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State files response in infant murder case
Prosecutors have filed a request with the Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals seeking permission to appeal Judge Stacy Cook’s decision to grant Ahmad Williams a new trial in the death of his infant son. Williams was convicted Aug. 11, 2023, for the murder of his 10-month-old son a year earlier. On May 9, Judge Cook ruled one of the jurors in Williams’ trial brought in “extraneous prejudicial information” in the form of personal medical expertise that went beyond the evidence presented in the case, swaying several jurors from innocent to guilty votes. The state’s motion for leave to appeal, filed on Monday, asks the appellate court to hear a debate over Judge Cook’s decision.
Police Shoot Dog Twice in Ohio, Leave Before Finding Canine
On June 2, a police officer shot a dog in Toledo, Ohio. While the stray didn’t die, they were severely wounded. Moreover, the police didn’t retrieve the canine and left them in the public park. Due to a kind samaritan, the dog was found and taken to a shelter. Toledo police officers shoot dog and […] The post Police Shoot Dog Twice in Ohio, Leave Before Finding Canine appeared first on DogTime.
LIST | Pride events in northwest Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio — Pride month celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and commemorates its history during the month of June, prompting a variety of events, including parades, parties and more. Here's how northwest Ohio is celebrating pride month. June 13, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This literary-inspired event offers participants to...
‘Hoarding situation’ makes for tough work putting out East Toledo housefire
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Investigators said Monday night that firefighters had a tough time battling a house fire on Oak and Navarre because of a hoarding situation inside. Gas service had been disconnected from the house, and officials were unsure if anyone was able to live inside, based on the amount of items inside.
New mental health care facility to bridge the gap between short-term hospital stays and long-term recovery
TOLEDO, Ohio — A new mental health facility that aims to give people longer mental health treatment is coming to northwest Ohio. Dani's Place will address a gap between the initial treatment from short-term hospital stays and long-term recovery. It's a collaborative effort by the Mental Health & Recovery...
Maumee cookout to celebrate 'America’s Strongest Town'
Maumee has planned a “thank you” community cookout to celebrate winning the title of “America’s Strongest Town.” The event at noon June 22 will feature live music, an inflatable slide, carnival games, and food in the White Street parking lot. Maumee beat out 15 other towns across the nation in a five-round instant-death competition for the title “America’s Strongest Town” in a contest run by the nonprofit media advocacy group Strong Towns, which highlights local governments and smaller-scale urban development. The contest judges on criteria such as safety, housing, and transportation. This year was the ninth annual contest. Maumee’s cookout is a free event, but attendees are asked to RSVP. Ticketing info can be found on the Maumee city website.
Metroparks Meetup: Coffee, beer, food trucks and trails
SWANTON, Ohio (WTVG) - Nature, bike trails and tree houses are among the features you can explore at one of the Metroparks, but that is not all. Add coffee, food trucks and beer and it is a nature enthusiast’s perfect getaway. The idea of planting places to sit down...
TPS to host 2024 Juneteenth Community Day
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Public Schools has announced it will be hosting its 2024 Juneteenth Community Day on Thursday. The event will take place on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Robinson Elementary School located at 1075 Horace St. TPS says the event will feature the...
TPD car hits man accused of leading officers on chase into cemetery
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo Police vehicle crashed into a man who was running from police after allegedly leading officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle, TPD says. Police tried to stop a stolen Buick in relation to a shots fired call on Caroline in Toledo around 4:00 a.m. on June 8. According to TPD reports, the driver wouldn’t stop and led police on a chase that ended when the Buick came to a sudden stop inside the Woodlawn Cemetery off of Hillcrest.
I-TEAM: Toledo’s block-by-block program off to a rough start
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Some Toledoans are questioning whether the City of Toledo Block-by-Block Urban Beautification program is working. Workers were scheduled to pick up mounds of trash put out for the bulk pick up program but didn’t show up according to residents. “I saw the signs last week...
Thousands of trees to be added to Toledo streets to help the environment and your wallet
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Trees are something you may take for granted, but they are critical to communities on a number of levels. The City of Toledo is focused on making sure there are more trees within city limits. Research shows that Toledo does not have enough tree canopy. The...
Why do we sweat? | WTOL 11 Weather Impact
TOLEDO, Ohio — We all know the feeling. Walking out the door on sizzling summer days and feeling the sweat dripping down your face before you have even made it to your car. Our bodies like to stay consistently near 98.6 degrees whether it is winter or summer. In the summer season, the impacts from summer heat are common but can be concerning in extreme conditions.
Community donates equipment to 13-year-old Toledo entrepreneur after his lawnmower was stolen
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A young Toledo entrepreneur is back in business Tuesday thanks to community members who rallied to get him new equipment after his own was stolen. Tre’Shawn Pittard was just 11-years-old when he started his landscaping business. After 13 Action News first told his story, someone donated him a brand new lawnmower and his equipment haul grew from there. Now two years later, his neighborhood fell quiet from the roar of the lawnmower after he says someone stole one of his lawnmowers, another was broken, and another needed oil and gas. His mother said Tre’Shawn continued getting requests for lawn service, but was left without a way to cut the grass.
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