Local vet talks about bill that would make declawing your cat illegal in Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Declawing your cat may soon be illegal in most cases here in Ohio. They’re just starting to scratch the surface, but there’s a bipartisan bill that’s been introduced in the State Senate. And as you can imagine, it’s sparked plenty of conversations. Studies...
From Toledo to the Nations: The Early Life and Ministry of Bishop Michael Pitts
In a packed church in Mexico City, thousands raise their hands in worship, the music pulsing with passion and purpose. At the helm stands a pastor from Toledo, Ohio, a man whose voice has crossed oceans, whose message has moved crowds, and whose story began in quiet corners of Midwestern faith and family. Bishop...
TPD seeking information on West Toledo homicide
Toledo police are seeking information on the slaying of 26-year-old that occurred near West Lincolnshire Boulevard in June. Cole Lepkowski, 26, was fatally shot near his home on the 2900 block of West Lincolnshire Boulevard about 10:15 p.m. June 30. A suspect in the shooting has not yet been identified, and police...
Toledo woman spends months cutting tree she fears will fall on power lines
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - For Catherine Gilmore, the tree in her yard is a thorn in her side. “Right now, I’ve been working on this for about three or four months now,” said Gilmore, who is sawing away at the tree, branch by branch. “Just a little at a time.”
Fans of ‘The Office’ hope ‘The Paper’ spin-off brings a bit of fame to...
Toledo is on its way to becoming the new Scranton, Pennsylvania, with “The Office” spin-off “The Paper” being set in the city. To celebrate, Imagination Station hosted a premiere event for the first two episodes of the show. “The Paper” is a follow-up of the hit...
Building catches fire on Buckingham near Detroit Ave.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A fire that appears to have started in the stairway of a commercial building Wednesday morning is being investigated. Toledo Fire & Rescue was called to the building on Buckingham St. near N. Detroit around 2 a.m. The fire was put out quickly. No injuries were...
Man shot in leg in East Toledo
A man was shot in the right leg early Wednesday morning in East Toledo, city police reported. Officers were responding to a ShotSpotter alert from the 800 block of Stillman Street about 12:45 a.m. when a 911 call reporting a person shot nearby in the 1000 block of East Broadway Street came in, the Toledo Police...
No charges for teen killer’s parents, victim’s mother protests
The Monroe County Prosecutor has decided not to file charges against a teen killer's parents after the teen used a gun to kill his girlfriend and then himself.
Apartment fire in central Toledo affects local business
TOLEDO, Ohio — Power to a local business was cut off after an attached apartment caught on fire overnight in central Toledo. The incident happened around 2 a.m. near Buckingham and Pulaski Street. The apartment is connected to Watkins Carryout, forcing the power to be shut off to the business.
Man wanted for alleged attempt to stab woman with screwdriver in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police are issuing an arrest warrant for a man who allegedly tried to stab a woman with a screwdriver. The incident happened on Southmoor, not far from the intersection of Detroit and South Ave., around 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Police at the scene told 13 Action...
