http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:37:05 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/14/toledo-council-members-hope-add-local-oversight-hotels-motels/stories/20260914097 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/14/toledo-council-members-hope-add-local-oversight-hotels-motels/stories/20260914097#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:53:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/14/toledo-council-members-hope-add-local-oversight-hotels-motels/stories/20260914097 Members of Toledo City Council hope to strengthen local oversight on problematic hotels and motels within the city of Toledo. One Government Center on Dec. 26, 2018. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/14/body-recovered-maumee-river/stories/20260914107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/14/body-recovered-maumee-river/stories/20260914107#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:37:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/14/body-recovered-maumee-river/stories/20260914107 Toledo Fire & Rescue recovered a body from the Maumee River Monday, a department spokesman said. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/14/dolly-parton-day-set-for-sept-25/stories/20260914105 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/14/dolly-parton-day-set-for-sept-25/stories/20260914105#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:25:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/14/dolly-parton-day-set-for-sept-25/stories/20260914105 Dolly Parton Day will be celebrated across Ohio Sept. 25, the governor and lieutenant governor announced Monday. Dolly Parton, right, joins Ohio first lady Fran DeWine during a statewide celebration of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio on Aug. 9, 2022. Ohio will celebrate Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25 in recognition of the singer’s life, legacy, and philanthropic work supporting childhood literacy. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/14/photo-gallery-adult-safety-town-program/stories/20260914108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/14/photo-gallery-adult-safety-town-program/stories/20260914108#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:16:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/14/photo-gallery-adult-safety-town-program/stories/20260914108 A Safety Town program for adults with developmental disabilities took place Monday at the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities in Toledo. Click the image above to view the full gallery. Lt. Gina Shubeta, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department public education officer, front, leads a pretend fire scenario. Lt. Gina Shubeta, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department public education officer, left, and Kelly Wagner crawl outside in a pretend fire scenario. Lt. Gina Shubeta, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department public education officer, left, and Kelly Wagner crawl outside in a pretend fire scenario. Kelly Wagner, left, and Lt. Gina Shubeta, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department public education officer, help up Curtis Kynard after he crawled to the outside. Attendees leave the room in a pretend fire scenario. Lt. Gina Shubeta, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department public education officer, leads fire safety instruction. Curtis Kynard, in the hat with flames, listens to fire safety instruction. Lt. Gina Shubeta, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department public education officer, leads fire safety instruction. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/14/fall-native-plant-sale-whitehouse-set/stories/20260915002 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/14/fall-native-plant-sale-whitehouse-set/stories/20260915002#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:58:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/community-events/2026/09/14/fall-native-plant-sale-whitehouse-set/stories/20260915002 A fall native plant sale is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Blue Creek Metropark, 7790 Schadel Rd. in Whitehouse. Plants sit in the greenhouse during a native plant sale hosted by Wild Toledo at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on June, 2024. https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/14/ai-stocks-drop-but-rest-wall-street-holds-steadier-after-oil-prices-give/stories/20260914106 https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/14/ai-stocks-drop-but-rest-wall-street-holds-steadier-after-oil-prices-give/stories/20260914106#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:54:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/business/stock-market/2026/09/14/ai-stocks-drop-but-rest-wall-street-holds-steadier-after-oil-prices-give/stories/20260914106 NEW YORK — Artificial-intelligence stocks slid worldwide Monday after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity. Another jump in oil prices, meanwhile, briefly sent the yield of the 10-year Treasury to 5 percent for the bond market ’s latest pressure-raising milestone. Electronic displays show financial news on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 14. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/09/14/zelensky-says-ukraine-pause-strikes-russia/stories/20260914104 https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/09/14/zelensky-says-ukraine-pause-strikes-russia/stories/20260914104#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:43:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/news/World/2026/09/14/zelensky-says-ukraine-pause-strikes-russia/stories/20260914104 KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Ukraine is ready to halt its strikes on Russian territory if allies can secure a genuine Russian commitment not to hit Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. A locomotive damaged in a Russian drone attack is seen at Yahodyn railway station near Ukraine's border with Poland, Ukraine, on Sept. 13. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, right, speaks during a joint news conference with Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept. 13. