http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:31:20 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/14/kyle-larson-second-nascar-postseason-chase-heading-to-bristol/stories/20260914095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/14/kyle-larson-second-nascar-postseason-chase-heading-to-bristol/stories/20260914095#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:39:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/14/kyle-larson-second-nascar-postseason-chase-heading-to-bristol/stories/20260914095 MADISON, Ill. — Even as his winless drought stretched on for more than a year and Hendrick Motorsports’ Chevrolets lagged behind his competitors’ Toyotas, Kyle Larson never lost faith in his abilities or trust in his team. Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. Cliff Daniels, the crew chief of Kyle Larson, looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. Kyle Larson drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. Kyle Larson celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sept. 13 in Madison, Ill. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/14/2m-state-grant-awarded-to-repair-sewers-at-four-corners-intersection/stories/20260914082 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/14/2m-state-grant-awarded-to-repair-sewers-at-four-corners-intersection/stories/20260914082#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:14:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/development/2026/09/14/2m-state-grant-awarded-to-repair-sewers-at-four-corners-intersection/stories/20260914082 A $2 million state grant to support redevelopment of the historic Spitzer Building in downtown Toledo was announced Monday by Gov. Mike DeWine. Spitzer building on Huron and Madison in downtown Toledo on Sept. 1, 2023. Cars drive by the Spitzer building on Huron and Madison in downtown Toledo Sept. 1, 2023. Madison Avenue is closed at Huron Street in front of the Spitzer Building on Oct. 24, 2025. Westbound traffic was closed Oct. 21, 2025, on Madison Avenue for work on the Spitzer Building. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/14/woman-who-killed-2-in-ovi-crash-gets-16-years-in-prison/stories/20260914090 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/14/woman-who-killed-2-in-ovi-crash-gets-16-years-in-prison/stories/20260914090#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:15:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/14/woman-who-killed-2-in-ovi-crash-gets-16-years-in-prison/stories/20260914090 A drunken driver who ran a red light and killed a couple in an ensuing crash just after Christmas received a maximum 16-year prison term Monday from a Lucas County judge. Lucas County Courthouse. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/14/ut-leader-create-ai-institute-campus/stories/20260911093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/14/ut-leader-create-ai-institute-campus/stories/20260911093#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/14/ut-leader-create-ai-institute-campus/stories/20260911093 COLUMBUS — The University of Toledo could soon be home to an artificial intelligence institute. Students walk through the Centennial Mall on the campus of the University of Toledo on Aug. 28, 2018. Grace Bochenek, vice president of research and innovation at the University of Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/new-warnings-risks-ai-humanity-debate/stories/20260914085 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/new-warnings-risks-ai-humanity-debate/stories/20260914085#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:51:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/new-warnings-risks-ai-humanity-debate/stories/20260914085 LOS ANGELES — New warnings from within the artificial intelligence industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could escape human control and ultimately threaten humanity’s survival, and whether the companies developing the technology are doing enough to prevent such a scenario. A man receives a box of chocolate powder drink from a robot during a demonstration of AI-based robotics in Europe at the European Parliament in Brussels on Sept. 2. Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logos are displayed on a computer screen. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/trump-dismisses-ai-guardrails-sick-conspiracy-data-centers/stories/20260914084 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/trump-dismisses-ai-guardrails-sick-conspiracy-data-centers/stories/20260914084#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:51:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/technology/2026/09/14/trump-dismisses-ai-guardrails-sick-conspiracy-data-centers/stories/20260914084 WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that he would be a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology was part of a “SICK conspiracy.” President Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Air Force One at Shannon Airport on Sept. 13 in Shannon, Ireland. Vice President JD Vance talks to reporters before he boards Air Force Two on Sept. 14 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/09/14/30-jump-heating-oil-costs-this-winter-iran-war/stories/20260914087 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/09/14/30-jump-heating-oil-costs-this-winter-iran-war/stories/20260914087#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:51:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/energy/2026/09/14/30-jump-heating-oil-costs-this-winter-iran-war/stories/20260914087 Winter hasn’t even started yet, but Tommy Cole, Jr. is already very worried about how he’ll afford to heat his home when the temperatures drop. