2 dead after separate shootings on New Year’s Day
Two deadly shootings on New Year’s Day are under investigation in Montgomery County.
Northridge Local Schools community mourning after band director’s death
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Northridge Local School District community is mourning after the unexpected death of its teacher and band director, Jacob Lorkovic. “This is a heartbreaking loss for our entire Northridge Family, and my thoughts and prayers are with each one of you, along with Jacob’s family, friends,...
Ohio ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime in 2026
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Ohio is intensifying its efforts to combat violent crime in 2026, with Gov. Mike DeWine emphasizing the deployment of state assets to tackle violent individuals. "Looking at the assets that we can deploy from the state, when we’re dealing with violent crime and violent individuals, this is the...
Kettering Health announces first birth of 2026
Kettering Health has announced its first birth of the new year.
Middletown police seek truck missing headlight after mailbox vandalism
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WXIX) - Middletown police are searching for a truck missing a headlight after it destroyed several mailboxes in a neighborhood early Wednesday morning. Residents on Gage Drive woke up Wednesday to find pieces of their mailboxes scattered throughout the neighborhood. A large headlight belonging to...
Police, medics respond to crash on I-75 NB in Dayton
Police and medics responded to a crash on Interstate 75 northbound in Dayton early Wednesday morning.
New year begins with shooting on Gettysburg Avenue
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Dayton Police officers and Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies were on the scene of an early morning shooting hours into New Year’s Day. Law enforcement was working the scene in the 2200 block of Fairport Avenue. It is believed the victim was shot on North Gettysburg Avenue and then drove to...
New Year’s Day 2026: Which restaurants are open?
Here is a list of fast-food chains and restaurants that will help you ring in the new year.
Dayton police find accidental self-inflicted injury in Parkwood Drive shooting response
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A person was hurt after reports of shots being fired in a Dayton neighborhood on Monday afternoon. According to a sergeant with the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, crews were called to the 200 block of Parkwood Drive around 12:56 p.m. on reports of a shooting. A...
Semi overturns onto I-70 after colliding with Freightliner in Clark County
Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers responded to a semi on its side on westbound Interstate 70 in Clark County early Wednesday morning.
