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School's out for the summer, but bullying doesn't take a vacation. The only difference is kids won't be able to report it to teachers and school officials.
More >School's out for the summer, but bullying doesn't take a vacation. The only difference is kids won't be able to report it to teachers and school officials.
More >Danette Salazar is a happy mother with a four-month-old baby girl.
You wouldn't guess that just a year ago, she was homeless at four months pregnant and hooked on heroin.
More >Danette Salazar is a happy mother with a four-month-old baby girl.
You wouldn't guess that just a year ago, she was homeless at four months pregnant and hooked on heroin.
More >A shocking number of Americans don't have even a few hundred dollars set aside for emergencies.
More >A shocking number of Americans don't have even a few hundred dollars set aside for emergencies.
More >Heroin has no discrimination. Heroin, even worse than a parasite, not only seeks to destroy its host, but those surrounding.
More >Heroin has no discrimination. Heroin, even worse than a parasite, not only seeks to destroy its host, but those surrounding.
More >With prescription pills known as a gateway drug to heroin, doctors are taking a new approach to pain management.
More >With prescription pills known as a gateway drug to heroin, doctors are taking a new approach to pain management.
More >New information continues to come in from our investigation of button batteries and the risk your children could be in.
More >New information continues to come in from our investigation of button batteries and the risk your children could be in.
More >The Lucas County Jail in downtown Toledo is home to some of the most violent criminals in northwest Ohio. Each inmate has a personal story about their past. Many are repeat offenders whose lives spiraled out of control because of drug addiction.
More >The Lucas County Jail in downtown Toledo is home to some of the most violent criminals in northwest Ohio. Each inmate has a personal story about their past. Many are repeat offenders whose lives spiraled out of control because of drug addiction.
More >It’s every family’s worst nightmare, and two Putnam County parents have lived it twice - losing a child to cancer.
More >It’s every family’s worst nightmare, and two Putnam County parents have lived it twice - losing a child to cancer.
More >St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital remains a shining example of the continued legacy of Toledo-native Danny Thomas.
More >St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital remains a shining example of the continued legacy of Toledo-native Danny Thomas.
More >Sometimes in life you're forced to make a decision in seconds that could change the entire course of your life. Our "Think Fast" series is here to help you plan ahead for scenarios you may never want to - but might have to - face.
More >Sometimes in life you're forced to make a decision in seconds that could change the entire course of your life. Our "Think Fast" series is here to help you plan ahead for scenarios you may never want to - but might have to - face.
More >Your child may be falling behind. Third grade reading test results are in and there's a chance your child won't go to 4th grade
More >Your child may be falling behind. Third grade reading test results are in and there's a chance your child won't go to 4th grade
More >New research shows your children are falling behind at school even before they start, and technology is coming in the way.
More >New research shows your children are falling behind at school even before they start, and technology is coming in the way.
More >If you or someone you know is choking, you need to act fast.
More >If you or someone you know is choking, you need to act fast.
More >Toledo News Leader will get a first-hand look at the issues that affect us here in Toledo that are coming in to focus as President Trump passes his first 100 days in office mark.
More >Toledo News Leader will get a first-hand look at the issues that affect us here in Toledo that are coming in to focus as President Trump passes his first 100 days in office mark.
More >The moment you realize your child is missing is critical. You need to think fast.
More >The moment you realize your child is missing is critical. You need to think fast.
More >The sheer magnitude of the opiate epidemic is bad enough. But making matters worse, is that the crisis keeps changing. It is getting more dangerous and deadly by the day.
More >The sheer magnitude of the opiate epidemic is bad enough. But making matters worse, is that the crisis keeps changing. It is getting more dangerous and deadly by the day.
More >Blown out tires are one of the leading causes of accidents. They can even cause hundreds of fatal collisions a year.
More >Blown out tires are one of the leading causes of accidents. They can even cause hundreds of fatal collisions a year.
More >While it's not a very common crime, if it happens to you, it's hard to imagine how you would react. Toledo police warn that if your home is being invaded, whether you run, hide, or attack can depend on the invader’s intent.
