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SPECIAL REPORT: Is the Law Failing Our Kids?

A fine for speeding or parking illegally might cost more than a charge for endangering a child. Does this add up to you?We take a look at this important issue, Monday on FOX 45 News at 10.

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Bruce Jenner - The Intervew Airs Tonight

SPECIAL REPORT -- Bruce Jenner tells ABC's Diane Sawyer that family members are "the only ones I'm concerned with" in a promotional clip of the exclusive interview."I can't let myself hurt them,"...

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Husband Indicted in Amber Owens' Death

DAYTON -- Dominique C. Mays has been indicted for the murder of his wife, 23-year-old Amber Owens.Owens' body was found Nov. 3 on Arlene Avenue in Dayton, about two weeks after she disappeared on Oct....

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Teen Deaths Due to Car Crashes Down Drastically

KETTERING -- The number of teens killed in crashes is now down by 50-percent.That's despite Triple-A's latest report finding distracted driving among teens is up.Taking the wheel isn't just that...

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Arrests Made After Car Break-ins & Burglaries In Miami & Darke Counties

MIAMI CO.-- Even in the small town of Bradford in Miami County, Facebook is king. "Everybody is on Facebook so that everybody is pretty up-to-date and they know what's going on," said Terry Fair. Terry...

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Wright State Flag Protest Draws Crowd

FAIRBORN-- A protestor at Wright State University drew crowds Friday afternoon when he stood on top of an American flag. The campus, located next to Wright Patterson Air Force Base, has a large...

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SAY WHAT? Should Drones Be Used?

SAY WHAT? -- This week's "Say What" asks local folks about using drones to wage the war on terror. President Obama apologized this week for the deaths of an American aid worker and an Italian who were...

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Finding His True Identity A Local Man's Transgender Transformation

 DAYTON--For as long as he could remember 32 year old Tyrese Crooks has had questions. "I would say honestly as a child as a baby I knew something wasn't right." Now as he transitions from the gender...

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Magnitude-7.9 quake hits Nepal, causing big damage, injuries

  KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Officials say a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in a densely populated area of Nepal has killed more than 700 people across a swath of four countries, with the death toll expected...

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100th Anniversary of Armenian Massacre

DAYTON -- Today, Friday, April 24 marks a terrible anniversary in world history.Exactly, 100 years ago a massacre started in part of what's now, Turkey.The Ottoman Empire killed up to one and a half...

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Wright State Demonstrators Speak

WRIGHT STATE -- For the second day in a row protests involving the American Flag on Wright State University's campus.But now we're hearing from the group behind them.The group says after yesterday's...

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Rebuilding Together Dayton Takes Off

DAYTON -- Sprucing up houses in Dayton one board at a time.      Today, Saturday, April 25 is National Rebuilding Day and volunteers gave a facelift to 20 homes in the Westwood neighborhood.They did...

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5K Brings Out Many Despite Weather

DAYTON -- ABC 22 and FOX 45 is a proud sponsor of the St. Vincent de Paul 5K and walk.It started at the job center on Edwin C. Moses Boulevard in Dayton earlier today, April 25.The money raised helps...

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Local Transgender Couple Reacts To Bruce Jenner Interview

DAYTON-- Most people know Bruce Jenner as an Olympic gold medalist and as the father on the reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians. We spoke with a local couple that hopes Bruce's public journey...

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Man Waits to Hear From Sister in Nepal

UNDATED -- The death toll in Nepal has risen above 2,700 according to the Associated Press. An 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Kathmandu Saturday -- causing destruction across the Asian nation. Peyton...

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One Dead in Overnight Dayton Fire

DAYTON --  A fire in Dayton overnight claimed someone's life.It happened in the 100 block of Fountain Avenue around 3 a.m.Crews say when they got there flames consumed the home, and they couldn't go in...

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Wedding Expo Catered to LGBT Community

BEAVERCREEK -- A wedding expo today specifically catered to LGBT couples.It was at the Hilton Garden Inn in Beavercreek for the "Love Big LGBT" wedding expo.    About 40 vendors on hand to talk all...

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Children Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House

SPRINGBORO -- Kids giving back today and having fun while doing it, at an afternoon with your American Doll. Children could bring their American Girl Doll and have tea and cookies and enjoy a fashion...

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Speedway Clerk Held at Gunpoint in Miami Township

MIAMI TOWNSHIP -- An armed robber is on the run after putting a gun to a Speedway cashier's head.One of the employees was held at gunpoint until the man took off with the cash. It happened around 2:30...

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Count of Botulism Cases Tied to Ohio Church Meal Rises

LANCASTER (AP) -- The numbers of confirmed and suspected cases of botulism tied to a central Ohio church potluck have risen as officials try to pinpoint the source of the illnesses.An Ohio Department...

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West Carrollton Testing Tornado Sirens Today

WEST CARROLLTON -- The City of West Carrollton plans to test its tornado sirens at noon today.The test had been rescheduled last week because of weather.The sirens will be tested using the city of...

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Nylabone Recalls Dog Treat Over Salmonella Risk

RECALL ALERT -- If you've got a puppy at home, check your treat drawer. You need to know which treats could put dogs and humans at risk for salmonella. A new pet recall means dog owners will want to...

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2 Men Trapped After Awning Collapses on Them

DAYTON -- The Dayton Fire Department responded Monday afternoon to a roof awning that collapsed on top of two workers.The accident happened off Wyoming and St. Paul streets after workers were adding...

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Is your Deck, Porch ready for Use?

MIAMISBURG -- If your weren't shoveling the snow off your deck regularly you could pay for it now. How can you ensure your home's structure is ready for use? Experts say snow and moisture breaks down...

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SPECIAL REPORT: How Vulnerable Are Your House Keys to Technology

DAYTON -- Do you know where your keys are at all times? There's a way for a complete stranger to clone your personal keys, just by taking a picture with their smartphone. The website...

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Phone Scammers Targeting Taxpayers

KETTERING --  The next time your phone rings it could cost you a whole lot of money.A warning about an aggressive phone scam and if you pay taxes you could be a target.The Kettering Police Department...

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Have You Considered Cutting The Cable?

DAYTON -- Consider how much you spend on your cable bill to watch all the shows you love. Now consider paying a lot less to watch the very same programming. How-to videos are replacing the cable...

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What It Means: Clinton Foundation

In tonight's "What It Means" segment, Jack Atherton looks at new claims that former President Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation may have benefited financially from Hillary Clinton being secretary...

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Local Who Marched with Dr. King Reacts to Baltimore Unrest

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Study: Smartphones lead to Playground Injuries

CENTERVILLE -- The urge to check your phone for a response to a text is sometimes overwhelming, but when  your child is playing on a jungle gym, you may want to think twice!Based on the Consumer...

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