Dayton News: Local TV, Radio and Newspapers
The latest headlines from Dayton's own TV stations, newspapers and radio newsrooms, updated through the day. Further down: which channel each network is on and every station licensed in the Dayton, OH market.
Latest Dayton news
- Jersey worn by Shohei Ohtani during Dodgers’ 2025 Tokyo Series sells for $2.055 million
- Driver sought after 14-year-old killed in hit-and-run
- 14-year-old killed in Dayton hit-and-run; Police asking for help locating driver
- ‘Glee’ reboot greenlit
- Dayton 14-year-old dies after hit-and-run crash involving e-bike and Cadillac
- McDonald’s brings back Boo Buckets with Disney Villains Happy Meal makeover
- Court records back Acton’s childhood abuse claims after mom calls her a liar in ad
- Newport Aquarium’s Underwater Pumpkin Glow returns daily through Nov. 1
- ‘Power Rangers’ actress Amy Jo Johnson was on plane with Donnie Wahlberg when it ran off runway
- Tinkle loses opening-round matchÂ
- Chemical release prompts evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in Toledo, Ohio
- Falcons fight off Tigers to capture sectional titleÂ
More Dayton headlines (16)
- Group makes sleeping bags, kits for homeless
- Areas of morning fog burns off to reveal full sunshine...How warm will it be?
- November General Election: County council candidates
- A legacy of farming
- ON THE RECORD
- Connersville dedications pay tribute to a mom’s legacy, local artists
- Centerville dives into school data
- BOW approves marathon street closures, firefighter contracts
- Planning Commission recommends smoke shop changes
- Business roundup - Oct. 20, 2026
- Back in the Saddle: Aging eyes showed different world
- Morvilius Opera House is a triumph
- Randolph County marriage licenses issued
- Magaw makes second bid for Ohio House seat
- October 16–22, 2026 Classifieds
- David M. Perry Sr.
Headlines and links come from each outlet's own news feed; the story opens on the outlet's website. Updated Oct 21, 11:15 am EDT.
The Dayton, OH TV market has 7 full-power stations in FCC records, licensed to communities in Ohio and Indiana. Here is which channel each network is on, who holds each license, and what viewers say about them.
What channel is ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS in Dayton?
- ABC: WKEF on channel 22 (Dayton)
- CBS: WHIO-TV on channel 7 (Dayton)
- NBC: WDTN on channel 2 (Dayton)
- PBS: WPTD on channel 16 (Dayton)
- The CW: WBDT on channel 26 (Springfield)
All full-power stations in the Dayton market
| Network | Station | Channel | RF | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | WKEF | 22 | 34 | Dayton, OH |
| CBS | WHIO-TV | 7 | 33 | Dayton, OH |
| NBC | WDTN | 2 | 31 | Dayton, OH |
| PBS | WPTD | 16 | 35 | Dayton, OH |
| The CW | WBDT | 26 | 31 | Springfield, OH |
| ION | WKOI-TV | 43 | 31 | Richmond, IN |
| Roar | WRGT-TV | 45 | 36 | Dayton, OH |
Channel is the virtual channel your TV shows; RF is the frequency the station transmits on. A channel scan on your TV picks up changes after a station moves frequency.