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/tv-radio/2026/09/14/homecoming-for-storyteller-erickka-jones-with-new-downtown-podcast/stories/20260909009 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/tv-radio/2026/09/14/homecoming-for-storyteller-erickka-jones-with-new-downtown-podcast/stories/20260909009#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:01:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/tv-radio/2026/09/14/homecoming-for-storyteller-erickka-jones-with-new-downtown-podcast/stories/20260909009 She never planned to move back to Toledo. Toledo native Erickka Jones has returned home after 37 years to launch the "Brew Is Back" podcast Sept. 8 in Toledo. Toledo native Erickka Jones has returned home after 37 years to launch the "Brew Is Back" podcast Sept. 8 in Toledo. Toledo native Erickka Jones has returned home after 37 years to launch the "Brew Is Back" podcast Sept. 8 in Toledo. Toledo native Erickka Jones has returned home after 37 years to launch the "Brew Is Back" podcast Sept. 8 in Toledo. Toledo native Erickka Jones has returned home after 37 years to launch the "Brew Is Back" podcast Sept. 8 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/14/big-ten-blues-week-2-ohio-state-oregon-collapse-sec-boost/stories/20260914081 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/14/big-ten-blues-week-2-ohio-state-oregon-collapse-sec-boost/stories/20260914081#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:02:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/college/2026/09/14/big-ten-blues-week-2-ohio-state-oregon-collapse-sec-boost/stories/20260914081 The Big Ten took quite the gut punch in Week 2 with Ohio State blowing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead at Texas and Oregon getting embarrassed at Oklahoma State. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day reacts to an Ohio State score against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 12 in Austin, Texas. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stands on the sidelines during the NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., on Sept. 12. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) hands the ball off to running back Dierre Hill Jr. (6) in the first half of the NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State on Sept. 12 in Stillwater, Okla. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/dogs-for-adoption/2026/09/14/lucas-county-dogs-for-adoption-9-14-3/stories/20260911124 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/dogs-for-adoption/2026/09/14/lucas-county-dogs-for-adoption-9-14-3/stories/20260911124#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:19:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/dogs-for-adoption/2026/09/14/lucas-county-dogs-for-adoption-9-14-3/stories/20260911124 These dogs are newly available for adoption at Lucas County Canine Care & Control, 1301 Monroe St., Toledo. Listed are the name, breed, sex, and impound number. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of dogs available for adoption, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. Fluke, male,‘pit bull’ terrier, 54584 Jersey, male,‘pit bull’ terrier, 50566 Goonies, male, bulldog mix, 54642 Phoenix, male,cane corso, 53521 Prada, female, ‘pit bull’ terrier, 39403 Kane, male, ‘pit bull’ terrier, 52553 Oreo, male, ‘pit bull’ terrier, 54255 Biscuit, male, boxer mix, 53713 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/14/michigan-man-dies-after-motorcycle-crashes-into-dog-running-at-large/stories/20260914078 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/14/michigan-man-dies-after-motorcycle-crashes-into-dog-running-at-large/stories/20260914078#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:03:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/14/michigan-man-dies-after-motorcycle-crashes-into-dog-running-at-large/stories/20260914078 PETERSBURG, Mich. — A Michigan man died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash that resulted from a dog running at large, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Monroe. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/monday-memories/2026/09/14/monday-memories-even-the-youngest-were-determined-to-help-victims-after-9-11/stories/20260914006 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/monday-memories/2026/09/14/monday-memories-even-the-youngest-were-determined-to-help-victims-after-9-11/stories/20260914006#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:24:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/monday-memories/2026/09/14/monday-memories-even-the-youngest-were-determined-to-help-victims-after-9-11/stories/20260914006 In a resurgence of patriotism, the country united after the 9/11 terrorist attack 25 years ago. Emergency and medical workers from Toledo and across the nation traveled to New York City to assist in relief efforts. Others donated supplies and money to support the effort, even schoolchildren. Friends Angela Crabtree, 11, left, Chelsey Miller, 8, Nicole Kerste, 10 and Haleigh Keller, 11, right, have raised more than $100 so far to be donated to the American Red Cross on Sept. 13, 2001. