3-year-old Clark County girl recovering after waiting years for heart transplant
A local girl is recovering in the hospital after waiting years for a heart transplant.
Community honors Hershall Creachbaum with Halloween decor on McClure Street bridge
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF)-- The community is fighting to keep the memory of 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum alive. Dayton 24/7 Now's, Kysha Hancock was at the McClure Street bridge where community members and Hershall's family are redecorating the bridge in his honor. "Since we've lost him there's a hole in our hearts....
Police searching for missing 17-year-old in Ohio
OHIO — Dayton police are asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Sloan Powers Davenport, who has been reported missing since September 30, 2025. According to authorities, Davenport was last seen in Dayton, Ohio, on the evening of September 30. He is described as a Black male, 5 feet 10 inches tall,...
Car crashes into car and Dayton home’s front porch
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A man drove into a car and then a home’s front porch early Sunday morning. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened in the 300 block of Wyoming Street at approximately 2:20 a.m. 2 NEWS obtained two 911 calls from the crash. Both callers said the driver hit […]
Police: 19-year-old drowns in Berrien Springs
A man was pulled from Lake Chapin after being reported missing Saturday afternoon, according to the Berrien Springs Oronoko Township Police Department.
University of Dayton researchers awarded grant to explore lung cancer detection, treatment
Two University of Dayton researchers were awarded nearly $500,000 to explore strategies for the detection and potential treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.
Local food bank prepares to serve additional military families
DAYTON, Ohio — Despite not knowing when the next paycheck is coming, millions of military service members are required to continue working through the government shutdown. Hundreds of thousands of civilian employees and contractors remain in essential roles at work, but even more are facing furloughs. One local food...
Ohio Weather Update: Warm Start to Week, Storms Arrive Tuesday
Wilmington, OH – Warm and sunny conditions continue across much of southwest and central Ohio today, but residents should prepare for a change early this week. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, temperatures will remain above normal through Monday before widespread rain and thunderstorms arrive...
Preble County man facing charges after shooting godson during altercation on Finland Drive
PREBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- A man is in custody as deputies investigate a shooting. According to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, Mark Bowman was arrested on Tuesday after deputies received reports of a shooting in the 1700 block of Finland Drive. Bowman is facing one count of Felonious...
Six people and cat escaped Germantown house fire; neighbor helped
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Six people and a cat are safe after a neighbor alerted them that their house was on fire in Germantown. According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, the call for the house fire came from the 20 block of Apple Street. 2 NEWS was on scene right as the fire crews arrived, […]
