A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were reported killed.More>>
A twister ripped through the Lake Township area almost three years ago. The community is pretty much back to normal, but residents still remember the horror that hit their neighborhood in 2010.More>>
A local man remembers being in Oklahoma City in 1999, when a massive tornado ravaged the city. Allan Detrich of Fremont says the area was devastated and Monday's tornado reminds him of what happened some 14 years ago.More>>
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.More>>
A large tornado roared through the southern part of Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon. Damage is extensive. Video showed blocks of flattened homes and vehicles tossed upside down. More>>
The Toledo Area Sanitary District has started mosquito control. Monday evening marks the first day of light trapping. Biologists trap mosquitos and then study the numbers and types throughout the county. Free backyard sprays begin this week and neighborhood fogging starts in June. Log on to 13abc.com for details.More>>
Lucas County Sheriff investigators continue to look for three suspects they say are responsible for the murder of carryout owner James Safadi. He was shot and killed in his Waterville Township home. More>>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:13:34 GMT
Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999. The National Weather Service estimated that the storm that struckMore >>
Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:29:36 GMT
Two Toledo firefighters went to the hospital Monday morning after a fire in West Toledo. It happened in the 3600 block of Berkerly near Berdan. One was treated for a minor burn and the other for heatMore >>
Two Toledo firefighters went to the hospital Monday morning after a fire in West Toledo. It happened in the 3600 block of Berkerly near Berdan. One was treated for a minor burn and the other for heat exhaustion. 13abc is told the injured firefighters were treated returned to duty Monday. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:10:50 GMT
A plan working its way through Columbus has local towns concerned. State lawmakers want to change how cities tax people and businesses. House Bill 5 would create a one-size-fits-all taxing system butMore >>
Perrysburg city council is considering a resolution opposing HB 5 which would give Ohio the right to create tax policy not individual towns.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:45:38 GMT
Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Part of their fight led them to Washington,More >>
Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Senator Rob Portman says he is doing what he can to put pressure on the Russian government and get the Obama administration to focus on the issue.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:39:33 GMT
A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness. Ashley isMore >>
A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:22:06 GMT
A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes nearMore >>
A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes near Angola.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:51:10 GMT
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.More >>
Monday was the warmest day of the year. The temperature hit 90 degrees at Toledo Express Airport at mid afternoon. That is the warmest day since August 31st of last year. Toledo reached 93 degrees on that date. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962. Get Toledo's only live, local radar 24/7 at 13abc.com/weather.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:33:55 GMT
If you're a local business owner you won't want to miss the Cyber Security seminar sponsored by SCORE of Northwest Ohio and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.More >>
If you're a local business owner you won't want to miss the Cyber Security seminar sponsored by SCORE of Northwest Ohio and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:02:36 GMT
The Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters released its 2013 award winners on Sunday.13abc was honored with five AP awards.1st Place - Best Producer: Shelly Gorringe1st Place - Outstanding Sports Operation1stMore >>
13abc has been honored by the Ohio AP with five broadcast awards for excellence. 13abc reporter Tony Geftos won for Best Breaking News Coverage. Lissa Guyton and Todd Gaertner were honored for Extraordinary Coverage of a Scheduled Event. The station took the top two places for best producer and was named Outstanding Sports Operation.More >>
Editor David C. Miller of The (Bowling Green) Sentinel-Tribune newspaper in Ohio died Saturday at a hospital in York, Pa., the paper said in a statement. He was 66.More >>
Editor David C. Miller of The Bowling Green Sentinel-Tribune newspaper died Saturday at a hospital in York, Pa., the paper said in a statement. He was 66.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:41:44 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - Police say they're looking for a 3-year-old girl who was reportedly taken in Detroit while her father was assaulting her mother. An Amber Alert is in effect Monday for Alonna Anderson,More >>
A Detroit girl is safe after an early morning Amber Alert. Alonna Anderson was abducted early this morning by a family member. An Amber Alert was issued and she was later found safe in Detroit.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:25:15 GMT
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." She toldMore >>
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.More >>
The Historic Church of Saint Patrick honored law enforcement officers Sunday morning at the 4th annual Blue Mass. It included bag pies and a candle display.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:36:19 GMT
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning. About 6 a.m. Saturday, detectives say the three suspects described asMore >>
Police are still searching for the suspects that shot and killed James "Jimmy" Safadi in his Waterville home early Saturday morning.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:31 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:31:31 GMT
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.Part of the road was shut down as the crash scene was cleared. Several cars were involved in the accident, and there wereMore >>
