Midnight Briefing: A Firefighter Gone at 21, a Tax Vote’s Fallout & Sunday’s Biggest Stories
Sunday, November 8, in Toledo and beyond — the day’s biggest headlines, and what’s coming Monday. The newsroom is closing for the night.
Toledo skyline — Aric Lorton / Wikimedia Commons
Lead — Maumee firefighter gone at 21
Firefighter/paramedic Jared Bradley, 21, died suddenly Sunday — the Maumee Fire Division announced it today. He joined the division in March 2025 and was not on a call at the time. Read the full story on Jared Bradley.
Local — the tax vote’s fallout
Toledo voters killed the public safety tax — now 73 jobs hang in the balance until Nov. 15. Read more on the tax vote’s fallout.
Plus: 16 Lucas County neighborhoods just became federal tax-break zones starting Jan. 1. See the 16 neighborhoods.
And a Toledo councilwoman wants the old traffic light back at Commonwealth and Eleanor after a teen was hit. Read about the call to restore the traffic light.
Entertainment — the night’s big reveals
Alanis Morissette came out as pansexual — “So, yeah.” Read Alanis Morissette’s reveal.
Olivia Rodrigo stole the Billboard 200 crown back from Michael Jackson — by 2,000 units. Read how Olivia Rodrigo retook the crown.
Godzilla Minus Zero smashed a 22-year box office record with a $31.6M weekend. Read about Godzilla Minus Zero’s record weekend.
Luke Bryan and Luke Combs finally duet on “Finders Keepers.” Hear about the Luke Bryan and Luke Combs duet.
Ariana Grande, Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller sang “O Christmas Tree” on the Tonight Show tonight. Watch the Tonight Show performance.
Tonight’s fresh stories
Reba McEntire marks 25 years of her sitcom with a first-ever release of the TV “I’m a Survivor.” Read Reba McEntire’s 25th anniversary release.
Brett Eldredge & Meghan Trainor reunite for “Let It Snow,” ten years after “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Read about Brett Eldredge and Meghan Trainor’s reunion.
Tomorrow — Monday, Nov. 9
Russell Brand learns his fate — experts say he faces at least a decade behind bars. Read what’s ahead for Russell Brand.
Trippie Redd brings his Ohio homecoming to Detroit’s Fillmore tonight. Read about Trippie Redd’s Ohio homecoming.
U2’s first album in nine years drops Friday. Read about U2’s new album and stadium return.
Journey’s farewell tour hits Cleveland Thursday. Read about Journey’s Cleveland farewell show.
That’s Sunday. The newsroom is closing for the night — we’ll be back at 4 AM with the Morning Briefing.