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Dayton Dragons playoff tickets go on sale this morning
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Eyes up Dayton Dragons fans, playoff tickets go on sale today and very soon too. If the Dragons qualify for the playoffs, tickets for a first round home game against the Lake County Captains will go on sale at 9 a.m. this morning. 11 games remain in the regular season for […]
Mother, daughter continue to grow lemonade stand in Dayton
Joyous Johnson and her daughter, Ziya Mccullar, started a lemonade stand five years ago as something to do during the summer. After much success, their business has grown into several partnerships in the Dayton region — the latest with Dayton Barbecue Company at Hidden Valley Orchards. In 2019, Zs...
Not your typical 5K: People encouraged to have fun, wear costumes during Rabbit Hole Romp
Good for you and good for the community, participating in a walk or run for a local nonprofit organization can be a win-win. The prospect of an organized race, however, can be daunting. “When I signed up to do my first 5K, I was really intimidated,” said Larkin Vonalt, executive...
The Cove Academic Enrichment Center Continues to Champion Cedarville Students After 20 Years
The Cove, Cedarville University’s academic enrichment center, is celebrating 20 years of service to students. In this time, The Cove has proven to students that it believes in them, and that they can believe in themselves. The Cove began by offering academic assistance programs and disability services. Now, after...
Solvita anniversary comes during blood shortage
DAYTON — Solvita introduced its new name on Labor Day weekend one year ago and will celebrate the anniversary under an emergency alert blood shortage with an immediate need for more donors. On Sept. 1, 2023 the region’s first blood center and global tissue bank retired the original name...
Dayton Metro Library seeks tax increase to avoid service cuts
The Dayton Metro Library will ask voters this November to approve a property tax increase to prevent possible cuts to hours, materials or technology. The five year, 1 mill levy would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $35 a year, according to library Executive Director Jeffrey Trzeciak. "It...
Nearby counties profit millions from federal detainees, Hamilton County doesn't
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - Hamilton County is missing out on millions of dollars in potential revenue by not housing federal detainees at its jail. Local 12 is looking into this as Tuesday was the first day of the county's budgeting process and as other surrounding counties are reaping the benefits of working with the feds.
Class-action lawsuit targets long-term care management company after data breach hits 80,000 people
An Ohio healthcare company that provides long-term care services has been named in a class-action lawsuit over an October cyber attack in which hackers claim to have accessed a massive trove of data on nearly 80,000 people. The suit alleges that Carespring Health Care Management was negligent about its cybersecurity,...
UC, Earlham projects win NEH grants to preserve and explore music and culture
Several local projects are among the most recent recipients of funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The federal agency is awarding $37.5 million for 240 humanities projects across the country, including projects at the University of Cincinnati, Earlham College, America's Packard Museum in Dayton, and the Allen County Museum and Historical Society in Lima.
UC renames space research center after Neil Armstrong
The University of Cincinnati's space research institute has been renamed for astronaut Neil Armstrong, a former UC professor. The Space Research Institute for Discovery and Exploration (SRIDE) was established in 2021; it will now be known as the Armstrong Institute for Space Research and Technology (ASTRO). Charles Doarn is the...
Man charged with murdering his father with an axe
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Prosecutors believe a man killed his father with an axe on Monday in a Linden Avenue home, then used it to cut off his ankle monitor and leave the scene. Joseph Rudd, 25, is facing a murder charge in the killing of his father Troy Rudd on Monday.
Major updates in tragic death of 12-year-old girl, $10,000 reward offered for suspect info
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Several updates on Tuesday in the tragic case of a 12-year-old girl shot and killed while she slept in her bed Friday morning. The first is that Miami Valley Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the suspects. The second is that Isabellas’ home wasn’t even the target for this horrible act of violence.
Doctors and coaches emphasize safety as high temperatures affect fall sports
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- If you were outside at all on Tuesday, August 27, you know that it is hot!. That’s why Dayton 24/7 Now’s Lydia Bice spoke to a doctor and local school on Tuesday about keeping high school athletes safe and healthy as the fall sports season has begun.
Reyna Spears wraps up RiverScape's Tuesday Nights in the Park with a concert
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The fourth and final night of RiverScape Metropark's free weekly Tuesday Nights in the Park will be Tuesday, August 27, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This night will be a concert by Reyna Spears at Downtown Dayton’s RiverScape park off of East Monument Avenue.
Yellow Springs sunflower field to be in peak bloom at end of September
The Yellow Springs sunflower field along U.S. 68 is expected to hit peak bloom starting Friday, Sept. 27. “Take a stroll through this golden field and soak in the stunning display of sunflowers while they’re in full bloom,” stated a Facebook event page by the Tecumseh Land Trust and Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce.
Keeping cool during heatwave in Dayton: cooling centers, splash pads
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Looking to cool off in Dayton during the heatwave? Temperatures are expected to reach the 90s this week, with a heat index over 100 degrees. The city of Dayton urges preparation for excessive heat conditions including cooling options. Staying indoors in air conditioning is highly recommended, and there are free options […]
When was the last time Dayton saw 100+ degree temperatures?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — When do you think the last time the temperature outside reached triple digits? The National Weather Service in Wilmington reports Dayton, specifically at Dayton International Airport, has not reached a high temperature of 98 degrees since 2012. At Dayton International Airport, the last recorded temperature of at least 100 degrees also […]
COMMUNITY GEM: Young West Carrollton volunteer ‘making a difference’ in his community
Growing up in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Nate Mundy quickly realized that your last name could make or break your future. His mother moved him to West Carrollton in the seventh grade because it was closer to her job. But rather than complaining about leaving friends and everything he knew behind, Mundy looked at it as an opportunity.
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