Early morning gunfire reported in Dayton’s Deweese Park area
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Questions linger after shots were fired near Deweese Park early Saturday morning. According to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, the shots were fired in the 3400 block of Ridge Avenue at approximately 3:20 a.m. Other details about the incident are currently unavailable. 2 NEWS is working...
Brighten Initiative helps youth address homeless hygiene gaps
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – When four teenagers started a non-profit dedicated to helping the homeless, they had no idea how far it would go. Now, through the Brighten Initiative, they’re helping homeless individuals across Ohio get necessities for free. After finishing an internship with the Ohio Attorney General’s...
Former assistant prosecutor to be sworn in as Montgomery Co. judge
A new judge will be sworn in to the Montgomery County Municipal Court.
New Carlisle bakery closed indefinitely
New Carlisle bakery Cake Creations has closed indefinitely due in part to the owner's recent death. Cake Creations, at 11140 Milton-Carlisle Road, has experienced its share of challenges. The bakery was originally set to close in February its 11982 W. National Road location due to the owner's illness, but instead...
Visitor restrictions at area hospitals now in effect amid spike in respiratory illness
Dayton Children’s and other area hospitals are reminding people that the visitor restrictions announced earlier this week are now in effect. The temporary restrictions are being made due to a spike in respiratory illnesses, including influenza, COVID-19 and other seasonal viruses across the Miami Valley. The move...
Ohio Shelter Dog Paralyzed After Years Of Neglect Completely Transforms After Few Weeks Of...
When Pickle was brought to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton in Ohio, the staff were stunned into silence by her condition. The little pup was scared, barely responsive, and completely still. She couldn’t move her body or even raise her head, and in that moment, it felt as though...
Shoppers begin making holiday returns; Experts stress importance of understanding return polices
About two-thirds of people have returned a holiday gift, and around 40 percent plan to do so this year, according to a report by the packaging company Shorr.
Vacant house fire under investigation in Jefferson Twp.
Firefighters are on the scene of a reported house fire in Montgomery County.
Jewelry store closing its doors after over 170 years in Greene County
A local jewelry shop will close after being open for over 170 years.
Trial date set for wrongful death lawsuit filed in Hershall Creachbaum case
A 2027 trial date has been set for the wrongful death lawsuit filed surrounding the death of 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum.

















