Josh Sweigart
@joshsweigart.bsky.social
I'm an investigative reporter and editor for the Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun and Journal-News of Butler County. I coordinate our investigative and solutions-driven coverage. DMs are open for news tips. Support local journalism!
Coming back to work after a rare two-week vacation. Time to pay the piper.
June 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Coming back to work after a rare two-week vacation. Time to pay the piper.
The Trump admin has declared Warren County one of five "sanctuary jurisdictions" in Ohio, saying they are "deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities". Not clear what that designation is based on.
May 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Trump admin has declared Warren County one of five "sanctuary jurisdictions" in Ohio, saying they are "deliberately and shamefully obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws endangering American communities". Not clear what that designation is based on.
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola told me: “It was important that I would come to Dayton on the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Accords, which marked a peace deal over some of the biggest bloodshed that our continent has seen in recent decades."
May 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
European Parliament president Roberta Metsola told me: “It was important that I would come to Dayton on the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Accords, which marked a peace deal over some of the biggest bloodshed that our continent has seen in recent decades."
Officials have designated a fenced in parking lot downtown next to the #NATO village as the "free speech area" (protest zone) and encourage protesters to go there. The entrance was not easy to find.
May 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Officials have designated a fenced in parking lot downtown next to the #NATO village as the "free speech area" (protest zone) and encourage protesters to go there. The entrance was not easy to find.
Trump takes aim at "GRANDSTANDERS" as Turner threatens to vote against the budget bill over federal pension cuts.
May 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Trump takes aim at "GRANDSTANDERS" as Turner threatens to vote against the budget bill over federal pension cuts.
Came across this downtown while jogging on my lunch break. Being installed at Riverscape for NATO PA event.
May 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Came across this downtown while jogging on my lunch break. Being installed at Riverscape for NATO PA event.
"Most read" portion of our website shows what issues readers care the most about. 🍕 comes in a solid third.
May 7, 2025 at 3:17 AM
"Most read" portion of our website shows what issues readers care the most about. 🍕 comes in a solid third.
Did you know today is #ElectionDay in Ohio? Now you do, cause the #ElectionDayTie is out! I have worn this same tie every election I have covered for ... I honestly don't know, it's been a long time.
May 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Did you know today is #ElectionDay in Ohio? Now you do, cause the #ElectionDayTie is out! I have worn this same tie every election I have covered for ... I honestly don't know, it's been a long time.
#InsideOhioPolitics Ohio's budget explained, in honor of #PiDay
March 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
#InsideOhioPolitics Ohio's budget explained, in honor of #PiDay
.@JonHusted responding to Trump's speech in which he called the CHIPS Act "a horrible, horrible thing".
March 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
.@JonHusted responding to Trump's speech in which he called the CHIPS Act "a horrible, horrible thing".
Sen. Jon Husted (as Ohio Lt. Gov) less than four months ago on the CHIPS Act:
March 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Sen. Jon Husted (as Ohio Lt. Gov) less than four months ago on the CHIPS Act:
I've been reporting on government waste, fraud and abuse since before it was cool. Wrote this as part of my "GovWatch" column 11 years ago:
February 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I've been reporting on government waste, fraud and abuse since before it was cool. Wrote this as part of my "GovWatch" column 11 years ago:
All of the pieces of our #GemCityGamble series are now online and posted on the home page of the @daytondailynews.bsky.social . Read about Dayton's history of police corruption, organized crime and the downfall of Pete Rose.
January 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
All of the pieces of our #GemCityGamble series are now online and posted on the home page of the @daytondailynews.bsky.social . Read about Dayton's history of police corruption, organized crime and the downfall of Pete Rose.
Today the @daytondailynews.bsky.social
launched a weeklong series I have been working on (on and off) for a year. Pick up today's paper for part 1 of: #GemCityGamble : Dayton's history of police corruption, organized crime and the downfall of Pete Rose.
launched a weeklong series I have been working on (on and off) for a year. Pick up today's paper for part 1 of: #GemCityGamble : Dayton's history of police corruption, organized crime and the downfall of Pete Rose.
January 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today the @daytondailynews.bsky.social
launched a weeklong series I have been working on (on and off) for a year. Pick up today's paper for part 1 of: #GemCityGamble : Dayton's history of police corruption, organized crime and the downfall of Pete Rose.
launched a weeklong series I have been working on (on and off) for a year. Pick up today's paper for part 1 of: #GemCityGamble : Dayton's history of police corruption, organized crime and the downfall of Pete Rose.
What makes #DaytonStrong ? How do we keep #DaytonStrong ? Share your thoughts.
November 19, 2024 at 1:51 PM
What makes #DaytonStrong ? How do we keep #DaytonStrong ? Share your thoughts.