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Bowling benefit for Alex

Jackie Sprague — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:49:50 GMT

Alex Lovett's family says it's a miracle he survived this deadly car crash.

Bowling strikes for Centerville grad

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:22:09 GMT

Friends and family of Alex Lovett gathered at Poelking Lanes South on Kingsridge Drive in Dayton Saturday afternoon for a fundraiser.

Man arrested after shooting brother

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:04:22 GMT

The shooting happened just before 10:45 p.m. Friday on Knottingham Way in Sherwood Forest.

Children left unattended in car

Staff Reports — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:58:37 GMT

Troy police say they were called after someone spotted children locked inside a vehicle outside China Garden Wednesday evening.

Quackers the duck comes home to roost

Jill Drury — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:33:55 GMT

The 12-foot inflatable duck was stolen back in August from the Butler Auto Bath in Vandalia.

Feds catch up to serial robbery suspect

Jill Drury — Sat, 18 May 2013 01:04:06 GMT

The Montgomery County Sheriff confirms that Gerald Duggan was captured in New Carlisle.

HUD to close offices, furlough days

Jill Drury — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:35:43 GMT

The HUD office in Cincinnati is among the 16 field offices that will close by early 2014. The office closings affect about 120 people.

GPS treasure hunt sends out bomb squad

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:35:24 GMT

Officers received a call Friday afternoon about a suspicious device found on a bike path near Alpha Road.

Sinclair invests in UAV courses

Jordan Burgess — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:28:33 GMT

2 NEWS looks at why the school thinks thousands of students will take the classes, while others think they should have a course in ethics first.

OVI checkpoint Friday in Clark County

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:26:56 GMT

Troopers say it will run from 8:30 pm until midnight along US Route 40 in the Enon area.

ED/GE proposes funds for seven projects

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:19:58 GMT

The funds come from the county's 2013 Primary Economic Development Fund.

Not guilty plea for fake illness charge

Staff Reports — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:58:03 GMT

Michelle Mundy is charged with one count of felony theft.

Same man wanted for robbery spree

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:41:12 GMT

There is a federal warrant out for Gerald Duggan's arrest. He is believed to be driving a white 1997 Pontiac Sunfire with Ohio license plate FRT 9930.

Murder for hire plot revealed

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:44 GMT

A Warren County woman was arrested after sheriff's deputies say she tried to hire a hit man via Facebook.

Turner plays 'Hardball' on MSNBC

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:28:17 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton sat for what resulted in a contentious one-one-one interview with MSNBC's Chris Matthews earlier this week.

Chihuahua pup back in safe hands

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:49:24 GMT

The puppy was taken from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton on Tuesday just hours after having had surgery and in need of medicine.

Behcet's Disease Advocate

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:30 GMT

Ashley Tunney is dealing with a rare disease called Behcet's. It's an auto immune disease that goes mis-diagnosed sometimes as Lupus. Ashley talks about the symptoms and treatment options. National Behcet's awareness day is May 20th.

I-70 in Clark Co. reopens after pileup

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:07:27 GMT

All lanes on Interstate 70 eastbound at SR 41 are open to traffic. Those lanes were closed for more than three hours Friday morning due to multiple weather-related accidents.

Region tunes in to Hamvention

Dan Edwards — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:50:03 GMT

Nearly 25,000 amateur radio operators from around the world are expected at the 62nd Annual Dayton Hamvention May 17-19 at the Hara Complex.

Preble Co. sheriff IDs homicide victim

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:48:07 GMT

Sheriff Michael Simpson told 2 NEWS Tyler G. Smith called 911 about 6:15 Friday morning and told the dispatcher he had just done something bad and that he "needs to go to jail."

Ohio unemployment rate drops slightly

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:26:05 GMT

Ohio's unemployment rate for April was 7.0 percent — down just slightly from 7.1 percent the two previous months.

Man shot after he picks up pizza

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:14:37 GMT

Police told 2 NEWS man came down from his second story apartment to pay for a pizza. When he was walking back inside, they said someone fired three shots in his direction, hitting him twice.

Baby tossed from burning Piqua home

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:42:57 GMT

A neighbor next door told 2 NEWS the mother dropped the child into his arms from a second floor balcony before she was rescued by firefighters.

Special Report: Tragic Trade

Megan O'Rourke — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:46:05 GMT

Three men were arrested as part of an undercover prostitution string but police say they aren't the criminals they're after.

Boston runners invited back

Katie Ussin — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:52:06 GMT

A local woman jumps at the second chance offered to runners who were unable to cross the finish line at the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Dayton is hot spot destination

Jackie Sprague — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:43:55 GMT

She says there are a number of reasons, from the location to the facilities to the affordability. But those aren't the only attractors.

Miamisburg has big hopes for weekends

Staff Reports — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:42:32 GMT

Friday marks the 8th annual Taste of Miamisburg. Local restaurants will offer a sampling of their menus. Saturday will be the annual Spring Fling Parade.

Credit card number thieves sought

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:05:05 GMT

The video was recorded at the Toys R Us store on Route 725 back on April 10.

Dryer fire chases hotel guests outside

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:40:06 GMT

The fire started in a dryer at the Homewood Suites on Presidential Drive in Fairborn around 7:40 pm.

Ride you biker, get a free ride on RTA

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:35:04 GMT

Friday is National Ride to Work Day. It encourages you to ride your bike to conserve energy and get some great exercise.