Katie Wedell
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Katie Wedell is a reporter on the Cox Media Group Ohio Breaking News Team. She covers breaking and spot news for the Dayton Daily News, WHIO-TV and WHIO News Talk Radio.
She grew up in suburban Chicago and is a 2007 graduate of Miami University. She worked for Cox Media Group as an online content producer for two years before becoming a reporter in January 2010. She lives in Dayton.
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Police: Investigation into UD suicide death complete
Dayton police said Friday that their investigation into the death of University of Dayton freshman Larry D. Cook is complete. “His death is not the result of an accident, a hazing or any criminal act,” said Dayton police Sgt. Rick Blommel. He said police interviewed multiple witnesses and reviewed relevant ...
Strong winds expected from possible storms
There is a slight risk of severe storms including high winds and possibly hail Friday across the region.Showers and storms are expected in the morning followed by a break midday and more storms in the afternoon and evening.“A few storms will have the potential to produce damaging winds and hail. ...
Residents with local connections describe destruction
Kerri Vick, a former Sidney resident who lives in Moore, cradled her 15-month-old son and kissed the top of his head as she described her tornado experience to a WHIO-TV crew on Tuesday. The mother and son were not together when the tornado hit and Vick said she was glad ...
Thunderstorms expected to move into area
Thunderstorms are expected to develop late Wednesday with the potential for strong or severe weather including gusty winds and small hail, according to Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Jamie Simpson.“We will have storms. It’s just a question of how strong they will be,” he said. “If we can see some ...
Parents of teen killed by Virginia homeowner want his death to inspire change
The parents of a Dayton-born teen who was shot and killed in Virginia last week after he erroneously entered the home of a neighbor hope his death will inspire positive change in the world. Dayton natives Shawn and Jennea Gordley are in town this week to hold a memorial service ...
Late winter blast to hit area on Sunday
A late blast of winter weather will arrive Sunday bringing up to 8 inches of snow to the area by Monday morning.The heaviest snowfall will be to the north and west of Dayton and Springfield and will fall between sunset and midnight, according to Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Jamie ...
Kids removed from home with feces, cockroaches
Dayton police searching for two theft suspects at a Dayton home Wednesday night discovered five children living in filthy conditions. Three of the children had been taken into that home in December when their mother was arrested. Goodloe Briscoe, 32, was booked into the Montgomery County Jail that evening on ...
Colder temps return after brief warm up
Last week the high temperature in Dayton never reached above freezing. This week Southwest Ohio will experience highs in the 60s followed by a drastic drop back into the 20s. It’s a tumultuous pattern of freezing and thawing that can lead to bursting pipes, potholes, and more runny noses. According ...
Lowest gas prices of the year arrive in time for holidays
Gas prices have tumbled in recent weeks to the lowest level in nearly two years. The price drop comes just in time for the busiest holiday travel season since 2006, but may be short lived.On Wednesday afternoon, the average price of a regular gallon of gasoline in the Dayton area ...
Expect light snow accumulation by morning
The strongest winds have passed through the Miami Valley, as wind gusts have tended to drop to about 40 or 45 mph at midnight and remain in the range of 30 mph to 40 mph overnight and into Friday, Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist Jamie Simpson said. Light snow accumulations ...
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