Vandalism at Rodger Young Park
FREMONT – Cameras are under review by Fremont Police Department detectives to identify the vandals who broke into and damaged the restrooms at Rodger W. Young Park, with repairs estimated in the thousands. The restrooms were broken into and vandalized after hours on May 24 or in the morning of May 25. The concrete bloc
Rising gas prices push campers to stay closer to home
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - As summer approaches, campers may be adjusting their plans due to rising gas costs. The owner of All-American Coach Co., Tom McGuire, says he’s noticed more people choose local destinations rather than far away ones. “They try different ones, but they all kind of settle...
Toledo council rejects permit for west Toledo water tower project, creating uncertainty for $85M...
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo City Council voted Tuesday against a special use permit needed for part of a major city water infrastructure project, putting the future of two planned water towers in west Toledo into question and potentially creating delays for a project city leaders say is critical to the region's water system.
Kids found body in Maumee River while fishing in east Toledo
A body was found in the Maumee River in east Toledo on Sunday afternoon. The body was located between the Docks and International Park just before 3 p.m. According to a Toledo Fire and Rescue Department battalion chief, a group of kids were fishing when one of them caught his hook on the body. The kids thought it was a
Forget staying calm—this Michigan lottery winner started screaming right in the store
If you won a massive lottery jackpot would you stay quiet or start screaming? This Lenawee County man chose the loud option on his morning coffee run and the store clerk joined right in on the celebration.
Shopping center renovation anchors growth in Toledo’s Englewood neighborhood
As renovations to a dilapidated shopping center near completion, officials are eagerly anticipating the effects of a key project in the Englewood neighborhood’s revitalization plan. Swayne Field Shopping Center is a privately owned plaza that sits on 7.4 acres of land at Monroe Street and Detroit Avenue in central Tole
Toledo man wanted on murder warrant in death of 44-year-old man
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police continue to search for a man charged in the murder of a 44-year-old in Toledo. Elmer Winters, 55, is wanted on a murder warrant in the death of Leon Oldham, 44. Police said a murder warrant was issued for Winters on May 6, 2026. First...
City-owned lot on Mozart Street overgrown for years, attracting rodents
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Rosa Vargas lives next door to a dense yard of green vegetation that stretches to her backyard. Vargas said it’s been a problem for the last four years after her neighbor passed away and the house that used to be there went vacant. “The city...
Memorial Day traffic deaths hit 18-year low in Ohio
Highway traffic safety in Ohio is beginning to look up. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting just six fatal crashes in the state over the Memorial Day weekend, the fewest in 18 years. There were no fatal crashes in Lucas County and one on Friday in Wood County. “We’re very pleased to see that the crash numbers we
Assisted-living employee allegedly stole resident’s cell phone to order Amazon
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A worker at an assisted-living facility is accused of using a resident’s cell phone to access her bank account and order things on Amazon. Kimmi Alexander, 20, was charged with identity fraud back in January, but was arrested and first appeared in court on May 19.

















