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'Bicycle ministry': Brookville Good Samaritan repairs bikes to hand out in his front yard
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (462+ words) BROOKVILLE, Ohio (WKEF) -- What started as a hobby in one man's garage has turned into hundreds of bikes and hundreds of smiles. The man behind a massive service to the community spoke with Dayton 24/7 Now about how he fixes bicycles…...
Premature twins Lyla and Iris head home as their dad relives a long-fought NICU victory
2+ week, 4+ day ago (272+ words) President Donald Trump receives an Energy Briefing and delivers Remarks on Energy in Corpus Christi, Texas. DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF)--One Miami Valley family experienced a full circle moment Friday afternoon, taking their twin premature daughters home for good. Dayton 24/7 Now's,…...
Toy Fair 2026 is underway, featuring the latest toys shaping play this year
1+ mon, 14+ hour ago (69+ words) DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Toy Fair 2026 is underway, showcasing the latest toys an innovations that are shaping play this year.Toy Trends Specialist Jennifer Lynch Toy Fair 2026 is underway, featuring the latest toys shaping play this year DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Toy…...
Chartwells K12 launches Bloom into Breakfast campaign in Ohio school cafeterias
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (62+ words) Chartwells K12 launches Bloom into Breakfast campaign in Ohio school cafeterias'WKEF DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Breakfast isn't just for mornings anymore! Chartwells K12 is bringing bold flavors and creative twists to school cafeterias with its new Bloom into Breakfast campaign. Chef Will King…...
Experts, fathers unite at summit to share tools for stronger family connections
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (421+ words) DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The importance of fatherhood engagement was the focus of the annual fatherhood summit hosted by the Montgomery County Fatherhood Initiative on Thursday. This free event brings together local agencies, community partners and fathers to share resources, strategies…...
Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (535+ words) by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media representation of people with…...
Greene County teen's flu-related death prompts urgent health warning from Ohio officials
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (240+ words) GREENE COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF)-- A Greene County teen is the first flu-related pediatric death in Ohio this flu season. The Ohio Department of Health is now urging parents to do everything they can to protect their kids. Dayton 24/7 Now's, Kysha…...
First responders bring cheer with Operation Santa Sleigh at Dayton Children's Hospital
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (135+ words) DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Hundreds of kids and veterans across the state got a special Christmas surprose on TUesday night.Here in Dayton, first responders lined First responders bring cheer with Operation Santa Sleigh at Dayton Children's Hospital DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF)…...
Wright State medical students celebrate Match Day, learn future healthcare roles
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (931+ words) GREENE COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine celebrated an exciting day on Friday, March 21 for medical students.A graduat GREENE COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine celebrated an exciting day on Friday,…...
Ohio library marks 20M books with First Lady DeWine reading event
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (409+ words) DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library celebrated a milestone after mailing over 20 million books to children in Ohio and a special guest spent time reading to children to help celebrate this feat. Ohio First Lady, Fran DeWine, hosted a…...