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A man is dead following a pedestrian crash on US Route 33 and State Route 65 on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Man fatally hit by vehicle while flagging on U.S. Route 33
WAPAKONETA, Ohio (WDTN) – A man is dead following a pedestrian crash on US Route 33 and State Route 65 on Wednesday, Aug. 5. According to the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 202…
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The Montgomery County Auditor’s Office has announced a new free Community Forum in West Dayton (and a new time / date for the Kettering forum). These forums are a part of the office’s 2026 property reappraisal outreach efforts.
Auditor adds West Dayton forum for property appraisals
Previous Auditor’s Office coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Montgomery County Auditor’s Office has announced a new free Community Forum in West Dayton (and a new time / date for the Ketteri…
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Yellow Springs Schools has delayed the start of the school year to Monday, Aug. 31, instead of its originally scheduled start date on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Yellow Springs Schools delays start of school year
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (WDTN) – Yellow Springs Schools has delayed the start of the school year to Monday, Aug. 31, instead of its originally scheduled start date on Thursday, Aug. 20. According to t…
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to follow all traffic laws as the school year approaches.
OSP urges drivers to use caution as school year nears
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to follow all traffic laws as the school year approaches. According to OSP statistics, there have been more than 7,000 traffic …
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A small, family-owned convenience store in Beavercreek is in the national spotlight after being targeted by Buc-ee’s, and people and businesses across the Miami Valley are delivering the message that they stand with their own.
Miami Valley businesses rally behind Beaver Mini Mart amid Buc-ee’s lawsuit
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WDTN) – A small, family-owned convenience store in Beavercreek is in the national spotlight after being targeted by Buc-ee’s, and people and businesses across the Miami Val…
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At the New Lebanon City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the mayor, police chief, and some council members each spoke out in support of officers in the tragic aftermath of Monday’s shooting.
New Lebanon leaders stand by police after shooting
NEW LEBANON, Ohio (WDTN) – At the New Lebanon City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the mayor, police chief, and some council members each spoke out in support of officers in the tragic aftermat…
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Sinclair Community College is expanding its Aviation Maintenance Technology program to address a growing national and regional shortage of aviation technicians.
Sinclair Community College expands aviation tech program
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Sinclair Community College is expanding its Aviation Maintenance Technology program to address a growing national and regional shortage of aviation technicians. According to t…
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Greene County Fairgoers can check out the Assembly Hall to view the well-crafted work of both 4-H and FFA members.
PHOTOS: 2026 Greene County Fair Assembly Hall displays
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) – Greene County Fairgoers can check out the Assembly Hall to view the well-crafted work of both 4-H and FFA members. Projects from 4-H and FFA members displayed in the Asse…
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The Miami Twp. Police Department will hold a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from Wednesday, Aug. 19 to Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7).
Drive sober or get pulled over campaign starts Wednesday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Miami Twp. Police Department will hold a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from Wednesday, Aug. 19 to Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7). The Miami Twp. PD said it has plan…
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The Ohio Department of Health has reported an increase in measles cases after the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/odh-investigates-growing-measles-cyclosporiasis-outbreaks/
A critical blood appeal is currently in effect in Ohio and across the Midwest. You can help improve the reserves and save a life by donating.
Critical blood shortage as donations decline; 17 blood drives scheduled across Mont. Co.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A critical blood appeal is currently in effect in Ohio and across the Midwest. You can help improve the reserves and save a life by donating. Versiti Blood Center of Dayton s…
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Wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr. has died at the age of 85.
Wrestling legend Dory Funk Jr. dies at 85
Wrestling and local legend Dory Funk, Jr. has died at the age of 85.
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Senator Jon Husted introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act, a bill to help first-time homebuyers by allowing them to put unused college savings toward a down payment, on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
New bill targets down payment barriers for families
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Senator Jon Husted introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act, a bill to help first-time homebuyers by allowing them to put unused college savings toward a down payme…
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Construction will begin on sections of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail to improve safety at five roadway crossings starting on Aug. 10.
Great Miami River Trail construction begins August 10
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Construction will begin on sections of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail to improve safety at five roadway crossings starting on Aug. 10. The upgrades target intersection…
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The suspect who was fatally shot by New Lebanon Police officers Monday had pointed a loaded weapon with one in the chamber at them, according to the village’s police chief.
