It’s just past midnight in Toledo, and the newsroom is closing for the night. Before we sign off, here’s a look back at the biggest stories we covered on Thursday, October 15 — from a devastating school shooting in Oregon to big wins for Toledo’s economy.

The Lead: Deadly Oregon School Shooting

Our top story tonight is a heartbreaking one: a 16-year-old opened fire Thursday afternoon at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, killing three students — ages 5, 8, and 11 — and a teacher, and critically wounding a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher. The teen gunman was shot and killed by an armed community member who chased him into the school, authorities said. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz briefed reporters Thursday evening; Bend-La Pine schools are closed Friday with crisis counseling available, and a vigil gathered at Drake Park. Investigators are still probing a motive, with updates expected Friday. Read our full updated story here.

Toledo & Northwest Ohio

Kroger is cutting 3,000 corporate jobs as the grocery giant bets big on AI — a seismic shift with ripple effects for workers everywhere, including right here in Ohio.

On the brighter side, 185 new jobs are coming to Toledo with the announcement of a $13.8 million Mobis EV battery plant — a major win for the local economy.

Toledo home values jumped the most in the entire U.S., beating New York City, Miami, and San Francisco — your home may be worth more than you think.

EdChoice was ruled unconstitutional — here’s what the landmark decision means for Toledo families and school funding.

Police have arrested a suspect in the Aug. 2 hit-and-run that hospitalized Rep. Marcy Kaptur.

Toledo City Council is weighing whether to end the Flock camera contract, with a vote set for next Tuesday.

Lucas County is holding its first tax certificate sale in 20 years, targeting 407 properties — here’s what owners need to know.

A construction worker was seriously hurt in an Ohio Turnpike work-zone crash.

A new lawsuit alleges a Toledo group home left an 11-year-old unsupervised before a fatal crash.

And some good news to close the local rundown: KeyBank gave $300,000 to the Toledo Museum of Art for free neighborhood art programs.

National & World

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after what the Vatican says was a successful surgery.

Inflation is back with a vengeance — wholesale prices exploded 6.3%, and a Fed rate hike is suddenly back on the table.

Keffe D was sentenced to 40 years to life for the murder of Tupac Shakur — justice three decades in the making.

Trump’s Russian diesel deal sparked a firestorm, with Zelenskyy saying he feels betrayed.

The FBI is investigating suspicious letters containing an unknown substance mailed to election offices.

The FBI arrested an alleged spy who planted a recorder in OpenAI’s boardroom.

Eight states are suing OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT of endangering kids and misleading parents.

Apple closed above $5 trillion for the first time ever — only the second company in history to do it, after Nvidia.

Nasdaq futures plunged as the AI stock rout deepened, wiping out $80 billion.

Trump is pushing the death penalty for killers of firefighters after a Rose Garden meeting.

Entertainment & Music

Drake smashed The Temptations’ 60-year record with his 18th No. 1 album.

Zach Bryan announced a massive 2027 stadium tour with 23 dates.

U2 announced their ‘Greatest Show On Earth’ 2027 stadium tour alongside a brand-new album, Carnaval de Luz.

John Boyega revealed a secret 2-year marriage — and his baby boy has already arrived.

Megan Thee Stallion became Gymshark’s first-ever celebrity ambassador.

Netflix axed 1,000 jobs in its biggest layoff since 2022 — the streaming giant is feeling the heat.

CNN just teamed up with Google on AI — here’s what it means for your news.

Yung Miami announced her debut solo album Watch Dis, dropping Oct. 23 with Lil Baby, Quavo, and Kodak Black.

Eminem & Lil Wayne pulled a last-minute switch on Kid Rock’s new album.

Blondie announced their first album in 9 years, High Noon, with Johnny Marr on the lead single.

Calvin Harris announced his first-ever North American headline tour.

Tate McRae is back with ‘Housewife’ — her first new song in nearly a year.

And if your feed was full of album grids today, go inside the viral My9Albums poster meme.

Tomorrow’s News Cycle — Friday, Oct. 16

Looking ahead to Friday: general sales open at 10:00 AM local for Nickelback’s 2027 “Everything Under The Sun” tour and Remi Wolf’s “Mud” tour. Apple’s iPhone Duo ($1,999) preorders begin. Zach Bryan’s EP Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs drops. And expect updates on the Bend, Oregon school shooting investigation — the motive probe continues and Bend-La Pine schools are closed Friday.

That’s the day in Toledo and beyond. The newsroom is closing for the night — we’ll be back at 4 AM with the Morning Briefing. Sleep well, Toledo.

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