🐕 Pilot program approved: Montgomery County commissioners have approved a three-month pilot program to increase transfer partnerships and behavioral support for dogs at the Animal Resource Center, as we learn from a story from Sydney Dawes. County officials say the agreement sprouted from the monthslong collaboration of Montgomery County Animal Welfare Taskforce members.
🏀 UD and Miami win: The Flyers beat Richmond on the road 65-60, and the RedHawks stayed undefeated after a 74-72 win over Toledo. You can see photos from the UD win here, and read a recap of the Miami game here. If you are keeping track at home, the RedHawks only have one regular-season game left, and if they win, they finish the season undefeated! We will be covering that final regular season game against Ohio for you.
We have a lot more news for you today found below! If you have thoughts or feedback on this newsletter or other news tips, please let me know at jeremy.ratliff@coxinc.com.
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LOCAL NEWS
• Recent gas price jump attributed to Iran conflict boosting seasonal changes
• GOP lawmaker floats tourism pass to provide discounts for Ohioans, out of state residents
• WATCH: Footage released from Caleb Flynn’s arrest for wife’s killing
LIFE
• Mainstream brings genre-fluid band to Dayton’s Hidden Gem
• New gardeners can learn about seed-starting this weekend at Cox Arboretum
CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY
• Dayton man accused of driving high at time of fatal Washington Twp. crash
• Man accused of selling drugs to Dayton man charged in his death
SPORTS
• Girls basketball: Carroll, CJ set up GCL showdown for D-III regional title
• WATCH: Urbana’s Drew Dixon drills late three to propel Urbana past Oakwood
• Boys basketball: Northridge pulls away from Dunbar in 4th, advances to district final
NATION & WORLD
• The Latest: Explosions heard in Tehran and Jerusalem on fifth day of war
• Israel targets Iran’s security forces and leadership as Iran presses attacks across the region
• Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns
PHOTOS: 2026 Dayton Adult Prom ‘A Night in Wonderland’ at the Dayton Arcade
The eighth annual sold-out Dayton Adult Prom recently took place at the Dayton Arcade. Were you there? You didn’t have to be, because we have a photo gallery for you to look through this morning! You can see all the great photos from Tom Gilliam here.