New Lebanon police chief: Suspect pointed loaded gun at officers
The suspect who was fatally shot by New Lebanon Police officers Monday had pointed a loaded weapon with one in the chamber at them, according to the village’s police chief. Speaking to the me…
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National Night Out is annually held on the first Tuesday in Aug. for police / fire departments and medics to engage with their local communities.
Where can you enjoy National Night Out 2026?
Previous coverage on National Night Out above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – National Night Out is annually held on the first Tuesday in Aug. for police / fire departments and medics to engage with their l…
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A 23-year-old young man was arrested in Piqua after officials seized over $85k in cash, thirteen pounds of suspected marijuana, hundreds of packages of suspected THC vaping cartridges, a pistol and more on Friday.
Piqua man arrested after $85k in cash and suspected marijuana seized
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A 23-year-old young man was arrested in Piqua after officials seized over $85k in cash, thirteen pounds of suspected marijuana, hundreds of packages of suspected tetrahydrocan…
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Two juveniles, 17-year-old N.W. and 16-year-old C.G., were indicted for charges of Aggravated Murder and Aggravated Robbery related to the death of a 19-year-old from New Richmond.
Two juveniles indicted in Clermont Co. murder case; both face potential life sentences
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Two juveniles, 17-year-old N.W. and 16-year-old C.G., were indicted for charges of Aggravated Murder and Aggravated Robbery related to the death of a 19-year-old from New Rich…
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The Kettering Health system has launched the first mental health intensive outpatient program in Montgomery County for expectant and new mothers experiencing perinatal and postpartum depression.
Kettering Health launches new perinatal / postpartum depression program
Previous mental health coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Kettering Health system has launched the first mental health intensive outpatient program in Montgomery County for expectant and new…
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A mother and daughter, both longtime members of Fort Loramie Rescue, died after a two-vehicle crash in Shelby County Monday morning.
Mother and daughter dead after Shelby County crash; both Fort Loramie Rescue members
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A mother and daughter, both longtime members of Fort Loramie Rescue, died after a two-vehicle crash in Shelby County Monday morning. According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s O…
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A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago.
Discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
While scientists are not too concerned about this particular piece of space junk, it highlights the growing threat as more and more items cram into orbit.
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Officials are working to learn more after a woman was hospitalized from an assault, and two others were injured, on Saturday morning in Kettering.
One woman hospitalized in the ICU after Kettering domestic dispute; two others injured
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Officials are working to learn more after a woman was hospitalized from an assault, and two others were injured, on Saturday morning in Kettering. According to the Kettering P…
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Thankfully, no one was injured after a massive car fire at the Domino’s Pizza on Wilmington Avenue yesterday.
VIDEO: Car burns in front of Domino’s Pizza, no injuries
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Thankfully, no one was injured after a massive car fire at the Domino’s Pizza on Wilmington Avenue on Friday. According to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, the f…
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The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Justice Department drops criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
The Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying evidence prosecutors had recently r…
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A California businessman is in custody for allegedly hiring a hitman to murder someone over an unpaid debt, federal prosecutors announced.
California CEO arrested, charged in murder-for-hire plot
The plan involved a staged fake killing.
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A slow moving area of low pressure will bring chances of showers and storms throughout the weekend.
Unsettled weather this weekend… When can we expect the potential for severe weather?
A slow moving area of low pressure will bring chances of showers and storms throughout the weekend. Today, a few of those storms may become severe. Heavy rain, gusty winds and an isolated tornado a…
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Visit Greater Springfield said tourism generated $539 million for Clark County’s economy in 2025 and supported nearly 4,700 jobs.
Tourism generated $539 million for Clark County, per Visit Greater Springfield
Previous Springfield coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Visit Greater Springfield said tourism generated $539 million for Clark County’s economy in 2025 and supported nearly 4,700 jobs. I…
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The Union Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a 16-year-old girl reported missing on Tuesday.
Union police seek help finding missing 16-year-old girl
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Union Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a 16-year-old girl reported missing on Tuesday. The juvenile, Mary Taylor, was last seen wearing a cream…
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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is hosting a “purr-fect” event for cat lovers today.
Cat art exhibition and adoption event held this Thursday at Rosewood
Previous Humane Society of Greater Dayton coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is hosting a “purr-fect” event for cat lovers this Thursday evening. The Cats f…
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The city of Englewood is looking for a new Director (Chief) of Police.
Englewood police chief to succeed retiring city manager; job opening
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The city of Englewood is looking for a new Director (Chief) of Police. “Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume, including four professional refe…
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