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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Dayton. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Six Dayton-area women will be recognized at the YWCA Dayton’s Women of Influence luncheon on March 1 at the Dayton Convention Center; one honoree will receive the Betsey Whitney Lifetime Achievement Award. The event — Writing our Future Together — celebrates leadership and collective change in the community. Dayton Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joby Aviation is set to raise $1 billion through convertible senior notes + common stock to fund a capital-intensive production shift that will boost its eVTOL work in Dayton and Vandalia. The company is moving production from California with Morgan Stanley coordinating the offering. Dayton Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wright State has proposed nearly $5.8M for upgrading storage and exhibit areas to safeguard its extensive Wright brothers archival collection at the main library (using donor funds through the Dayton Region PDAC process). The upgrades are planned to enhance preservation for Dayton's aviation heritage. Dayton Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Franklin schools will seek approval for a 1% income tax with a 10-year expiration in May, following a split board vote to address a fiscal emergency risk. The measure aims to boost revenue after past levy failures forced cuts in services such as busing and all-day kindergarten. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ School districts in Montgomery, Clark & Butler counties now have access to a state pilot offering free vision screenings and eyeglasses, with Dayton Public Schools planning to join. Launched in late January, the program is expected to serve up to 14,000 children per year. Dayton Daily News
- ➤ Dayton Public Schools is revamping classes at every grade level to better prepare students for local job opportunities through the Ford Next Generation Learning program (launched in October 2024), adding hands-on training, career academies and a planned barber program. Administrators have held community listening groups to guide the changes. Dayton Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Record breaking cold weather broke water mains in the Dayton region, creating road holes and brief water pressure loss; Montgomery County Environmental Services crews isolated the breaks with repair bands (a temporary fix) and warned that more repairs would occur if ground movement continued. WYSO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huber Heights City Council will consider creating a TIF district on Monday, Feb. 9 to support local improvements for the new Buc-ee’s on State Route 235. The district is projected to generate about $4.6M over 30 years, and the travel station will open at 6 a.m. Monday, April 6. Dayton Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montgomery County Animal Resource Center urges pet owners to keep animals indoors as frigid weather brings heavy snowfall, high winds and below-zero temperatures. Owners who keep pets outside should prepare insulated shelters with wind-blocking flaps and extra food (contact ARC dispatch at 937-898-4457). WYSO
- ➤ Fortis College in Centerville will host the Give Kids A Smile event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, where dental students lead tooth-brushing and flossing demonstrations (using models) and offer oral screenings at 555 E. Alex Bell Road. Dayton Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Maloney (president of the Sports Betting Alliance) explained that legal sports bets are forecast to exceed $1.7 billion nationwide ahead of Super Bowl 60, and he said this surge may impact state policies and consumer trends. Dayton 24/7 Now
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The Cook-Off & Bon Appétit
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Roger Glass Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Delight in a comic opera and the culinary charm of Julia Child as she prepares her classic chocolate cake.
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Euchre Tournament
7-10 p.m. — Charles I Lathrem Senior Center — Light refreshments provided — Compete in this annual tradition for gift card prizes in an evening of fun competition.
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University of Dayton International Festival
5-6:30 p.m. — University Of Dayton Kennedy Union Boll Theatre — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of global cuisine, cultural performances, and an international bazaar.
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Miami County Home & Garden Show
2-6 p.m., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Hobart Arena — Free entry — Discover innovative home improvement ideas and connect with local specialists at Miami County's premier Home Show.
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Beer and Buttercream with Bae's Bakery
4-6 p.m. — Oregon Express — Pizza and Beer package available — Decorate your own Vintage Heart Cake while enjoying pizza and drinks in a fun, hands-on atmosphere.
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ORRRC Sweetheart Shuffle 5k
2-8 p.m. — Preble County YMCA — Registration fee required — Lace up for a timed 5k run or walk this Valentine's Day weekend.
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EMO Night with Flicker // Fade
8-11 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Ticket prices not listed — The ultimate emo night featuring a live band playing your favorite Emo and Pop-Punk hits.
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Live2Lead: Dayton Young Professionals
1-4:30 p.m. — Arcade Innovation Hub — $49 — Empower your career with insights from industry leaders at this special young professionals' event.
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Alter Fish Fry 2026
7 PM - 12 AM — Archbishop Alter High School — Carryout $15, Pre-Sale $20 — Enjoy a delightful fish fry featuring baked or fried cod and sides.
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27th Annual URS North Dayton Barstool Open
11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — United Rehabilitation Services — $160 per team — Enjoy a mini golf bar crawl with food, drinks, and raffles supporting local community services.
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