More >While it's not a very common crime, if it happens to you, it's hard to imagine how you would react. Toledo police warn that if your home is being invaded, whether you run, hide, or attack can depend on the invader’s intent.
More >Severe weather can cause fear, tension and anxiety for many people throughout their lives. For most, it is rational. But for some, it’s an overwhelming feeling - a phobia of severe weather.
More >Severe weather can cause fear, tension and anxiety for many people throughout their lives. For most, it is rational. But for some, it’s an overwhelming feeling - a phobia of severe weather.
More >President Donald Trump's 100th day in office is just a few days away. So how is he stacking up when it comes to his campaign promises?
More >President Donald Trump's 100th day in office is just a few days away. So how is he stacking up when it comes to his campaign promises?
More >This time last year Byron Clark was in need of a heart transplant. Just a couple months after he appeared on the Green chair with WTOL last April, he got the call he was praying for.
More >This time last year Byron Clark was in need of a heart transplant. Just a couple months after he appeared on the Green chair with WTOL last April, he got the call he was praying for.
More >It's been 10 years since the Bluffton bus crash. 10 years since Tim Berta was barely able to walk, or talk. Wednesday at 6pm, WTOL 11's Jerry Anderson visits with Tim to find out why he's refusing to quit!
More >It's been 10 years since the Bluffton bus crash. 10 years since Tim Berta was barely able to walk, or talk. Wednesday at 6pm, WTOL 11's Jerry Anderson visits with Tim to find out why he's refusing to quit!
More >From fires to shootings, parents have a lot to worry about when they send their kids to school in the morning. Mandatory emergency drills in Ohio are in place to keep students safe. In fact, there are several drills that school must do throughout the year. But are the schools making the grade?
More >From fires to shootings, parents have a lot to worry about when they send their kids to school in the morning. Mandatory emergency drills in Ohio are in place to keep students safe. In fact, there are several drills that school must do throughout the year. But are the schools making the grade?
More >Sierah's family and friends are adamant her killer should have been on a violent offender registry, but no such list exists in Ohio. Now, Sierah's family and friends are on a mission to create one.
More >Sierah's family and friends are adamant her killer should have been on a violent offender registry, but no such list exists in Ohio. Now, Sierah's family and friends are on a mission to create one.
More >Ten years after Detective Keith Dressel was killed in the line of duty, WTOL 11's Michelle Zepeda is still learning new details about how difficult that night was for those who were there that night - Thursday at 6 p.m.
More >Ten years after Detective Keith Dressel was killed in the line of duty, WTOL 11's Michelle Zepeda is still learning new details about how difficult that night was for those who were there that night - Thursday at 6 p.m.
More >With the pressure of high school sports weighing on the shoulders of athletes more than ever, officials are hanging up the whistle due to the verbal abuses of parents.
More >With the pressure of high school sports weighing on the shoulders of athletes more than ever, officials are hanging up the whistle due to the verbal abuses of parents.
More >There's a bigger, badder tool in the fight against bullying. It involves moms, frustrated at the meanness their children face every day. This group of moms is rising up. Not to fight, but to spread kindness in the classroom. The students say it's working.
More >There's a bigger, badder tool in the fight against bullying. It involves moms, frustrated at the meanness their children face every day. This group of moms is rising up. Not to fight, but to spread kindness in the classroom. The students say it's working.
More >When you think of boxers, you might think of Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson or even local standout Robert Easter, Junior. Add the so-called Bop Bop Bang champs at the International Boxing Club of Toledo.
More >When you think of boxers, you might think of Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson or even local standout Robert Easter, Junior. Add the so-called Bop Bop Bang champs at the International Boxing Club of Toledo.
More >As the local boxing scene in Toledo grows, the question becomes, who is the next Robert Easter Jr.?
More >As the local boxing scene in Toledo grows, the question becomes, who is the next Robert Easter Jr.?
