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I-TEAM: Documents show evolution of Lucas County Jail project
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The 13 Action News I-TEAM is taking a closer look at how Lucas County got to the point of bringing the new jail project to a near standstill. The project is getting more and more expensive and new documents obtained by the I-TEAM illustrate what could happen to close the gap.
'We as a union ... we'll never be done': Washington Local Schools teachers starting year without new contract
TOLEDO, Ohio — While kids at Washington Local Schools are getting ready to return to class, the district's teachers are preparing to start the year without a new contract. The district's school board and teachers association have been in negotiations since the spring but have yet to come to an agreement.
Judge Kenneth King who put teen in handcuffs & jail clothes for falling asleep in court on field trip pulled from bench
A MICHIGAN judge has been temporarily removed from the bench after forcing a young girl into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip. Detroit judge Kenneth King was removed from his court docket on Thursday to undergo “necessary training,” according to the Associated Press. It comes just two days after a group of teenagers […]
Date changed for Toledo Memorial Park Car Show
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Memorial Park has announced that the date for its car show has changed. Due to the predicted rain and thunderstorms, the car show will now take place on Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Toledo Memorial Park located at 6382 Monroe St.
13 Action News Big Story: Internet Safety
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - In an era where digital connectivity has become a constant in everyday life, social media has become an increasing threat to children. You can watch the full big story above. LINKS MENTIONED:. Latest Local News | First Alert Weather | Crime | National | 13abc Originals.
Toledo woman gets car back more than a year after mechanic holds it hostage | 11 Investigates
TOLEDO, Ohio — Since January, 11 Investigates has been working to get a Toledo woman's car back. Brianna Saldivar first reached out to our team desperate to get her car out of 5 G's Auto Recycling in west Toledo. It had been there since July 2023 after a crash.
Suspect 'faked a seizure' and injured law enforcement during arrest, Toledo police claim
TOLEDO, Ohio — One suspect is in custody after allegedly injuring himself and officers during a narcotics arrest Thursday. In a report, Toledo police said they spotted 26-year-old Deontae Brown selling narcotics at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Bancroft Street around 3:30 p.m. Police said Brown jumped into a vehicle and fled; officers then initiated a traffic stop at a parking lot near Detroit Avenue and Monroe Street.
Toledo man convicted of February shooting faces more than 2 decades in prison
A Toledo man is facing up to 22½ years in prison after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter and a probation violation, among other charges. Matthew Sanders, 29, of the 600 block of Locust Street, entered an Alford plea to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Travis Williams, 32. He also pleaded guilty to the illegal conveyance of drugs into a government facility, violation of his probation that stemmed from a previous robbery conviction, and possessing weapons while under disability or while on probation. An Alford plea is a plea in which defendants maintain their innocence but acknowledge the state has enough evidence to convict them. On Feb. 24, Mr. Williams was found with a gunshot wound to the neck on the 800 block of North Huron Street. He was later pronounced dead at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center.
Family looking for Toledo man last seen experiencing mental health crisis
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A family is looking for a missing Toledo man who was last seen having a mental health crisis. Family of 20-year-old Kalub Smith reported him missing on July 30, according to Toledo Police reports. His mother told police he suffered from schizophrenia and was having a...
Police: Suspect shoved drugs up his rectum, had ‘full-on meltdown’
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Police allege that a suspect arrested on August 15 wounded himself, after allegedly placing narcotics in his rectum to evade arrest. According to the Toledo Police report, Deontae Brown, 26, was spotted selling drugs at the intersection of Bancroft and Franklin Thursday afternoon. He allegedly got...
Canton friends create kids book about disability empowerment called 'Kevin Can'
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Two friends from Canton have come together to create a book that empowers children with disabilities while educating others. Ian Flanagan is the author and Jesse Lindlbauer is the illustrator. "It was like a match made in heaven." Flanagan said. Living with disabilities themselves,...
UAW president slams Stellantis CEO over job cuts, alleged price gouging
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain ratcheted up criticism of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in a video Friday afternoon. Fain accused the chief executive of price gouging consumers and failing to uphold parts of the union's labor contract with the automaker. The comments are the latest in an ongoing back-and-forth...
Former Yankees standout gets DFA’d by his new team
A former standout player for the New York Yankees is still not having much success elsewhere in the AL. The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that they have designated veteran infielder Gio Urshela for assignment. LHP Easton Lucas is also being DFA’d as Detroit calls up infielders Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney from AAA Toledo.... The post Former Yankees standout gets DFA’d by his new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Google Street View Car has Interesting Encounter at Detroit’s Off-Limits Zug Island
There may be few places around Michigan with as much intrigue as Zug Island. Not in Detroit officially, but rather the neighboring city of River Rogue on Detroit's border, Zug Island is exclusively industrial and once hosted facilities like a steel mill. The island is almost fully off limits to...
Three to watch, one to avoid as NASCAR heads to Michigan
The NASCAR Cup Series rolls onto the Irish Hills of Brooklyn, Michigan for Sunday's Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway.With only three races remaining before the start of the playoffs, the bubble battle is as tight as ever. Big names could serve themselves well to lock in the playoffs with a victory.With that in mind, here are three drivers to watch — a favorite, a contender and a dark horse — as well as one to avoid for the 24th race in 2024.Favorite: Tyler Reddick (+850, per DraftKings as of Friday afternoon)With how consistent he has raced lately, Reddick will eventually...
Man, 84, trapped under tractor for 2 hours hospitalized in critical condition
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI - A man is in critical condition after he was trapped under a tractor for two hours in Livingston County. Police were called around 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, after an 84-year-old man was discovered trapped under a large farm tractor on Steinacker Road in Cohoctah Township, said Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy in a release.
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