Hotels, event center considered in West Carrollton

The city of West Carrollton might bring a big development to town.

City leaders are talking about a major upgrade along the new Interstate 75 interchange along the river with hotels, a whitewater park and a 4,000-seat event center.

The city approved paying a firm to conduct a preliminary study.

City officials are also looking to bring the Dayton Gems Hockey team, the Dayton Silverbacks indoor football team or the Dayton Dutch Lions soccer team to the new facility.