More >Robert Easter Jr.'s life changed back in September when he became the IBF Lightweight Champion of the world. His next step is a title defense, right here in his hometown of Toledo.
More >Robert Easter Jr.'s life changed back in September when he became the IBF Lightweight Champion of the world. His next step is a title defense, right here in his hometown of Toledo.
More >It's no secret that many adults nationwide are struggling with student loan debt. But a growing trend to help students graduate debt free has some people shocked.
More >It's no secret that many adults nationwide are struggling with student loan debt. But a growing trend to help students graduate debt free has some people shocked.
More >Who is Robert Easter Jr.? And why is he bringing the national stage to the Glass City? Don't miss the WTOL 11 special report - Fighting for Toledo - Monday night at 6.
More >Who is Robert Easter Jr.? And why is he bringing the national stage to the Glass City? Don't miss the WTOL 11 special report - Fighting for Toledo - Monday night at 6.
More >In a WTOL 11 special investigation, we discovered it can be even tougher to win the fight against heroin in less populated areas. And in some cases, more dangerous.
More >In a WTOL 11 special investigation, we discovered it can be even tougher to win the fight against heroin in less populated areas. And in some cases, more dangerous.
More >University of Toledo cross country runner Janelle Noe’s life changed forever after she was severely burned at house party last January. Now, she's sharing her side of the story for the first time.
More >University of Toledo cross country runner Janelle Noe’s life changed forever after she was severely burned at house party last January. Now, she's sharing her side of the story for the first time.
More >WTOL 11's Sarah Oehler took a look at what's being done to keep the mentally ill out of jail and in treatment.
More >WTOL 11's Sarah Oehler took a look at what's being done to keep the mentally ill out of jail and in treatment.
More >Kathy says her son did not get the medication he needed when he was in jail. He was confused when he was in jail and in court and didn’t know why he was there.
More >Kathy says her son did not get the medication he needed when he was in jail. He was confused when he was in jail and in court and didn’t know why he was there.
More >Driving can be stressful, especially with all of the construction projects throughout the area. But what if you were asked to drive in a completely different way - on the other side of the road?
More >Driving can be stressful, especially with all of the construction projects throughout the area. But what if you were asked to drive in a completely different way - on the other side of the road?
More >Hacked elections might be a big worry when it comes to this upcoming election. But are those concerns justified? Toledo’s News Leader investigates the potential for hacking and if your vote is safe.
More >Hacked elections might be a big worry when it comes to this upcoming election. But are those concerns justified? Toledo’s News Leader investigates the potential for hacking and if your vote is safe.
More >When a school bus stops, cars should too. In a special investigation WTOL 11 uncovers more than a dozen videos showing drivers blowing by stopped school buses while kids are getting on and off.
More >When a school bus stops, cars should too. In a special investigation WTOL 11 uncovers more than a dozen videos showing drivers blowing by stopped school buses while kids are getting on and off.
More >Inmates are eating the jail - literally. It's a problem not just here at the Lucas County jail, but across the country and it's costing tax payers money.
More >Inmates are eating the jail - literally. It's a problem not just here at the Lucas County jail, but across the country and it's costing tax payers money.
More >Police believe someone knows who killed 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan seven years ago, and any new tips could help finally put a child-murderer behind bars.
More >Police believe someone knows who killed 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan seven years ago, and any new tips could help finally put a child-murderer behind bars.
More >The average graduate will end up with around $30,000 in student loan debt, and with interest the total amount graduates have to repay could be double that.
More >The average graduate will end up with around $30,000 in student loan debt, and with interest the total amount graduates have to repay could be double that.
More >A transgender student-athlete from Bowling Green State University sat down with WTOL 11's Jordan Strack to share his journey to happiness.
More >A transgender student-athlete from Bowling Green State University sat down with WTOL 11's Jordan Strack to share his journey to happiness.
More >The heroin epidemic rages on in northwest Ohio. And new numbers from the coroner's office show 2016 could be another record-breaking year for heroin-related deaths.