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/14/travel-scams-are-getting-harder-to-spot-here-s-how-to-stay-safe/stories/20260913037 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/14/travel-scams-are-getting-harder-to-spot-here-s-how-to-stay-safe/stories/20260913037#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:21:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/retail/2026/09/14/travel-scams-are-getting-harder-to-spot-here-s-how-to-stay-safe/stories/20260913037 NEW YORK — Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travelers heading to new destinations on vacation. Travelers queue up to pass through the south security checkpoint in Denver International Airport Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Denver. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/14/these-simple-portfolio-checks-could-save-you-from-costly-mistakes/stories/20260914005 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/14/these-simple-portfolio-checks-could-save-you-from-costly-mistakes/stories/20260914005#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:19:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/personal-finance/2026/09/14/these-simple-portfolio-checks-could-save-you-from-costly-mistakes/stories/20260914005 A portfolio management policy of benign neglect beats a too-active one any day. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea to check up on your portfolio periodically. Here are key items to keep on your dashboard. Cash is fanned out from a wallet in North Andover, Mass, June 15, 2018. https://www.toledoblade.com/b-partners/2026/09/14/the-blade-celebrates-another-season-of-the-arts-with-special-tabloid(copy)/stories/20260914088 https://www.toledoblade.com/b-partners/2026/09/14/the-blade-celebrates-another-season-of-the-arts-with-special-tabloid(copy)/stories/20260914088#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:08:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/b-partners/2026/09/14/the-blade-celebrates-another-season-of-the-arts-with-special-tabloid(copy)/stories/20260914088 Explore the creativity that defines our region with Season of the Arts. This special feature highlights local theater, music, visual arts, and cultural organizations, keeping you connected to performances, exhibits, and events happening throughout the year. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/13/careers-steering-leaders-connect-education-callings/stories/20260913002 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/13/careers-steering-leaders-connect-education-callings/stories/20260913002#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/education/2026/09/13/careers-steering-leaders-connect-education-callings/stories/20260913002 In her role as chief planning and program officer at the Toledo Area Regional Transport Authority, Glass City native Susan Gettum is an expert in project management. Ben Malczewski walks down to a courtyard at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Marc Folk, president and CEO of the Arts Commission, supports Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski walks at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski sits in a courtyard at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski in a courtyard at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. Ben Malczewski stands at University of Toledo’s University Hall in Toledo on Aug. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:58:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/mud-hens/2026/09/13/mud-hens-offense-stifled-final-road-game/stories/20260913110 DES MOINES — After scoring a run in the first inning, the Toledo Mud Hens were blanked for the rest of Sunday’s game as they fell to the Iowa Cubs 2-1 in their final road game of the season. Toledo’s Austin Gomber throws a pitch during an International League baseball game between the Toledo Mud Hens and Indianapolis Indians at Fifth Third Field in Toledo on Sept. 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:50:39 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/09/13/vamos-team-europe-regains-solheim-cup-the-united-states-ciganda-woad/stories/20260913111 DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Lottie Woad assured it. Carlota Ciganda — who else? — sealed it. Anna Nordqvist Europe team captain holds the trophy aloft after her team won the Solheim Cup. Anna Nordqvist, Europe team captain, kisses the trophy. Lottie Woad of Europe of Europe celebrates with teammates after they won the Solheim Cup. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:20:59 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/pro/2026/09/13/eugenio-suarez-hits-3-run-homer-lift-reds-past-brewers-4-3/stories/20260913109 MILWAUKEE — Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Tyler Stephenson had a sacrifice fly in the eighth as the Cincinnati Reds slipped past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Sunday. Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suárez hits a three-run home run. Milwaukee Brewers' Jake Bauers reacts after hitting a home run. Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz throws out Milwaukee Brewers' Luis Lara at first base.