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Fundraiser for 2 Year Old with Rare Brain Infection

DAYTON -- A little girl is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with a very rare disease.Last October, Bailey Stager was 15 months old when her mother took her to the hospital with a fever of...

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Supposed to Die: A Man Recalls the Day He was Shot

COLUMBUS -- As a former fiance sought vengeance, a Columbus man opens up about the day he was supposed to die.Jamie Hart and Melissa Stredney had just broken off their engagement. Jamie claims it was...

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Ohio One of Worst States For Puppy Mills

DAYTON -- We all love our pets.  But Ohio now ranks as one of the worst states in the country for allowing "horrible" puppy mills.  What's worse, you could be supporting them without even knowing...

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Pay It Forward: SICSA

DAYTON -- SICSA is a name many of us recognize.  They have been helping out animals for 38 years and their mission is to make life better for the dogs and cats that enter their building.SICSA currently...

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Mom and Baby's Miracle Survival

CINCINNATI -- It is a miracle story of survival after a woman carries her baby for 30 weeks outside the womb.Baby Kaydein is now a healthy 3 lb. 1 oz. baby boy.  Six weeks ago, however, while doctors...

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Preventing Child from Burning in Bathtub

KETTERING -- A child burned in Middletown from scalding water is a reminder for parents to check their water heaters.Dr. David Roer with Pediatric Associates of Dayton says parents need to make sure...

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Ohioans Curse the Most in the Country

Marchex Institute -- New data analysis released reveals people in Ohio curse the most in the country.The data also placed Ohioans in the Top 5 "Least Courteous" category. The Marchex Institute looked...

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Dayton Police Investigate Possible Abduction, Sexual Assault

DAYTON -- Police found a woman walking down North Main Street naked early Thursday morning.She tells police a man driving a black car forced her into his car. Police say he drove her to an address on...

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Bank Robber Shows Hand Grenade as He Demands Money

HAMILTON -- Police are looking for a bank robber who reportedly showed a teller what appeared to be a hand grenade while demanding money.Hamilton Police are saying the suspect, described as a white...

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New Plays and Auditions Set for 2013 FutureFest

DAYTON -- FutureFest is an annual festival of new plays presented by the Dayton Playhouse.  This year’s festival will be July 26-28.  During the three-day festival, audience members join the...

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Lane Width Restriction on I-75 Southbound Begins Friday

SHELBY COUNTY -- Lane width restrictions will be in effect on I-75 southbound between the Great Miami River and Fair Road near Sidney beginning Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m. The lane widths will be reduced...

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Car Fire Backs up Traffic on I-675

MIAMI TWP. -- Traffic is backed up on I-675 northbound near State Route 725 because of a car engulfed in flames.Traffic is reportedly backed up to I-75.ON TIME TRAFFIC: Find the best route before...

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Michigan Man Sentenced In Pawn Shop Shooting Deaths

DAYTON -- A Michigan man was sentenced Wednesday to 36 years to life in prison for two 2011 shooting deaths in Harrison Township.Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck Jr. said Darren Dwayne Taylor, 48,...

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Pre-Kindergarten Funding

COLUMBUS -- Right now, local lawmakers are pushing for kids to spend more time in pre-kindergarten classrooms.Senator Peggy Lehner chairs the Senate Education Committee.  She says lawmakers are working...

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Man Wreaks Havoc on Springfield Streets, Rammed a Motorcyclist

SPRINGFIELD-- A man locked up,  after police said he went on a  violent rampage, terrorizing drivers and ramming into vehicles. Police said Cyrus Peck, 20,  was wreaking havoc on Springfield streets...

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Dayton Ranks No. 13 in Dog Bite Claims; Ohio Ranks No. 4

DAYTON -- Dayton is tied with Cleveland at number 13 for attacks of postal workers. Dayton is the smallest of the 20 ranked cities. In fact most cities are at least three times more populated than...

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Response to IRS Commissioner Resignation

The resignation of acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller has done little to quell calls for immediate government accountability.There are now 4 scandals confronting the President and Congress.  All...

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President Addresses Scandals in Washington

WASHINGTON , DC -- President Obama attempted more damage control today on three scandals rocking Washington.At a White House press conference with Turkey's Prime Minister, the President said he's...

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OVI Checkpoint Friday Night

CLARK COUNTY -- Drivers, expect to see extra patrol out this weekend.The Ohio State Patrol is holding a sobriety checkpoint in Clark County tomorrow night.The location won't be announced until Friday...

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5-Year-Old Boy Saves Mom

NORTH CAROLINA -- A boy is being called a hero after his quick thinking saved him and his mom after she passed out behind the wheel.Sandra Johnson said she had a seizure while driving.  Her 5-year-old...

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