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How internet culture is engaging a new generation of voters
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A wave of energy is going through the voter world as the younger generation is becoming more interested in casting a ballot. Kamala Harris’ campaign has gained momentum as they try to appeal to young voters. 2 NEWS spoke with a political expert and local voters about the shift for Generation […]
Youth football league gears up for fall season
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local youth urban league is gearing up for the fall season. The Dayton Seahawks are a youth football and cheerleading organization for kids ages 4 through 13. The league practices at Rosa Parks School on the west side of Dayton. The team is currently looking for more players and cheerleaders […]
Dayton’s “Rec Your Hood” event series brings fun to neighborhoods
Dayton, Ohio – The City of Dayton’s Department of Recreation, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, is launching an exciting new summer event series, “Rec Your Hood.” This initiative aims to bring fun and engaging activities directly to the neighborhoods, fostering a sense of community and celebration.
Dayton Police Department to host Cram the Cruiser school supply drive in August
Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Police Department is organizing a school supply drive, Cram the Cruiser, to support students in local City of Dayton schools. Community members are encouraged to drop off donations at the Safety Building located at 335 W. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio, on August 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dayton establishes program to combat rise in violent crimes
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Violent crimes in the city of Dayton have been on the rise for months, and city leaders say they are doing more to find a solution. During this week’s City Commission meeting, a new plan was unveiled to help reduce crime. City leaders say the violence interrupters program is a new […]
Gunowners could face charges if someone else uses their weapon in a crime
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you own a gun and are a law-abiding citizen, you can still be charged if your gun ends up in the wrong hands. It’s important now more than ever to secure your firearms and make sure you know where they are at all times. Gunowners can face legal action if […]
Q&A: DPS and suburban schools remain deeply segregated decades after desegregation order
In 1976, a federal judge ordered Dayton Public Schools to desegregate to more closely reflect the racial makeup of the City of Dayton. This resulted in some students being bussed to schools outside of their neighborhood. How successful was this effort?. Eileen McClory, education reporter for the Dayton Daily News...
Bengals' Taylor says Chase's missed practices part of plan 'in place'
CINCINNATI -- Bengals three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase did not practice for the second straight day, although coach Zac Taylor stressed on Thursday his absence was part of an agreed-upon plan "in place" between himself and Chase. Taylor, speaking after practice, declined to specify when Chase will be...
Jury selected as murder trial in missing man case gets under way
Prosecutors and a defense lawyer for a man charged with the death of his father chose a jury of five women and nine men Thursday, with trial testimony scheduled to begin Friday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. Timothy Darrow, 39, of the 4100 block of Peak Street is charged with two alternative murder counts stemming from the July 27, 2017, disappearance and presumed death of Alvin Darrow, 63, from the 300 block of Majestic Drive in North Toledo. While questioning potential jurors before Judge Dean Mandros, prosecutor Jennifer Liptack-Wilson addressed the fact that there was no dead body found in the case. “Do you think that there is a rule requiring the state of Ohio to produce a deceased body in a murder case?” Ms. Liptack-Wilson asked. “No. None of you would be here then, right?”
'You can't use your mental health as a shield': Judge issues sentencing in Lisa Titkemeier cancer con
TOLEDO, Ohio — Nearly four years after Toledo woman Lisa Titkemeier told family and friends she was battling non-Hodgkin's follicular lymphoma, she was sentenced in a Lucas County court for fundraising thousands of dollars - in the name of a diagnosis investigators said was fabricated. Lucas County judge Lori...
Cincinnati woman accuses people living in nearby apartment of illegally dumping
WESTWOOD, Ohio (WKRC) - A woman from Cincinnati's Westwood neighborhood is accusing people living in a nearby apartment complex of illegally dumping near her backyard. For more than a decade, Lisa Klein has complained about the apartment complex above the hill behind her backyard. She said that tenants have been throwing trash, including tires and barrels, down the hill and leaving it there.
Artist who photographed bodies in Hamilton County Morgue asks to seal court records
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The artist convicted of taking unauthorized photos of bodies in the Hamilton County Morgue is requesting his records be sealed. Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Terry Nestor held a hearing on Thursday, July 25, but a decision will not be made for another two weeks. Thomas...
Future Ontario Raising Cane’s poised to take over current Denny’s site
ONTARIO — Raising Cane’s is completing a traffic study with plans for a restaurant in Ontario at 720 N. Lexington Springmill Road. The site currently hosts Denny’s, which has operated at the property since 1979. Raising Cane’s plans to demolish the current structure to build a 48,500 square feet restaurant with a drive-thru.
Mom turns in sons for allegedly stealing car in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A mother recognized her two sons allegedly stealing a car in Toledo on surveillance video. The mother said she called the police and turned them in. The mother told 13 Action News she is upset and does not condone this type of behavior. “It just had...
Chiefs fans not happy with Bengals star
Over the past several years, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals have formed quite a strong rivalry thanks to their high-profile matchups in the playoffs featuring superstar quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. And apparently, that rivalry has gotten to the point that one Bengals star won’t even say Mahomes’ name.
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires to Affect Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Weather
Pittsburgh, PA – Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania will experience a warm and comfortable day with plenty of sunshine, as a plume of smoke from the Canadian wildfires moves southward across the region. High temperatures are expected to reach the low to mid-80s, with a hazy sky possibly affecting visibility and air quality.
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