5 Things you need to know: Feb. 25

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - 2 NEWS Today has 5 things you need to know for Monday, February 25, 2013.

The civil trial against BP begins today. The oil giant could be forced to pay the largest environmental fine every for its role in the 2010 oil spill disaster.

There will be a public input meeting about widening and improving a portion of County Road 25A in Tipp City. It starts at 4 at the Government Center.

Senator Rob Portman will visit Wright-Patterson Air Force base to discuss how sequestration could impact the region.

The National Governors Association's winter meeting starts today at the White House.

You can help the Beavercreek Fire Department with its "Heroes Supporting Heroes Campaign." Firefighters will be collecting items to send to troops serving overseas. You can drop them off at any Beavercreek fire station until March 11.