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Extra Crews Respond to Battle Vacant House Fire

DAYTON- Firefighters battle a house fire on North Main Street. It broke out around 2:00 Monday morning. The fire started in the basement. Firefighters had to call in extra crews because the vacant...

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Two Trucks Overturn on I-75 South Near Franklin

FRANKLIN -- Emergency crews are cleaning up after a semi truck and street sweeper overturn on I-75 South.The crash happened just before 4:00 Monday morning. No word on any injuries at this point. We...

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UPDATE: One Killed in Butler Twp. Fire; Two Injured, Including Firefighter

BUTLER TOWNSHIP -- A Monday morning house fire at 2151 Kershner Road has claimed the life of a man. The blaze also injured another occupant of the home. A firefighter also was treated at the scene for...

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Ohio: More Prison Inmates Test Positive for Drugs

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio prison officials say they are concerned with the relatively high percentage of inmates who tested positive for drugs recently.An annual test in October by the Ohio Department of...

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UPDATE:Four-Year-old Found Unresponsive by Brother Has Died

UPDATE: DAYTON-- A four year old girl  found unresponsive in her Dayton home last week,   has died. 4 -year- old Takara Scott  died over the weekend at Dayton Children's Medical Center.  An autopsy was...

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UPDATE: Lewisburg Woman Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash

CLAY TOWNSHIP -- Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating on Monday a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 60-year-old Lewisburg woman.Troopers said a 2008 Dodge Dakota, driven by...

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UPDATE: Pennsylvania Man Killed in Crash on I-70

CLAY TOWNSHIP -- A single-vehicle crash along I-70 on Sunday has killed 60-year-old William G. Pankey of Aliquippa, Pa.According to Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, Pankey was driving a 2004 GMC,...

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New Madison Vacant House Fire Ruled Arson

NEW MADISON -- A house fire on December 29 at 2116 State Route 121 has been ruled an arson and a suspect has been determined by Darke County Sheriff's Office and the State Fire Marshal's...

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Centerville High School Teacher on Paid Administrative Leave

CENTERVILLE -- A Centerville High School teacher is now on paid administrative leave, after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.Centerville Police arrested 43-year-old...

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Tipp City Man Accused of Sex Crimes

 TIPP CITY -- A 72 year old Tipp City man is in jail accused of sex crimes against two young girls.Willie Couch was arrested on Friday, and appeared before a Miami County judge Monday.  He's facing...

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Woman Shot at While Walking With Children

DAYTON -- A man is accused of opening fire on a woman walking to a Dayton store with children in tow.Devon Love, 19 now sits in the Montgomery County jail.  Police say the 37 year old woman was with...

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Health Department: Area Might Have Hit Peak Flu Season

MONTGOMERY COUNTY -- Dayton Public Health officials are reporting that weekly flu totals have indicated that the area is close to the peak for the season.This week's reported number is 121, which is...

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Tax Changes for Small Businesses and Help Filing for 2012

DAYTON -- Many people just got their first paycheck of the new year and saw tax increases regardless of their income. The year 2013 is bringing many tax changes for individuals, but it's also bringing...

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Urbana Student Charged After Bringing Unloaded Pellet Gun to School

URBANA -- The high school student who police said brought a weapon to school has been charged with a weapons charge, Inducing Panic and Disorderly Conduct.Urbana Police Chief Matt D. Lingrell said the...

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Man Runs From Police;Throws Gun

DAYTON -- Dayton police officers try to stop a car, but the driver parks and takes off on foot.Officers wanted to pull the driver over for a tinted windows violation on West Cornell Woods Avenue...

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Community Sends Prayers to Family of Fire Victim

CENTERVILLE -- The community is rallying behind a Centerville family, dealing with a tragic loss.Chad Kohls passed away yesterday afternoon, from injuries he suffered from a house fire near the...

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Ted Strickland Will Not Run For Governor in 2014

COLUMBUS -- He's the former governor of Ohio and Ted Strickland apparently does not want the title again.   Strickland announced Tuesday morning that he would not seek to return to the governor's...

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New Panera Bread Store Coming to Austin Landing Development

Miami Township -- The sweet waft of freshly-baked goods will soon make its way through the rapidly developing Austin Landing expansion. On Tuesday, Miami Township Board of Trustees approved the...

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Dayton Children's & Kohls Offering Car Seat App

UNDATED --  Dayton Children's Medical Center is trying to help keep your kids safe.  The hospital has teamed up with Kohl's to develop a new "Safety on the Go" car seat app.The app shows you how to...

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3 Arrested After Police Chase; SUV Stolen With Child Inside

HARRISON TWP.-- Two juveniles, and one adult are all in custody after a police chase late Tuesday night.Deputies say the three suspects stole a SUV from Nevada Ave. in Trotwood. The owner of the...

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