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Ride you biker, get a free ride on RTA

Jill Drury — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:35:04 GMT

Friday is National Ride to Work Day. It encourages you to ride your bike to conserve energy and get some great exercise.

Students debate teachers with guns

Staff Reports — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:52:38 GMT

Students at Richard Allen School took the stage at the Dayton Convention Center for a debate.

Dayton neighbors question their safety

Jackie Sprague — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:07:56 GMT

Deloris Saunders spoke to Dayton City Commission Wednesday night about the safety on Arbor Avenue.

Dayton fire chief to retire in June

Jill Drury — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:23:21 GMT

Herbert Redden has served the community as chief since May 2008. He joined the Dayton department in 2005.

Crime Stoppers search for tattoed man

Mark Allan — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:03:25 GMT

Edward Powers, 28, was shot to death in the 4500 block of Germantown Pike on May 6.

Triple shooting over a bad check

Jill Drury — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:28:23 GMT

Dayton police responded to the 4000 block of Prescott Avenue around 3:30 pm.

Four businesses give way to progress

Mary Gordon — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:40:28 GMT

After serving three generations, Thacker's Donuts is among the stores being torn down to create a new entrance for Hospice of Dayton.

Monday's Most Wanted for May 13, 2013

Mark Allan — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:39:18 GMT

Call Crime Stoppers at 222-7867 if you know anything about these most wanted suspects.

Woman lies about being kidnapped

Rob Sneed — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:07:14 GMT

The woman later claimed she was kidnapped, but authorities said she was a drug addict hiding from them.

Unpaid bills add up after music fest

Pam Elliot — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:30:23 GMT

More local businesses are reaching out to 2 NEWS Investigates as a result of our special report, "Festival Fallout."

BeFree Dayton fights sex trafficking

Jackie Sprague — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:30:51 GMT

In Ohio, more than a thousand kids are lost to sex trafficking every year and three thousand are at risk, according to BeFree Dayton.

Urban Nights was wet, but wild with fun

Jill Drury — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:18:47 GMT

More than 100 businesses participated in the so-called open house for downtown.

Call for volunteers at Cityfolk

Jill Drury — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:34:21 GMT

Volunteer opportunities include everything from serving soda and beer, to selling t-shirts and CDs, to helping monitors stage areas and gate admission.

New living options in downtown Dayton

Dan Edwards — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:09:08 GMT

The demand for downtown living is growing

City, vendors owed big dollars

Pam Elliot — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:21:20 GMT

It was supposed to put Dayton in the national spotlight and generate millions for the city. Instead, it's left some people singing the blues and chanting "show us the money." Even taxpayers are out for now.

Injured firefighter back on the streets

Jackie Sprague — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:46:58 GMT

It was like any other day. Dayton Fire Captain Barry Cron was responding to an 11-car pile up on US 35 when a driver lost control on the icy road, slamming into a truck that struck him.

Tonight on 2 NEWS: Festival Fallout

Pam Elliot — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:43:26 GMT

2 NEWS Investigates uncovers trail of unpaid bills following a big music festival downtown.

Vigil held for motorcycle crash victim

Jill Drury — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:14:56 GMT

Keith Wooster, 58, died April 30 when he collided with a pickup truck along McCall Street on Dayton.

Dayton schools name Jones treasurer

Jill Drury — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:54:26 GMT

Jones will officially join the district July 1, replacing Stanley Lucas, who retired in November 2012.

Teen shot during Dayton homicide vigil

Jackie Sprague — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:44:52 GMT

Shots rang out in the 4400 block of Germantown Pike around 9:20 pm.

Sex offender sweep nets 345 people

Staff Reports — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:11:05 GMT

The round up was part of a three year initiative known as Operation Guardian to capture sex offenders that haven't registered.

Dating in Dayton

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:40:20 GMT

For those of you that are in the dating world, we know it's not always easy coming up with ideas to impress your date. Relationship Coach, Debra Smouse has done the dirty work for you and she has the five best places to go in Dayton for your date.

Teen tased after gun falls from pants

Jill Drury — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:58:05 GMT

Officers spotted a suspicious car parked in the 1900 block of Auburn Avenue around 10:20 pm. The passenger bailed from the car and ran.

National Day of Prayer shares faith

Staff Reports — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:24:48 GMT

This year's theme was Pray for America.

Engaged couple meet social media angels

Staff Reports — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:55:57 GMT

The photographers say they were in the right place at the right time.

Dayton to be home to funk music museum

Jill Drury — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:32:23 GMT

Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell and members of the Dayton Funk Dynasty Group made the official announcement Friday. Legendary funk artist Thomas Shelby of the Dayton group, Lakeside, was on hand as well.

No refusals at OVI checkpoint in Dayton

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:27:47 GMT

The Dayton Police Department, along with members of the Combined Agency OVI Task Force of Montgomery County, were operating a sobriety checkpoint Friday night on the city's east side. It started at 9:00 pm and continued until 1:00 am.

Community speaks out about library plan

Staff Reports — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:52:01 GMT

Some residents want the library to consider moving into the historic Arcade Building, but library leadership disagrees.

Updayton engages, energizes our city

Mark Allan — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:29:35 GMT

Six years ago, Updayton was just an idea on a Post-it note, but it has grown into a dynamic organization that engages, energizes and empowers young professionals to make positive changes and make Dayton a better place to live, work and play.

What happens now that killer is dead?

Megan O'Rourke — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:40:44 GMT

It's going to take a death certificate to move the proceedings against Dameon Wesley forward.