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Yahoo
24-06-2025
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‘Saw our friendly neighborhood bear;' Homeowners react as black bear sightings grow in Miami Valley
People are seeing black bears in several spots in the Miami Valley, with the latest sighting coming from Montgomery County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Mike Campbell spoke to several people who spotted the bear Monday night. Hear from them tonight on News Center 7 at 5:00. Some people on the east side of Huber Heights spotted a black bear on Monday night and caught it on video. TRENDING STORIES: 'Giving back to those who gave;' Veterans take to the sky with Dream Flights Father, son funded luxury lifestyle, Super Bowl tickets with drug money Employee found dead at Ohio water treatment plant The young black bear looks very much like a bear caught on video in the backyard of a Beavercreek home and on another Greene County road last week. Ed Lyons said he 'saw our friendly neighborhood bear' Monday night in the area of Chambersburg Road and State Route 201. He used his cell phone to record the bear through a back sliding glass door. His entire family was taken by surprise. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
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Cities brace for large crowds at ‘No Kings' demonstrations across the US
Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations on Saturday across the U.S. against President Donald Trump. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7 crews will be on scene of a rally in Dayton and will have the latest on News Center 7 at 6:00 & 11:00. The demonstrations come on the heels of protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week, and Trump ordering National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles, where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire. TRENDING STORIES: 1 hospitalized after shooting in Montgomery County Israel strikes Iran; 'All of Israel under attack' from retaliatory missiles Video released of moments leading up to officer shooting armed man Police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and flash-bang grenades while officials enforced curfews in Los Angeles and Democratic governors called Trump's Guard deployment 'an alarming abuse of power' that 'shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement.' Governors and city officials vowed to protect the right to protest and to show no tolerance for violence. Republican governors in Virginia, Texas, Nebraska and Missouri are mobilizing National Guard troops to help law enforcement manage demonstrations. There will be 'zero tolerance' for violence, destruction or disrupting traffic, and 'if you violate the law, you're going to be arrested,' Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin told reporters Friday. In Missouri, Gov. Mike Kehoe issued a similar message, vowing to take a proactive approach and not to 'wait for chaos to ensue.' Nebraska's governor on Friday also signed an emergency proclamation for activating his state's National Guard, a step his office called 'a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country.' Organizers say that one march will go to the gates of Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis warned demonstrators that the 'line is very clear' and not to cross it. Governors also urged calm. On social media, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, called for peaceful protests over the weekend, to ensure Trump doesn't send military to the state. 'Donald Trump wants to be able to say that we cannot handle our own public safety in Washington state,' Ferguson said. In a statement Friday, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, urged 'protestors to remain peaceful and calm as they exercise their First Amendment right to make their voices heard.' Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said his administration and state police are working with police in Philadelphia ahead of what organizers estimate could be a crowd approaching 100,000 people. Some law enforcement agencies announced they were ramping up efforts for the weekend. In California, state troopers will be on 'tactical alert,' which means all days off are canceled for all officers. Why is it called 'No Kings'? The 'No Kings' theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement to support democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement. Protests earlier this year have denounced Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk. Protesters have called for Trump to be 'dethroned' as they compare his actions to those of a king and not a democratically elected president. Why are they protesting on Saturday? The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country's democracy, according to a statement by organizers. Organizers intend for the protests to counter the Army's 250th anniversary celebration, which Trump has ratcheted up to include a military parade, which is estimated to cost $25 million to $45 million, and which the Army expects to attract as many as 200,000 people. The event will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. It also happens to be Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day. 'The flag doesn't belong to President Trump. It belongs to us,' the 'No Kings' website says. 'On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.' What is planned at the 'No Kings' protests? Protests in nearly 2,000 locations are scheduled around the country, from city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, organizers said. Demonstrations are expected to include speeches and marches, organizers said in a call Wednesday. The group says a core principle behind all 'No Kings' events is a commitment to nonviolent action, and participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any confrontation. No weapons of any kind should be taken to 'No Kings' events, according to the website. How many people are expected to participate? The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths. The Associated Press contributed to this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Coroner IDs 6-year-old girl killed after being hit by car in Harrison Twp
