Alexis Means

5 days ago | 13abc.com | Alexis Means

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A shared vision of Toledo families is becoming a reality. On Friday, Mom’s House and The Pregnancy Center celebrated the grand opening of Laurie’s Place. A new space to help break barriers for single parents and provide access to free early childhood education. Hundreds of people showed up for the grand opening. Its programming is designed to empower and support single moms and dads. Tiara Escamilla said Mom’s House saved her life when she moved to Toledo.

6 days ago | 13abc.com | Alexis Means

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Emotions ran high in the case of three teens accused of dragging a Woodward High School student to death, over a pair of shoes. The teens faced Judge Amy Stoner on Thursday, who sent a stern warning to everyone in the courtroom. Judge Stoner didn’t like what happened before she entered her courtroom and took the bench. “I will first note I’ve been made aware there’s been some disruption in this courtroom prior to my entering.

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Alexis Means

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Bowsher High School student who started boxing to deal with her anger is now a three-time national champion. “It’s a one-person thing when you’re in the ring, it’s just you,” Shi’Ayr Harris said. Harris is locked in and focused on every punch she throws. When she’s in the ring, she only has one thing on her mind“How to win. I just want to win,” said Shi’Ayr Harris. We introduced you to Harris two years ago when she started boxing.

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Alexis Means

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A fire ripped through a Toledo home, leaving a Central Catholic High School basketball player with nothing. His mother and sister narrowly escaped the fire. 16-year-old Manny Johnson is an elite basketball player for the Central Catholic Fighting Irish. While away at an AAU game, he received a devastating call from his mother. “He got the call over the phone that the house and his things were destroyed in the fire,” Manny Johnson’s mother, Kellee Johnson, said.

1 week ago | 13abc.com | Alexis Means

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A landlord attempting to choke one of his tenants was caught on cell phone video. The alleged incident happened at the Ottawa Arms apartments on Central near Talmadge. The cell phone video shows landlord Yaseen Cheema arguing with the tenant, then going on a racist rant. Toledo Police charged Yaseen Cheema with assault. The tenant told 13 Action News he came to remove his truck off the property and Cheema said this.. “Julio’s car being towed all the way.