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.
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One year after his death, the loved ones of Officer Brandon Stalker are keeping his memory alive.
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Family of 13 displaced following a devastating house fire.
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Police in Bowling Green says that the vandalism at City Park has gotten out of hand, and will soon affect everyone's access to park resources if it continues.
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Relatives say they thought they laid their loved ones to rest and were distraught to hear the news.
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Residents of Champion Street say the property has been unkempt for years, and they have had it.
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Community members and city officials came together to discuss potential solutions to the violence problem plaguing Toledo.
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Sergeant Swoap passed away after battling COVID complications.
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Empty stands in the City League but a packed house in the suburbs.
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The Toledo Refinery is investigating the facility after an explosion occurred on Thursday night.
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Washington Local, Toledo, and Monroe all announced they will delay a return to the classroom after winter break.
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There were four pizza delivery drivers robbed in Toledo last week.
Officers held a parade in honor of Sergeant Jody Swoap, who is in the hospital battling COVID complications.
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The Omicron variant wreaks havoc on the airline industry as flights are forced to cancel and delay due to staffing shortages.
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Debris was scattered throughout the area when rescue crews arrived, with the smell of natural gas in the air.
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West Toledo neighbors were saddened after a local family lost a home and a child, one day before Christmas.
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The second Operation Santa's Sleigh brings joy to children in the hospital.
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Tyrone Frieson says it is a shame to see grieving families of young people struggle with funeral expenses, so he is stepping in and helping them plan ahead.
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Fight Fentanyl Fridays on the corner of Monroe and Douglas raise awareness of the dangers of opioids.
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Event organizers added more standing room to the hockey game on Sunday as COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise.
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Animals from Toledo Humane Society are in need of temporary holiday foster homes.
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City of Toledo officials listened to citizens' concerns about the violence in the city.
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Students should understand that making threats can lead to consequences that affect college plans and follow them for the rest of their lives.
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Many local businesses were hit hard by the pandemic and looking to recuperate losses this holiday season.
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Damontre Mills and Jaylen Pryor were both shot and killed in Toledo over the last three weeks.
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Alexis Wyant was 8-years-old when she was first raped by Christopher Wyant, her adoptive father. Christopher is now in prison and Alexis is speaking out.
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The funds will address aging infrastructure and sanitary sewers.
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Councilwoman Cerssandra McPherson spoke out about the violence in the streets and what’s being done to stop it, following the funeral of the 14-year-old Toledo boy shot and killed.
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The Governor's plan would devote $250 million to local and state law enforcement and first responders.
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James and Jennifer Crumbley face 4 charges of involuntary manslaughter after their son killed 4 of his peers in a school shooting.
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A local couple has been giving gifts to children for years in secret, this year they enlisted the help of Maumee High School Students.
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The tenant says Beal Properties needs to be held accountable for what he calls negligence and neglect.
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The Sheriff announced the office would be helping Toys for Tots following the theft of Christmas donations.
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The Better Business Bureau has released some tips to keep people safe from scams and viruses while shopping online.
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With the holidays quickly approaching families were out at the Whitehouse Tree Farm picking the perfect tree.
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Governor Mike DeWine announced the kickoff of his plan, distributing and installing new body cameras for Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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Toledo Police shot and killed three dogs that were attacking two men on Sunday.
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CDC and FDA rule COVID booster shows safe for vaccinated people.
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Police confirm Dominique Davis was shot around 1 p.m. inside of a home.
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Law makers and oil companies both voice their opposing frustrations about the potential closing of Line 5.
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James McCray says his son, Javonti McCray, “wasn’t a bad kid by far, but he was a troubled kid.”
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Laura Lukey’s sister says this holiday season will be a tough one after her nieces and nephew lost their mother and provider.
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Ana Burke found safe nearly 470 miles away from where she was last seen,
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Robert Rowan has 23 years of service under his belt, now in retirement, he spends time selling and preserving American flags and flagpoles.
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Some viewers defend a man arrested for shooting the person stealing his car, but a lawyer says stolen property does not give the green light for lethal force.
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The shooting on Wednesday evening leaves one person in critical condition, and resident feeling uneasy.
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The amendment would remove the 2000ft spacing requirement for convenience stores, creating more competition.
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Family and friends say the duo were remarkable mothers and community members.
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The man, who has yet to be identified, was taken to nearby St. Vincent Hospital in critical condition.
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The group of Toledoans go to communities and mediate altercations that can turn violent and often fatal.
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A cyber security attack left the network down at Toledo libraries.