Kelley King

Dayton

Traffic Anchor and Reporter at WDTN-TV (Dayton, OH)

Traffic Anchor and Reporter at WBDT-TV (Dayton, OH)

Award-winning & Emmy-nominated journalist @WDTN https://t.co/hzPUj63gln; @univofdayton alum; @Vandaliabutler grad; RT's are my own, not endorsements

Articles

More women learning to shoot guns: Here’s why

2 days ago | wdtn.com | Kelley King

VANDALIA, Ohio (WDTN) — There’s a new trend in gun ownership — more women are taking up firearms, not only for sport, but also for self-defense. According to Gallup, gun ownership among women rose from 15 percent in 2007 to 2012, to 20 percent in 2019 to 2024. With more than 31 years of law enforcement experience, Patty Tackett is the owner of Miami Valley Shooting Grounds in Vandalia, where she offers a number of classes to teach people how to shoot and handle a gun.
12 kids awarded full tuition to Wright State

1 week ago | wdtn.com | Kelley King

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Liberty High School gives students the tools to build careers

2 weeks ago | wdtn.com | Kelley King

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Dayton high school is putting students on a clear path to success. While earning a high school diploma, students at Liberty High School can take courses to give them the option to go right into the workforce after graduating. About 370 students, ages 15 to 21, are currently enrolled at Liberty High School on North Keowee Street. Technical education programs in healthcare, business, manufacturing, and construction are giving students the tools they need to build a career.
Liberty High School gives students the tools to build careers

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kelley King

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Dayton high school is putting students on a clear path to success. While earning a high school diploma, students at Liberty High School can take courses to give them the option to go right into the workforce after graduating. About 370 students, ages 15 to 21, are currently enrolled at Liberty High School on North Keowee Street. Technical education programs in healthcare, business, manufacturing, and construction are giving students the tools they need to build a career.
Fairborn 11-year-old donates cake kits to food pantry

4 weeks ago | wdtn.com | Kelley King

FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) — A Fairborn 11-year-old is sharing her birthday with others by giving back with a generous donation. Evelyn Bridenbaugh celebrated her 11th birthday by making up cake kits and donating them to the Fairborn FISH Food Pantry. “It makes me feel happy to see people happy,” smiles Evelyn. “I do this for my birthday because not a lot of people can afford to get a cake for their birthday, so they can come here and get a cake for free.
Fairborn 11-year-old donates cake kits to food pantry

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kelley King

Kelley KingWed, April 16, 2025 at 11:05 AM UTC2 min readFAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) — A Fairborn 11-year-old is sharing her birthday with others by giving back with a generous donation. Evelyn Bridenbaugh celebrated her 11th birthday by making up cake kits and donating them to the Fairborn FISH Food Pantry. “It makes me feel happy to see people happy,” smiles Evelyn.
Fundraiser planned for local woman swimming English Channel

1 month ago | wdtn.com | Kelley King

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (WDTN) — A local restaurant is holding a fundraiser to help a woman who’s planning a major swim overseas. Amy Wamsley has been spending her time in the pool and other bodies of water as she prepares to swim the English Channel. It’s a dream she’s had ever since she was a kid, and now she’s making it a reality. She’s been training for the 20-and-a-half-mile swim for more than a year.
Fundraiser planned for local woman swimming English Channel

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kelley King

Kelley KingFri, April 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM UTC2 min readYELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (WDTN) — A local restaurant is holding a fundraiser to help a woman who’s planning a major swim overseas. Amy Wamsley has been spending her time in the pool and other bodies of water as she prepares to swim the English Channel. It’s a dream she’s had ever since she was a kid, and now she’s making it a reality. She’s been training for the 20-and-a-half-mile swim for more than a year.
Dayton Dragons celebrate 25 years of history in the Gem City

1 month ago | wdtn.com | Kelley King

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — For 25 years, it’s been the hottest ticket downtown. In April 2000, the first fans filled the newly built stadium on North Patterson Boulevard to cheer on the fire-breathers. “It was very important that baseball be successful right out of the chute,” says Robert Murphy, Dayton Dragons president and general manager. The ballpark opened during a time when development was at a peak downtown with Riverscape MetroPark and the Schuster Center.
Dayton Dragons celebrate 25 years of history in the Gem City

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kelley King

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — For 25 years, it’s been the hottest ticket downtown. In April 2000, the first fans filled the newly built stadium on North Patterson Boulevard to cheer on the fire-breathers. “It was very important that baseball be successful right out of the chute,” says Robert Murphy, Dayton Dragons president and general manager.