Willie Daniely III
Multimedia Journalist
Toledo, OH
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Willie Daniely is a multimedia journalist that is excited to join the 13abc Action News Team. He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.
Willie's passion for journalism started at a young age and led him to study journalism at the University of Georgia where he graduated in May 2021. At the University of Georgia, Willie had the privilege to work on documentaries commemorating both the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of UGA and the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the UGA football team, as well as working as an anchor/reporter on the campus news station covering Northeast Georgia.
He is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists, and also has gained experience from interning at CNN and NBC.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Willie Daniely III
The Carpenters have worked hard to transform an eyesore lot into a lush garden that helps feed the community.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
People from around Oregon met at the Clay High School Memorial Stadium for the annual Memorial Day observance ceremony.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
A teenage girl accused of killing the mother of the man she fled the country with is facing new charges. Officials tell13abc the victim’s son is expected to face charges in the case, too.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
A Spring Elementary School special education teacher is facing two assault charges following claims he threw a child across a classroom.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:03 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
A local organization working to provide meals for students in need over summer vacation.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 12:48 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
The family of Nicole Jones is criticizing authorities, arguing they have not done enough to find the victim’s body and bring the family closure.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 7:21 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Prosecutors are looking to charge a 17-year-old girl from Canton, Ohio as an adult for the murder of Nicole Jones, 53.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 1:38 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III and Josh Croup
Prosecutors are looking to charge a 17-year-old girl from Canton, Ohio as an adult for the murder of Nicole Jones, 53.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT
|By WTVG Staff and Willie Daniely III
Prosecutors are looking to charge a 17-year-old girl from Canton, Ohio as an adult for the murder of Nicole Jones, 53.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 8:29 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Maggie Coleman wants the person responsible for hitting her 18-year-old son with a car and driving away held accountable.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 8:39 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Lawmakers have introduced House Bill 161, remove a loophole and hold offenders accountable for spousal rape and sexual assault.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 6:49 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Following Sunday's fire, neighbors want to know why the abandoned building is still standing.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 6:05 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Tanner Torrez, also know as The Michigan Magnet Man, posted a viral TikTok showing a group of fishers help TPD get guns out of the river.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Neighbors on Norwood Avenue say they want the city of step up, because they have taken care of the abandoned house next door for too long.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 9:58 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Tarta flex will provide an on-demand ride service to rural and suburban areas around the city of Toledo.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Phone scams looking to swindle people out of money are becoming more complex due to technological advancements, such as AI.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 6:34 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:57 AM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
People living near the old Baron Steel Factory were happy to see it torn down, but worry about the potential airborne asbestos.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Neighbors on Nebraska Ave want the abandoned house attracting animals either taken care of or torn down.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 11:36 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
BG community members help the school board decide on the next superintendent.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 12:49 AM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Monroe Township Trustees moved to temporarily suspend the dispensary's license due to complaints from other businesses, and violations that were noted.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Dr. Swisher says he's taking another opportunity.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 12:23 AM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Epworth Church's Pastor is "moving on to a new role" amid preschool controversy
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 11:42 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Attorney General Yose announces plan to hold illegal dumpers accountable.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Some people living on Indiana Avenue say they want the abandoned home infested with pests to be demolished.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 6:30 AM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
James Hamilton says he supports Habitat for Humanity but doesn't want them to move his garden to build a new home.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 6:47 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III and Alexis Means
The shooting happened at the intersection of Vermaas and Dryden on April 14, 2023.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Neighbors on Maplewood say the abandoned property is dangerous and making the whole street look bad.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 1:02 PM EDT
|By Tony Geftos and Willie Daniely III
13abc later confirmed that six total people were shot on Woodland and Fernwood near Smith Park. Three of those victims were kids -- including a 4-year-old.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 11:44 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III and Bri'on Whiteside
The family of Jaden Skaggs wants justice and are raising fund for his funeral.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 7:19 AM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
People living on Peak Ave say their trash had not been picked up in three weeks.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By WTVG Staff and Willie Daniely III
15-year-old Jaden Skaggs was shot and killed at Ravine Park Village on Poplar Street on April 10, 2023.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 5:08 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
An abandoned apartment building next door to a Toledo woman has fallen apart into her backyard.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 11:26 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Epworth Preschool teachers say they were blindsided by email saying they quit when they say they did not.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Firefighters from Lake Township went around 4 mobile home parks giving residents tips on how to be safe during potential high winds and tornadoes.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 11:25 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
People living on Stickney near Manhattan say the semi trucks driving on potholes are causing damage to homes.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 2:11 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Fans flood downtown Toledo to bring in the Mud Hens' opening day.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 9:53 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
First Unitarian Church of Toledo hosted a community roundtable with the Coalition of Peaceful Toledo Neighborhoods to discuss solutions to the violence in Toledo and ways to protect youth in the city.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:19 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
A water main break on North St. Clair Street just between Adams and Jackson flooded the streets, leaving both residents and businesses without water.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:42 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
First Alert Weather Day damage impacts Toledoans.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:03 AM EDT
|By WTVG Staff and Willie Daniely III
It will remain closed for the school year after the firing of the director and the subsequent resignation of numerous teachers.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:54 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
People living nearby the abandoned house on Valleywood say the place is not just an eyesore, it's a danger to families.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Patricia Rose says her neighbor's chimney fell on her house causing damage over a week ago, and she wants it fixed ASAP.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:12 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Former Epworth school staff and parents are asking the church to prove there was no misappropriation of funds.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:33 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
EMS from around Northwestern Ohio took a tactical training course at Tiffin University.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
They're asking for answers following the abrupt termination of longtime director Jane Lyon.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 3:54 PM EDT
|By Willie Daniely III
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:12 PM EST
|By Willie Daniely III
Parents at Epworth Preschool want answers after finding out the director of the school was fired earlier this week.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:27 PM EST
|By Willie Daniely III
Stephanie Beebee, the demolition coordinator for Toledo, says that while some homes are not coming down as quickly as neighbors would like, the department is on schedule.