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Coroner identifies Dayton shooting victim
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A person found dead inside of a vacant home on West Helena Street has been identified. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office identified the individual as Jordan Jones, 29. The incident remains under investigation by the Dayton Police Department. Following a 911 call, Police responded to North Main Street around 11:45 a.m. […]
Livestock scales certified ahead of 2024 Montgomery County Fair
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County auditor has certified that all scales used during the fair will be fair and accurate. Preparations are underway for the Montgomery County Fair, which runs Sunday, July 7, through Saturday, July 13. While farmers prep their livestock for judging, Auditor Karl Keith is working to make sure competition […]
What to do if EBT/SNAP fraud happens to you
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A number of local residents recently reached out to 2 NEWS claiming that their EBT/SNAP benefits had been wiped. The spokesperson for Montgomery County Job and Family Services confirmed to 2 NEWS that Montgomery County, along with other counties, have noticed an increase in fraud, as well as electronically stolen benefits. […]
JUST IN: Construction at former GM paint shop could start this fall
Work on the former General Motors paint shop facility on Springboro Pike that would pave the way for snack foods manufacturer Shearer’s Foods to move in could start as early as this fall. Tenant construction at the site is listed in a Montgomery County Economic Development/Government Equity (ED/GE) Program...
State Highway Patrol increasing response to impaired driving this weekend
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is cracking down on impaired driving this weekend to prevent accidents resulting from inebriated driving after Fourth of July weekend celebrations. “Motorists can 100% expect to see increased presence this holiday weekend,” said Lt. Ray Santiago of the State Highway Patrol. “We’re just making sure...
Public Health wants to help families, children understand their asthma
With Black children in Montgomery County being six times more likely to be hospitalized for an asthma attack than white children, Public Health - Dayton and Montgomery County and Local Office on Minority Health want to help families understand this chronic lung disease. “Dayton actually ranks second highest in emergency...
1 hospitalized after crash, lane blocked on I-75
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One person was taken to the hospital after a crash on I-75 northbound beyond Second Street/Salem Avenue. According to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center, the crash occurred as a vehicle hydroplaned through ponding water. The furthest left lane along the northbound lane of I-75 is closed at this time according […]
Semi-truck jackknifes on I-75 NB
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A semi-truck crash has been reported on I-75 northbound at the State Route 4 exit. According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, the call came in at 9:41 p.m. reporting a semi-truck hitting a barrier. No other vehicles were involved, and no injuries have been reported.
Dayton police arrest man for swatting calls
Dayton police arrested a man accused of making numerous false bomb threats. The 62-year-old man was booked late Wednesday afternoon into the Montgomery County Jail on suspicion of swatting, making terroristic threats and inducing panic, all felony charges. The Dayton Daily News is not naming him because charges are not...
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