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Ariel Castro's Trial Set for Aug. 4

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A tentative Aug. 4 trial date has been set for an Ohio man accused of kidnapping three women and holding them in his home for about a decade.Ariel Castro, with his wrists and ankles...

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Horse Rescued From Tire In West Virginia

BELINGTON W.Va. -- A horse in West Virginia found itself in wheel trouble.Emergency workers had to come to the horse’s rescue when the horse somehow got stuck in a tire Monday in the town of...

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Excitement Builds as Air Show Nears

DAYTON -- The Dayton Air Show is just days away, and representatives from the Airport along with county and city leaders, held a press conference to highlight all the excitement surrounding it.They...

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UPDATE: Hamilton Teen Who Drowned in Canal Identified

HAMILTON -- The 15-year-old boy who drowned in a canal after trying to swim across it has been identified.William Allen of Hamilton was found about 11:45 p.m. Tuesday by Sheriff's deputies."This is...

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Men's Warehouse CEO, Spokesman Fired

NEW YORK (AP) - George Zimmer, the ousted founder and executive chairman of Men's Wearhouse, says Wednesday he was dismissed after he and the company's board disagreed about how it should look.Zimmer...

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UPDATE: Serena Williams Sorry After Rape Case Comments

STEUBENVILLE -- Serena Williams says she's reaching out to the family of the victim in the Steubenville rape case after the tennis star was quoted in a Rolling Stone article saying "she shouldn't have...

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New Under Secretary of Air Force a Centerville Graduate

WASHINGTON -- The Senate earlier this year confirmed the nomination of Eric Fanning to become the next under secretary of the Air Force.Fanning is a graduate of Centerville High School.President Barack...

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RTA Suggests You Dump the Pump

DAYTON -- RTA held its annual "Dump the Pump: Live Green, Save Green" event today at Courthouse Square with the RTA Savings Challenge. To encourage riding RTA, commuters will have a chance to see how...

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UPDATE: Police Looking for Fourth Suspect in Ashland Captivity Case

ASHLAND -- There's new information regarding the suspects accused of holding a disabled woman and her daughter captive in their home outside Cleveland.According to prosecutors, the suspects forced...

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Warren County Provides School Violence Training

WARREN COUNTY -- After the recent rash of school violence, the Warren County Sheriff's Office teamed up with local police departments to provide a training exercise.The realistic scenario focused...

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Heat Nightclub Owner Auctions Club's Contents

HUBER HEIGHTS -- The troubled Heat Nightclub is no more, with almost everything sold off to the highest bidder.The city had shut down the club following a deadly shooting.The owner decided to auction...

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Driver Does Donuts on Playground; Almost Misses Kids

DAYTON -- Tonight police are trying to find the man who was doing donuts on a playground with kids around.Take a look at this fence on the playground behind Cleveland Elementary School.Neighbors say...

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UPDATE: Man Dies After Going Overboard at Indian Lake

LAKEVIEW -- The first boat accident of the year, has left one man dead. It happened at Indian Lake State Park, around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon."I've seen a lot of people drown in this lake," said...

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UPDATE: Dayton Homicide Victim Identified

DAYTON -- Detectives are searching leads to find a suspect in an early Wednesday morning fatal shooting at the Valerie Arms Apartments.Police say 29-year-old Rodney Frost was shot three times and was...

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Big Retail Theft Ring Busted

MIAMI TOWNSHIP --  A massive theft ring busted here in the Miami Valley, police say the thieves were stealing up to $75,000 worth of stuff a month.Three homes were raided today, all in Trotwood.  As...

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Flying With a Famous Stunt Pilot

DAYTON -- With the Air Show just days away, crews are hard at work making sure the weekend's festivities are sure to excite.Our Jackie Couture spent her afternoon hanging out high in the skies with...

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James Gandolfini Dies of Possible Heart Attack at 51

UNDATED -- James Gandolfini has died of a heart attack at the age of 51.  He was in Italy on vacation at the time.Gandolfini was the star of HBO's hit series "The Sopranos" HBO has confirmed his...

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UPDATE: Father Charged After Ripping Scalp From Infant Son's Head

XENIA -- A man accused of ripping off part of an infant's scalp has been charged.Kodi Weatherspoon was indicted on felonious assault and child endangering.Police say the 34-year-old was in an argument...

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Ohio Lawmakers Debate Abortion Bill

COLUMBUS -- Ohio lawmakers are debating a controversial abortion bill.Under House Bill 200, doctors would be required to show their patients an ultrasound of the baby before they perform an abortion...

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Multiple Car Break-Ins in Centerville

CENTERVILLE -- After a rash of break-ins, police are warning families to lock up their belongings.Police say 4 cars and 2 sheds were broken into in the Kentshire neighborhood overnight.Thieves were on...

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