL 11 the crash happened around 12:30 a.m.
Toledo marks 35 years of Americans with Disabilities Act at Disabled and Proud Fest
TOLEDO, Ohio — The city of Toledo is celebrating disability pride at the 2025 Disabled and Proud Fest, marking the festival's third year in the Glass City. The festival is completely free and open to the public at Glass City Metropark. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26.
Inside the Lucas County jail’s mental health wing, ‘unsung heroes’ manage high-risk inmates
TOLEDO, Ohio — Some of the most high-risk individuals in Lucas County aren’t held in solitary confinement or maximum security — they’re in the jail’s mental health wing, where staff work under constant pressure to care for inmates experiencing extreme psychological distress. Corrections officers like...
A Toledo teen says he’s seen a lot of missing persons reports recently. So,...
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo teenager is stepping up to tackle a growing concern in the community: missing persons. David Thrush, 19, has formed a grassroots search and rescue team that is already helping families. “Whoever goes missing, we go out and we find them,” Thrush said. “It doesn't...
OSHP: Person of interest identified in fatal Sylvania Twp. hit-and-run
SYLVANIA Twp., Ohio (WTVG) - Investigators have identified a person of interest in a hit-and-run crash that killed a woman in Sylvania Township. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, authorities have identified a potential suspect in the crash that killed 31-year-old Emmalee Jackman. They haven’t filed any charges...
‘Undoubtedly retaliation’: Lucas County sheriff says he will seek injunctive relief for Flock contract...
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Lucas County Sheriff Michael Navarre said Wednesday he will seek to keep the county's contract with Flock Safety, one day after county commissioners rescinded their approval of the contract in a 2-1 vote. Plans for a new Lucas County jail were halted last week, after...
Tiny kitten rescued after being trapped in pipe outside an abandoned home in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - An amazing tale of rescue, a kitten was found trapped in a pipe outside a Toledo home was saved thanks to some Good Samaritans. And she’s now being treated at a local vet hospital. It took hours of planning, patience and persistence. But thanks to...
Lucas Co Sheriff seeks court action over end of FLOCK camera contract
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Driver cited for failure to maintain control after dump truck overturns along Haskins Road
A dump truck driver was cited for failure to maintain reasonable control after his truck overturned along Haskins Road. Douglas Rayn, 63, of Archbold, was driving a dump truck for a Liberty Center landscaping business, in the 1000 block of Haskins Road on Monday (July 21) around 2 p.m. He reportedly told Bowling...
Newport man arrested after deputies find vehicle that crashed in pursuit
One person is in jail after deputies located a damaged vehicle that crashed during a pursuit in Monroe County.