Auglaize County woman pleads guilty to murder of estranged husband
Reader’s discretion is advised as this article is on a murder, with details involving assault and forced injection. Please note: For clarity, Amanda’s first name will be used throughout this article because both Amanda and Timothy had the surname Hovanec since they were married. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Recently, an...
Butler County Sheriff’s Office Spreads Valentine’s Cheer with Humorous Reminder to Celebrate Responsibly
Love and levity are the orders of the day, according to a recent social media missive from the Butler County Sheriff's Office. As Cupid sharpens his arrows for the annual celebration of affection, the law enforcement body took to Facebook to remind residents to maintain their composure amidst the Valentine's...
Local group holds vigil to honor shooting death victims in Dayton
A local group held a vigil on Saturday to honor four people who died in shootings over the last month.
The man who left the body of a pregnant lady in a bag in...
James Rothenbusch, 52, received a 30-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to complicity to tampering with evidence in the death of 28-year-old pregnant Brittany Fuhr-Storms. Her body was discovered on August 3, 2025, sealed in a plastic storage tote in a wooded area of Jackson Township, Ohio, following an...
2 people taken into custody after officers find firearm hidden under seat during traffic...
Two people were taken into custody after officers found a gun hidden under a passenger seat during a traffic stop.
9 arrested during recent violent crime reduction operation in Dayton
In 2026, these multi-agency efforts have been conducted in five Ohio communities.
Historic Dayton Arcade welcomes new marketplace soon, sparking retail growth
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Dayton Arcade project has taken years, but there are still some surprises to come. An area known as the 'marketplace' will be open to the community soon, and on Friday, Dayton 24/7 Now learned more about what people can expect. Some of the magic will...
‘Please stop the violence;’ Family of nephew killed in Dayton shooting speaks out
A woman who lost her nephew to a shooting attended a prayer vigil to honor homicide victims in Dayton.
County-wide call for assistance issued in Montgomery County; Deputies investigating
A county-wide call for assistance was issued in Montgomery County early Sunday morning.
Member of Thug Riders gang learns punishment for admitting to organized crime charges
A member of the violent motorcycle gang arrested as part of a federal organized crime investigation has learned his punishment.

















