Fatal car vs. train crash sparks calls for safer North Detroit Avenue crossing
TOLEDO, Ohio — A fatal crash at a North Detroit Avenue railroad crossing Saturday morning has sparked calls for improved safety measures in the area. Police say 36-year-old Alandre T. Moore died after his vehicle collided with a train at the crossing, which is marked with yield signs but lacks flashing lights or...
Bond set at $150,000 for man accused of shooting another
Bond has been set at $150,000 for a West Toledo man accused of a November shooting that injured another. Jesse D. McMahan, 24, of the 1400 block of Brooke Park Drive, was arraigned Tuesday in Toledo Municipal Court before Judge Joseph Howe on a single count of second-degree felonious assault. The charge stems from an...
Tabby & Fidos ‘catfe’ in downtown BG is up for sale
Mother-daughter duo Patty Beam and Morgan Meronk established Tabby & Fidos in May 2023 with the mission to help local animal rescues free up space in their facilities by fostering cats in their cat lounge. These cats are for adoption, but visitors are welcome to simply come to visit the cats and check out the...
Scam caller pretending to be a local agency
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - It is a type of scam that is growing throughout the nation and even right here at home. The most recent one happened in Perrysburg over the weekend. The Perrysburg Fire Division is warning of a scam in which the caller attempts to solicit funds, claiming to be with the Perrysburg Fire Division.
Springfield Schools lists changes for students, operations ahead of strike
HOLLAND, Ohio — In a letter to parents, Springfield Local Schools on Monday night listed the changes that are expected to go into place as a strike of support staff is expected to begin Wednesday. The changes will coincide with the strike date of support staff at the district,...
93-year-old man allegedly shoots, kills 86-year-old spouse in grocery store parking lot
FREMONT, Calif. (WKRC) - A 93-year-old man is suspected of fatally shooting his 86-year-old spouse in a grocery store parking lot early Saturday, authorities said. Richard Hocking allegedly shot the woman shortly after midnight Jan. 3 in the 5000 block of Mowry Avenue, according to the Fremont Police Department. Per...
BG Police arrest man for inducing panic after restaurant staff lock themselves into office
A Michigan man was arrested Monday (Jan. 5) for menacing and inducing panic after customers at a Bowling Green restaurant were told to get out of the restaurant, and employees locked themselves in the office. Dennis Daniels, 56, of Saginaw, reportedly caused staff and diners at Chipotle, on East Wooster...
Former Delta police chief sentenced after being convicted of grand theft charge
TOLEDO, Ohio — Robert Austin, a former Sylvania Township police lieutenant and Delta police chief, was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty last month to a fifth-degree felony count of grand theft. Austin, 55, was sentenced to 180 days in jail at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio and five...
2 dogs rescued after running onto frozen river in Northern Ohio
No dogs or first responders were injured in this incident.
Dino’s Family Restaurant permanently closes after cook was hit and killed New Year’s Eve
MAUMEE, Ohio (WTVG) - Those at Dino’s Family Restaurant, 129 Golden Gate Plaza, Maumee, Ohio, are feeling a tragic loss. New Year’s Eve 2025, Toledo Police said Tim Haase, 44, was riding his bicycle in Point Place. Investigators said Haase was stopped at a traffic light and was hit from behind by a vehicle. Haase did...
