WBDT-TV (Dayton, OH)

WBDT is a CW-affiliated TV station that broadcasts on virtual channel 26 and UHF digital channel 31, serving the Dayton, Ohio area. It is licensed in Springfield, Ohio, and is owned by Vaughan Media, LLC. The station operates under a local marketing agreement (LMA) with Nexstar Media Group, which also owns the NBC affiliate WDTN, licensed to Dayton (channel 2). Both WBDT and WDTN share studio facilities located on South Dixie Drive in Moraine, although they have a Dayton mailing address. The master control and certain internal operations for both stations are managed from the centralcasting facilities of their former sister station, WISH-TV, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. WBDT does not have its own website; instead, it is part of the WDTN website.

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English

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#107746

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#22146

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#671

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Kettering Health patients speak out on aftermath of cyberattack

20 hours ago | wdtn.com | Aaliyah Seabrooks |Emily Lewis

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Centerville set for first final four appearance

23 hours ago | wdtn.com | Kayler Smith

CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) – Centerville softball will make history on Saturday. For the first time, the Elks will be playing in the state Final Four. Centerville defeated conference rival Fairmont in the Division I Regional Final to advance to its first state semifinal appearance in school history. The Elks (17-13) face Massillon Jackson (21-7-1) on Saturday for a chance to go to the state championship.
I-75 closed in both directions due to crash

1 day ago | wdtn.com | Emily Lewis

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Child flown to hospital following Greene Co. crash

1 day ago | wdtn.com | Emily Lewis

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A juvenile was flown to the hospital after a crash in Greene County Thursday evening. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Xenia Post is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred around 7 p.m. in the 4200 block of Hussey Road. Investigation revealed a 2021 Ford Escape was traveling eastbound when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a fence and hit a child in the front yard.
County receives $800K+ to demolish former Valley View junior high

1 day ago | wdtn.com | Emily Lewis

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Valley View former junior high building is one step closer to demolition. Gov. Mike DeWine announced nearly $60 million in funding for brownfield remediation across the state on Thursday. This included funding to demolish the former Valley View Junior High building.
Recycle unwanted appliances during event this weekend

1 day ago | wdtn.com | Emily Lewis

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Brookville holding city-wide garage sale throughout June

1 day ago | wdtn.com | Emily Lewis

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Recount confirms Huber Heights school levy fails by 3 votes

2 days ago | wdtn.com | Aaliyah Seabrooks |Emily Lewis

HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) — Following May’s election, the Huber Heights School levy was too close to call, prompting a recount. On June 5, an official recount took place, confirming the school levy failed by just three votes. School leaders say even though the levy failed, the district should be able to remain consistent with programs they offer students and class sizes for the next school year.
Suspect arrested after reportedly stealing car with baby inside

2 days ago | wdtn.com | Emily Lewis

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A man was arrested after reportedly stealing a vehicle with a child inside Thursday afternoon. Several Dayton Police Department cruisers were spotted in the area of Woodman Drive and Linden Avenue in the afternoon of June 5. Police on scene told 2 NEWS they apprehended a suspect in an alleged kidnapping incident. Police say the initial call was for an assault on E. Third Street earlier this afternoon.
What's next for Haitian people living in Springfield, Ohio?

2 days ago | wdtn.com | Emily Lewis |Sartaj Singh

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — There is an air of uncertainty within the Haitian population in Springfield, as several recent developments have threatened their legal status in America. President Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday that bars individuals from 12 countries, including those from Haiti, from entering the U.S.This comes after the Supreme Court granted an emergency application to revote Temporary Legal Status for nearly half a million people, including Haitian immigrants.