State trooper stops multiple speeders on I-70 ahead of holiday weekend
The squeals and screeches of Lt. Dallas Root’s in-car radar was the soundtrack to News Center 7’s ride-along.
Montgomery County inspectors conduct Memorial Day weekend gas pump sweep
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Officials from Montgomery County have conducted their pre-holiday gas pump sweep. Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith says his office found no illegal credit card skimmers during a large-scale gas pump inspection ahead of the busy Memorial Day travel weekend. Weights & Measures inspec
Greater Cincinnati man charged with illegal use of minor in nudity-oriented material
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A Middletown man was indicted Friday on child exploitation charges following an investigation by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. Dennis Lahr, 76, was indicted by a Butler County grand jury on three counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material and three counts of tamperin
Longtime local auto dealer dies at 84
Beau Townsend, a longtime auto dealer in the Miami Valley, has died.
Travelers to hit road despite high gas prices this Memorial Day weekend
Millions are expected to travel across Ohio and the country this holiday weekend despite high gas prices.
2 taken to hospital after shots fired call at local store
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — At least two people are hurt after a report of shots fired Friday afternoon at a local store. Montgomery County Regional Dispatch confirmed first responders were called to the 2200 block of North Gettysburg Avenue in Dayton on May 22 at 1:59 p.m. Officials were called to the scene in reference […]
Fire reported at home in Arcanum
ARCANUM, Ohio (WDTN) — First responders have been called to a house fire in Darke County. Dispatchers for the Darke County Sheriff’s Office confirmed officials were called May 22 at 2:02 p.m. to the 500 block of West North Street in Arcanum. Officials told 2 NEWS that no one was believed to be inside of […]
Suspect wearing ankle monitor arrested in Liberty Township vehicle break-ins
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - One suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins as law enforcement works to find other suspects. Kristian Cochran, an 18-year-old from Dayton, faces numerous charges following an investigation that started May 13 in Liberty Township, according to Butler Cou
Fat Boyz BBQ restaurant celebrates grand opening in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A new local family-owned business, Fat Boyz BBQ, has officially opened in Dayton. The restaurant, which is located on Salem Avenue, celebrated its grand opening with food, music, and community engagement. Co-owner Breann Hill said that it all started during the pandemic, using food to bridge a gap
1 hurt after shooting inside local Dollar General
A fight turned into a shooting at a local Dollar General on Friday.

















