Two Ohio prison employees on leave amid investigation into Toledo man’s in-custody death
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man convicted of assault in Lucas County who was serving time in an Ohio prison has died while in custody, authorities confirmed to 13 Action News. Now two jail employees are on administrative leave amid an investigation into his death. The Ohio Department of...
Mysterious Explosion Heard Across Neighborhoods
Recently, there has been a flurry of social media activity concerning a mysterious explosion heard in the vicinity of Ranch 99 and Lucky's area. The source of the noise remains unknown, sparking a wave of speculation and discussion among local residents.
Former director of Toledo non-profit sentenced to a decade in jail
TOLEDO, Ohio — Less than a month after he pleaded guilty, the former director of a Toledo non-profit was sentenced to prison for his theft conviction. Thomas Ostrosky was sentenced to 10 to 13 years behind bars after investigators said he stole more than $200,00 from the organization - called the Lazarus Experience -...
Toledo Police choose education over incarceration in opioid crisis
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) — Toledo Police are taking an educational approach to combat the opioid epidemic, choosing to work with mental health agencies rather than focusing solely on arrests. Deputy Chief Joe Heffernan said fighting the opioid crisis is about education, not incarceration. His officers work with mental...
Unidentified Individuals Found Dead in Toledo Amidst Separate Shooting Incident
Tragedy struck in downtown Toledo when police discovered the body of an unidentified person yesterday afternoon. Authorities were alerted to a "person down" at the 1100 block of Madison Avenue around 3:54 p.m., as reported by WTOL. Upon arrival, the individual, who appeared to be homeless and was later pronounced...
Pizza You MUST See to Believe at This Neighborhood Spot in Toledo, OH
When it comes to thin-crust perfection in downtown Toledo, the Knight family has been slinging New York-style pies since 2006. This family-run pizzeria on St. Clair Street has spent nearly two decades building a reputation for quality ingredients, a lively atmosphere, and creative pizza combinations. 🍕. How Home...
Dual Lanes, 20,000 Ways to Caffeinate: 7 Brew Roars Onto West Alexis Road
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. West Toledo just got a caffeine jolt. 7 Brew Coffee has opened at 847 W. Alexis Road, delivering the chain’s high‑energy, dual‑lane drive‑thru to the North Towne Commons corridor. Early posts on the official location page point to grand‑opening activity...
Former Delta Police Chief pleads guilty to grand theft charge, ordered to pay back...
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Robert Austin, a former Sylvania Township police lieutenant and Delta police chief, pleaded guilty to a fifth degree felony count of grand theft during a Wednesday morning hearing. Austin was investigated by the state’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation and it follows a 2024 report by...
FirstEnergy seeks looser reliability rules as outages grow more common
The firm wants regulators to let its three Ohio utilities take longer to restore power. Advocates say it’s unfair, as customers already pay to strengthen the grid. Extreme weather is making the grid more prone to outages — and now FirstEnergy’s three Ohio utilities want more leeway on their reliability requirements.
Toledo man accused of firing multiple shots at someone with assault rifle
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly shooting at someone with an assault rifle in August, according to court records. Larelle Mack, 42, is accused of firing four shots at the victim with the rifle on Aug. 7, police said. He then allegedly drove off...

















