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Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff
The Ohio retired teachers’ pension board has approved millions of dollars in bonuses for their investment staff less than a month after grandstanding by eliminating the additional compensation to make a group of educators happy. The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) is embroiled in controversy. In summary, there has been constant fighting, two board resignations and allegations of […] The post Ohio educators upset with pension board backtracking, with millions in bonuses to be given to staff appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
It's time to Stuff The Bus: Help kids get the tools they need to thrive in school
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- Students of all ages need the right supplies to make the most of their education. However, some kids lack even the basics. You can help this week during Stuff the Bus. From July 22 through 26, Dayton 24/7 Now is partnering with Crayons to Classrooms, to...
Hot air balloon festival reaches record number of attendees
The “perfect storm” was no storm at all. Blessed with three days of ideal weather, the 21st Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon and Skydiving Festival saw record attendance, uninterrupted hot air balloon competitions, two balloon glows, a fireworks show, skydiving and drone exhibits, and long lines at the food vendors.
Crash with injuries reported on Mauds Hughes Road in Liberty Township
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — A crash with injuries has been reported on Mauds Hughes Road in Liberty Township. The crash is reportedly a single vehicle crash. At least two children have been reported to be in the vehicle. The severity of injuries has not been confirmed. Middletown police and fire...
TRACTOR SUPPLY TO OPEN IN OXFORD
(Oxford, OH)--A large new retailer is setting up shop in Oxford. Tractor Supply – or, as it’s more commonly known – TSC, will construct a new building next to Walmart on U.S. 27 between Oxford and College Corner. The new TSC is not expected to open until sometime next year.
Vehicle fire reported on Bilstein Boulevard in Hamilton
HAMILTON, Ohio — A vehicle fire has been reported on Bilstein Boulevard in Hamilton. No reports on extent of damage have been confirmed. Hamilton fire and police responders have been sent to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch morning headlines...
Carmen's Crew defeats Red Scare in TBT second round
DAYTON, OHIO (WKEF) - A highly anticipated matchup came to fruition Monday night, with the Dayton Flyer and Ohio State Buckeye alumni teams meeting each other in the second round of The Basketball Tournament. With both teams wanting to take a step closer to the $1 million winner-take-all grand prize,...
Catching Up with the 2024-25 Dayton Flyers
DAYTON, OHIO (WKEF) - There are still more than three months to go until a new college basketball season, but offseason activities are in progress for the Dayton Flyers. As is the case most years, the 2024-25 roster is a mix of returning faces and newcomers. Among the players about to begin their first season with UD: former Ohio State Buckeye Zed Key, and Alter High School graduate Jacob Conner, who transferred from Marshall. Regarding the returning players, Malachi Smith is eager to get back on the court after his season-ending injury in the opening game of 2023-24.
USS Cincinnati submarine finds home at Voice of America Park
WEST CHESTER, Ohio (WKRC) - A piece of Navy history has found a permanent home in Greater Cincinnati and it has a special connection to the Tri-State. The USS Cincinnati Memorial Peace Pavilion will be at Voice of America (VOA) Park in West Chester. The USS Cincinnati (SSN-693) was a nuclear-powered submarine that launched in 1977 and patrolled the depths of the oceans until it was decommissioned in 1996.
Data shows juvenile crime is down. Why do police and prosecutors say it's getting worse?
In less than 48 hours in January, two groups of teenagers attacked two pedestrians in downtown Cincinnati, punching and kicking the victims until they crumpled to the concrete, dazed and bleeding. Videos of the attacks, captured by surveillance cameras, went viral within days. As thousands watched and re-watched the violence, the videos became...
West Milton family honors late daughter by opening Butterfly Room at local hospital
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- In the midst of their grief, one local family decided to help others who are experiencing the same thing. Dayton 24/7 Now's Lydia Bice sat down with Sarah and Rob Chaney who just unveiled the Butterfly Room at Miami Valley Hospital, created in their daughter Georgia's honor.
Lawyers allege man charged with murder of Uber driver acted in self-defense
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Court was back in session Monday in the case of the 81-year-old man caught on camera killing an Uber driver in April. The prosecution and defense were in court for a status update as William Brock, 81, prepares to go to trial for the death of Loletha Hall, 61. Brock has […]
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