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The community came together the night of Wednesday, Oct. 8, to remember two of the people killed in a wrong-way crash on I-70 that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 5.

Community holds vigil for young couple lost in I-70 crash

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The community came together the night of Wednesday, Oct. 8, to remember two of the people killed in a wrong-way crash on I-70 that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 5. 18-year-old Nevi…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 2h

Two local nonprofits were awarded $5,000 each from the Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation on Monday, Oct. 6.

Rotary Club gives $10K to local nonprofits

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Two local nonprofits were awarded $5,000 each from the Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation on Monday, Oct. 6. Rotary Club Foundation president, Cathy Ponitz, presented East End C…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 3h

The City of Piqua hosted an opening event for the new pickleball courts at Pitsenbarger Park and Sports Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Piqua opens new pickleball courts

PIQUA, Ohio (WDTN) – The City of Piqua hosted an opening event for the new pickleball courts at Pitsenbarger Park and Sports Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 8. At 4 p.m., the Piqua Area Chamber of Comme…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 3h

The Piqua Police Department will be offering women’s self-defense classes in late Oct. and early Nov.

Piqua to offer women’s self-defense classes

PIQUA, Ohio (WDTN) – The Piqua Police Department will be offering women’s self-defense classes in late Oct. and early Nov. During the classes, the Piqua PD will present on the Rape Aggression Defen…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 4h

Washington Township firefighters are asking for assistance with a book drive organized by one of the members’ sons.

Washington Township asks for book donations

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) – Washington Township firefighters are asking for assistance with a book drive organized by one of the members’ sons. Maggie’s NICU Book Drive is collecting new boa…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 4h

The City of Ohio Department of Recreation will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Dayton to host annual Fall Harvest Festival

The video above is an example of another fall event. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The City of Ohio Department of Recreation will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25. Families are in…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 5h

The government shutdown is causing trouble for airports across the country, but Dayton International Airport is not one of them.

Dayton International remains unaffected by government shutdown

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The government shutdown is causing trouble for airports across the country, but Dayton International Airport is not one of them. The airport stated that they are currently not…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 5h

The lawsuit alleges the 7-year-old's death happened only due to thei inaction of officials in Montgomery and Clark counties..

Hershall Creachbaum’s estate files suit against Montgomery, Clark counties

The estate of the 7-year-old whose body was discovered in luggage has filed a lawsuit against Montgomery and Clark counties. The lawsuit, filed by Wright & Schulte, alleges the child services d…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 7h

The man who stole a U-Haul, led police on a chase, crashed into an unmarked police car on I-75 and was on the run for 21 days has learn he will spend the next three years in prison.

Man sentenced to 3 years for stealing U-Haul, hitting police car and running from police

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The man who stole a U-Haul, led police on a chase, crashed into an unmarked police car on I-75 and was on the run for 21 days has learn he will spend the next three years in p…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 8h

A juvenile is facing charges after a threat was made to Fairfield High School on Monday, Oct. 6.

Juvenile faces felony charges after false threat to high school

FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) – A juvenile is facing charges after a threat was made to Fairfield High School on Monday, Oct. 6. The Fairfield Police Department received a call on Monday reporting an acti…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 8h

The 96th annual Bradford Pumpkin Show began on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and will continue through Saturday, Oct. 11.

96th annual Bradford Pumpkin Show continues until weekend

BRADFORD, Ohio (WDTN) – The 96th annual Bradford Pumpkin Show began on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and will continue through Saturday, Oct. 11. The event will feature lots of pumpkins, food, rides, activities…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 9h

A structure fire in Huber Heights displaced all residents in a four-unit complex the morning of Wednesday, Oct 8.

Huber Heights fire displaces residents

HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) – A structure fire in Huber Heights displaced all residents in a four-unit complex the morning of Wednesday, Oct 8. At approximately 9:30 a.m., crews were called to an ap…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 9h

Two people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ohio 741 and South Dixie Drive.

