Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Office finds missing 49-year-old
MONROE Co., Mich. (WTVG) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office asked for the help of the public on July 18 to find a man who was last seen on July 16. A little after 10 p.m. on July 18, the sheriff’s office said that the man had been found safe and unharmed.
Special events: Circus act visits Toledo Speedway
The Cirque Italia water circus will visit Toledo Speedway this weekend for several shows. The troupe, featuring performers from around the world, will include master jugglers, low wire fanatics, dazzling contortion, wild trampoline antics, and even a wheel of death in classic circus fashion. A narrative will...
Toledo council member hosts summer splash pad event to engage youth across the city
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo City Council member Vanice Williams continued her summer-long tour of youth engagement events Thursday with a splash pad party at Savage Park, offering children a safe, fun environment to cool off while spotlighting city resources and support for young residents. About half a dozen kids...
13 Action News Big Story: Drug Trafficking
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Drug seizures in the United States are on the rise, with Customs and Border Protection reporting that it has seized more than 60,000 pounds of drugs in June alone. Drug trafficking is our Big Story today. You can watch the full Big Story above. Latest Local...
1-time credit OK’d for some Toledoans as water shutoffs loom
Low-income Toledoans might have some help coming if they’re behind on their water bills. Toledo City Council has passed legislation that established funding for a one-time credit for those struggling to pay their water bills. The bill comes with water shutoffs looming as the city faces more than $60 million in...
West Toledo residents concerned about vacancy at police substation
Carlene McLaughlin has lived on West Sylvania Avenue for 50 years, just down the street from the D. Michael Collins Northwest District Station. She feels comfortable knowing that a police substation is in close proximity to her house, but soon that substation is expected to be vacant. “We need a police station in the...
Crews clean up diesel fuel spill in west Toledo Kroger parking lot
TOLEDO, Ohio — A diesel tanker caused a spill in the parking lot of a west Toledo grocery store Thursday morning, prompting a response from authorities to contain the situation. According to Toledo Fire and Rescue authorities on scene, a diesel tanker was traveling on I-475 just before 6...
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter for shooting boy in 2023
A teenager charged with aggravated murder for another teenager’s shooting death in 2023 pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter and other charges. A plea agreement between prosecutors and Leveire Barnes, now 16, calls for his imprisonment for 25 years. Judge Eric Allen Marks scheduled sentencing for July...
Your weekend events for July 19-20
There's always plenty to do in Ohio over the weekend, but Spectrum News 1 gathered some of the highlights around each major metropolitan area across the state. When and where: 9 to 11 p.m. July 19 at the Nassau Astronomical Station, located at 10317 Clay St. in Montville. Cost: Free.
Police attempting to identify vehicle theft suspect in Ohio
OHIO — Toledo police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to the theft of a dump truck on Thursday. According to a Facebook post from the department, the suspect was captured on what appears to be internal security footage. The images show the individual behind the wheel of the dump...