West Alexandria
GOVERNMENT
Biden announces he’s ending his campaign
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — President Joe Biden announce Sunday that he is ending/has ended his run for re-election. The move comes on the heels of a June debate with Republican candidate former President Donald Trump that left the Democratic incumbent’s campaign reeling. An increasing number of people in the party’s circle pushed to have him […]
More than 300 local performers and artists will be at free Art In the City event
Across downtown Dayton, art of all mediums will be celebrated at the annual Art in the City event. The Aug. 3 festival is part of the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s “Summer in the City” series. There will be live performances, art on display, food trucks and activities for all ages.
VP candidate JD Vance shops at Jungle Jim’s day after RNC ends
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WXIX) - Fresh from being named former President Donald Trump’s running mate at the Republican National Convention, J.D. Vance went shopping Friday at Jungle Jim’s International Market. The store’s director of development, Phill Adams, announced it in a Facebook post. Vance perused the aisles with...
Historic Douglas C-47 Skytrain soars into Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio — A piece of history is soaring into Dayton next week at the National Musem of the U.S. Air Force. The museum is welcoming the public to see "That's All Brother," a Douglas C-47 Skytrain presented by the Commemorative Air Force. The Commemorative Airforce maintains airplanes to be artifacts of living history.
Nearly all power restored across Dayton area
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Monday morning’s rain wasn’t exceptionally powerful, but it was enough to knock electricity out for nearly 4,000 people. After reporting nearly 4,000 without power, AES Ohio is now reporting just 384 without power as of 6:37 a.m. If power is out at your home, you can report it directly to AES […]
Keeping Dayton Safe: Become a SKYWARN Spotter Today
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The SKYWARN program offers residents a unique opportunity to contribute directly to community safety by becoming trained storm spotters. These volunteers play a crucial role in providing timely and accurate information about severe weather conditions to the National Weather Service (NWS), helping to protect lives and property.
Annual Dragons 5K race sees big turnout
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The 14th annual Dragons 5k took place Saturday morning in the heart of the Water Street District. This year, over 2300 participants came out, with 100 virtual contestants running along with them. It was a record year for the organization, making it one of the largest races in the Miami Valley. […]
What's Great in Dayton: July 19 - 25, 2024
Party on the patio with DAI and the Neon: If you would like to meet and chat with Michael Roediger, the President & CEO of The Dayton Art Institute then this evening head over to The Neon. It’s the Neon's Friday Patio Parties, 5:30 to 7:30pm. Live music in...
Dayton-based firm has secured a contract with the New York City Fire Department, to maintain gear for 22,000 responders
Dayton, Ohio – Dayton’s own LION TotalCare, a firm with more than a century of experience, has signed a big contract with the Fire Department City of New York (FDNY), the biggest fire department in the United States, in what appears to be aan important move for the local industry. This agreement represents a significant change in the relationship between the two companies since it gives the Dayton company responsibility for maintaining important personal protective equipment (PPE) for thousands of first responders.
City of Dayton holds third Rec your Hood event Saturday
DAYTON, OHIO (WKEF)-- Community members in Greenwich Village gathered at Hickorydale Park on Saturday for Rec Your Hood. It's a new initiative hosted by the Department of Recreation to celebrate the uniqueness of different neighborhoods in Dayton. The Department of Recreation said the goal is to serve the community by...
Dayton Greek Festival returns in September with full event
The Dayton Greek Festival will be in full effect this year after organizers were forced to cancel last year due to infrastructure updates at the church. “We want to welcome (the community) with open arms and let them know that we missed them.” said Christina Panagouleas-Stephens, public relations manager for the festival. “We are excited to be back in full effect.”
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.