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Man shot by officer after reported kidnapping, robbery pleads guilty
Prior coverage shown above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The man shot by police after a reported kidnapping and robbery has pled guilty. Enrique Perez Mendez pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and aggravated menacing charges. Prosecutors say Mendez robbed a store in Riverside and kidnapped someone in October 2023. He allegedly forced […]
State Fire Marshal: Preble Co. fire ruled as arson
WEST ELKTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Investigators are offering a $5,000 reward to anyone with information about an early morning fire that has been ruled as arson. The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a fire fully engulfed a vacant single-story home in the 7300 block of Greenbush Road. Shawnee Fire District and neighboring […]
Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for Biden to end campaign
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Multiple Democrats have been calling on President Biden to end his campaign, including Ohio’s own Senator Sherrod Brown. On Friday evening, Sen. Brown released a statement, explaining how speaking to Ohioans about the important issues has led him to this conclusion. Over the last few weeks, I’ve heard from Ohioans on […]
2 arrested as Cleverly Road death investigation continues
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Two men are in custody as police investigate a shooting and the deaths of two men on Thursday. Police were called out to the scene of a shooting on Cleverly Road just before 4 p.m. on July 18. Upon arrival, they found a man with several gunshot wounds who was transported […]
Family of clerk killed wants convicted killer to remain behind bars
RIVERSIDE, Ohio (WDTN) — Nearly 40 years ago, a convenience store clerk was killed after being shot several times during a robbery in the midst of a winter blizzard. According to James Mitchell, brother of Mary Alice Mitchell, Mary was gunned down during a robbery at the convenience store where she worked. Her family confirmed […]
Dayton airport, local agencies recover after global tech outage
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A worldwide tech outage hit the Miami Valley bright and early today. It started when the cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike launched an update that caused an issue with Microsoft systemS — resulting in outages in airports, governments, businesses and more. All flights at Dayton International Airport were briefly grounded due to the […]
Premier Health program strives to get girls interested in orthopedics
Less than a quarter of all surgeons in the U.S. are women, with the lowest representation in orthopedic surgery. That’s why Premier Health launched a program to get girls and minorities interested in the field before high school. According to a report from Medscape, women make up only 10 percent of the orthopedics workforce, but […]
Five Below selects Kettering for newest location
KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) — Construction of the Miami Valley’s newest Five Below location is underway. According to records obtained through the city of Kettering, a new Five Below store is proposed to operate at 172 East Stroop Road, just beside Ross Dress For Less at Town & Country Shopping Center in Kettering. The website for […]
Ohio expands newborn screenings for cystic fibrosis
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio will soon begin screening for more mutations of cystic fibrosis in all newborns. Gov. Mike DeWine and the Department of Health announced an expansion of newborn screening capabilities to increase its testing for rare mutations of cystic fibrosis. Only a handful of states offer screenings for the maximum number of […]
‘Be aware’: Pesticide product being removed from Ohio shelves
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A pesticide product is in the process of being pulled from shelves across the state. According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, a consumer complaint has caused the organization to remove “Sergeant’s Nature’s Guardian, Flea and Tick Control, squeeze on for Cats and Kittens” from stores. ODA reports Dollar Tree is […]
Ohio bill advanced to observe daylight saving time permanently
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A bipartisan Ohio bill to urge observing daylight saving time permanently has taken another step forward at the Statehouse after passing the House last year. Concurrent Resolution 7 was considered in a Senate General Government Committee hearing late last month, marking the first time the bill has been debated at the […]
DeWine appeals after Presidential Disaster Declaration denied
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Ohio Gov. DeWine is sending his request for federal assistance back to President Biden after being denied. According to a release, the U.S. federal government denied the requested Presidential Disaster Declaration, which DeWine requested in June. DeWine’s request was the second PDD request, which would provide funding and resources for eight […]
Tree trimming to partially close busy Centerville road Saturday
CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — Drivers could see traffic congestion due to lane closures on Saturday. The City of Centerville announced a partial road closure in the 800 block of E. Franklin Street on July 20. Crews will be working on trees in front of the Franklin Street Woods Office Park throughout the day. One lane […]
Huber Heights offering free shredding event this weekend
Video in player: “Local shredding event aims to prevent identify theft” HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Have any tax documents, pay slips or other sensitive material you want to get rid of securely? If you’re in Huber Heights, this is your weekend. The city is offering a free paper-shredding event in two locations. Residents can […]
1 fatally shot in Washington Twp. domestic violence incident
WASHINGTON TWP., Ohio (WDTN) — Authorities converged on a local home and found a man dead after a woman called 911 saying she shot her boyfriend during an altercation. According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, a shots fired call was received around 11:50 a.m. on July 19. Crews were sent out to a home in […]
LIST: When does your child return to school?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As the summer is beginning to wind down for students, parents are likely looking to get school supplies before the school year begins. WDTN.com has compiled a list of area school districts and the dates they begin school. If we missed your district, please send us an email.
Missing endangered child recovered after Ohio Amber Alert
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The child who was the subject of an Ohio Amber Alert has been safely recovered. A four-year-old child was last seen early Friday morning in west Columbus, in the area of Wedgewood Drive and Eakin Road of the Holly Hill neighborhood. He was recovered in the 600 block of Dexter Avenue, […]
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