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Man arrested in connection to shooting that left 2 Ohio police officers injured
The man suspected of shooting and injuring two police officers has been arrested, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Body camera footage showed the moment a suspect opened fire on two Ohio police officers this week. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin said two Mifflin Township police officers were conducting a traffic stop near Mecca Road and Perdue Avenue around 6:45 p.m. The passenger got out of the car and began running. 'When officers pursued the suspect, he turned around and opened fire, hitting both officers,' the Franklin County Sheriff's Office said. As previously reported by News Center 7, Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin called the shooting 'unprovoked.' TRENDING STORIES: Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says 'I lost everything;' Home torn apart in SWAT standoff Skating rink at center of service dog controversy changing owners The passenger, later identified as 21-year-old, Daevonte Dixon, was taken into custody Friday. The sheriff's office said that the driver of the car has cooperated with investigators and is currently not facing any charges. Dixon has been charged with attempted murder and felonious assault in connection with the shooting. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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Slots, Blackjack in the palm of your hand; State continues discussions over online gambling bill
Ohio State Senators held a committee hearing on the expansion of online gambling. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Xaiver Hershovitz heard from those in favor and in opposition of the new online gambling bill. TRENDING STORIES: Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 Kettering Health warns of spam communication amid cyberattack There are bills in the state house right now that, if passed, would allow for online gambling. Caesars Entertainment representative Trevor Hayes said the problem isn't going away, whether the bill passes or not. 'It's here now. It's here in this state. You can go online to Google, iGaming, iCasinos, slots, whatever, and you can pop it up immediately,' Hayes said. Casino leaders say illegal online gambling is already happening in the Buckeye State. They argue this bill would crack down on that and allow for more regulation, stopping minors from gambling online. Their other argument is that online gambling would create an additional revenue stream for the state. 'This has a chance to produce a lot more tax revenue for your state, protect the citizens of your state, and make sure that you get some tax dollars in the process,' Hayes said. Executive Director of Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Derek Longmeir said the social costs outweigh the potential tax benefit. 'Problem Gambling Network of Ohio isn't typically opposed to gambling legislation. We just want to make sure that the safeguards are in place,' Longmeir said. Sports betting had been legal in Ohio for about two years now and Longmeir said the timing of this bill concerns him. 'The casino Control Commission is working through doing a study that won't come out until later fall. So we think it's premature to further expand gambling without knowing what the impact of sports betting has been,' Longmeir said. The bills are still in the committee right now in both the house and the senate. They have to be passed out of each committee then each chamber before heading to the Governor's desk. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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Skating rink at center of service dog controversy changing owners
A Springfield skating rink at the center of controversy earlier this year is closing its doors — for now. News Center 7's Amber Jenkins was in Springfield to learn more. She will have the latest LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:30. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Local spa accused of operating as brothel; 2 arrested 'I lost everything;' Home torn apart in SWAT standoff Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says USA Skate announced a new family would be taking over the rink just a few months after a viral video showed the owners denying service to a boy and his service dog. The boy's mother told News Center 7 the owners were discriminating against them. We will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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Area event introduces STEM students to careers in aviation, engineering
An event at the National Museum of the US Air Force hosted Miami Valley STEM students, providing them with a hands-on learning experience in aviation on Friday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Mason Fletcher attended HeliStorm 2025 and spoke with the event organizer. Hear more about how students put their learning into action LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:00. TRENDING STORIES: Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 'Worst I've ever seen;' Over 30 dogs, several ferrets found in area home with 'feces inches deep' Area police chief placed on paid leave pending misconduct investigation HeliStorm 2025, held May 29 through June 1, provides STEM students the opportunity to connect with aviation professionals as well as earn scholarship money for their school. The top 3 schools with the most students at the event split a $5,000 scholarship. HeliStorm event organizer Michael Kranitz said students have the opportunity to talk to pilots and learn more about aircrafts. He said the flying machines are like video games with consequences and hopes to inspire young people with an interest in the aviation industry. 'What I hope they get out of it is a new discipline that they didn't know about,' Kranitz said. This story will be updated. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says
There's a chance crews might be able to save a historic church that went up in flames on Thursday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's John Bedell has spent the day in Maria Stein working to learn more about the fire and the impact it's had on the community. He'll have the latest tonight on News Center 7 at 5:00 and 6:00. TRENDING STORIES: 'Hard to just stand and watch;' Fire engulfs, destroys Catholic church built in 1891 Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 Kettering Health warns of spam communication amid cyberattack Crews were called to the fire at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Workers on the roof were placing shingles when they saw smoke and called 911. Large flames and black smoke were later seen coming from the church. >> PHOTOS: Smoke, flames pour from large fire at local Catholic church The steeple of the church eventually collapsed during the fire. The church hasn't been cleared as safe to go inside yet, but crews started the salvage work from the outside on Friday. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
