3 local police K9s, handlers graduate academy
MIDDLETOWN — Three police K9s and their handlers recently graduated from the Middletown Division of Police’s K9 Academy, according to a social media post by the police division. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. The recent graduates include:. Deputy Deatherage and K9 Jerry Lee,...
Suspect in custody after shooting near Fairborn sports complex
FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) — Weeks into the investigation of a shooting near SportsPleX in Fairborn, a suspect is now in custody. On Nov. 30, several law enforcement agencies — including the Clark County and Greene County Sheriff’s Offices — responded to the sports facility located in the 5400 block of Intrastate Drive....
Local leaders unite to combat human trafficking in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Leaders of the Miami Valley’s anti-human trafficking efforts gathered in Dayton for the Southwest Ohio Human Trafficking Conference on Thursday, Jan. 8. The conference was open to both professionals and the public. It included presentations by local experts and survivors highlighting the work...
Judge makes ruling on competency of man accused of stabbing, killing father
A judge has ruled on the competency of a Covington man accused of stabbing his father to death.
2-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound to his hand, DPD investigates
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A two-year-old was hurt after police said he was shot in his hand. According to officers with the Dayton Police Department (DPD), police were called to Dayton Children’s Hospital, located in the 900 block of Neal Avenue, after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival,...
‘None of this is natural;’ Police chief says shooting into homes creates cycle of...
These types of shootings can lead to a cycle of violence.
Bus driver turned hero after putting out home fire, preventing disaster during his route
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A local bus driver performed a courageous act after taking charge when noticing a home was on fire during one of his routes. On social media, Greater Dayton RTA posted the heroic act of one of its bus drivers. In the post, it is explained that...
‘We’re all furious;’ Community gathers to protest ICE after deadly shooting in Minneapolis
More than 100 people gathered for a peaceful protest in downtown Dayton Thursday evening.
Sheriff defends serving ‘warden burger’ to inmates as punishment: ‘Most nutritious meal we serve’
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – A jail in Ohio is facing scrutiny from lawmakers who claim the facility violates basic standards for inmate housing, conditions and meals, including what the sheriff calls a “warden burger” fed to inmates in solitary. State Reps. Christine Cockley and Mark Sigrist, along...
Springfield parents adjusting to strike’s transportation challenges
Neal Johnson, a parent of a child in the Springfield schools district, said he and his wife, Samantha, have been able to get their son to school so far — though it hasn’t been easy. “I am off work today, so I am able to drop him off and pick him up,” Mr. Johnson said Friday. “My wife handled the first couple of days...
