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🌱 Mayor Calls Council ‘Little Babies’ + Lake Erie Toxic Algae Bloom
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Happy Veteran's Day Toledo! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:
- Donte Gilmer has been convicted of the 2021 killings of Laura Luckey and Natasha Carlisle after initially facing a mistrial earlier this year.
- Tensions are still high between the Mayor's Office and Toledo City Council after Mayor Kapszukiewicz calls council members "little babies" on the radio.
- Toledo Police are investigating a murder-suicide after it was discovered the two victims of a house fire on Wednesday actually died from gunshot wounds.
But first, today's weather:
Tropical rainstorm. High: 62 Low: 34.
Here are the top five stories today in Toledo:
- The firearm of a Lucas County Sheriff's Deputy fired accidentally in a bathroom located at the Toledo Municipal Court last week. The sheriff's office opened an investigation after the deputy reportedly did not utilize the proper method of safely securing the weapon before using the restroom. (WTVG)
- In a radio interview Wednesday afternoon, Toledo Mayor Kapszukiewicz chastised the Toledo City Council, calling them "little babies." Much of the controversy surrounding the friction between the Mayor's Office and City Council stems from allegations that suspended City Auditor Jacob Jaksetic has not fulfilled his duties. (WTOL)
- Donte Gilmer was convicted of two counts of aggravated murder for the 2021 double homicide of Laura Luckey, 42, and Natasha Carlisle, 40. Gilmer had previously been tried in January 2022 but that resulted in a mistrial. (WTOL)
- UPDATE: The Lucas County Coroner's Office found the two victims identified in a house fire on Wednesday actually died from gunshot wounds. The deaths of Angela and Scott Baldwin, both 47, are now being investigated as a murder-suicide by Toledo Police. (WTVG)
- Researchers at the University of Toledo, including professor of ecology and Director of UToledo's Lake Erie Center Thomas Bridgeman, are reporting concerns for a new blue-green algae bloom in Lake Erie. Though not typical for this time of year, the new bloom appears to be tolerant of the cold and could prove toxic. (WNWO)
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Today in Toledo:
- Chili Cook-off to House Veterans - National Exchange Club HQ (7:00 PM)
- Toledo School for the Arts Percussion: Music of The Police (7:00 PM)
- Music Vine Concert Series in Grand Rapids (11:30 AM)
- Live and in-person at Hamburger Mary's, Toledo: Detox!! (6:00 PM)
- Ohio's Best Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Party Continues at the Spaghetti Warehouse (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- A new dog park in Oregon will be named after Jacob Schaffer, who died after struggling with mental health and addiction in August 2021. The dog park will be located on Pickle Road near the Eastern Community YWCA. (WTOL)
Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you soon!
— Brad King
About me: I have been a lifelong Northwest Ohio native and University of Toledo grad (Go Rockets!). I'm old enough to remember when the Mud Hens were still playing in Maumee. The Glass City has seen some amazing revitalization and I am so excited to share every update with you!
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