Two hospitalized after three-vehicle crash in Moraine

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Two people were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ohio 741 and South Dixie Drive. According to the Moraine Dispatch, the crash happened at approx…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 9h

Amid worries over her health, country icon Dolly Parton posted a video on Wednesday letting fans know she’s OK.

‘I ain’t dead yet!’ Dolly Parton reassures fans about health

Amid worries over her health, country icon Dolly Parton posted a video on Wednesday letting fans know she’s OK.

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 10h

Paul Thomas Anderson’s (also referenced as PTA) tenth film is a thriller fueled by kinks and real-world anxieties.

Review: ‘One Battle After Another’

Opinions are the author’s alone and not endorsed by 2 NEWS and/or Nexstar Media Group. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Paul Thomas Anderson’s (also referenced as PTA) tenth film is a thriller fue…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 10h

The 20th Out Here Dayton LGBTQ+ Film Fest is coming soon.

Dayton LGBT+ Film Fest will show 24 films over four days

Previous local LGBTQ+ coverage above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The 20th Out Here Dayton LGBTQ+ Film Fest is coming soon. The fest will run for four days from Thursday, Oct. 9, to Sunday, Oct. 12, at t…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 11h

Disneyland and Disney World are raising prices on most tickets and annual passes.

Disneyland and Disney World are increasing prices: Here’s what to know

Tickets, annual passes and parking are about to get more expensive.

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 11h

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority’s October bus for Breast Cancer awareness is once again driving around the Miami Valley.

RTA’s breast cancer awareness bus back this October

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority’s October bus for Breast Cancer awareness is once again driving around the Miami Valley. The RTA said the bus will be on display …

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 12h

Funeral arrangements are in place for the man affectionately known as “Franco the Foodie”.

Funeral set for local chef Camille ‘Franco’ Gallo

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Funeral arrangements are in place for the man affectionately known as “Franco the Foodie”. Camille F. “Franco” Gallo died Saturday, Oct. 4. He wa…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 12h

Authorities in California have made an arrest in connection with the deadly January wildfire that erupted into the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles history and destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

Authorities arrest man in connection to deadly Palisades Fire

Authorities arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht for lighting a fire on New Year’s Day that burned down much of the Pacific Palisades a week later.

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 13h

Joan B. Kennedy, the former wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy who endured a troubled marriage marked by family tragedies, her husband’s infidelities and her own decades-long struggles with alcoholism and mental health, died on Wednesday. She was 89.

Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died

Joan B. Kennedy, the former wife of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy who endured a troubled marriage marked by family tragedies, her husband’s infidelities and her own decades-long struggles with alcoholism …

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 13h

Yesterday was the 6th wettest day for Dayton and the 9th wettest day for Columbus, breaking a nearly 95-year record.

Historic rainfall in Dayton and Columbus breaks 95-year record

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Yesterday was the 6th wettest day for Dayton and the 9th wettest day for Columbus, breaking a nearly 95-year record. According to the US National Weather Service in Wilmington…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 14h

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the heirs of an actor famed for his “Hawaii Five-0” role claims a Las Vegas-based company is responsible for the injuries that eventually killed him.

Lawsuit blames Las Vegas company in ‘Hawaii Five-0’ actor’s death

A wrongful death lawsuit filed by the heirs of an actor famed for his “Hawaii Five-0” role claims that a Las Vegas-based company is responsible for the injuries that eventually killed h…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 14h

Officials are investigating after a bike vs. bike hit-and-run crash at the Xenia McDonald’s on Saturday morning, which left a woman with a broken collarbone.

Cyclist injured in early morning crash near Xenia McDonald’s

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Officials are on the scene of a bike vs. bike hit-and-run crash at the Xenia McDonald’s, near Detroit Street. According to the Xenia Police Department Dispatch, the crash happ…

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WDTN @wdtn2.bsky.social · 18h

Baker Benji's will close its doors permanently, months after its owner was indicted for crimes against children.

Local Dayton bakery to close permanently

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Baker Benji’s will close its doors permanently, months after its owner was indicted for crimes against children. Baker Benji’s said in a social media post Mo…

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