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Toddler Burned At Piqua Daycare

PIQUA -- A 2-year-old girl suffered serious burns after an accident at the Piqua YMCA.  The incident happened inside the daycare.  The injuries are not considered life-threatening, but the girl was...

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High Court Sends Back Texas Race-Based Plan

OXFORD -- The Supreme Court has sent a Texas case on race-based college admissions back to a lower court for another look.The court's 7-1 decision Monday leaves unsettled many of the basic questions...

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Girl, Animals Rescued From Filthy Home

DAYTON-- A 10-year-old girl was removed from a filthy home on Sandhurst  Drive, after police found the child living in deplorable conditions.  Dozens of animals were also taken from the home and are...

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One Run For Boston Travels Through Clark County

CLARK COUNTY -- Runners from across the country are still helping victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, including some here in the Miami Valley.Runners in New Carlisle were ready to hit the pavement...

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Special Report: Summer Diet Disasters

UNDATED --The last thing most of us want to do this summer is gain weight.  Unfortunately, some of your favorite summer foods, can also be the worst for your waistline.  We uncovered the top summer...

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James H. McGee Boulevard Closed After Crash

DAYTON-- A man is fighting for his life after crashing into a tree. It happened at around two Tuesday morning on North James H. McGee Boulevard near Rosedale Avenue.Police say a car was traveling up to...

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Serious Crash Sends 2 to Hospital; Driver in Critical Condition

DAYTON -- A man is fighting for his life after crashing into a tree. It happened about 2 a.m. Tuesday on North James H. McGee Boulevard near Rosedale Avenue.Police say a car was traveling about 100 mph...

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Poll: Kasich Approval Best Since Taking Office

COLUMBUS (AP) -- A recent poll finds Gov. John Kasich's job approval has hit its highest rating since he took office in 2011.The poll released Tuesday by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut shows 54...

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Woman Releases Python; Wanted to Kill It With Lawn Mower

ATHENS (AP) -- Police have warned the owners of an Athens mobile home park that a woman living there released her 4 1/2-foot python outside because she could no longer afford to feed it.The woman told...

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Downtown Streets Closing for Festival, Fireworks

DAYTON -- Several downtown streets will be temporarily closed from Thursday, June 27, through early Monday, July 1, to accommodate the Cityfolk Festival and City of Dayton fireworks display. Both...

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Committee OKs More Money for Cincinnati Streetcar

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Cincinnati's city council is expected to officially OK an additional $17.4 million for a planned streetcar project after the council's budget and finance committee gave approval.All...

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Ohio Senators Propose Setting Redistricting Panel

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Senators in Ohio are proposing a measure that would set up a commission to redraw Ohio's political maps every decade.The lawmakers are scheduled to present details of their proposal...

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UPDATE: Hear Woman Shoot Would-Be Burglar on 911 Call

DAYTON -- A woman shoots a would-be burglar in her home and the shooting is caught on the 911 call she made.The woman, who asked not to be identified, said she fired the shot in warning but one of the...

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Miami Township Selects Next Police Chief

MIAMI TWP. -- A new police chief has been selected to lead the Miami Township Police Department.Ronald L. Hess, who is currently the Miamisburg Municipal Court bailiff, will replace Chief Chris Krug,...

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Key Provision of Voting Rights Act Blocked

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal government may no longer use what's been its most potent tool to stop voting discrimination over the past half century.A divided Supreme Court today declared...

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Police Searching for Credit Card Thief

BEAVERCREEK -- It's not illegal for an adult to buy beer, cigarettes and cigars.  It is illegal when it's purchased using a stolen credit card.  That's exactly what Beavercreek police say a man was...

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Department of Agriculture's Exotic Animals

REYNOLDSBURG -- The last two months have been very busy at the Ohio Department of Agriculture's dangerous wild animal facility.We requested records and learned that over the past four months, the...

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Nelson Mandela Remains in Critical Condition

JOHANNESBURG, Africa (AP) -- This is the third day Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa, has been in critical condition in the hospital.In lieu of his condition, Mandela's family and...

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Teacher Accused of Hitting Student on Trial Tomorrow

DAYTON -- The trial for a teacher accused of hitting a special needs student is expected to begin tomorrow.Georgia B. Cox, a former Meadowdale High School teacher, has been charged with...

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New Weightloss Fad: Tongue Patch Diet

UNDATED -- A new diet fad may literally be hard for some to swallow.The tongue patch diet allegedly helps people lose up to 30 lbs. in one month via a postage-stamp size on the tongue.The rough patch...

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