Dayton Daily News

The Dayton Daily News (DDN) is a daily newspaper based in Dayton, Ohio. It is part of Cox Media Group Ohio (CMG Ohio), which is a multimedia company involved in broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing, and digital media. CMG Ohio is owned by Cox Enterprises, with its headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Dayton Daily News serves as the main publication for Cox Media Group Ohio.

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Man found not guilty of murder in Trotwood Memorial Day shooting

13 hours ago | daytondailynews.com | Kristen Spicker

The jury found him guilty of carrying a concealed weapon. A judge also convicted Smith of having weapons while under disability following a bench trial, or trial by judge. He was sentenced to three years in prison. Smith received credit for 572 days served. ExploreAround 3:20 p.m. on May 30, 2022, Trotwood police responded to the 600 block of North Sherry Drive for a reported shooting. Officers arrived to find Bobby Daniels lying in a yard with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Trotwood police.
Former Dayton AMVETS commander accused of embezzling more than $600,000

18 hours ago | daytondailynews.com | Kristen Spicker

He served as commander for AMVETS Post 24 on Leo Street in Dayton from January 2022 until May 2024. ExploreDuring that period, he reportedly transferred funds from the post’s various bank accounts, including fundraising and scholarship accounts, into its primary account and then used a debit card to withdraw money for his personal use.
Wright State golf: Flynn gets hot, gives Raiders a boost

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Doug Harris

After going a wretched 77-77-80 at the HL tourney last month and then opening with a 5-over 76 in the first round of the Urbana, Ill., regional, the fifth-year player from Louisville shot a scorching 4-under 67 to match the lowest score in Tuesday’s second round and give the Raiders a slight nudge up the leaderboard. He opened with a bogey but ripped off five birdies without a blemish after that. He jumped 33 spots in the individual standings into a tie for 24th at 1-over-par.
Senate confirms Troy Meink, former air crewman and space expert, as the new Air Force secretary

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Lolita Baldor

Meink has almost four decades of experience in the military and in government, including managing some of the nation’s most sensitive satellite intelligence capabilities and the military’s space portfolio. He previously served as a deputy of the National Reconnaissance Office. While he is the last of the military's three service secretaries to get confirmed, Meink is the one with the most extensive national security and military experience.
Woman sentenced to probation in deadly New Year’s Day hit-skip crash in Dayton

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Kristen Spicker

She pleaded guilty to one count of failure to stop after an accident in April, according to Montgomery County Common Pleas Court records. ExploreAround 2:50 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2022, 53-year-old Runonya Gail Chambers was walking east in the street when she was hit by a vehicle on East Third Street between Philadelphia and Monmouth streets, according to a crash report filed by Dayton police. Investigators found the suspect vehicle, a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, two days later.
Man accused of sexually abusing teen at Hueston Woods

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Kristen Spicker

On Sept. 6, the teen reported Merkle sexually abused her while they were at the state park, according to court records. One of the girl’s family members provided texts reportedly showing Merkle, the teen and a third person were at Hueston Woods in July. The girl was 13 years old at the time. The assault happened while they were walking the dog in the woods, according to court documents. Investigators discovered Merkle sent the girl sexually explicit texts in the days leading up to the assault.
Dayton Development Coalition honors Gov. Mike DeWine and Fran DeWine

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Thomas Gnau

The award honors regional leaders for their advocacy on behalf of the Dayton region. Hobson was elected to Congress in 1990 to the seat vacated by Mike DeWine, who became Ohio’s lieutenant governor in early 1991, serving at the time with Gov. George Voinovich. “Every year, the coalition presents the Dave Hobson Dayton Region Advocate Award to a leader who has been an effective, strong advocate for the region,” said Jeff Hoagland, coalition president and chief executive.
Registered sex offender sentenced to probation for assault of teen in Dayton

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Kristen Spicker

Tier III sex offenders are required to register their address every day 90 days for the rest of their lives. He also must attend the Talbert Halfway House. ExploreIn March, Rentas pleaded guilty to one count of sexual battery in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. A second sexual battery charge was dismissed as a result of a plea deal. Dayton police began investigating Rentas after an 18-year-old woman reported she was sexually assaulted, according to the prosecutor’s office.
Ohio to join in international "Roadcheck" truck inspections this week

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Thomas Gnau

Called “Roadcheck,” the inspections focus ”on specific areas of operations to ensure that motor carriers are operating safely on the highways,” said John Williams, a member of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), which will participate in the inspections. All inspectors, either PUCO staff, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers or civilians, are in marked vehicles, said Keith Kerns, assistant chief in the PUCO’s Motor Carrier Enforcement Division.
Woolpert acquires British aerial survey firm Bluesky International.

1 day ago | daytondailynews.com | Thomas Gnau

The local company said the acquisition, for which terms were not named, gives it greater reach across Europe and North America. The firm specializes in aerial imaging, lidar, 3D modeling and mapping, with more than 130 employees across the U.K., Ireland, the United States and India. Woolpert focuses on geospatial services, capturing and processing imagery and lidar data “from mountaintops to the seafloor,” it said in an announcement.