Greater Dayton Podcast

TBD DeWine’s Crime Crackdown: Speaking in Dayton, Governor DeWine announced a targeted initiative against the <1% of the population responsible for the majority of violent crime. The strategy specifically targets repeat offenders and illegal gun possession using data-driven deployments, aerial surveillance, and parole checks involving the State Patrol and local police. "Andy’s Law" Passed: The...

Ohio News Property Tax Relief: The General Assembly passed a package of four bills providing approximately $3.8 billion in tax reductions and credits to curb soaring property valuations. The legislation awaits Governor DeWine's signature. High School NIL: OHSAA member schools voted to allow high school athletes to monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness effective immediately. Restrictions: No pay...

Ohio News Ticket Sales Reform (HB 563): Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill to regulate platforms like Ticketmaster and StubHub. Key provisions include "all-in pricing" (upfront disclosure of total costs), banning "speculative" selling of tickets the seller doesn’t possess, and prohibiting lookalike sites that mimic official venues. Violations could result in $15,000 daily fines. Mail-in Ballot...

Government is back open. 44 Days - (47th President Joke) Ohio news Ohio lawmakers are rushing to pass a permanent solution for regulating intoxicating hemp (delta-8 THC) before a court order blocking the governor's ban expires Dec. 2. Both House and Senate agree on age restrictions and testing but split on sales: The Senate wants sales in licensed marijuana dispensaries, the House wants a new lice...

The Ohio Redistricting Commission unanimously approved a new congressional map for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections. The bipartisan compromise creates a 12-to-3 Republican advantage; Democrats voted for the map to prevent the legislature from passing a more lopsided 13-2 map. -OH-10 (Mike Turner): Maintains a 10-point GOP advantage. It will lose Springfield but gain parts of Butler County. -Spri...

Dayton News The Purple Pig Cafe , a new coffee shop by owner Michelle Jackson, opened at 751 Dayton Oxford Road in Carlisle. Its name honors her late stepfather's 1938 Oldsmobile. The Wright Brothers Institute (WBI) , a Riverside nonprofit supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), has suspended operations. The Dayton Daily News, Journal-News, and Springfield News-Sun seek local WWII vet...

Here is a more condensed summary of the news. USA News MTV channel shutdowns are only happening in the UK; all US MTV channels remain unaffected. Ohio News The Ohio Redistricting Commission meets Oct. 21, facing an Oct. 31 deadline to pass congressional maps before the process moves to the General Assembly (Nov. 30 deadline). ODOT is prepping its snow fleet; in District 7 (including Montgomery Co....

Here is a more condensed summary of the local news. Ohio & USA News Skyline Chili: The Skyline Spice ice cream with Graeter's and the Skyline Dip pizza with Dewey's are back for a limited time. AES Ohio: Plans to file for an electricity rate hike in November, with proposed annual increases under 3% for 2027-2029. Property Tax: The Ohio House passed property tax relief bills, which now head to...

Statewide News Bengals: Signed veteran QB Joe Flacco from the Browns. New Driving Laws: Driver's ed is now required for all applicants under 21, who must also submit detailed 50-hour practice logs. A new state app helps track hours. Greene Co. Tax Refund: A $3.2M tax refund will be issued via a temporary tax reduction in 2025, saving the average homeowner about $112. Drought & Burn Ban: Southw...

Ohio News State legislators are advancing a bill (HB 186) to give property taxpayers an estimated $1.7 billion credit over three years. The proposal is a response to soaring tax bills and would be calculated based on the difference between recent property value spikes and the rate of inflation. The Cincinnati Reds have clinched the final National League wild card spot and will face the Los Angeles...

Ohio News AI Regulation: Ohio lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 163 to regulate AI "deepfakes." The bill would require watermarks on AI images, make creating or sharing obscene AI material of minors a felony, and expand identity fraud to include AI-generated replicas of a person's voice or image. Flea Market Closing: The Caesar Creek Flea Market is closing after nearly 50 years; its storage bu...

Ohio News ICE arrests and deportations in Ohio soared in the first six months of 2025. Apprehensions (1,546) nearly doubled the total for all of 2024, with much of the enforcement occurring through detainers at local jails in Butler and Montgomery counties. Ohio's latest school report cards show top 5-star ratings for Oakwood, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek, Mason, Centerville, Miami East, and Wayne Local....

