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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 27m

The West Carrollton School Board held a meeting on the night of Wednesday, Oct. 15, but the recent gun incident was not addressed. One parent, however, had much to say about the incident.

Parent expresses concern after gun found in West Carrollton Elementary

WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (WDTN) –The West Carrollton School Board held a meeting on the night of Wednesday, Oct. 15, but the recent gun incident was not addressed. During the board meeting, the West C…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 57m

SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center will attempt to break the record for most cat Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) procedures in a single day in the Miami Valley soon.

Dayton’s SICSA aims for record in Spay Day event

Previous coverage on local cats above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center will attempt to break the record for most cat Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) procedures in a singl…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 1h

President Donald Trump is openly embracing the conservative blueprint he desperately tried to distance himself from during the 2024 campaign.

Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to pursue its goals

President Trump is openly embracing the conservative blueprint he desperately tried to distance himself from during the 2024 campaign, as one of its architects works to use the government shutdown …

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 2h

A rapper is facing charges after authorities say he and his team were seen running and dancing on a Kentucky interstate while allegedly filming a music video.

Witnesses say rapper was ‘chasing cars,’ dancing on Kentucky highway: police

It was all part of a music video, according to the rapper.

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 2h

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will celebrate International Sloth Day this Saturday.

Meet Patience, a two-toed sloth, at Dayton’s Boonshoft Museum soon

Previous sloth coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will celebrate International Sloth Day this Saturday. Patience, the two-toed sloth, will be at the museum’s Ca…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 4h

A man who died after being hit near Reily Millville and Woodbine roads early Saturday morning has been identified.

Man killed in Butler County hit-and-run early Saturday morning

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A man died after being hit near Reily Millville and Woodbine roads early Saturday morning. According to the Butler County Sheriff’s office, a 911 caller in a van told police t…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 5h

Just days after she was detained by Border Patrol agents on Chicago’s North Side, attorneys representing the WGN creative services employee at the center of the incident have released a statement.

WGN employee ‘violently assaulted’ by Border Patrol agents, attorneys say in new statement

Debbie Brockman, a WGN employee, was detained by Border Patrol agents in Chicago while walking to work, and was released without charges after being held for 7 hours.

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 5h

There will be multiple speakers at the Dayton Metro Library for Halloween-themed events soon.

Ghost storytellers and researchers to speak at local library

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – There will be multiple speakers at the Dayton Metro Library for Halloween-themed events soon. Saturday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to noon, Main Library, Conference Room 1B – “Par…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 6h

The Montgomery County Community Harvest Fest is this Saturday.

Montgomery County Community Harvest Fest soon

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Montgomery County Community Harvest Fest is this Saturday. It will be held at the Employment Opportunity Center, Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon to 5 p.m. “The Communit…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 6h

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will celebrate International Sloth Day this Saturday.

Meet Patience, a two-toed sloth, at Dayton’s Boonshoft Museum soon

Previous sloth coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will celebrate International Sloth Day this Saturday. Patience, the two-toed sloth, will be at the museum’s Ca…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 7h

More information has come to light regarding the situation which led up to the Tuesday night non-deadly, accidental shooting.

Man accidentally shoots his leg after teens allegedly steal golden necklace

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – More information has come to light regarding the situation which led up to the Tuesday night non-deadly, accidental shooting. The shooting happened at approximately 9:15 p.m. …

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 7h

Huber Heights is building connections between residents and city leadership through its free Cups and Conversation sessions.

Meet Huber Heights’ mayor and city manager at casual event

Previous Huber Heights coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Huber Heights is building connections between residents and city leadership through its free Cups and Conversation sessions. The next se…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 8h

A local eatery will be closed temporarily as it addresses maintenance concerns.

Local Dairy Queen closed for ‘maintenance’

A local eatery will be closed temporarily as it makes repairs. A sign on the exterior of the Dairy Queen on East Dorothy Lane in Kettering says that the restaurant will be closed “due to main…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 8h

The Department of Justice says it has seized the most money it’s ever recovered in one action in targeting the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate accused in a massive cryptocurrency scam.

DOJ seizes about $15B in bitcoin in ‘pig butchering’ bust

The Department of Justice says its seized the most money it’s ever recovered in one action.

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 9h

Border Patrol agents were involved in a Tuesday car chase that ended in dozens of protesters being sprayed with tear gas and two arrests in a Chicago neighborhood amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on crime.

Border Patrol chase ends in arrest, tear gas deployed on Chicago protesters

Border Patrol agents were involved in a Tuesday car chase that ended in dozens of protesters being sprayed with tear gas and two arrests in a Chicago neighborhood amid the Trump administration̵…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 10h

The Winter Crisis Program, which helps keep local families warm throughout the winter, will start soon.

Winter Crisis Program will aid families with heating costs

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Winter Crisis Program, which helps keep local families warm throughout the winter, will start soon. The Community Assistance Program is run through a partnership between t…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 10h

The State Department has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals, citing comments on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

State Department revokes 6 visas over Charlie Kirk comments

The six individuals were identified as from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and Paraguay.

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 11h

The Beavercreek Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who allegedly fraudulently returned items to Walmart.

Beavercreek police seek public help in Walmart fraud case

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Beavercreek Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who allegedly fraudulently returned items to Walmart. Photo via the Beavercreek Police…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 11h

The occupant of a residence in Sidney was safely evacuated after flames sparked in the attic early Wednesday morning.

Sidney attic fire displaces occupant, tags $25K in damages

The occupant of a residence in Sidney was safely evacuated after flames sparked in the attic early Wednesday morning. According to a spokesperson for the city of Sidney, the city’s Department…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 12h

Two individuals were arrested recently after allegedly stealing loaves of bread, pounds of bacon, hotdogs and a whole refrigerator worth of other cold items.

Alleged ‘hamburglars’ jailed after reported freezer break-in

Two individuals were arrested recently after allegedly stealing loaves of bread, pounds of bacon, hotdogs and a whole refrigerator worth of other cold items. Union City Police Department said on We…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 12h

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 13h

Montgomery County Hazmat was dispatched Wednesday morning after smoke was seen rising from underneath a manhole cover.

Smoke from manhole cover prompts Hazmat, AES response

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Montgomery County Hazmat was dispatched Wednesday morning after smoke was seen rising from underneath a manhole cover. According to Dayton Fire Department Captain Matt S…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 15h

A local veteran is turning her life experiences into stories that inspire.
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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 16h

A man arrested in a “horrendous” robbery and assault on an Amish man and his young son had been recently paroled from prison, authorities said Tuesday.

Amish family ‘victimized’ in Middlefield Township armed robbery, child abduction attempt

Three suspects “victimized” an Amish family in their home and business last week, robbing them and attempting to abduct a child, according to authorities.

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 16h

When thousands of runners take to the starting line for the Columbus Marathon, some will be running the 26.2 miles for the first time. Others, maybe their second or third time.

Columbus man prepares for his 100th marathon this weekend

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — When thousands of runners take to the starting line for the Columbus Marathon, some will be running the 26.2 miles for the first time. Others, maybe their second or third ti…

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