President Donald Trump paid his respects on Wednesday at a Delaware military base where the remains of six U.S. service members killed in the crash of a refueling aircraft were returned to their families.

Volunteers are needed to move hundreds of costumes from the upper level of the building before the garments get damaged by rain.

A Toledo woman brought to tears over a house. 13 Action News first introduced you to Heather Waters in 2023 and more than two years later, she is back asking the same question, “When will it be torn down?”

A utility pole damaged during a recent windstorm is leaning toward a home and over a sidewalk on Valentine Street, and neighbors say they cannot determine who owns it or who is responsible for fixing it.

We're less than 100 days away from the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we look at how cities in the U.S. are preparing to host games. This week, we explore how Atlanta has become an epicenter for soccer.

An Arizona sheriff is facing a recall effort amid the ongoing Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case.

What started as the flu has led to life-changing amputations for a teenage girl in Texas.

A Massachusetts family’s lost dog washed ashore in Connecticut this week.

Parents said a Tennessee high school teacher showed their teenage daughter nude photos of himself on his cell phone during class.

Authorities in Louisiana say two former Amazon employees stole items worth thousands of dollars from the company’s warehouse in Baton Rouge.

Man arrested after climbing into pygmy hippo enclosure at zoo in Bangkok >> https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/18/man-arrested-after-climbing-into-pygmy-hippo-enclosure-zoo/ 

Happy National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Today, our Annie Giovannucci visited Dorr Elementary to read Strictly No Elephants, a story about welcoming and including those with differences, to Mrs. Jimenez's 1st grade class. Thanks for the warm welcome! 💚

From the airport to the gas pump to your mailbox, the economy is straining families in the United States in new ways.

As businesses and government agencies rely more on connected systems, the risk of a cyber attack or data breach is high.

This new addition to Toledo is just up the street from the Toledo Museum of Art. It adds a destination if you’d like to enjoy good home cookin’ in an upscale setting.

The University of Toledo has a class called Science and Policy of Foraging at the UToledo Stranahan Arboretum. This semester, they are harvesting tree sap and making maple syrup as one of their group projects.

THURSDAY MORNING COMMUTE: Rain showers (green) and some light freezing rain (pink) are expected between 3am-9am, especially near and north of the Ohio Turnpike.

Oak trees are vital for wildlife in our area in many ways, but the Metroparks are currently removing all the dead ones to prevent the spread of a blight. Meteorologist Derek Witt explains what that blight is and how you can protect the oak trees on your property in this week’s Metroparks Meetup.

One of the partners in the new Old South End project is the John Henry Eldred Junior Foundation. It is a Toledo-based foundation focused on improving life for people throughout Northwest Ohio and beyond.

If you are a Maumee resident, you may want to listen up. New water meters are on the way as part of the city’s replacement project.

When does Spring begin this year? What’s up with the term “Vernal Equinox”?

This is your Wednesday Bright Side!

A Lucas County grand jury has indicted two teenagers on murder charges in connection with the death of 18-year-old Joaquin Simmons, who was dragged by a car during a shoe robbery arranged through Facebook Marketplace.

Peggy Keyes, of Bowling Green (left), smiles after choosing a wig at The Victory Center in Perrysburg today! 😃 The center's Wig Bank program provides free, high-quality wigs to women and girls facing cancer-related hair loss, and Keyes became their 3,000th recipient today! 🎉

The $60 million Mega Millions ticket was sold just outside of our area at Tyler’s Short Stop in Van Wert.

Toledo Police have now officially promoted a man who’s been in trouble in the past for sexually harassing a fellow officer from sergeant to lieutenant.

'Save America Act' snags in the senate

Could our highways be causing harm to our health? A local group of residents opposing the expansion of I-475 is coming together Wednesday and bringing in an expert to talk about highway pollutants.

*A REALLY GREAT VIEW OF TUESDAY'S METEOR (FROM 3/17/26)* Here's a great video of the Meteor over Lake Erie & Northern Ohio from 13abc Viewer Chris Palka in Carey, Ohio. That was quite a fireball! #meteor #fireball #shootingstar #asteroid #sonicboom

Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to 2022 rape charge, faces lengthy prison sentence >> https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/18/rapper-mystikal-pleads-guilty-2022-rape-charge-faces-up-20-years-prison/ 

Ohio marijuana restrictions take effect Friday after repeal effort falls short

TSA workers continue to work without pay as security lines grow amid partial shutdown >> https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/18/tsa-workers-continue-work-without-pay-security-lines-grow-amid-partial-shutdown/ 

NASCAR driver suspended indefinitely over livestream comments

Federal Reserve keeps rates steady, sees limited economic impact from Iran conflict

Woman indicted in shooting that killed 31-year-old Findlay woman

JUST IN: General Motors investing millions into Toledo Propulsion Systems >> https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/18/gm-investing-millions-into-toledo-propulsion-systems/ 

Local teens to be tried as adults in murder of 18-year-old who was dragged by a car during robbery >> https://www.13abc.com/2025/04/14/three-juveniles-arrested-murder-18-year-old-who-was-dragged-by-car-during-shoe-sale/ 

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Trump, DeWine to attend dignified transfer of 3 Ohio airmen killed in Iraq >> https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/18/trump-dewine-attend-dignified-transfer-3-ohio-airman-killed-iraq/ 

“Their heads are off, their arms and legs are off,” said Gibson. “We’re going to clean it up and just, I don’t know, we’re talking about just not putting them back up.”

The looming expiration of Perrysburg’s moratorium on cannabis and marijuana-related businesses led council to vote on an emergency measure Tuesday night.

Toledo City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to establish guidelines governing how the city responds to federal immigration enforcement operations.

The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide. And in the U.S., drivers are now facing the highest prices they’ve seen at the pump in nearly two and a half years.

Atlanta police said a 4-year-old girl was stabbed to death at an apartment complex over the weekend during a standoff.

A quick-thinking skier helped rescue another who became trapped upside-down in deep snow after a fall.

Authorities said a woman is facing a federal drug charge after she was found with hundreds of pounds of drugs in her vehicle.

The remains of a woman missing for more than a year have tentatively been located after her alleged murderer recently bragged about the killing to a friend, authorities said.

Authorities searching for Colorado middle school secretary accused of sexually abusing student >> https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/17/authorities-searching-middle-school-secretary-accused-sexually-abusing-student/

Man accused of murdering pregnant 16-year-old who vanished 6 years ago in California >> https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/17/man-accused-murdering-pregnant-16-year-old-who-vanished-6-years-ago/ 

Mother in North Carolina gives birth to triplets on National Triplet Day: ‘I can’t wait to see them grow’ >> https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/17/mother-gives-birth-triplets-national-triplet-day-i-cant-wait-see-them-grow/