2 men formally charged after prosecutor says they led a high-speed chase on I-75
MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Two men are facing charges after police say they led a high-speed chase, leading to multiple accidents on a busy highway in Dayton. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Heck said that James Collins and Thomas Downey are facing the following charges:. Failure to comply with the order...
Miami Co. Sheriff’s Office receives funds for new body cams, addiction support for inmates
MIAMI COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Miami County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded nearly $300,000 to update body cameras and expand addiction services to inmates. Dayton 24/7 Now's Kaitlyn Herman spoke to Sheriff Dave Duchak about state funding the sheriff’s office is receiving for body cameras and inmate addiction...
Construction set to begin on restoration project at suburban Cincinnati park
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - Construction is scheduled to commence on the Simpson Creek Headwaters Restoration project at a Warren County park. The initiative aims to convert the aging, manmade pond at Landen-Deerfield Park, located in Deerfield Township near Maineville, into a natural stream and wetland system,...
$15M high school aviation school taking shape in Middletown
A $15 million, custom-built aviation school for Butler County high school students is on the glide path to completion at Middletown’s airport.
1 taken to hospital after car reportedly crashes into motel in Montgomery County
The crash was reported at the Red Horse motel at 4625 S Dixie Drive in Moraine after 11:30 a.m.
Showers and storms likely Saturday, wet at times Sunday
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- By Friday evening, we will see the chance for a heavier pocket of rain or a few thunderstorms. Scattered showers and storms are likely Saturday and possible Sunday, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Rain chances are expected to taper off by Monday, but an...
Dayton woman makes 600th blood donation, saving countless lives
DAYTON, Ohio — At the Versiti Blood Center of Ohio in downtown Dayton, Judy Lamusga, a Beavercreek attorney and National Blood Donation Hall of Famer, marked a significant milestone by donating blood for the 600th time. "It's about saving a life. Your platelets are leaving here, going straight out...
Buc-ee’s project forcing I-70 ramp to temporarily close
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An interstate ramp in Huber Heights is set to temporarily close. The Ohio Department of Transportation announced the westbound exit ramp from I-70 to State Route 235 will close on June 16. According to ODOT, drivers will notice the closure will last through June 17. During the closure,...
Dayton Police Department shares body cam video of officer-involved shooting
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Dayton Police Department (DPD) shared body camera video on Friday of the officer-involved shooting that happened on Thursday and gave more details about what led up to the shooting. DPD Police Chief Kamran Afzal said officers were already in far West Dayton that borders Trotwood...
Dayton police annual summer program offers outdoor activities for local trauma-affected youth
Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Police Department has officially launched its annual Outdoor Youth Adventures program for the third consecutive summer in an effort to support young people facing the effects of trauma. Created in 2022 by Major Brian Johns, commander of the Investigations Division, the eight-week initiative...