Erie Township says goodbye and hello to police chiefs
ERIE TWP. , MI — The Erie Township police chief is on his way out, but he's making sure his department is in good hands first. Tim Ames has been the township's police chief for five years and an officer of the law since 1988. He started in Woodhaven, then went to Dundee after 30 years there. After seven years there...
Sports bar that Toledo officials want to be deemed a nuisance to remain closed...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo sports bar where four people were recently shot will remain closed for now as a court case continues to play out. Representatives for the City of Toledo are trying to get Agenda Sports Bar shut down as a nuisance property. The effort began after four people were shot, two of them...
7/21/25: Jay Berschback’s FIRST ALERT 11pm Forecast
TONIGHT: Mostly clear, comfortable, patchy fog possible, upper 50s. TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, pleasant, highs in the lower 80s. WEDNESDAY: Warmer, partly cloudy, highs in the upper 80s (heat index in the lower 90s). THURSDAY (13 FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY): Hot and humid, partly cloudy, highs in the lower 90s with a heat...
Fremont to add drone policing program following triple shooting
FREMONT, Ohio — Following a recent shooting that left three people injured, Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez is launching a new initiative to enhance public safety using drone technology. The mayor announced a new partnership with Tiffin University’s drone academy aimed at using aerial surveillance to help law enforcement...
Two stolen Jeeps recovered after police pursuit in Monroe County
Two stolen Jeep Wranglers that were driven out of Ohio into Michigan were recovered early Monday in Monroe County.
Early Sunday morning alarm call leads police to north Toledo McDonald’s burglary
TOLEDO, Ohio — A breaking-and-entering alarm call led police to the aftermath of an early Sunday morning burglary at a north Toledo McDonald's. According to a report from the Toledo Police Department, at around 3:46 a.m., a suspect entered the 1520 Cherry St. McDonald's, which led to alerting the fast-food...
Puppies up for adoption in Woodhaven after being rescued from Toledo garage
WOODHAVEN, Mich. – A group of puppies are up for adoption in Woodhaven after they were rescued from a garage in Toledo. “Nothing registers besides getting them out of that situation and getting them stable and getting them healthy,” said Tonya Hampton, director of Pawsitive Change Animal Rescue.
To the editor: Maumee council members want change
Events of the past few months have shown us that we, as city council members, are aligned with the growing number of citizen concerns around the city of Maumee’s leadership. Residents have been expressing their disagreement, city employees have been sharing their concerns, and now three city council members are...
Public discussion on Toledo Police substations happening next week
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a public discussion about legislation before council regarding police substations. The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. on July 29, city council agendas said. It comes as a new proposal before city council would allow the city...
Walleye video shoot to close downtown streets
A downtown Toledo intersection and several nearby blocks will be closed for periods of hours Wednesday while a crew working for the Toledo Walleye shoots footage for a new video, the Toledo Department of Transportation announced. The Huron Street and Jefferson Avenue intersection will be closed from 7:30 until 9:30...