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Haiti TPS: Many Haitians want asylum. Most won’t get it.

Haiti TPS: Many Haitians want asylum. Most won’t get it.

Retail store inside Springfield’s Myers Market closes

Retail store inside Springfield’s Myers Market closes

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Child in hospital after Springfield shooting

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Child in hospital after Springfield shooting

Conscious Connect to dedicate fourth park on Springfield’s southside for civil rights advocate

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Conscious Connect to dedicate fourth park on Springfield’s southside for civil rights advocate

Tackett certified to run as independent against Jordan for congressional district

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Tackett certified to run as independent against Jordan for congressional district

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WATCH: Buck Creek Boom fireworks show in Springfield

Fireworks went off for around half an hour on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Veterans Park, as part of Buck Creek Boom held after the Springfield Symphony Orchestra's annual concert celebrating July 4th.

WATCH: Buck Creek Boom fireworks show in Springfield

WATCH: Gathering held in support of Springfield Haitians

WATCH: Fans celebrate U.S. goals at World Cup watch party at Dayton Beer Company

WATCH: Dayton soccer fans react to USMNT goal

Staying safe around fireworks this Fourth of July

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Behavioral health providers warn of impact from new Medicaid authorization rules

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Food & Dining

The sweetest harvest: Blueberries, friendship and a summer goodbye

Food & Dining

The sweetest harvest: Blueberries, friendship and a summer goodbye

Picky eating is a normal part of growing up

Food & Dining

Picky eating is a normal part of growing up

Day Air Ballpark now offering New Carlisle bakery’s cookies in its suites

Food & Dining

Day Air Ballpark now offering New Carlisle bakery’s cookies in its suites

Sports

Dayton Dragons begin nine-game road trip today at Great Lakes

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Dayton Dragons begin nine-game road trip today at Great Lakes

Cincinnati Reds: Rotation depth in a great spot entering the second half

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Cincinnati Reds: Rotation depth in a great spot entering the second half

World Cup: How to watch as the USMNT takes on Belgium

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World Cup: How to watch as the USMNT takes on Belgium

McCoy: Since May 1, no one has fallen harder than the Cincinnati Reds

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McCoy: Since May 1, no one has fallen harder than the Cincinnati Reds

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The first 72 hours of a mental health crisis: 5 things that matter most

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The first 72 hours of a mental health crisis: 5 things that matter most

You might qualify for stronger healthcare coverage: What to know about MyCare Ohio

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You might qualify for stronger healthcare coverage: What to know about MyCare Ohio

Dayton Public Schools’ Academy Model prepares students for college, career and life

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Dayton Public Schools’ Academy Model prepares students for college, career and life

Maintaining connections is key to menopause support

Health & Wellness

Maintaining connections is key to menopause support

Crime & Public Safety

Child in hospital after Springfield shooting

Child in hospital after Springfield shooting

1 arrested in 2 Springfield shootings

Updated 13 hrs ago

Man who sent ‘white powder letters’, death threats to Ohio GOP officials faces sentencing

Updated Jul 3, 2026

Man who sent ‘white powder letters’, death threats to Ohio GOP officials faces sentencing

Updated Jul 4, 2026

Business & Economy

Urbana restaurant offers a taste of Hawaii with island-style cuisine

Urbana restaurant offers a taste of Hawaii with island-style cuisine

Military orders $400M of steel from Cleveland Cliffs

Updated Jul 5, 2026

Dayton’s Techmetals hiring for 50 jobs after landing state tax credit

Updated 15 hrs ago

Honda battery plant says it has launched full-time production

Updated Jul 5, 2026

Government & Politics

Democratic governor candidate says ‘Ohioans are longing for change’

Democratic governor candidate says ‘Ohioans are longing for change’

Man who sent ‘white powder letters’, death threats to Ohio GOP officials faces sentencing

Updated Jul 3, 2026

Man who sent ‘white powder letters’, death threats to Ohio GOP officials faces sentencing

Updated Jul 4, 2026

Turner joins House GOP rebels in blocking major defense bill

Updated Jul 3, 2026

Military

Military orders $400M of steel from Cleveland Cliffs

Military orders $400M of steel from Cleveland Cliffs

Turner joins House GOP rebels in blocking major defense bill

Updated Jul 3, 2026

Turner joins House GOP rebels in blocking major defense bill

Updated Jul 4, 2026

Petition for U.S. stamp honoring 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion needs signatures

Updated Jul 4, 2026

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Steep Canyon Rangers continue bluegrass evolution with ‘Next Act’ ahead of Levitt Pavilion show

Lifestyles

Steep Canyon Rangers continue bluegrass evolution with ‘Next Act’ ahead of Levitt Pavilion show

Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival to expand Kid’s Zone and drone show

Events & Things to Do

Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival to expand Kid’s Zone and drone show

Guide to this weekend’s local fireworks and Independence Day celebrations

Lifestyles

Guide to this weekend’s local fireworks and Independence Day celebrations

Guide to this weekend’s local fireworks and Independence Day celebrations

Lifestyles

Guide to this weekend’s local fireworks and Independence Day celebrations

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PHOTOS: July Fourth fireworks as part America's 250th Anniversary

PHOTOS: July Fourth fireworks as part America's 250th Anniversary

Jul 4, 2026

PHOTOS: Rally held just before July 4th in support of Haitians

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PHOTOS: Rally held just before July 4th in support of Haitians

Jul 3, 2026

PHOTOS: Scenes from 2026 Springfield Pride Parade

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PHOTOS: Scenes from 2026 Springfield Pride Parade

Jun 28, 2026

PHOTOS: Rally held after Supreme Court rules to end TPS

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PHOTOS: Rally held after Supreme Court rules to end TPS

Updated Jun 26, 2026

Read our previous coverage

Read our previous coverage

Updated Jun 25, 2026

Oliver Kensler plays with a magic wand amongst other students at the second annual Wizarding Day Camp at The Heritage Center in Springfield. The camp, featuring children ages 7-12, featured interactive activities, experiments, magic, arts/crafts, visitors, animals and history lessons. The camp lasts until Friday, June 26.

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PHOTOS: Scenes from second annual Wizarding Day Camp

Updated Jun 24, 2026