Toledo Daily Brief: Public Safety, Schools, and Major Water Work

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TPD investigates burst of gunfire on Escott Avenue

Police are working to identify suspects after a home on Escott Avenue was struck by heavy gunfire early Tuesday. Investigators said more than 50 rounds were fired, damaging windows and the roof and even puncturing a gas line. No one was inside the home at the time, and crews responded to make the scene safe while the investigation continued.

Police also said evidence and witness accounts connect this incident to another shooting nearby days earlier, suggesting the cases may be related.

Daycare faces lawsuit after child reportedly left inside

A Toledo mother has filed a lawsuit against Little Miracle’s Childcare Center, alleging she found the building dark and locked when she arrived for pickup and discovered her young child inside with no staff present. A daycare worker has been charged in the underlying case, and police said the children involved were physically unharmed.

Toledo Public Schools flags a projected deficit in new forecast

Toledo Public Schools’ board approved a four-year financial forecast that includes a projected $68 million deficit. District leaders pointed to multiple drivers, including shifts in state and federal funding, rising labor costs, and enrollment declines. A range of cost-saving options were discussed, from transportation and athletics changes to building repurposing and calendar adjustments.

What’s next

Raw water main project open house set for March 3

The city is planning an open house on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to walk residents through its raw water main project — a roughly 10-mile pipeline designed to move Lake Erie water to the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant. Project staff are expected to share updates and talk through topics like traffic plans, environmental considerations, and easements.

Also on the radar

A new summer professional roller hockey league is slated to pilot at the Huntington Center with a 21-date run from July 10 to Aug. 15, with organizers seeking public input on team names. And at The University of Toledo, athletics leaders are expanding staff training and on-court analysis tools tied to artificial intelligence, part of a broader push for data-driven decision-making.

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