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UPDATE: Findlay Police Say Three Incidence of Hazing Occurred at Basketball Camp

FINDLAY -- Findlay police say three incidents of hazing occurred at a University of Findlay basketball camp in June.  They say upperclassmen held down two lower classmen and touched their backsides.In...

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CONSUMER ALERT: Toyota Yaris Recall

UNDATED -- The Japanese automaker is recalling 185,000 cars to fix a problem with power steering.Included in the recall are Yaris compact cars made between November 2010 and March 2012.Toyota says no...

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Local Marine Celebrates Independence in Custom-Built Home

FAIRBORN -- As we celebrate our country's freedom this 4th of July, a  reminder that the freedom we enjoy is not at all free. A local Marine, who was badly injured while serving our country several...

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Gas Prices Could be on the Rise

MIAMISBURG -- The unrest in Egypt could start affecting your wallet, in the way of higher gas prices, and people here in the Miami Valley are fed up with the excuses."It takes 150-dollars to fill this...

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Centerville's Americana Festival Will Go On, Rain or Shine

CENTERVILLE -- Americana Festival will go on rain or shine.The parade route is marked, volunteers finish last minute preparations and the grand flag sways in anticipation.Organizers proudly boast...

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July 4th Grilling Safety

UNDATED -- Many of us are going to be grilling out on this long holiday weekend. But a fun family gathering can easily go up in smoke if you're not careful. We found out the three things you need to...

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Muscular Dystrophy Association Hosts Annual Summer Camp for Kids

HAMILTON -- Some children and teens suffering from neuromuscular diseases get a week to just have fun.The Southwest Ohio Muscular Dystrophy Association is holding its annual MDA summer camp this...

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Ohio Authorities Searching for Escaped Inmate

MANSFIELD (AP) -- Authorities are searching for a man they say escaped from a Mansfield jail.WBNS-TV reports that authorities say James David Myers left the Mansfield Correctional Institution sometime...

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Firework Safety; Buying Legal Fireworks

MIAMI VALLEY -- The Ohio State Fire Marshal and Dayton Police are warning residents about using dangerous and illegal fireworks. They say this is a busy time for their agencies. All week they have...

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CONSUMER ALERT: Chrysler Sets Recall for Half A Million Vehicles

DETROIT -- Chrysler is recalling nearly half a million vehicles because of a problem with the active head restraints.These straps are meant to prevent neck injuries in a rear-end crash. Inside the...

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Smartphone App Now Shows Us Effects of Alcohol on Our Appearance

UNDATED -- Just in time for Fourth of July celebrations, The Huffman Post is reporting that a new smartphone app allows drinkers to see what they might look like in 10 years after regular alcohol...

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Ohioans Urged to be Alert for Impaired Motorists

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio's Department of Transportation is warning motorists to be on the lookout for impaired drivers as many are celebrating the Fourth of July holiday.The department says more than 260...

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NTSB Releases Preliminary Air Show Crash Report

DAYTON -- A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board describes the June 22 flight and crash of the wing walker's plane during the Dayton Air Show."Video and photos submitted by...

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UPDATE: Troopers Search for Inmate Who Escaped Mansfield Prison

MANSFIELD (AP) -- Authorities say an inmate escaped from a north-central Ohio prison where he was incarcerated for kidnapping, rape and other crimes.Law enforcement officers were searching Thursday for...

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Ohio Venues Offer Military Members Free Admission

MASON (AP) -- Current and former military members are receiving free admission to some Ohio venues this week to thank them for their service as the country marks the Fourth of July.The Columbus Zoo and...

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Rain Causes Some to Cancel Fireworks

MIAMI VALLEY -- Here's a complete list of Fourth of July Celebrations in the Miami Valley.  Happy Independence Day!July 4    4th of July @ Kleptz YMCA,      4th of July Musical Showcase @ Taste    48th...

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Infant Remains Found in Adams County Backyard

ADAMS COUNTY -- Investigators have made a shocking discovery in Adams County: the burned remains of an infant. When Kevin Merz crashed his vehicle, his brother showed up at the scene to tell officers a...

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Thousands Defy Rain to Attend Annual Centerville Tradition

CENTERVILLE -- The 40th annual Americana Fourth of July Festival is underway in Centerville despite the rainy weather.Pitter, Patter. Pitter patter. While the drummers and ball players marched to the...

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Springboro Constitution Classes Cancelled, Parents Pleased

SPRINGBORO -- The U.S. Constitution is the one document that lists all of our freedoms, but some Springboro parents didn't want certain groups teaching it in their community and they got their wish....

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UPDATE: Springboro Woman Accused of Child Rape in Court Friday

SPRINGBORO -- A woman charged with raping a young child and videotaping it will be back in court tomorrow.Tanai Fortman was arrested after a friend found the images on her cell phone and called...

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