The 6-year-old girl who was killed after being hit by a car in Harrison Township has been identified. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] New Center 7's Mason Fletcher spoke with a neighbor who witnessed the crash. Catch his report on News Center 7 at 5:30 p.m. TRENDING STORIES: Woman unable to walk, sues hospital after surgeon operated on the wrong knee Motorcyclist dies after crashing, falling 25 feet 30-year-old gored by bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park The Montgomery County Coroner's Office identified 6-year-old Ineza Christel on Wednesday. According to a previous News Center 7 report, the crash occurred around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Marlay Road and Briar Place in Harrison Township. Christel was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, where she died, according to the sheriff's office. Witnesses told deputies Christel came from behind a stopped vehicle and ran into the path of another vehicle. We will continue following this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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Man falls from cliff while reportedly evading authorities; boat fire could connect him to crimes
Firefighters are revealing new details about the rescue of a man who fell over 40 feet off of cliff while reportedly running from law enforcement in Clark County on Sunday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As News Center 7 previously reported, the incident happened at the Mad River Gorge and Nature Preserve. Sunday morning, in the dark, deputies were joined by Springfield Police and Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) troopers while looking, unsuccessfully, for a man who ran from a deputy trying to pull him over. Brennen Kumbusky said he found the victim hours later, around 7:30 a.m. 'Ended up hearing this guy yelling, 'Help!' And I was like,' Do you need medical?'' Kumbusky said. TRENDING STORIES: Delta to discontinue longtime non-stop route from Dayton; New flight to replace Bodies of 3 missing sisters found after visit with their father Escaped zebra remains at large after 'wreaking havoc' on busy interstate The man he found lying at the bottom of a cliff didn't want him to call 911 despite having injuries all over his body, including a compound fracture in his leg. 'So he was there for a couple hours, and I don't know if it was just adrenaline that was keeping him going, but a compound fracture,' he described. Kumbusky told News Center 7 that he later learned about everything else that happened. Sheriff's deputies said a vehicle that drove away from one of their deputies was spotted near the park. They asked for help searching, and an OSHP aviation unit spotted a man running down railroad tracks. That same unit then called firefighters after spotting a fire in the woods. They found an abandoned boat that had been set on fire. Its burned-out remains were spotted by News Center 7 on Tuesday. 'Our crews chose to stay away and not enter the area because of the risk of whoever the suspect was, whatever their reason for being there was,' Springfield Fire Chief Jacob King said. As shown on News Center 7 at 5:00, King said the aviation unit called the area safe and clear of people about an hour later. Then, firefighters headed back there carrying extinguishers to douse the flames. 'But none of our apparatus will fit down there,' King explained. 'It's a significantly long distance to walk as well.' Everyone agrees on one thing: the man is lucky to survive. 'When I came up on him, he was freezing,' Kumbusky said. Sheriff's Office investigators that News Center 7 spoke with on Tuesday admitted that now, even 48 hours after the incident, they can't say for sure that the injured man in the hospital is the same person who drove away from the deputy. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
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Grant money awarded; Contaminated sites to see new life
The Montgomery County Land Bank now has more than a million dollars to focus on three contaminated sites and how to repurpose them. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Amber Jenkins visited one of the contaminated sites and learned about the steps the land bank is taking to improve current conditions. TRENDING STORIES: Recall alert: 256K pounds of Dinty Moore Beef Stew recalled for foreign matter SWAT, US Marshals surround home in Dayton; street remains closed 2 men dead after motorcycle goes airborne, hits fence near Dayton International Airport The Environmental Protection Agency awarded $1.2 million to clean up contaminated sites in Montgomery County. As reported on News Center 7, the land bank is prioritizing a Dayton site where a new learning center could be built. Officials need to test and clean what's in the ground before any other steps can move forward. The grant will also be used to expand the community garden. The garden has a few solar panels that is making it more efficient, as reported by Jenkins on News Center 7. Platinum Cuts barber Jermaine who works near the site and said a lot has changed over the 30 years he's been in the neighborhood. Jermaine said he noticed more activity at the site recently. 'Two weeks ago they were testing the ground. So, I guess they're getting samples of what happened under the ground, like toxins,' Jermaine said. The land back did not confirm the timeline for the testing, cleanup, and redevelopment. We will update this story as we learn more. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