Where to find MeTV, Antenna TV and other networks in Dayton
Digital subchannels carry 14 more networks over the air in this market, free with an antenna:
| Network | Channel |
|---|---|
| 365BLK | 40.3 (WRCX-LD) |
| Antenna TV | 45.3 (WRGT-TV) |
| Charge! | 45.2 (WRGT-TV) |
| Comet | 45.4 (WRGT-TV) |
| Defy | 40.2 (WRCX-LD) |
| Ion Mystery | 2.2 (WDTN) |
| Laff | 7.3 (WHIO-TV) |
| MeTV | 7.2 (WHIO-TV) |
| MeTV Toons | 7.4 (WHIO-TV) |
| MovieSphere Gold | 40.6 (WRCX-LD) |
| PBS Kids | 16.5 (WPTD) |
| Roar | 45.1 (WRGT-TV) |
| True Crime Network | 45.5 (WRGT-TV) |
| World Channel | 16.3 (WPTD) |
Low-power and Class A stations in the Dayton market
| Network | Station | Channel | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | WRCX-LD | 40 | Dayton, OH |
News, talk and public radio in the Dayton area
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91.3 FM | WYSO | NPR/public radio | Yellow Springs, OH |
| 1290 AM | WHIO | Talk radio | Dayton, OH |
| 1340 AM | WIZE | All-news radio | Springfield, OH |
| 1450 AM | WMOH | News/Sports Talk | Hamilton, OH |
Music, sports and other radio in the Dayton area
See all 32 stations
| Frequency | Station | Format | City of license |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.1 FM | WDPR | Classical music | Dayton, OH |
| 89.1 FM | WUSO | Classical music | Springfield, OH |
| 89.5 FM | WDPS | Jazz | Dayton, OH |
| 89.5 FM | WQRP | Spanish religious | Dayton, OH |
| 89.9 FM | WLHS | Old Time Radio/Big Band | West Chester, OH |
| 92.9 FM | WGTZ | Classic hits | Eaton, OH |
| 93.7 FM | WFCJ | Christian radio | Miamisburg, OH |
| 94.5 FM | WOXY | Oldies | Englewood, OH |
| 95.3 FM | WZLR | Classic hits | Xenia, OH |
| 96.1 FM | WQLK | Country | Richmond, IN |
| 96.5 FM | WFTK | Active rock | Lebanon, OH |
| 98.1 FM | WUDR | College Radio | Dayton, OH |
| 98.3 FM | WKET | Album Oriented Rock | Kettering, OH |
| 99.1 FM | WHKO | Country | Dayton, OH |
| 99.9 FM | WCHD | Contemporary hit radio | Kettering, OH |
| 100.7 FM | WEEC | Worship music | Springfield, OH |
| 101.3 FM | WFMG | Hot adult contemporary | Richmond, IN |
| 103.9 FM | WZDA | Country music | Beavercreek, OH |
| 104.7 FM | WTUE | Classic rock | Dayton, OH |
| 105.9 FM | WNKN | Catholic radio | Middletown, OH |
| 106.9 FM | WWSU | College radio | Fairborn, OH |
| 107.3 FM | WCWT-FM | Top 40 / We Play Everything | Centerville, OH |
| 107.7 FM | WMMX | Hot adult contemporary | Dayton, OH |
| 910 AM | WPFB | Catholic talk/services | Middletown, OH |
| 980 AM | WONE | Sports | Dayton, OH |
| 1110 AM | WGNZ | Christian talk and teaching - Southern Gospel music | Fairborn, OH |
| 1130 AM | WEDI | Classic country | Eaton, OH |
| 1210 AM | WDAO | Urban adult contemporary | Dayton, OH |
| 1410 AM | WING | Sports radio | Dayton, OH |
| 1490 AM | WKBV | Sports | Richmond, IN |
| 1500 AM | WBZI | Classic country | Xenia, OH |
| 1600 AM | WULM | Christian radio (Catholic) | Springfield, OH |
NOAA Weather Radio in the Dayton area
| Frequency | Call sign | Transmitter | NWS office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162.500 MHz | KHB52 | Richmond, IN | Wilmington, OH |
| 162.475 MHz | WXJ46 | Dayton, OH | Wilmington, OH |
Local newspapers in the Dayton area
4 newspapers are based in communities in this TV market.
| Newspaper | Based in | Type | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Daily News | Dayton, OH | Daily newspaper | 1898 |
| Fairborn Daily Herald | Fairborn, OH | Daily newspaper | 1951 |
| Palladium-Item | Richmond, IN | Daily newspaper | 1831 |
| Springfield News-Sun | Springfield, OH | Daily newspaper |
Obituaries in the Dayton area
Death notices and obituaries from 7 local newspapers; each link opens the paper's own obituaries page.