News Center 7 reporter, anchor Kate Bartley’s top 5 stories from 2018

It was a busy year in the Miami Valley. News Center 7 reporters covered homicide arrests, severe weather, fought access to public meetings and so much more. Our reporters recounted their top five stories they covered this year. Here are Kate Bartley’s top 5 stories from 2018:

1-     Dayton region sees significant increase in organ donors - The Miami Valley has seen a significant increase in overdose organ donors since 2016.

Mom talks about daughter's overdose and organ donation Shelly Morgan discusses her daughter's death and how she donated organs.

2-     Maternal mortality- Women having babies are dying at a higher rate than in any other developed country.

Maternity mortality Maternity mortality

3-     Demand for donor milk increases- The OhioHealth Mothers Milk Bank ships out about 24,000 ounces of milk a month to NICUs in 14 states and Canada.

Breast milk donation could be saving lives of premature babies Some premature babies are healthier and going home sooner because of a gift from strangers. News Center 7's Kate Bartley shows us how a special group of people are donating liquid gold and why you should never pay for it.

4-     Highlights from the Ohio governor's debate in Dayton- The first debate for Ohio governor candidates Democrat Richard Cordray and Republican Mike DeWine was held at the Univeristy of Dayton. DeWine would go on to win the election.

FULL: Post-Debate Breakdown Kate Bartley hosts a post-debate show breaking down Mike DeWine and Richard Cordray's answers.

5-     Wright-Patterson shooter determined to be false alarm- Reports of an active shooter at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base's Medical Center was determined to be a false alarm.

James and Kate give update on WPAFB situation James and Kate give update on WPAFB situation