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk arrives for the EU summit in Brussels on June 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/14/man-gets-13-years-shooting-boy-east-toledo/stories/20260914092 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/14/man-gets-13-years-shooting-boy-east-toledo/stories/20260914092#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:42:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/14/man-gets-13-years-shooting-boy-east-toledo/stories/20260914092 A West Toledo man who shot a teenage boy in East Toledo nine months ago, then ran him over with a car, is slated to spend more than 12 years in prison. Maliq Lawson Maliq Lawson https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/friday-night-highlights-nwoal-powers-liberty-center-archbold-stay-undefeated/stories/20260914094 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/friday-night-highlights-nwoal-powers-liberty-center-archbold-stay-undefeated/stories/20260914094#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:35:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/high-school/2026/09/14/friday-night-highlights-nwoal-powers-liberty-center-archbold-stay-undefeated/stories/20260914094 With an iron-sharp focus, the juggernaut Liberty Center football team has continued an era of unprecedented dominance. Liberty Center's Garrison Kruse (30) runs the ball as they face off against the Pirates of Wheelersburg in the OHSAA Division V Football State Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Dec. 6, 2025. Liberty Center's Jaxton Lawniczak, left, looks back as he runs a pass for a touchdown as the Tigers face off against the Pirates of Wheelersburg in the OHSAA Division V Football State Championship Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Dec. 6, 2025. Archbold's Maddox Pinter rolls out of the pocket. Archbold's Morgan Harris runs for a pass. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/14/highway-patrol-promotes-new-toledo-post-commander/stories/20260914099 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/14/highway-patrol-promotes-new-toledo-post-commander/stories/20260914099#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:27:22 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2026/09/14/highway-patrol-promotes-new-toledo-post-commander/stories/20260914099 The Ohio State Highway Patrol has promoted a sergeant at its Toledo post to become the new post commander. Ohio State Highway Patrol officer patch. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/14/railroad-work-close-pickle-road-4-days/stories/20260914101 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/14/railroad-work-close-pickle-road-4-days/stories/20260914101#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:23:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/transportation/2026/09/14/railroad-work-close-pickle-road-4-days/stories/20260914101 Railroad repairs will close a road crossing near Toledo Refining for four days, starting Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Public Service announced. A 'road closed' sign closeup at the Ohio Dept. of Transportation on July 1 in Maumee. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/14/ohio-supreme-court-declines-remove-suspended-judge-from-ballot/stories/20260914100 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/14/ohio-supreme-court-declines-remove-suspended-judge-from-ballot/stories/20260914100#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:14:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/09/14/ohio-supreme-court-declines-remove-suspended-judge-from-ballot/stories/20260914100 COLUMBUS — Jon Ickes will appear as a judicial candidate on the November ballot in Sandusky County despite being unable to serve in the office when the term begins. Jon Ickes. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/14/teen-pleads-involuntary-manslaugher-south-toledo-shooting/stories/20260914098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/14/teen-pleads-involuntary-manslaugher-south-toledo-shooting/stories/20260914098#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:03:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2026/09/14/teen-pleads-involuntary-manslaugher-south-toledo-shooting/stories/20260914098 An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Monday morning to involuntary manslaughter for another teenager’s Jan. 4, 2025, shooting death. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/09/14/lake-erie-algal-bloom-remains-thick-between-toledo-monroe/stories/20260914091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/09/14/lake-erie-algal-bloom-remains-thick-between-toledo-monroe/stories/20260914091#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:37:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/environment/2026/09/14/lake-erie-algal-bloom-remains-thick-between-toledo-monroe/stories/20260914091 Western Lake Erie’s cyanobacteria bloom, more commonly known as an algal bloom, has decreased a tad in size. This NOAA graphic depicts the current state of western Lake Erie's algal bloom, as of Sunday. The red and orange areas between Toledo and Monroe have the highest toxin concentrations. The current state of Lake Erie's algal bloom, as of Sunday. This satellite imagery was eleased by NOAA on Monday afternoon. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/14/organizers-promote-electric-vehicle-innovation-summit/stories/20260914096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/14/organizers-promote-electric-vehicle-innovation-summit/stories/20260914096#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:29:51 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/city/2026/09/14/organizers-promote-electric-vehicle-innovation-summit/stories/20260914096 In the face of recent cuts in funding, organizers of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit are making sure the public knows EVs are here to stay. Chris Price, right, and Hesham AlBahri talk about what to expect when EVIS America comes to Toledo Nov. 3-5 and the potential for long-term business, investment and visibility opportunities for the region during the Rotary Club meeting on Monday. Chris Price, right, and Hesham AlBahri talk about what to expect when EVIS America comes to Toledo Nov. 3-5 and the potential for long-term business, investment and visibility opportunities for the region during the Rotary Club meeting Monday. Attendees listen as Chris Price and Hesham AlBahri talk about what to expect when EVIS America comes to Toledo Nov. 3-5 and the potential for long-term business, investment and visibility opportunities for the region during the Rotary Club meeting. 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. Exterior of the Spitzer Building Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Toledo. 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. Spitzer building on Huron and Madison in downtown Toledo on Sept. 1, 2023. Cars drive past the Nicholas and Spitzer buildings on Huron and Madison in downtown Toledo on Sept. 1, 2023. 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 was sentenced to a maximum 16-year prison term Monday. 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.