Midnight Briefing: Furnace Deaths, ZZ Top’s Future & Your Tuesday in Toledo

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Good evening, Toledo. It’s just past midnight, and Monday, Nov. 9, is officially in the books. It was a heavy day in some corners and a loud one in others — a furnace tragedy, a courtroom fight, a firehouse scandal, and a whole lot of music news. Here’s everything you need to know before bed.

Faulty furnace blamed after 2 found dead in Hillsdale County home

Two people were found dead in a Hillsdale County home, and investigators say faulty furnace work is to blame. It’s a devastating reminder, as the cold settles in, to get your heating system checked by a licensed pro.

Mom wants answers after pickup hit her 10-year-old in a Toledo crosswalk — and the charge was dismissed

A Toledo mom is demanding answers after a pickup truck hit her 10-year-old in a crosswalk — and then the charge against the driver was dismissed. She’s not letting it go, and neither are we.

A dead YouTube TV bill exposed missing money at a Toledo firehouse — now a captain has testified

It started with a dead YouTube TV bill. That one small clue unraveled into missing money at a Toledo firehouse — and now a captain has taken the stand to testify about what happened.

Gov. DeWine moves to clear Ohio’s death row before he leaves office — prosecutors push back

Gov. Mike DeWine is moving to clear Ohio’s death row before he leaves office — and prosecutors are pushing back hard. The fight over the state’s capital punishment future is now front and center.

ZZ Top isn’t done: Billy Gibbons says the band goes on after Frank Beard’s death

ZZ Top isn’t done. After the death of drummer Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons says the band goes on — and the sharp-dressed men will keep rolling.

Mariah Carey just announced her ‘Firefly’ tour — 9 festival dates for summer 2027

Mariah Carey just announced her “Firefly” tour: nine festival dates for summer 2027. Start planning your road trip now.

James Gunn is out at DC — Marvel veteran takes over the DC Universe

James Gunn is out at DC, and a Marvel veteran is taking over the DC Universe. The superhero shake-up nobody saw coming just got very real.

Nvidia opens probe into CEO Jensen Huang after he admits affair tied to alleged China spy

Nvidia has opened a probe into CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to an affair tied to an alleged China spy. One of the biggest names in tech is now under the microscope.

Detroit’s own Skilla Baby takes over The Fillmore Nov. 22

Detroit’s own Skilla Baby takes over The Fillmore on Nov. 22. If you haven’t locked in tickets yet, this is your nudge.

Cleveland legends are coming home: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony play House of Blues Dec. 4

Cleveland legends are coming home: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony play House of Blues on Dec. 4. Ohio hip-hop history, live on stage.

Tonight’s fresh stories

Two brand-new stories just went live tonight: The Voice’s first live show sent one singer home and five through to the Top 10, and Dustin Hoffman says he thought he was “gonna die” when a husband caught him in bed — at gunpoint.

Tomorrow: Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 10

Tomorrow is Veterans Day. UToledo student veterans will retire your worn American flags — bring yours. And Dustin Hoffman’s memoir “Look at Me” hits shelves Tuesday.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Toledo skyline).

That’s Monday, Toledo — the newsroom is closing for the night, see you in the morning.

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