Adam Aaro

Dayton

News Anchor at WRGT-TV (Miamisburg, OH)

News Director for @dayton247now / Former @wsyx6 @ktvz @wbay @kttctv / MN native / OH is home since 2012 / Emmy, Murrow, SPJ & AP award-winning reporter/anchor

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Family of inmate who died in jail custody, shares video of his restraint; demands justice

1 week ago | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The lawyers representing the family of Christian Black, an inmate who died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail, shared video from inside the jail showing his restraint. A link to that full news conference can be found here. During the news conference, the lawyers representing his family called for the 10 employees involved in his restraint to be indicted and convicted. They called Black's death "murder".
Family of man who died in jail custody seeking charges

1 week ago | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- As the investigation continues into the death of 25-year-old Christian Black while he was in custody at the Montgomery County Jail, the attorneys for his family released a statement reacting to the new information released by the Sheriff's Office Thursday.
Ten jail employees on leave after preliminary investigation into inmate's death

2 weeks ago | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says it is putting 10 employees involved in the restraint of Christian Black, who later died after being in custody at the county jail in March.
Honor Flight Dayton returns to the skies

2 weeks ago | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

DAYTON, Ohio -- More than 100 World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Cold War era veterans took the skies and traveled to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials dedicated in their honor. Honor Flight Dayton organized the free trip for the veterans which took off from Dayton International Airport in the early morning hours of April 26th and returned later that evening. The nonprofit has been putting these trips together for the last 20 years and it first began in Springfield.
Feast of Giving ready to make triumphant return

3 weeks ago | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

DAYTON, Ohio -- A new era is ready to be ushered in as the Feast of Giving will make it's return to the Dayton Convention Center this Thanksgiving. Co-chair Jason Woodard shared the announcement with Dayton 24/7 Now Tuesday, that the free food, entertainment, fun and good company will all be coming back on November 27, 2025 after a 6-year hiatus following the pandemic.
Off-duty Ranger recognized for helping rescue child involved in Amber Alert

1 month ago | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

MIAMI VALLEY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Miami Conservancy District monitoring water levels as rivers are expected to rise. The Miami Valley is under a flood watch through Sunday morning as more than 6 inches of rain is possible in the next few days. But as river levels rise, dams are operated by the Miami Conservancy District to prevent catastrophic flooding. The Taylorsville dam is just one of five dams built by the Miami Conservancy District after the Great Dayton Flood of 1913.
Miamisburg man arrested and accused of drug trafficking

1 month ago | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- A 21-year-old Miamisburg was arrested on drug trafficking charges on Tuesday, March 18. Miamisburg Police say detectives from the Tactical Crime Suppression Unit, the TCSU SWAT team and Miamisburg police, executed three search warrants that came out of a long-term drug trafficking investigation. That investigation involves several people who are believed to be working with one another and trafficking methamphetamine and vaping products to juveniles.
Man arrested and accused of selling counterfeit goods at local mall

2 months ago | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

BEAVERCREEK, Ohio - Federal agents have arrested a man accused of selling counterfeit goods at the Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek. The United States Attorney's Office of the Southern District of Ohio, says 25-year-old Emre Teski was taken into custody Thursday. Investigators say Teski ran one kiosk that mostly sold replica professional soccer jerseys and hats containing trademarked soccer teams.
Fire crews investigate massive Darke County barn fire

Feb 4, 2025 | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

NEW PARIS, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Ohio State Fire Marshall is being called in to help investigate a major barn fire at a poultry farm. The fire started this morning at a barn at 62 Billman Road in New Paris. Fire crews on scene tell us it was contained to one of the barns at New Madison Pullets Inc. No injuries were reported and it's not clear how many chickens were killed in the fire. New Madison Fire is helping lead the investigation.
Souper Bowl of Caring back for 2025

Jan 10, 2025 | dayton247now.com | Adam Aaro

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) – On Friday, Lori Kennedy took Oath of Office as Montgomery County Recorder. She was elected by the Montgomery County citizens in November’s General Election. Recorder Kennedy was surrounded by close friends, family, elected officials and colleagues to celebrate her taking the Oath. The Oath of Office was administered by Second District Court of Appeals Judge Christopher B. Epley.