Dayton man indicted for shooting landscaper over grass clippings
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A 36-year-old man from Dayton has been indicted for the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Eaton man that occurred in September. On the morning of Thursday, Sept. 18, Dayton police officers were dispatched to a shooting on Indiana Avenue. Upon arrival, they found the victim, Tanner Staggs, who had...
Man formally charged in deadly shooting of 22-year-old lawn care worker
The man accused of shooting and killing a landscaper during an argument over grass clippings has been formally charged.
The history of Dayton’s most haunted places
Dayton, Ohio (WDTN) – Many may be unaware that Dayton is home to a variety of ghost stories and haunted locations. From graveyards to news buildings, here are some of Dayton’s spookiest places: Woodland Cemetery Founded in 1841, Woodland Cemetery is the final resting place for several of Dayton’s historical figures...
Montgomery County Jail settles $7M lawsuit with the family of Christian Black
Montgomery County Jail has reached a settlement with the family of Christian Black after his death at the jail in March. "We settled for $7 million, which is the largest in county history," said Robert Gresham, an attorney with the Wright and Schulte law firm who worked on the litigation. "The settlement from our...
Dolly’s closing ‘pretty painful’ for local seniors participating in meal program
About 100 seniors are now figuring out where they will go to get breakfast after Dolly’s announced they will close all of their Ohio restaurants.
23 people arrested in Ohio for unlawfully being in the U.S.
OHIO — A coordinated law enforcement operation led by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of 23 individuals unlawfully present in the United States. The operation, conducted in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the county’s 287(g) program, targeted...
Greene Co. superintendents release letter to residents on rising property taxes
GREENE COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) – The superintendents of Greene County Schools released a letter to residents in response to rising property taxes on Monday, Oct. 20. The superintendents of the seven districts wrote that other states fund about 10 percent more for education costs than Ohio, and homeowners are starting to...
Body found following reports of shots fired in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A heavy police presence has been reported in Dayton on the evening of Monday, Oct. 20. According to regional dispatch, police were called to the scene for a shots fired call at approximately 8:40 p.m. Sergeant Dilley confirmed that a body was found and homicide detectives are at the scene. Crews...
Woman gives inconsistent story after being shot, police say; investigation ongoing
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A woman was taken to the hospital after being shot in an area neighborhood. According to the Dayton Police Department (DPD), crews were sent to the 1600 block of Kings Mill Ct. on Sunday around 6 a.m., after receiving reports of a shootingf. Police said that...
Community mourns Legaci Taylor as hundreds gather for her life celebration in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF)-- The community came together Monday afternoon for a celebration of life for 5-year-old Legaci Taylor. The Gateway Cathedral is where family and friends paid their respects to the young girl, who was shot and killed two weeks ago. Several cars lined the area of Olive Road to...

















