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Global outage could impact Montgomery County taxpayers
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Some Montgomery County taxpayers are being impacted by the global network outage, the Treasurer's Office is reporting. Today is the due date for second half property taxes in Montgomery County, the Treasurer's Office says, and some taxpayers attempting to make online payments via certain banks are receiving notices that their online payments are not being accepted.
Heavy police presence expected Thursday in Montgomery County
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Drivers traveling in Montgomery County should expect to see a large presence of law enforcement on the roadways. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a heavy police presence will be on I-75 and State Route 48 in Montgomery County on Thursday, July 18. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., authorities […]
2 injured in single-vehicle crash Saturday
Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Washington Twp. Crews responded to reports of an injury crash with two men trapped in a car around 3:30 a.m. at McEwen Road south off I-675, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. A 2018 McLaren 570S was...
Dayton police no longer handling stray animals
Animal Resource Center over capacity, rescues working to help stray dogs in community. Dayton Police Department officers in many cases are no longer permitted to take possession of dogs while on duty, with officials saying the department has done everything it can to address loose dogs in the community. “The...
Man shot, killed in domestic incident in Washington Twp.; woman detained
A man was shot and killed late Friday morning in Washington Twp. during what authorities are calling a “domestic-related” incident. The shooting was reported just after 11:50 a.m. in the 10000 block of Dayton-Lebanon Pike (state Route 48), according to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center. The property is across from Immanuel Korean Church and to the north of East Social Row Road.
Dayton woman accused of stealing prescription narcotic pain medications from nursing homes formally charged
Dayton, Ohio – A Dayton nurse has been formally charged of stealing prescription opioid painkillers from multiple nursing homes where she worked, shockingly violating professional ethics and trust. According to Montgomery County prosecutors, 38-year-old Iesha Works faces serious charges regarding the illegal procurement and handling of controlled drugs. Works...
I-675 SB closed in Washington Township
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — All lanes on I-675 southbound in Washington Township. According to OHGO, all southbound lanes are shut down on I-675 just after State Route 48 for a crash. On I-675 northbound just past S.R. 725/Miamisburg Centerville Road, the left lane is also closed. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to 2 […]
Grand Jury indicts man on 2 counts for setting kitten on fire
Video of previous coverage of the incident in video player above. Viewer discretion advised. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted the man accused of setting a kitten on fire. On Wednesday, July 17, about 10 days after the incident, Eric K. Williams appeared in court. The grand jury indicted Williams […]
Coroner reveals New Lebanon teacher's cause of death
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Montgomery County Coroner's office has identified the teacher who was killed in a car crash in May and died late last month. Dr. Kent E. Harshbarger, coroner, said that Kaleb Gauvey, 30, died about 1:16 a.m. June 30 at Kettering Medical Center. PREVIOUS COVERAGE |...
Exchange programs introduce new cultures to students, host parents alike
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Since 1982, International Student Exchange has connected U.S. high school exchange programs with exchange students globally. Here in the Miami Valley, it’s connecting cultures from around the world. “Bringing kids from other countries here really, first of all, teaches our American students about other cultures, but it also inspires them to […]
2 passengers hospitalized after crash with entrapment
WASHINGTON TWP., Ohio (WDTN) — Deputies and medics responded to an injury crash early Saturday morning. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, crews received a call to respond around 3:30 a.m. in reference to an injury crash on McEwen Road south of I-675. Upon arrival, deputies found a 2018 McLaren 570S on its top […]
Air Force Museum hosting student aviation program for prospective pilots
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Students that have thought about becoming a pilot when they grow up could have a chance to see what the career is actually like. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is holding “Introduction to Becoming a Pilot,” a program for students between the ages of 14 and 18. Rather […]
Person shot in hand on Saturday afternoon in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Montgomery County Sherriff's Office confirmed a person was shot in the hand near the 2000 block of Auburn Avenue of Dayton at roughly 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13. According to a Montgomery County Dispatch Sergeant, Dayton Police and medics quickly arrived on the scene. The Montgomery...
I-675 South closed in Washington Twp., 1 seriously injured in rollover crash
Interstate 675 South is closed in Washington Twp. after a rollover crash seriously injured a person Thursday afternoon. Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies responded just before 3 p.m. to the I-675 South near mile marker 3.6 for a crash, according to a press release. A preliminary investigation indicates the driver...
Woman pleads guilty to charges in 2022 head-on crash that seriously injured 3
A woman accused of drugged driving in a December 2022 head-on crash in Washington Twp. that seriously injured three people faces a dozen years in prison. Brittany Anne Stewart, 33, of Washington Twp., pleaded guilty Wednesday in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court to one count of felonious assault and two counts of vehicular assault, and a misdemeanor OVI count via a bill of information, according to plea documents.
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