More >The heroin epidemic rages on in northwest Ohio. And new numbers from the coroner's office show 2016 could be another record-breaking year for heroin-related deaths.
More >In a WTOL 11 Investigation, we put devices to the test, and you might be shocked at what we found. You might even get seriously sick.
More >In a WTOL 11 Investigation, we put devices to the test, and you might be shocked at what we found. You might even get seriously sick.
More >After a calm winter, the last thing Northwest Ohio residents thought they would see is a calm spring. So, where it the severe weather? The WTOL 11 First Alert Weather team has the answer.
More >After a calm winter, the last thing Northwest Ohio residents thought they would see is a calm spring. So, where it the severe weather? The WTOL 11 First Alert Weather team has the answer.
More >Invisible injuries can linger in our veterans long after they are back home. Right now, a significant number of men and women coming home from overseas suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
More >Invisible injuries can linger in our veterans long after they are back home. Right now, a significant number of men and women coming home from overseas suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
More >Like so many others in Ohio, 22-year-old Ashley Spencer struggled with heroin addiction.
More >Like so many others in Ohio, 22-year-old Ashley Spencer struggled with heroin addiction.
More >According to the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Ohioans 25 to 44 years old. And 70 percent are carried out by white males.
More >According to the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Ohioans 25 to 44 years old. And 70 percent are carried out by white males.
More >Batteries make the things we love to use, work. Who can live without their remote controls, watches, or electronics? But as we discovered in a WTOL 11 special investigation, there's a certain type of battery that could be in your home right now, threatening your kids.
More >Batteries make the things we love to use, work. Who can live without their remote controls, watches, or electronics? But as we discovered in a WTOL 11 special investigation, there's a certain type of battery that could be in your home right now, threatening your kids.
More >In a WTOL 11 special investigation it's discovered that sexual abuse in nursing homes is a serious problem. WTOL 11's Tim Miller got his hands on a training program for nursing home workers that has eye-opening numbers on what's going on and what rape crisis centers want it to end.
More >In a WTOL 11 special investigation it's discovered that sexual abuse in nursing homes is a serious problem. WTOL 11's Tim Miller got his hands on a training program for nursing home workers that has eye-opening numbers on what's going on and what rape crisis centers want it to end.
More >Amanda Fay takes a closer look at how Ohio is now responding to the games that are becoming increasingly popular.
More >Amanda Fay takes a closer look at how Ohio is now responding to the games that are becoming increasingly popular.
More >We can be thankful this Thanksgiving that we haven't had another water crisis in the 15 months since the first. Part of that is dumb luck, but part is also better planning and better treatment of the water from the Toledo intake, through the treatment plant, to your tap.
More >We can be thankful this Thanksgiving that we haven't had another water crisis in the 15 months since the first. Part of that is dumb luck, but part is also better planning and better treatment of the water from the Toledo intake, through the treatment plant, to your tap.
More >Dramatic and sometimes violent encounters between police and citizens have become a hot topic across the country. In a WTOL 11 investigation, Andrew Kinsey looks at police powers, so you know your rights.
More >Dramatic and sometimes violent encounters between police and citizens have become a hot topic across the country. In a WTOL 11 investigation, Andrew Kinsey looks at police powers, so you know your rights.
More >WTOL 11 investigates which ones are falling apart and if they are being repaired or replaced.
More >Crime is affecting some families in our area more than others and now a study of criminal activity in Toledo breaks it all down into specific neighborhoods.
More >An Oklahoma man convicted of molesting his step-niece when she was a little girl is now her next-door neighbor.
More >An Oklahoma man convicted of molesting his step-niece when she was a little girl is now her next-door neighbor.
More >The four people charged with killing a Gresham man faced judges Wednesday, just as authorities are sharing more information about the victim.
More >The four people charged with killing a Gresham man faced judges Wednesday, just as authorities are sharing more information about the victim.
More >A group of teens in Tennessee turned the tables on a home invasion suspect when they fought back and pinned him down until police arrived.
More >A group of teens in Tennessee turned the tables on a home invasion suspect when they fought back and pinned him down until police arrived.