Northbound Route 23 was shut down on Sunday evening after a semi truck overturned.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:08:35 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert. ThereMore >>
A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:53:46 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while RepublicansMore >>
A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news."More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:56:32 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally,More >>
Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:52:38 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Police in a northeast Ohio community report a number of black bear sightings. Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears inMore >>
Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears in the area in recent days.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:05:59 GMT
Owens Community College graduated more than 50 students Sunday who earned their GEDs.The students celebrated receiving their high school equivalence diplomas.Several students served as keynote speakers.More >>
Owens Community College graduated more than 50 students Sunday who earned their GEDs.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:00:24 GMT
Walkers and runners turned out at Olander Park in Sylvania on Sunday for the "Beat the Wheat" 5K.The event raises awareness of and money to fight Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease in an autoimmune conditionMore >>
Walkers and runners turned out at Olander Park in Sylvania on Sunday for the "Beat the Wheat" 5K.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:45:43 GMT
A group of Coast Guard members are traveling across the country to visit veterans, and they've doing it all by golf cart.Sunday, they rode into Toledo and the local Coast guard held a barbecue for theMore >>
A group of Coast Guard members are traveling across the country to visit veterans, and they've doing it all by golf cart.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:21:35 GMT
They battle it out weekly on the Billboard charts, and now they're competing at the Billboard Music Awards. Today's biggest stars - from Taylor Swift to fun. to Maroon 5 - are the key finalists at Sunday'sMore >>
Today's biggest stars - from Taylor Swift to fun. to Maroon 5 - are the key finalists at Sunday's awards show, airing live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on ABC.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:04:44 GMT
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities in southeastern Michigan ay a man stole a car with a 74-year-old disabled woman in the passenger seat, took her money and then fled on foot. The Oakland CountyMore >>
Authorities in southeastern Michigan say a man stole a car with a 74-year-old disabled woman in the passenger seat, took her money and then fled on foot.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:01:49 GMT
Before any boating trip comes the preparation. Sunday's warm up gave some a chance to get their boats ready. "We just really enjoy boating," said Ron Roop who's been boating for thirty years. "This isMore >>
The U.S. Coast Guard urges boaters to take extra time to make sure they have all of the safety equipment required before taking their boats onto the water. More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:48:24 GMT
Sunday, the Toledo Area Humane Society hosted the Bark in the Park walk for animals.Participants enjoyed a 1.5 mile walk around Arrowhead Park with their pets. Other activities included raffles, music,More >>
Sunday, the Toledo Area Humane Society hosted the Bark in the Park walk for animals.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:30:20 GMT
We have an update to a car accident we reported on Thursday. It happened on State Route 199 at Eagleville Road. According to the Review-Times, a Fostoria woman remains in the hospital this morning withMore >>
A Fostoria woman remains in the hospital this morning with life-threatening injuries after a crash on Thursday. More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:11:36 GMT
Police are on the lookout for a man accused of hitting and seriously injuring a Sheriff's deputy with his car.Police say Josh Baldridge hit a Knox County, Ohio deputy early this morning.Baldridge is drivingMore >>
Police are on the lookout for a man accused of hitting and seriously injuring a Sheriff's deputy with his car.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:50:15 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The state of Ohio has received a $2.1 million federal grant to improve criminal background checks for those home health care workers who directly serve the disabled and elderly. TheMore >>
The state of Ohio has received a $2.1 million federal grant to improve criminal background checks for those home health care workers who directly serve the disabled and elderly.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:45:51 GMT
EOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said. North Korea routinelyMore >>
North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:41:11 GMT
CLEVELAND (AP) - Police made regular crime runs to the Cleveland street where three women were held captive in a house over a decade before escaping.Since the 2002 abduction of the first victim, MichelleMore >>
Police made regular crime runs to the Cleveland street where three women were held captive in a house over a decade before escaping.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:10:50 GMT
A plan working its way through Columbus has local towns concerned. State lawmakers want to change how cities tax people and businesses. House Bill 5 would create a one-size-fits-all taxing system butMore >>
Perrysburg city council is considering a resolution opposing HB 5 which would give Ohio the right to create tax policy not individual towns.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:41:44 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - Police say they're looking for a 3-year-old girl who was reportedly taken in Detroit while her father was assaulting her mother. An Amber Alert is in effect Monday for Alonna Anderson,More >>
A Detroit girl is safe after an early morning Amber Alert. Alonna Anderson was abducted early this morning by a family member. An Amber Alert was issued and she was later found safe in Detroit.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:52:38 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Police in a northeast Ohio community report a number of black bear sightings. Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears inMore >>
