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"Runners For Boston" Benefit

KETTERING -- Local runners are gearing up for a solidarity run Monday evening in honor of the Boston bombing victims. Organizers from Up and Running shoe store in Kettering hosted the run at Fairmont...

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UD Students want Safer Windows after 2 Students Fall

DAYTON-- A freshman  University of Dayton student remains in critical but stable condition Monday, after falling from his 6th floor dormitory window on Saturday.According to a  911 call  released...

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UPDATE: Charges Dropped Against Ricin Letter Suspect

UPDATE -- TUPELO, Miss. (AP) -- After authorities searched the home of Paul Kevin Curtis, the suspect accused of mailing ricin-laced letters to President Obama and other government officials, police...

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Darke County Parents Sentenced in Son's Death

GREENVILLE -- A Darke County couple will spend 15 days in jail for the accidental shooting death of their son.Michael and Melody Fisher were convicted of child endangering after their 11 year old son...

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Middletown Teacher Sentenced for Sex with a Student

MIDDLETOWN -- A former Middletown teacher is going to prison for having sex with a student.El-Mon Jamil Prier will spend 90 days behind bars.  Prier admitted to having sex with an 18 year old student...

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Animals, Squatters Removed from Filthy Home

DAYTON--Officers with the Animal Resource Center were called to a home on Glencoe Avenue, to remove dogs and cats from a filthy home.  Police said squatters have been living in the home and conditions...

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Update: Grandfather Shoots Grandson in Fairborn

FAIRBORN -- According to neighbors, the grandfather involved in the tragic shooting, which left his grandson dead, has been identified as James Johnson.The victim, according to court records, is...

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Church Sign: "Homosexuality: It is a sin that Jesus can forgive"

HUBER HEIGHTS -- Temple Baptist is not hiding behind its beliefs. Church leaders have put it front and center for all the world to see. Their sign says: "Homosexuality: It is a sin that Jesus can...

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Meet the Mayoral Candidates

DAYTON -- The three candidates who want to lead Dayton went head to head Tuesday night. Vacant homes, job creation, and downtown revitalization were all hot topics for the candidates.Former Judge A.J....

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UPDATE: Urbana Schools to Cut $1 Million and Close Local Intermediate

URBANA -- Urbana School Board members have voted on $1 million in cuts, plan to close Local Intermediate School and could completely cut its sports programs in hopes of reducing a projected budget...

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Red Light Camera Debate Rages On

COLUMBUS -- A heated debate is going on in the state capitol about red light cameras.At a house committee hearing on Tuesday, Dayton, Trotwood and Springfield Police argued to keep red light and speed...

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Concussion Seminar and New Ohio Law

FAIRBORN -- A new law will go into effect this Friday for Ohio residents.  Known as the Return to Play law, young athletes showing signs or symptoms of a concussion are no longer allowed to continue to...

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Columbus Teacher Fired for Being Gay Overwhelmed with Support

COLUMBUS -- A popular teacher who was fired from a central Ohio private school for being gay is meeting with her former boss in hopes of getting her job back. Former Bishop Watterson High School...

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Man Arrested After Baby Left Alone in Camper

SPRINGFIELD TWP. -- 24-year-old Shane A. Crawford has been arrested after allegedly leaving a 5-month-old baby alone in a camper.Around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Sheriff's deputies were called...

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Two People Hurt in Car Collision on W. 3rd Street

DAYTON -- Two women have been hospitalized following a two-car wreck early Wednesday morning.It happened on West Third Street, near an I-75 overpass. The driver of a silver car pulled out in front...

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Suspicious Fire Damages Vacant Home

DAYTON -- Firefighters battled a vacant house fire on Dover Street late Tuesday night. Flames broke out in the back of the home around 11:30 p.m. The fire was contained to the back of the home.Arson...

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Man Found Unconscious Following Apartment Assault

HARRISON TWP -- Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies are looking for the man they say attacked another man inside his apartment.It happened late Tuesday night at an apartment complex on Embassy Place...

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Interested in Robot Competitions? Learn More at Area Roundup

KETTERING -- Is your child interested in robot competitions? FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) offers teams of children competition in a sports-like, high-energy...

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Ohio State Graduates Can Get More Tickets to See Obama

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Graduating Ohio State University students are getting access to more tickets for the May 5 commencement that will include a speech by President Barack Obama.The Columbus Dispatch...

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University of Cincinnati Considers Tuition Freeze

CINCINNATI (AP) -- University of Cincinnati President Santa Ono is recommending that trustees freeze the tuition rate for students from Ohio.Ono told trustees on Tuesday that he'll refuse a salary...

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