Judge sends murderer to prison for at least 28 years
A robbery that ended with a North Toledo man’s fatal shooting didn’t need to end that way, a daughter of the victim said in court Monday before one of two men accused of the crime was sent to prison for life. Scott Hirschfield was “the kind of man who never met a stranger” and would have given whatever the robbers...
Convicted murderer could get new trial
A man convicted of aggravated murder could get a second chance in court. A Lucas County judge has granted a motion allowing Andres Pecina to seek a new trial.
Forever 13: The Murder of Kei’Mani Latigue, a special report, streams Wednesday night
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Forever 13: The Murder of Kei’Mani Latigue is a 13 Action News special report. Watch the digital-exclusive report live Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. anywhere you stream 13 Action News. It will also be available to watch back on demand. It’s now been a...
Toledo families lean on loved ones, ask for help after Alexis Rd apartment fire...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A fire at an apartment complex on West Alexis Road Sunday evening displaced multiple people from their homes. The fire broke out at The Pines apartment complex. Toledo Fire and Rescue said all residents evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. Tiffany Gibson wasn’t at home...
Five children removed from home after being found in ‘terrible conditions’
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Five children are with family after police say they were living in what officers called terrible conditions. Police say two of those children were found wandering outside alone and without proper clothing for the weather over the weekend on Kenilworth Street. It started just after midnight...
Falcon Four: Female authors with ties to BGSU
During March, the BG News Team is excited to celebrate Women’s History Month, and highlight the influences that women have had on the community. Here are four female authors with ties to BGSU. Beth Macy. Beth Macy is an investigative journalist and a New York Times best-selling author, her...
BG companies invested more than $31M in plants last year; 12 created new jobs;...
Though numbers don’t always tell the whole story, they can help set the scene. Bowling Green’s Economic Development’s annual report for 2025 painted a picture and told the following success stories:. Twelve companies in the city reported making capital investments last year totaling more than $31 million.
Powell: Reminiscing on life at The Blade
It was a long bus ride and a long walk until I arrived at the Blade building with the big doors. It was then that fear overcame me, and I walked around the block instead of gathering the courage to open the big door for what Mother called a great opportunity. Indeed, it has been a long time since that bus trip on the...
Recruitment push ramps up for airborne algal toxin study
Sue Carter didn’t hesitate when she heard researchers were looking for people who live along Lake Erie to help answer a question no one has been able to fully explain. “I wanted to be in this study when I first heard about it,” said Ms. Carter, a Point Place resident whose home sits along the shoreline. “I care about...
Shelter dogs enjoy outdoors, affection at Bowling Green adoption event
Wood County Dog Shelter held an adoption event at Sunset Bistro on West Wooster Street in Bowling Green where members of the community got to meet the four pooches.

















