Rashida Ali

Reporter · