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Cedarville University presents honorary degree to family of Grace Maxwell
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (245+ words) CEDARVILLE, Ohio (WKEF) -- Cedarville University held their 2026 Commencement today, and honored the life and impact of Grace Maxwell. Grace Maxwell was a junior in college when she was killed in the American Airlines plane crash outside of Washington Reagan National…...
Construction starts as Boys & Girls Club plans to double kids served in Dayton
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (545+ words) DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Two weeks ago, the Boys and Girls Club of Dayton broke ground on a project intended to expand not just the building but its services to ensure more of the city's youth have a place to go…...
Spring Job Fair set for May 6 in Montgomery County, offering links to local employers
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (117+ words) WKEF President Trump and the First Lady participate in a Dinner with the King and Queen of England. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- If you're searching for a new job or considering a career change, an upcoming event in Montgomery County…...
Stingley Elementary wins $500 grant to boost adaptive PE access for students with disabilities
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (581+ words) CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WKEF) -- Physical activity is a critical part of a child's development, but for students with disabilities, equal access can be harder to come by. At Stingley Elementary, a new grant is aimed at closing that gap by bringing…...
Montgomery County Environmental Center shows kids what happens after trash is thrown away
1+ week, 2+ day ago (132+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Local students visited a Montgomery County Environmental Services Environmental Learning Center location to celebrate Earth Day yesterday. Rivers Edge Montessori students and other schools visited the learning center for an interactive field trip. They were able…...
MCESC and ADAMHS partner to promote healthy parenting
1+ week, 3+ day ago (241+ words) DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF)--The Montgomery County Educational Service Center and ADAMHS are partnering to promote more positive parenting for families. Dayton 24/7 Now's, Kysha Hancock spoke with staff about what this partnership looks like and how positive parenting can lead to…...
Xavier lands $2. 8 million federal grant, largest in school history
1+ week, 3+ day ago (189+ words) CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Xavier University has received a $2. 8 million federal grant, the largest in school history, to expand biomedical research and student opportunities over the next five years. The National Institutes of Health award comes through the Biomedical Research Environment and…...
Full-circle story highlights Springfield Masonic campus and a resident's lifelong ties
1+ week, 5+ day ago (61+ words) WKEF SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WKEF) -- More than 100 years of care, community, and connection. The Springfield Masonic Community has touched countless lives, and for one resident, it's been home in more ways than one. Good Day Dayton's Lydia Bice shares the powerful…...
Winters-Bellbrook Community Library hosts family event to spark lifelong love of reading
1+ week, 5+ day ago (74+ words) WKEF Winters-Bellbrook Community Library hosts family event to spark lifelong love of reading DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Miami Valley families are invited to a fun and meaningful event in Greene County, designed to help young children build a lifelong love of…...
UVU drops commencement speaker after Charlie Kirk post backlash, cites 'safety concerns"
2+ week, 2+ day ago (228+ words) OREM, Utah (KUTV) " Utah Valley University announced it will no longer have a keynote speaker at this year's commencement ceremony after the selection drew criticism from students and state leaders. Author Sharon Mc Mahon was announced as UVU's keynote speaker…...