Ohio News U.S. Senator Jon Husted has proposed a law to exempt income earned by students in career-tech programs from being counted against their family's eligibility for benefits like SNAP or school lunches. The goal is to encourage participation in paid internships without jeopardizing a family's benefits. The new "Passport of Terror Tour" features 10 haunted houses in southwest and central Ohio...

Ohio News A new state law will force dozens of small villages to hold a vote on dissolving their government if they fail a state audit; at least 27 southwest Ohio villages already face this vote after 2030. The number of Ohio schools allowing armed staff has grown to 97, which remains a small minority of schools statewide. Chick-fil-A plans to open 25-30 new Ohio restaurants by the end of 2027. Da...

World • A mischievous male guinea pig named Randy escaped his enclosure at an English adventure park and impregnated nearly 100 females. Worn out from his adventure, Randy is expected to father up to 400 babies. Ohio News • The Ohio Supreme Court ruled against AES Ohio over $61 million in "overearnings." The case returns to regulators, where the Ohio Consumers' Counsel will push for refunds of abo...

National & State News The Trump administration is considering reclassifying marijuana to Schedule III, a move initiated by the Biden administration. While this would not legalize recreational cannabis nationally, it would significantly impact Ohio's market by allowing dispensaries to take normal business tax deductions, potentially lowering consumer prices. The change would also remove major b...

National & State News The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers raised the Little Miami River for VP JD Vance's 41st birthday kayak trip at the Secret Service's request, sparking criticism over the use of taxpayer funds. A spokesperson said Vance was unaware of the action, which drew comparisons to a similar 1999 incident involving Al Gore. Ohio lawmakers face a November 30 deadline to redraw the state...

Top Stories Dayton Public Schools Transportation: For the 2025-2026 school year, Dayton Public Schools will not provide transportation for high school students. The decision follows a new state law that prohibits students from using the downtown RTA hub for transfers, making the district's previous bus pass system unusable. Officials state that creating a yellow bus system is not feasible in the s...

USA Happy 45th birthday to Harry Potter (7/31). Time has been unkind, with new adventures like Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Alimony and Harry Potter and the Order of the New Balances. In other news, High Noon has voluntarily recalled its Beach Variety 12-packs after its supplier accidentally labeled some alcoholic seltzer cans as non-alcoholic Celsius energy drinks, creating a risk of "uninten...

Ohio News New School Laws: Ohio now requires public schools to adopt policies limiting student cell phone use during class by January 2026. The law aims to reduce distractions but allows for exceptions for learning and health monitoring. A separate law requires schools to create policies on Artificial Intelligence by July 2026. Dayton & Regional News Dayton Public Schools (DPS) Event: DPS is h...

Statewide News Property Tax & Utilities: Governor DeWine has created a workgroup to deliver "concrete proposals" for property tax reform by a September 30 deadline. Meanwhile, Dayton-area utilities AES Ohio and CenterPoint Energy are seeking state approval for significant rate hikes, with residential bills potentially increasing by 14% and 25% respectively. Public hearings are scheduled for la...

Ohio State News K-12 Education Budget: Ohio's new two-year budget increases school funding to over $8.2 billion for the next school year, though some say it still falls short of the Fair School Funding plan. Funding for private school vouchers and charter schools was significantly increased. Governor DeWine vetoed measures that would have forced schools with large surpluses to return money to taxp...

Ohio News State Budget Signed: Governor Mike DeWine signed the new two-year, $60 billion state budget after issuing 67 line-item vetoes. The budget establishes a flat 2.75% income tax and allocates $600 million from unclaimed funds for a new Cleveland Browns stadium. Key vetoes included measures that would have made school board races partisan and a ban on using food stamps for sugary drinks. DEI...

Ohio News Legislation: The Ohio Senate passed a bill to block local protections against immigration-related arrests. Separately, lawmakers are considering removing the majority of educators from the retired teachers’ pension fund board and may sunset the state's historic preservation tax credit. Larry Henderson Act: A new bill was introduced that would mandate the death penalty or life without par...

USA The Juneteenth holiday is observed nationwide. Ohio Key Points Official Plane: The 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane, is now Ohio’s official state plane. Statehouse Legislation: The House passed a bill to mandate clear labeling on imitation meat and egg products. To address declining math scores, the Senate proposes creating a list of state-approved curricula and incr...