Police in Liberty Township near Youngstown say they have received several calls regarding bears in the area in recent days.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:04:44 GMT
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Authorities in southeastern Michigan ay a man stole a car with a 74-year-old disabled woman in the passenger seat, took her money and then fled on foot. The Oakland CountyMore >>
Authorities in southeastern Michigan say a man stole a car with a 74-year-old disabled woman in the passenger seat, took her money and then fled on foot.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:11:36 GMT
Police are on the lookout for a man accused of hitting and seriously injuring a Sheriff's deputy with his car.Police say Josh Baldridge hit a Knox County, Ohio deputy early this morning.Baldridge is drivingMore >>
Police are on the lookout for a man accused of hitting and seriously injuring a Sheriff's deputy with his car.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:11:56 GMT
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were reported killed.More >>
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were reported killed.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:13:34 GMT
Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999. The National Weather Service estimated that the storm that struckMore >>
Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:37:02 GMT
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.More >>
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:08:35 GMT
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert. ThereMore >>
A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:52 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:52:19 GMT
We're stretching your dollar with grocery deals, coupons, special offers and much more!More >>
We're stretching your dollar with grocery deals, coupons, special offers and much more! Watch Kristian Brown every Monday at 5 p.m. on 13abc Action News! More >>
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:23:10 GMT
A twister ripped through the Lake Township area almost three years ago. The community is pretty much back to normal, but residents still remember the horror that hit their neighborhood in 2010.More >>
A twister ripped through the Lake Township area almost three years ago. The community is pretty much back to normal, but residents still remember the horror that hit their neighborhood in 2010.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:18:47 GMT
For some people in Northwest Ohio, the image of a massive tornado is something they only see on TV. But Allan Detrich puts himself directly in their path."Seeing the storms out in the plains, they'reMore >>
A local man remembers being in Oklahoma City in 1999, when a massive tornado ravaged the city. Allan Detrich of Fremont says the area was devastated and Monday's tornado reminds him of what happened some 14 years ago.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:15:43 GMT
Thousands of shipwrecks rest close to home and some local divers are on a mission to discover them. The weather on Lake Erie can be violent at times without much warning. Darkness, fog, wind and wavesMore >>
Local divers are on a search to discover some of the thousands of shipwrecks on the bottom of Lake Erie.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:44:13 GMT
Toledo Police have shut down southbound I-75 between Anthony Wayne Trail and South due to a serious accident. We're told it is a rollover crash. At least one man was seriously injured when he was ejectedMore >>
I-75 remains closed between Anthony Wayne Trail and South as of 7:30 p.m. Monday evening after a serious accident.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:14:35 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in TexasMore >>
A large tornado roared through the southern part of Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon. Damage is extensive. Video showed blocks of flattened homes and vehicles tossed upside down. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:37:02 GMT
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.More >>
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:29:36 GMT
Two Toledo firefighters went to the hospital Monday morning after a fire in West Toledo. It happened in the 3600 block of Berkerly near Berdan. One was treated for a minor burn and the other for heatMore >>
Two Toledo firefighters went to the hospital Monday morning after a fire in West Toledo. It happened in the 3600 block of Berkerly near Berdan. One was treated for a minor burn and the other for heat exhaustion. 13abc is told the injured firefighters were treated returned to duty Monday. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:10:50 GMT
A plan working its way through Columbus has local towns concerned. State lawmakers want to change how cities tax people and businesses. House Bill 5 would create a one-size-fits-all taxing system butMore >>
Perrysburg city council is considering a resolution opposing HB 5 which would give Ohio the right to create tax policy not individual towns.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:45:38 GMT
Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Part of their fight led them to Washington,More >>
Three Toledo families are still begging the Russian government to lift its ban on adoptions. Those families' plans to adopt Russian children were blocked in January. Senator Rob Portman says he is doing what he can to put pressure on the Russian government and get the Obama administration to focus on the issue.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:41:39 GMT
The warmer weather bring out all of the bugs. Today begins the Toledo Area Sanitary District's battle with mosquitos. Both rainfall and temperature play a role in how many mosquitos we'll have thisMore >>
The Toledo Area Sanitary District has started mosquito control. Monday evening marks the first day of light trapping. Biologists trap mosquitos and then study the numbers and types throughout the county. Free backyard sprays begin this week and neighborhood fogging starts in June. Log on to 13abc.com for details.More >>
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