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Airport focuses on wooing airlines

Natalie Tendall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:02:22 GMT

Dayton International Airport is dealing with an industry that's shrinking. Airlines are merging and cutting seats.

Gunmen open fire in Dayton neighborhood

Jill Drury — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:48:54 GMT

We're told a group of men told police that three suspects opened fire at them.

Dayton names interim fire chief

Jill Drury — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:06:17 GMT

He will step into that role July 1 upon the previously announced retirement of Chief Herbert Redden.

Protestors want strict gun laws now

Staff Reports — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:47:06 GMT

Friday marks six months since a gunman opened fire killing 26 teachers and elementary school students.

Arcade development moves forward

Dan Edwards — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:48:02 GMT

"The most important thing that has happened is we've reached an agreement with our investors to proceed and to develop the arcade," said Gunther Berg.

Grandma accused of kidnapping grandson

Staff Reports — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:50:54 GMT

Police say Dana Lawson, 41, went to the Dayton home of her 2-year-old grandson Tuesday.

Chase ends with crash in Dayton

Jill Drury — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:02:36 GMT

Witnesses told 2 NEWS they saw the car racing down Grand Avenue then crash into a telephone pole at Forest Avenue.

Adoption fees waived at local shelter

Jill Drury — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:40:53 GMT

An animal recovery effort in West Carrollton earlier this month led to full kennels and that means a break for anyone who adopts a dog.

Weekend break-in at Chaminade-Julienne

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:26:09 GMT

Staff arrived Monday morning to find that one of the buildings on Chaminade-Julienne High School's property had been broken into over the weekend.

Food truck rally works up an appetite

Staff Reports — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:40:36 GMT

Attendees say there was more to the event than the great cuisine.

Job fair's theme 'Empowering Women'

Marsha Bonhart — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:10:53 GMT

A local church with the assistance of local social service agencies and Montgomery County Jobs and Family Services, has a plan.

Colonel treated differently in arrest?

Pam Elliot — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:36:32 GMT

We wondered why Dayton police did not arrest him at Carillon Park and why they instead drove him to Wright Patterson and turned him over to military police.

Delphi retiree hearing in Dayton Monday

Staff Reports — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:26:23 GMT

The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee will hold a field hearing Monday at Sinclair Community College.

Porn suspect makes insanity plea

Staff Reports — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:54:50 GMT

Justin Steele was arrested in May by the Internet Crime Task Force Against Children.

A second chance at a fresh start

Jordan Burgess — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:02:50 GMT

One group hopes its second try at finding a safe haven for women trying to escape the sex trade will give them a second chance of their own.

Dayton police add patrols at complex

Staff Reports — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:45:50 GMT

City commissioners approved a request from Summit Square Apartments that doubles policing services to 160 hours per month.

Mentally ill suspect got gun legally

Pam Elliot — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:31:44 GMT

Dayton detectives have determined from sources how a mentally ill suspect got a gun he was said to be waving publicly before police shot and killed him.

Gas prices soar over $4, but why?

Rob Sneed — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:05:30 GMT

We stopped by gas stations at Gettysburg Avenue and Germantown Street in Dayton around 11:30 Wednesday morning. Prices were $3.89. The cost for a gallon jumped two hours later to $3.99.

Alleged heroin ringleader in custody

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:51:04 GMT

2 NEWS has learned through the FBI that the alleged ringleader of a heroin trafficking conspiracy is now in custody.

Equipment donation for field of dreams

Mark Allan — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:42:39 GMT

Response has been overwhelming since we told you about officers Matt Heiser and Jeff Hieber and their dream to bring an unused baseball diamond back to life.

Career Fair wants to empower women

Jill Drury — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:57:23 GMT

The fair will include education, training and resource organizations to provide professional development.

Crime Stoppers looks for street robber

Mark Allan — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:09:07 GMT

At 4:30 in the morning on May 31, a violent robbery took place in the 500 block of East Fifth Street.

Two year prison term for MCSi executive

Jill Drury — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:23:48 GMT

Michael Peppel, 46, was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday in U.S. District Court followed by three years of probation. He was also fined $5-million.

Threatening text sparks 3 hour standoff

Jill Drury — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:46:28 GMT

Police were called to 644 Bowen Street just after 11:00 am. They say the man sent out a text message that he was depressed and was going to harm himself.

Mayor's Walk promotes neighbor unity

Staff Reports — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:10:27 GMT

Mayor Gary Leitzell held the first Mayor's Walk of the season along Main Street in the Riverdale neighborhood.

Stolen truck ends with homicide arrest

Staff Reports — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:12:12 GMT

The arrests were made at Gettysburg Avenue and Little Richmond Road at about 4:30 pm Monday afternoon.

Meth suspect cries before the judge

Jill Drury — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:45:39 GMT

Jeffrey Kindell made a tearful appearance before the judge.

Dogs found abused, suspected dogfights

Staff Reports — Fri, 31 May 2013 23:07:47 GMT

"They found one of the dogs basically tangled in some playground equipment in the backyard, strangling and they were able to rescue that dog," said Mark Kumpf, Director. "It seems to be vacant houses and bad guys getting together in Dayton. Over the last several days, we've found quite a few animals that have been improperly treated or cared for and some of those animals show evidence that we believe they've been deliberately caused to fight."

Field of dreams needs your help

Mark Allan — Thu, 30 May 2013 23:39:37 GMT

A police officer is trying to turn an overgrown diamond into a field of dreams for some Dayton kids. He now needs you to step up to the plate to make those dreams come true.

Woman travels any distance to help vets

Staff Reports — Thu, 30 May 2013 01:43:44 GMT

Lisa Groves is the founder of Veteran's Connection in West Virginia.