Grand jury declines to indict officers in fatal shooting of man suffering mental break
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County grand jury has declined to indict eight police officers in a fatal shooting during a mental health check in October. The mother of Taylor Cotton, 24, first called 911 to request a mental health wellness check on her son at a home in the 1200 block of Rosedale […]
Construction continues 1 year after Buc-ee’s groundbreaking
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Progress is being made on a highly-anticipated convenience store in Huber Heights. On Aug. 8, 2024, crews broke ground on Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s at 8000 State Route 235. The groundbreaking came almost exactly one year after Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore announced on Aug. 10, 2023, that the...
Dayton Foodbank hosts final mass distribution before school year begins
DAYTON, Ohio — The Dayton Foodbank held its last mass food distribution event before the new school year at Wright State University's Nutter Center, aiming to support families facing financial strain. Amber Wright, marketing lead for The Foodbank, Inc., said, "The cost of food remains high, the cost of...
2 men charged after Preble County deputies uncover stolen car in West Alexandria tip
PREBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- After getting a tip, deputies launched an investigation into a stolen car and arrested two people they believe are involved. According to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received word that a stolen car was at a home near West Alexandria in mid-June. Later...
88-year-old man dies days after being hurt in crash
A man has died days after being involved in a crash in Dayton.
Shaftesbury Road murder trial, Day 3: Texts show victim feared for her life
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Prosecutors in the trial of a man accused of killing two people and an unborn fetus rested their case Thursday after presenting evidence that one of the victims was worried she would be killed by the defendant. Nicole “Nico” Cunigan Jr. is accused of killing Deonte Johnson,16, Precious Taste,...
‘Hero in the house’: Local corrections officer rescues woman, dog from house fire
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) - A local law enforcement officer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a woman and her dog from a house fire. Butler County Corrections Officer Megan Holland had just finished her overnight shift when she noticed thick black smoke in a neighborhood on her way home. Without hearing any...
Belmont Pines Hospital vandalized, 3 juveniles charged after ‘disturbance’
LIBERTY TWP, Ohio - Three male juveniles have been charged after police responded to a disturbance at Belmont Pines Hospital Monday night. Liberty Township police were advised that the juveniles were assaulting staff and damaging the behavioral health facility. According to the police report, two staff members were...
Man who hid in shed to avoid deputies found guilty of raping child
A man has been guilty of raping a child in Preble County.
Jury announces verdict in case of man accused of killing pregnant woman, 16-year-old boy
A Montgomery County jury is deliberating in the case involving a man who is accused of shooting and killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and a 16-year-old boy.