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Car crashed into Dayton Children's Hospital Saturday
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A car crashed into a Dayton Children's Hospital building in the early night, Saturday, April 27. According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch a vehicle was traveling off State Route 4 onto Valley Street, when it then crossed the median, striking the Dayton Children's Hospital. Sgt. Williams...
RTA announces service changes to begin next month
Video: Prior coverage of RTA service changes in Dayton. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Greater Dayton RTA has announced a few service changes taking effect in May. The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority is expanding some routes as well as making slight changes to others. These changes were made based on customer and driver feedback […]
Lincoln lookalikes gather in Dayton for yearly convention
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Miami Valley might've thought Abe Lincoln was in Dayton this weekend, April 26-28, but in reality it was just the former presidents lookalikes from The Association of Lincoln Presenters. The presenters gathered in Dayton to hold their yearly convention, going on a tour throughout the...
Around 100 recognized at 2024 Dayton Police Awards Ceremony
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Numerous members of the Dayton Police Department were recognized at a ceremony on Friday. Dayton Detective Angela Woody was honored with the Officer of the Year award. Woody was a part of some of the department’s most difficult cases in 2023. Sergeant Clinton Evans received the award of Supervisor of the […]
Take Back Day sheds light on drug abuse prevention
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Several local law enforcement agencies joined a national cause to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. National Drug Take Back Day was held Saturday, April 28, the first of two annual events created by the Drug Enforcement Administration to help prevent drug abuse. According to the DEA, Ohio is […]
Local event celebrates 50 years of transforming communities
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An event to celebrate 50 years of Community Development Block Grants is being held on Saturday. Montgomery County Community and Economic Development, alongside the cities of Dayton and Kettering, is hosting a celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of Community Development Block Grants. The federal-aid program has transformed communities since 1974, […]
Lincoln Presenters ‘bring history to life’ at Dayton conference, around world
As a bearded John Voehl stood wearing a black top hat and suit Saturday, both reminiscent of the 19th century, he blended seamlessly with Dayton’s 177-year-old Greek Revival-style courthouse towering behind him. It was evocative of a scene from 165 years earlier, when Abraham Lincoln, similarly dressed, gave a...
Sunny, warm to end weekend, when shower chances arrive?
A beautiful weekend with very isolated showers into Saturday and a high around 80 degrees in Dayton. We will drop to the mid 60s overnight with on and off cloud cover. Temperatures tomorrow will be a bit warmer with a high of 83 degrees, with lots of sunshine. Going into the work week, we will begin with sunny skies Monday morning, but by the late afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms will move in. Tuesday morning showers will continue before drying out in the afternoon with highs in the mid 70s. The second half of the week will be around 80 degrees or higher, with on and off thunderstorm chances. Friday will bring a better chance of widespread showers. Models differ on the timing of the cold front for the weekend, but temperatures will be in the upper 60s/mid 70s with a chance of showers.
Volunteers repair homes for Dayton homeowners in need
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Hundreds of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work to fix up homes in Dayton neighborhoods on Saturday. Around two dozen volunteers from Shiloh Church helped with installing new windows, landscaping, painting and other repairs at a home in Dayton. “It’s extravagant,” homeowner Kimberly Hayes said. “It’s overwhelming a […]
Police investigating vandalism at Beavercreek park
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WDTN) — Beavercreek police are looking for answers after an act of vandalism left behind thousands of dollars of damage. An investigation is underway after staff at Rotary Park discovered severe damage to park facilities on Saturday morning. Multiple bathrooms were damaged, with sinks destroyed and mirrors shattered. The concession stand window was […]
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