More >Dennis Rodman's role as self-appointed goodwill ambassador to North Korea is not earning him rave reviews.
More >Dennis Rodman's role as self-appointed goodwill ambassador to North Korea is not earning him rave reviews.
More >A 72-year-old man died after the boat he and two others were in capsized, sending all three into the water.
More >A 72-year-old man died after the boat he and two others were in capsized, sending all three into the water.
More >Officers said a 24-year-old man was found dead inside a vehicle in the parking lot of North Gresham Elementary School late Monday night.
More >Officers said a 24-year-old man was found dead inside a vehicle in the parking lot of North Gresham Elementary School late Monday night.
More >Portland police are investigating at least seven burglaries and break-ins that took place across the city Thursday morning, five of which appear to be connected.
More >Portland police are investigating at least seven burglaries and break-ins that took place across the city Thursday morning, five of which appear to be connected.
More >A Florida woman was arrested after police said she gave her 2-year-old son to total strangers at a restaurant and then sped off the parking lot.
More >A Florida woman was arrested after police said she gave her 2-year-old son to total strangers at a restaurant and then sped off the parking lot.
More >More than two years after an investigation was launched, a 61-year-old man who worked at Newport High School was taken into custody on several sexual assault charges.
More >More than two years after an investigation was launched, a 61-year-old man who worked at Newport High School was taken into custody on several sexual assault charges.
More >US EPA Director Scott Pruitt said he’s willing to come to Ohio to talk about Lake Erie. At a hearing in Washington Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur extended the invitation and Pruitt said he’s on board.
More >US EPA Director Scott Pruitt said he’s willing to come to Ohio to talk about Lake Erie. At a hearing in Washington Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur extended the invitation and Pruitt said he’s on board.
More >Could turtles help keep your drinking water safe? That's what some people are hoping as the Lake Erie algae bloom season gets closer.
More >Could turtles help keep your drinking water safe? That's what some people are hoping as the Lake Erie algae bloom season gets closer.
More >An image from NASA’s Aqua satellite shows a green algae bloom slowly growing in Lake Erie. There’s a plume of sediment from the Maumee River.
More >An image from NASA’s Aqua satellite shows a green algae bloom slowly growing in Lake Erie. There’s a plume of sediment from the Maumee River.
More >Nearly three years after the Toledo water crisis, scientists have made a discovery about what made the Lake Erie algae bloom so toxic and what this new information could mean for this year's bloom on the lake.
More >Nearly three years after the Toledo water crisis, scientists have made a discovery about what made the Lake Erie algae bloom so toxic and what this new information could mean for this year's bloom on the lake.
More >After heavy May rains, it is the sixth wettest year on record so far in Toledo. And that could cause long-term problems out on Lake Erie.
More >After heavy May rains, it is the sixth wettest year on record so far in Toledo. And that could cause long-term problems out on Lake Erie.
More >The EPA did not include Lake Erie in their latest list of impaired waters in Ohio.
More >The EPA did not include Lake Erie in their latest list of impaired waters in Ohio.
More >Researchers are collecting water samples to test for a type of phosphorus that can lead to algal blooms.
More >Researchers are collecting water samples to test for a type of phosphorus that can lead to algal blooms.
More >Algae bloom season is approaching and so are worries about toxic drinking water. But there are students working hard to keep the water you drink safe.
More >Algae bloom season is approaching and so are worries about toxic drinking water. But there are students working hard to keep the water you drink safe.
More >DETROIT, MI (WTOL) - If you like to fish or enjoy Lake Erie, you want walleye and perch to be healthy. But invasive species are a constant threat. In Detroit, local college students
More >If you like to fish or enjoy Lake Erie, you want walleye and perch to be healthy. But invasive species are a constant threat. In Detroit, local college students are showing how they are fighting back.
More >The fight to protect to Lake Erie was brought to a federal court Wednesday afternoon.
More >The fight to protect to Lake Erie was brought to a federal court Wednesday afternoon.
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