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Initial investigation shows the fire may have started in the kitchen around the stove. The cause is believed to be accidental.More >>

A special audit of the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office claims that former Sheriff Bob Bratton misspent taxpayer's dollars on haircuts, cigars, shoes, neckties, and season passes to Cedar Point amusement park.More >>

A line of scattered thunderstorms is quickly developing west of I-75 this morning. These will bring heavy downpours and the possibility of small hail.More >>

Family members of Michael Schwartz are expressing shock and sadness Wednesday night, after Michael was shot at a friend's home.More >>

The last round has been served from an illegal "moonshine-making" set up in south Toledo. Just after 11 Wednesday morning, authorities discovered an alcohol distillery inside a home along Greencrest Lane.More >>

Bowling Green will be extra busy this weekend as Bowling Green State University hosts the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.More >>

The uncle of 13-year-old Michael Schwartz says the boy has died. Police confirm Schwartz was shot in a Wauseon home early Wednesday after a gun was accidentally discharged.More >>

A young child was struck by vehicle in the 5000 block of Pickle Road in Oregon.More >>

The 911 calls after a fatal wrong-way crash early Monday morning have been released. Toledo Police said driver Ronnell Richards, 37, and passenger Khary Phenix, 37, were going the wrong way on Interstate 75 when they slammed into a truck. Both were killed.More >>

Ohio state leaders say two pension funds designated for police, fire and teachers are out millions of dollars, and it's triggering a lawsuit.More >>

Work is set to resume on the I-475/US-23 bridge over the Maumee River. Closures are scheduled to begin as early as 5 a.m., but could occur anytime between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.More >>

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be increasing the number of troopers on the road, beginning Tuesday night, and lasting throughout the weekend.More >>

The Rossford City Council has added $50,000 for road repairs after members say they need improvements.More >>

The Toledo-Lucas County Anti-Bullying Campaign kicked off Tuesday after leaders from several local agencies decided to join forces to fight bullying.More >>

An emotional day in court, where fireworks flew during a plea hearing and sentencing for the man accused of murdering a Toledo man. Thomas Johnson, 22, an accomplice in the April murder of Charles Harris, 71, was in court to learn his fate Tuesday and tension was high.More >>

Residents in Rossford will be much safer when summer comes. Police and fire departments believe their new technology will make this happen, a technology that is all about communication.More >>

The Owens Community College Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Mike Bower to serve as the college's new President.More >>

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio held a public forum for concerned Tiffin residents who are speaking out about the proposed 22% increase in water rates.More >>

On Tuesday, the Lucas County Commissioners will give the engineer's office the green light to apply for a $10 million federal grant for the McCord Road underpass project, in hopes of filling most of the gap created by the state pushing back $13 million of funding until 2028.More >>

After the third wrong-way driving incident in the Toledo area in less than two weeks, and six deaths resulting from those incidents, residents are asking what is behind this dangerous behavior.More >>

Before the year is over, residents of Perrysburg could have some extra cash in their pockets. Officials from the city of Perrysburg said it could be the result from its new Department of Utilities.More >>

They've been playing hockey at Northview since 1979. Eight times they've made it to the states final four, but they've never actually won the whole thing -- until now.More >>

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The recently released report on the Neighborhoods Department in Toledo reveals a lot more about human nature than it does about what was really going wrong.More >>