Wednesday, May 9 2012 5:38 PM EDT2012-05-09 21:38:35 GMT
TOLEDO, OH (Toledo News Now) – African-Americans make up just less than fourteen percent of the U.S. population, but constitute about forty percent of the prison population. One recent study estimatesMore >>
African-Americans make up just less than fourteen percent of the U.S. population, but constitute about forty percent of the prison population. One recent study estimates a black man born in America today has about a 1 in 3 chance of ending up in prison.More >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 11:12 PM EDT2012-05-04 03:12:24 GMT
TOLEDO, OH (Toledo News Now) – Food borne illness kills thousands of Americans every year, and makes hundreds of thousands more sick. Although that includes food poisoning both at home and at foodMore >>
Food borne illness kills thousands of Americans every year. Although that includes food poisoning both at home and at food service businesses, keeping restaurants clean and safe can go a long way in keeping Americans from contracting food borne illnesses. More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 11:07 PM EDT2012-05-01 03:07:38 GMT
TOLEDO, OH (Toledo News Now) – Parents often use the Entertainment Software Rating Board's video game rating system to know if games are age-appropriate for their children. But some parents were shockedMore >>
Parents often use the Entertainment Software Rating Board's video game rating system to know if games are age-appropriate for their children. But some parents were shocked to find out games with ESRB ratings of "E" for "everyone" or "T" for "teen" could still be exposing their children to racial slurs, homophobia and x-rated content.More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 12:33 PM EDT2012-04-27 16:33:24 GMT
TOLEDO, OH (Toledo News Now) – Lucas County is owed millions of dollars in delinquent property taxes, and officials say the missing money is hurting county residents. "If taxes aren't paid and thoseMore >>
Lucas County is owed millions of dollars in delinquent property taxes, and officials say the missing money is hurting county residents.More >>
Monday, April 9 2012 7:03 PM EDT2012-04-09 23:03:26 GMT
Imagine being at home and random people suddenly start coming and peering through your windows, even knocking on your door. That is exactly what happened to one woman in south Toledo after he house became part of a Craigslist scam.More >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 6:21 PM EST2012-02-02 23:21:57 GMT
As tax season approaches, everyone is preparing and gathering information. With all of the important personal documents circulating, be careful not to allow others access to that information.More >>
Friday, January 27 2012 6:37 PM EST2012-01-27 23:37:19 GMT
If interested in saving money at the grocery store, coupons from the Sunday newspaper do not seem to be enough anymore. Some of the best coupons are now found online.More >>
Thursday, January 26 2012 6:06 PM EST2012-01-26 23:06:09 GMT
With so many new smart phones hitting the market, many consumers hope to upgrade this year, or maybe switch carriers. Before going to the store, be warned why prices will rise for cell phones and cell phone plans.More >>
Tuesday, January 24 2012 7:43 PM EST2012-01-25 00:43:58 GMT
Imagine going into the hospital for a routine surgery, but then develop complications that are life changing and actually affects thousands of others suffering from similar problems from the same surgery. This is the reality for one local woman who called Call 11 for Action.More >>
Thursday, January 5 2012 3:17 PM EST2012-01-05 20:17:55 GMT
Call 11 for Action has passed a milestone. The money saving advice has prevented viewers from spending almost 1.1 million unnecessary dollars this year.More >>
Monday, December 5 2011 3:39 PM EST2011-12-05 20:39:38 GMT
As the final weeks of the holiday season approach, many shoppers will head to the gift card section. Gift cards are now a billion dollar business each year.More >>
Monday, August 1 2011 6:44 PM EDT2011-08-01 22:44:19 GMT
Google is trying its luck in social media with the search engine's new web site, Google+. Lots of excitement coincides with an exclusive Google+ invitation, but some are forgetting their Internet safety rules as a result.More >>
Wednesday, July 13 2011 6:49 PM EDT2011-07-13 23:49:00 GMT
An ad on Craig's List has been taken down after claiming to be a pre-employment application for the Hollywood Casino that opens in Toledo next year.More >>
Friday, July 8 2011 6:51 PM EDT2011-07-08 23:51:48 GMT
Having a yard sale is the first thing that comes to mind when wanting to get rid of unwanted junk, but selling your things on the internet may be more profitable.More >>
Tuesday, June 28 2011 8:34 PM EDT2011-06-29 00:34:43 GMT
Call 11 for Action sprung into action after Rhonda Sieler called to report that the house next door was vacant, burned out, and she had rats running in her house because of it. Within days of WTOL reporting on the vacant house, the house is gone and the cleanup has begun.More >>
Friday, June 24 2011 6:29 PM EDT2011-06-24 22:29:55 GMT
Every day, the City of Toledo opens at least five new criminal cases against housing violators. Many of them never show up to court and never take care of the code violations, and the backlog adds up.More >>
Friday, June 24 2011 2:30 PM EDT2011-06-24 18:30:40 GMT
Jeff Lamphier watched helplessly as his neighbor's wind turbine was no match for a gust of wind Tuesday night. The 25-foot-tall turbine came crashing down on Lamphier's roof.More >>
Monday, June 13 2011 6:54 PM EDT2011-06-13 22:54:32 GMT
As more Americans fall behind on bill payments, more are receiving collection calls. At the same time, more people are filing complaints against the industry and those complaints are being heard.More >>
Tuesday, April 12 2011 6:09 PM EDT2011-04-12 22:09:00 GMT
They are located at 32 intersections across Toledo, but WTOL 11 discovered Toledo's red light cameras are flashing even when some drivers come to a complete stop.More >>
Wednesday, April 6 2011 6:50 PM EDT2011-04-06 22:50:33 GMT
A group of Toledo coworkers said part of the reason they signed up for Lifestyles for Ladies Only gym was flexibility in using different locations. A representative from the Northwood Lifestyles for Ladies first approached them at work, located near the Toledo Lifestyles.More >>
Tuesday, April 5 2011 6:59 PM EDT2011-04-05 22:59:09 GMT
Neighbors still have a mess on their hands months after fire erupted from a Columbia gas regulator station on East Manhattan Avenue in North Toledo.More >>
Thursday, February 24 2011 8:05 PM EST2011-02-25 01:05:47 GMT
More than a dozen folks say they have been waiting for months to get their musical instruments back from Richard's Music, after taking them there to be repaired.More >>
Wednesday, February 23 2011 6:41 PM EST2011-02-23 23:41:32 GMT
Despite the economy showing slight improvement, a number of financial and consumer groups believe now, more than ever, is the time to start saving.More >>
Tuesday, January 25 2011 7:12 PM EST2011-01-26 00:12:10 GMT
One landlord's renters left her West Toledo home a mess, after they caused expensive water damage, smashed holes in closet doors and ruined carpeting.More >>
Monday, January 24 2011 5:44 PM EST2011-01-24 22:44:06 GMT
Elaine Lidholm, a consumer affairs expert, says one of the main advantages of the groups is that they can quickly alert someone that their identity has been compromised.More >>
Tuesday, January 4 2011 10:02 PM EST2011-01-05 03:02:50 GMT
Several former patients contacted WTOL's Call 11 For Action line after finding AllCare shuttered when they showed up for their scheduled appointments.More >>
Each year Call 11 for Actionhelps thousands of consumers. Contact our Call 11 for Action team if you are the victim of a consumer scam, fraud, or ripoff. Call 419-255-2255 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can also leave a voice mail at that number.More >>
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