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Franklin man sentenced to life in prison for rape
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- A Franklin man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for rape. 35-year-old Alex Macphereson was convicted on three counts of rape and two counts of gross sexual imposition, according to Warren County Prosecuting Attorney David Fornshell. Macphereson engaged in multiple sexual acts with two...
Dayton road closing for around two months
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A construction project is causing a portion of a Dayton road to temporarily close. The city of Dayton reports Riverside Drive between Babbit Street and Great Miami Boulevard will be closed starting April 1. Crews will work during construction to create a new water line under the Great Miami River, according […]
The Day the Clock Stopped: The 1974 Xenia Tornado
XENIA, Ohio (WKEF) -- April 3rd, 2024 will mark 50 years since a devastating and deadly F5 tornado destroyed much of the city of Xenia. When it was over, 32 people were killed, thousands were injured and countless homes and businesses were gone. It remains one of the worst tornadoes in Ohio's history.
Italian restaurant to open in downtown Dayton's largest office tower
DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) -- A local Italian eatery bearing a well-known last name is opening its doors in downtown Dayton’s largest office tower. Troni’s Pizza and Pasta is coming soon to the lobby of Stratacache Tower on North Main Street. The restaurant will reside in the space where Carmen’s Deli & Bistro once occupied.
Out on 5th returns ahead of holiday weekend
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Typically occurring on the weekends in the Oregon District, Out on 5th is back a few days ahead of Easter. During that time, Fifth Street will be closed between Patterson Blvd. and Wayne Ave. Businesses go beyond their brick-and-mortar into the open air. Restaurants and bars expand their patio seating into […]
Untrained, neglected; Local dog training business charged with stealing $200K, mistreating animals
Three people and a local business have been indicted on multiple charges in connection to stealing thousands of dollars from customers and animal cruelty, the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office announced Wednesday.
US Marshals arrest New Jersey prison escapee in Mason
MASON, Ohio (WXIX) - A man who escaped from a New Jersey prison in 2019 was taken back into custody in Mason on Wednesday. Oderi Caldwell was apprehended U.S. Marshals, the Mason Police Department and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, according to a release from the Department of Justice.
Dayton police officer arrested on charges of strangulation, dating violence
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said an officer with the City of Dayton Police Department is accused of strangulation, dating violence and criminal mischief. Deputies say 32-year-old Ryan Fern is the officer being accused of committing these crimes. According to deputies, the victim told them Fern had been out...
ATVs and dirt bikes now part of Dayton hooning law
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — During the Dayton City Commission meeting Wednesday evening, the commission approved a resolution amending the city’s code regarding hooning. Hooning includes tire-screeching, burnouts, and other forms of reckless driving. With the amendment, all-purpose vehicles and off-highway motorcycles are now included in the law. Officials say this is an attempt to cut […]
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