Dillard’s sets grand opening date for Beavercreek location
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The projected opening date for the Dayton area’s first Dillard’s location is set. Dillard’s confirmed to WDTN the location at the Mall at Fairfield Commons is scheduled to hold its grand opening on Thursday, March 19, 2026. “We are excited to announce this new location at The Mall at Fairfield...
Miami Valley community mourns Chef Franco ‘The Foodie’ Gallo
Previous coverage on Franco the Foodie above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Beloved local Chef Franco Gallo has died while waiting for his second heart transplant. According to a post written by his family on his social media page, he bravely fought until the end. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news no […]
A Stop At Yellow Springs: Celebrating Rod Serling In Ohio
Imagine, if you will, a small college town with a reputation for quirky and artistic residents—a magnet, of sorts, for creative types from all over the country. This is a place we’ll call “Yellow Springs, Ohio.” The year is 1946. A young man—just out of the...
New invasive species discovered in Tri-State area poses threat to pets and people
OXFORD, Ohio (WKRC) - A new invasive species, the Asian longhorned tick, has been discovered in the Tri-State area, raising concerns for pet owners. Chantel Raghu, a veterinarian at the Oxford Veterinary Hospital, identified the tick after a dog owner brought in their pet covered in hundreds of ticks following...
Police attempting to identify fraud suspect in Ohio
OHIO — The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with felony theft and identity fraud. Officials released a request Friday urging anyone who may recognize the individual to contact Detective Melchi at (937) 521-2068 or by email...
Endangered missing adult alert issued in multiple Greater Cincinnati counties
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - An endangered missing adult alert was issued in multiple Greater Cincinnati counties for an elderly man with dementia that does not have his medication. The Ohio Attorney General announced that 81-year-old Ronald Donaldson was last seen leaving his Hamilton County residence on foot at around 10:30...
Local inmate receives additional sentence for killing fellow prisoner
LEBANON, Ohio (WKRC) - James Ogletree, already serving time for robbery and involuntary manslaughter, has been sentenced to an additional 46 years to life for the murder of a fellow inmate. Ogletree was sentenced for the murder of Marquise Weatherington. Prosecutor David Fornshell stated that Ogletree entered...
22nd Annual Chocolate Festival coming to Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Faith and Friends 22nd annual Chocolate Festival is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 4. The festival will take place at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, and admission is free. The event will start at 10 a.m. and last until 6 p.m. It will feature vendors, food trucks, live music, entertainment,...
91-year-old woman crashes into local Taco Bell; dining room remains closed
The dining room of a local Taco Bell remains closed after a car crashed into it on Thursday.
Man pleads guilty to shooting ex-girlfriend, stealing her vehicle
A man has pleaded guilty to shooting his former girlfriend and stealing her vehicle.
