Good morning, Dayton.

LaRosa's founder will open a $5M youth center at the former Cincinnati elementary school (which will host multiple nonprofits) with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 29.

The facility aims to empower local youth.

Foodbank partnered with SICSA and CareSource to host a mass food distribution at Hollingsworth East Elementary in Preble County on Thursday.

The event provided residents with essential food and pet provisions — marking the school's first hosting of the program.

Dayton Dragons and CareSource Military & Veterans will honor retired Marine Corporal Bill Greenaway during Sunday's game against the Cedar Rapids Kernels at 1:05 p.m. The game marks the fourth of five Veteran Salute ceremonies this season.

Dayton Freight Lines received Home Depot’s first Regional LTL Carrier of the Year Award today for its on-time performance; the company (with 45 years of service and 6,000 employees) operates 73 service centers in the region.

Herbert Woodward Martin, a renowned University of Dayton professor and poet who celebrated Paul Laurence Dunbar’s work, died on Monday, July 20 at age 92.

Visitation is set at Thomas Funeral Home from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday (Jul. 30) with a funeral at Holy Angels Catholic Church on Friday, Jul. 31.

Gas prices in Dayton edged higher this week, with a Beavercreek BP station topping nearly $4 per gallon on Thursday, July 23, and local averages at about $3.91.

Oil analysts cite global supply issues from the Iran conflict and disruptions at Russian refineries as key factors.

Bellbrook High School will get a new 8,000 sqft athletic training facility this fall to replace its thirty-year-old room.

Construction starts in August and is set to finish by year-end, with half the space for turf and half for weights (donations have helped cover most of the project’s $1.25M cost).

Yesterday, July 23, Crayons to Classrooms held its annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive to collect items for students and teachers in the Miami Valley, and Lydia Bice interviewed Marketing Manager Malena Ball to showcase the nonprofit's efforts.

Springboro City Schools’ $115M upgrade projects remain on track as construction on a new 1,500-seat athletic complex near the high school will begin this fall, and work on a 165,000 sqft preschool building at Easton Farms is set to start mid-2027.

The projects are staying within budget as planned.

On July 23, our station held its annual Stuff the Bus drive to collect school supplies for students and teachers across the Miami Valley, and A-Abel Family of Companies' marketing manager Kelsey Crawford explained how the event supports the company's mission in our parking lot.

Collin Buettner, a Dayton-area parole supervisor, was named the Division of Parole and Community Services Employee of the Year by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction yesterday.

He has led training for parole officers and works with local support agencies to keep communities safe.

Gigi's Place, a new assisted living facility for older adults, will open soon on Spring Valley Road in Miami Twp as it awaits Ohio Department of Health approval; owner Julie Winters said the home has 12 available rooms and will offer a one-to-five caregiver ratio.

Cedar Rapids Kernels at Dayton Dragons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports and enjoy a thrilling baseball game!

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert by Landslide

7-9 p.m. — Stubbs Park — Free entry — Enjoy the hits of Fleetwood Mac performed live for an unforgettable summer evening.

Free Concert at North Park: 24Seven

7-9 p.m. — North Park — Free entry — Enjoy rock, pop, and dance hits from the '70s to today with food trucks available.

LaunchPad Entrepreneurial Event

9 AM - 5 PM — Dayton Arcade — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs, learn practical tools, and network at this vibrant community event.

Dayton Silent Disco: In Space

8:30 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Cover charge applies — Blast off into a night of dancing with multiple music genres under the stars.

Small Farm & Food Fest

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Carriage Hill MetroPark — Free entry — Celebrate healthy eating and sustainable living with hands-on activities and local food vendors.

Dayton Dragons Baseball Clinic

10 a.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Free entry — Experience an inclusive baseball clinic for individuals with developmental disabilities hosted by the Dayton Dragons.

Great Lakes Loons at Dayton Dragons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Ticket prices vary — Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports as the Dayton Dragons take on the Great Lakes Loons.

Great Lakes Loons vs. Dayton Dragons

7:05-8:05 p.m. — Day Air Ballpark — Tickets available — Experience thrilling Minor League baseball with the Dayton Dragons.

Turning Jane Live in Concert

7-10:30 p.m. — The Brightside Music & Event Venue — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of 'Hot Girl Rock' from the LA-based rock band Turning Jane.