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I-TEAM: ‘It just wasn’t enough time;’ Victim reacts to ex-trooper’s early release from prison

A former Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper convicted of sex crimes is out of prison early. → Read More

‘You saved somebody’s life today;’ Teens credited with rescuing man from fiery Preble Co. crash

Two Preble County teens, and two other bystanders have been credited by family members and police with saving the life of a man trapped after a crash in front of their house last week. → Read More

I-TEAM: Police investigating Boys & Girls Club of Dayton after sudden departure of former CEO

An open an ongoing investigation involving the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton is underway by Dayton police, weeks after the sudden departure of the former CEO for "policy violations." → Read More

I-TEAM: Takoda Collins-inspired bill heads to the Governor for his signature

Both the Ohio Senate and House passed an amended version of the Takoda Collins-inspired bill Wednesday that would reform the state’s child welfare program if the Governor signs it, which is something he’s expected to do. → Read More

Lawsuit: Cemetery held secret meetings, altered documents during spat over Clark Co. boy’s headstone

The family of Barrett Fitzsimmons has officially filed a lawsuit against the cemetery where the boy is buried over a dispute for the design of the boy's headstone. → Read More

Vaccine mandate for businesses with 100+ workers now in effect as SCOTUS mulls decision

While the Supreme Court weighs the legality of President Biden's vaccine mandate, the mandate has gone into effect Monday for businesses with 100 or more employees. → Read More

Scammers looking to target end-of-year charitable donations; Tips on how to avoid being ripped-off

Area charity leaders and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost provide tips on how to avoid getting ripped-off when trying to give a year-end donation to charities. → Read More

How revenue from legalized sports betting will impact Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 29 Wednesday, legalizing sports betting in Ohio. → Read More

Family, cemetery at ‘impasse’ over headstone design for Clark Co. boy who died after cancer battle

Two years after Barrett Fitzsimmons died after a cancer battle, family members say they've been in a battle with the cemetery to have a headstone placed to mark his grave. → Read More

Kettering Mayor Elect: City, state working on redevelopment of Tenneco property after closure

Kettering's Mayor Elect said the city, state, and other groups are already looking at future redevelopment of the Tenneco plant that's scheduled to close by the end of the year in 2023. → Read More

Threats of violence prompt investigations at multiple area school districts this week

In the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Michigan high school last week, several area districts dealt with threats of violence made at their schools this week. → Read More

‘Beginning of the next chapter;’ Man convicted in rapes, kidnappings declared wrongfully imprisoned

Dean Gillispie, a Fairborn man wrongfully convicted in a high-profile rapes and kidnappings case in the 1990s, was officially recognized in Montgomery County court as being wrongfully imprisoned by the State of Ohio. → Read More

House passes National Defense Authorization Act; How it would impact WPAFB

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is one step closer to getting additional funding after the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act by the House Tuesday night. → Read More

Dayton Gets Real: UD-led partnership to support underrepresented businesses set to open next week

The Greater West Dayton Incubator, a center designed to help underrepresented entrepreneurs and businesses, is set to have its grand opening next week. → Read More

Strangers gather to give veteran proper sendoff during funeral procession

A group of more than 30 people showed up in Germantown Thursday to be part of the funeral procession for Charles Coffey. While most of those in attendance did not know Coffey, those who did know him best made sure he had a proper send-off. → Read More

‘The sooner the better:’ Area expert recommends to holiday shoppers as supply chain issues continue

Even with the holiday shopping season just now underway, area supply chain experts are encouraging shoppers to act early as continued supply chain issues threaten on-time deliveries for many items. → Read More

Celina City Council considers abortion ban based on similar ordinances in 2 Warren Co. communities

After two Warren County communities passed legislation banning abortions within their city limits, Celina has taken up the topic and city councilors will vote for a third time on a proposed ordinance. → Read More

Labor shortages continue to impact ODOT, other industries

Ohio has a record number of total jobs available with nearly 270,000 jobs open and available, according to Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted. → Read More

Hospital networks: ‘Vast majority’ of employees now vaccinated as mandate deadlines approach

As the deadline for employees at the region's three largest health care providers approaches, the networks have reported progress in staff vaccinations but also have plans to ensure no disruptions in care. → Read More

COVID-19, respiratory diseases increasing hospital admissions in children, putting strain on staff

A nurse in Dayton Children’s Hospital’s emergency department is talking about the strain staff have been under as COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses continue to heavily impact children. → Read More