There won’t be any announcements this year heralding billions of dollars in property tax relief, but state lawmakers say they plan to keep tweaking the system that has caused financial hardship for some.

Ohio schools should use artificial intelligence in the classroom but in a responsible way, according to a model policy from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

Turner-Sloss, Darius Beckham and Darryl Fairchild were sworn in to their seats on the Dayton City Commission during a ceremony at the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center in Dayton Monday evening. The three join Commissioners Matt Joseph and Chris Shaw.

The city of Xenia and Central State University have negotiated a 90-day extension of the university’s water and sewer service, after years of unpaid utility debts, and “long-standing infrastructure and operational issues at the university,” according to the city.

Hospitalizations due to flu in the region and nationally are climbing rapidly and in some cases doubling or tripling historical averages, according to the Ohio Department of Health.

Ohio Congressman Mike Turner will address safety concerns in downtown Dayton on Monday, sharing recommendations for how to strengthen security and intergovernmental coordination in the city.

A Dayton nonprofit that runs the only emergency youth shelter in the region is at risk of losing up to $1.6 million in federal funds as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development largely seeks to defund permanent housing programs.

A.M. Scott Distillery, the local spirits company that operated the now-defunct Moeller Brew Barn in Troy, has filed for bankruptcy.

Law enforcement agencies, including Cincinnati police and the U.S. Secret Service, were investigating at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home early Monday morning.

The legacy of iconic Civil Rights Movement leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated on Jan. 19.

Dayton Daily News reporters delivered hard-hitting investigations in 2025, holding powerful people and institutions accountable, watching your tax dollars and helping you understand what’s really going on in the community.

Starting Friday, hospitals across the Greater Dayton region, including those in Montgomery, Greene, Butler, Clark and other surrounding counties, are implementing temporary visitor restrictions following a recent increase in respiratory illnesses and related hospitalizations.

The Dayton Police Department is increasing traffic enforcement on the roads during the holiday season, searching for impaired or distracted drivers.

The Dayton Police Department is increasing traffic enforcement on the roads during the holiday season, searching for impaired or distracted drivers.

The weekend before Christmas, the city of Oakwood’s six blue cardboard box collection containers were filled to the brim, and then some.

For those who aren’t planning a meal on Christmas or don’t celebrate and want to go out to eat, the Dayton area is home to many restaurants open on the holiday.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is ushering in the new year with its annual First Day Hikes program for Ohioans.

Forty-six new Americans were able to pledge their allegiance to the United States during an oath ceremony in Dayton this week — but several other immigrants in recent weeks who were prepared to take that oath were turned away due to their country of origin.

For those who aren’t planning a meal on Christmas or don’t celebrate and want to go out to eat, the Dayton area is home to many restaurants open on the holiday.

Dayton is ready to ring in 2026 on a high note. Across the city and beyond, there are many events taking place commemorating New Year’s Eve, from family-friendly celebrations to adults-only parties.

THC-infused beverages will be lumped in with other intoxicating hemp products, with sales limited to licensed dispensaries, following a line-item veto from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.

Ohioans will have to shell out more money for their vehicle registration and renewals once a new state law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026.

The average quarterly water bill for residents of the village of Yellow Springs is $401.46. This is more than three times what residents are paying in Fairborn or Xenia for the same amount of water.

A Springboro company seeks to rezone about 24 acres to accommodate its expansion plans.

The Board of Zoning Appeals of Sugarcreek Township is holding a public hearing 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 to consider an application for permission to exceed the maximum permitted number of parking spaces in conjunction with the proposed restaurant.

There won’t be a Christmas miracle in Washington, D.C. on rising health insurance costs for over 20 million Americans.

President Trump on Wednesday evening promised members of the military a “warrior’s dividend” of $1,776 per service member.

Smoke shops across Ohio have been hit with a temporary ban on synthetic kratom products that contain an opioid-like compound.

This weekend, there will be many events taking place across the Dayton area including holiday markets, film screenings, festivals and more.

A local eye doctor is fighting against rising health care costs and corporate domination of the vision market by offering her own plans to people and companies, part of a growing trend nationwide.

Huber Heights council recently voted to approve a 365-day moratorium on the automotive service businesses, a move that leaders say will allow for a revision of the city’s zoning code.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine held firm Thursday that he will eventually endorse the GOP’s official nominee to replace him as governor, but the term-limited Republican was still cagey about his overall thoughts on party-endorsed candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

Efforts to update the master plan for the Dayton Mall area and its more than 400 surrounding businesses have started with a goal of transforming it into ”a vibrant, walkable and mixed-use town center."

The Trump administration’s announcement of $12 billion in one-time aid payments to the nation’s farmers is being viewed by Ohio farm leaders as a stop-gap measure in an industry that has been hit hard by rising input costs and stagnant commodity prices.

Last month, businesses across downtown Dayton came together to host the annual holiday festival. The seasonal celebration will continue through December, as Dayton will be home to a variety of holiday activities and events.

Fairborn City Council voted to censure councilwoman Sylvia Chess for remarks she made during an October speech at a college homecoming event in another state. Chess said her statements were taken out of context or interpreted in bad faith.

A state review determined Montgomery County Children Services followed intake and referral requirements before Hershall Creachbaum Jr. died.

Kettering Mayor Peggy Lehner presided over her final city council meeting.

Local restaurant owner Karen Wick has died, the Montgomery County coroner confirmed Sunday.

A visiting judge on Monday convicted Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Mike Foley on misdemeanor charges.

Much like the coasters in the park itself, this past year was filled with many ups and downs for Kings Island in Warren County.

A hot, brewed cup of coffee is a perfect match to sit down and enjoy while catching up on the latest local news.

Xenia City Council has begun the process to replace a council member who is stepping into a new office in January.

Rep. Mike Turner supports nominee to oversee acquisition of critical new Air Force weapons.

Jubie’s Creamery is re-releasing its Hot Honeycomb ice cream on Friday, Dec. 5 after it was named Flavor of the Year at the North American Ice Cream Association’s Conecon.

Shoppers may be turning out in record numbers for holiday shopping, but it’s taking added incentives and extra work to get them to spend this year.

Destination Dayton’s Board of Trustees appointed John Oney to the position starting Dec. 15, replacing the outgoing longtime president and CEO Jacquelyn Powell.

Ohio Republican senators have passed a bill that would allow and put a display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. This is just one of the recent pieces of legislation that would add more Christianity to the education system.

The Dayton Holiday Festival drew thousands to downtown Dayton on Friday night.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Each month, Dayton Daily News reporter Eileen McClory highlights local ideas that improve outcomes for students and teachers in the Dayton area.