Apparent murder-suicide outside local municipal building under investigation
The department believes the man and woman are married.
Man accused of kidnapping boy, pouring bleach on his face takes plea deal
A man accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old boy and pouring bleach on his face has entered his plea.
Springfield Confirms It Is Not Part of Welcoming America Network
The City of Springfield stated it is not part of the Welcoming America 'Certified Welcoming' network. This clarification follows questions related to a 2014 city resolution. Officials said joining the network requires a formal application, a fee of up to $12,000, and an evaluation. Springfield has not completed these...
Liberty Township trustee arrested on felonious assault charge
A Liberty Township trustee is in jail on a felony charge.
Butler County commissioners concerned after sheriff hires 19 unbudgeted staffers
Jones’ $61 million budget submission included adding 18 more employees next year than he budgeted this year, for a total complement of 425 staffers.
Wisconsin woman sentenced in murder of 55-year-old local man
The woman accused of killing a Greene County man and leaving the state has been ruled competent to stand trial.
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Ohio
OHIO — At least one person is dead following a pedestrian crash early Friday morning in Trotwood. Emergency crews were called to the intersection of State Route 49 and West Third Street around 4:49 a.m. after reports that a person had been struck by a vehicle, according to a Montgomery County Regional Dispatch...
Increased police presence expected overnight in Montgomery County
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An increased presence in law enforcement is expected Friday into Saturday in Montgomery County. The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced a Joint Traffic Enforcement Detail will begin Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. OSP troopers, Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies and Dayton police officers will be on State...
Volunteers build animal shelters for Aullwood Audubon
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – In partnership with Aullwood Audubon, Shook Construction assisted with the building of a large shelter and two smaller shelters in the pastures on Friday, Oct. 24. At 10 a.m., the team of 20 volunteers from Shook Construction set out to build three shelters in one day. The project was a high […]
Memorial for 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum to find permanent home
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The memorial site for Hershall Creachbaum, a 7-year-old boy whose body was found on McClure Street in Dayton, is set to move to a permanent location. This development comes just a day after the Montgomery County Coroner's Office confirmed the identity of the body discovered in July as...
