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6 days ago | 
wdtn.com | Evan Bales |Emily Lewis
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As summer arrives, construction season picks up and more people get on the road, making distracted driving awareness a main focus for police. It’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month and law agencies like the Ohio State Highway Patrol is working to prevent crashes and educate drivers. Since 2023 and the passage of the Phones Down law, which made texting and driving a primary offense, OSP reported a drop in crashes and crash fatalities.
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1 week ago | 
wdtn.com | Evan Bales |Emily Lewis
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Dayton Public Schools are joining others across the country, by refusing to get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom. The White House sent a national notice on April 3 banning DEI programs from schools. Those who refuse could face consequences. “Today is standing up against what would require us to not care equally for our children,” said Will Smith, DPS board member.
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1 week ago | 
wdtn.com | Evan Bales |Emily Lewis
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1 week ago | 
wdtn.com | Evan Bales |Emily Lewis
GERMANTOWN, Ohio (WDTN) — In just under a month, a local town’s fire and emergency services could face serious cuts if a levy is not passed. On May 6, Germantown residents will go to the polls and decide on the fate of their fire department. 2 NEWS spoke with the fire chief, who says nearly half of the department’s funding is at stake if this levy does not pass. “May 6 will be a deciding factor,” said Chief Dan Alldred, Germantown Fire & EMS. “When you call, we’re not going to be able to respond.
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1 week ago | 
wdtn.com | Evan Bales |Emily Lewis
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WDTN) — A Middletown cat colony’s fate remains uncertain after city leaders met to discuss the issue Tuesday night. Dozens of Middletown community members showed up to the Middletown City Council meeting Tuesday, to protest the city’s announcement that they will be relocating a cat colony in Smith Park.
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1 week ago | 
wdtn.com | Emily Lewis |Evan Bales
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The NATO Spring Parliamentary Assembly is arriving in Dayton in just over a month. At the end of May, hundreds of delegates from across the globe will visit the Gem City for NATO’s spring session. As the event gets closer, 2 NEWS is sharing more about what to expect when this international event begins. Starting May 21, a large portion of downtown Dayton will become the NATO village.
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1 week ago | 
wdtn.com | Evan Bales |Emily Lewis
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Dayton Public Schools are planning on launching a new program to help with college and career readiness. DPS held a town hall at Belmont High School Monday evening — the very place where this program will begin. Belmont staff, parents, students and district administration were all in attendance to learn more about the program DPS says will help keep kids in school and ensure they graduate prepared for the workforce and college alike.
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3 weeks ago | 
fox8.com | Evan Bales |Emily Lewis
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A couple in West Carrollton was recognized Tuesday night for their help in catching a murder suspect. Kaitlynn and Matthew Pope were taking a walk on March 13 when a homicide investigation quite literally ended up at their front door. With some quick thinking, the couple helped police arrest their suspect. Law enforcement had spent all night searching for Dametrius Turner, when the couple found the man in their front yard.
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3 weeks ago | 
wdtn.com | Evan Bales |Emily Lewis
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A couple in West Carrollton was recognized Tuesday night for their help in catching a murder suspect. Kaitlynn and Matthew Pope were taking a walk on March 13 when a homicide investigation quite literally ended up at their front door. With some quick thinking, the couple helped police arrest their suspect. Law enforcement had spent all night searching for Dametrius Turner, when the couple found the man in their front yard.
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3 weeks ago | 
wdtn.com | Evan Bales |Emily Lewis
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WDTN) — Straight-line winds proved to be especially hazardous last night, with trees uprooted, mobile homes flipped and in one case — a church steeple being tipped over in Middletown. Severe storms swept through the area Sunday night, spawning four tornadoes and unleashing hail and 70+ MPH wind gusts across the Miami Valley. For Grace Baptist Church in Middletown, the severe weather proved devastating when its 50-year-old steeple was nearly blown clean off.
