Butler County Jail featured on Discovery Channel March 2
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office says “you won’t want to miss this inside look” at the county jail March 2 on TV. Sheriff Richard K. Jones welcomed a Discovery Channel film crew into his jail at 705 Hanover St., Hamilton, for its new reality series, 120 Hours Behind Bars. His episode will air at 9 p.m. Monday,...
Local sheriff’s office warns residents of new Amazon scam
Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck is warning residents about several scams currently circulating in the community, including fraudulent phone calls and phishing text messages.
Sentencing for man convicted of killing Uber driver postponed after attorney faints in court
The sentencing for an 83-year-old man convicted of shooting and killing an Uber driver in Clark County had to be stopped and postponed on Friday.
Arrest made in 2004 homicide of Lillie Oglesby
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Dayton Police Department announced Friday afternoon that an arrest in a cold case homicide has been made. Dayton Police & Fire said a 36-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Police said the arrest was “in connection to” the 2004 death of Lillie Oglesby. The Ohio Attorney...
Firefighters respond to garage fire in Piqua
Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Piqua on Saturday morning.
Tiny home community proposed for unhoused in Dayton
Miami Valley Housing Opportunities wants to build a tiny home village in northeast Dayton, nestled on Needmore Road. MVHO currently helps more than 1,500 people find housing solutions each year and it is looking to expand that through this project titled Beacon Place Village. "That is going to be a...
Fire reported in Dayton’s Walnut Hills neighborhood
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Firefighters have been called to a reported fire in Dayton. Montgomery County Regional Dispatch confirmed crews were dispatched at 7:27 p.m. to the 1100 Pritz Ave. Our 2 NEWS crew is at the scene working to learn more. Story is developing…
Tri-State crash that killed 3 was result of road rage: police
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A man charged in a crash that killed three people, including a 10-year-old boy, is now in custody, authorities said. Brandon Begley, 41, faces three counts of aggravated vehicular homicide in connection with the Dec. 21 crash in Hamilton. Investigators initially said Begley was driving...
Crews fight business fire for several hours in extreme cold
Crews have been at a business for hours trying to put out a fire amid extreme cold.
Fifth Third adding more locations across Butler County
** Prior Fifth Third coverage above ** BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) — Fifth Third Bank is planning to open more locations across Butler County. Public records show the banking company giant is working to build locations at 5283 Hildebrand Way in Hamilton and 7935 Tylersville Road in West Chester Township. The locations...

















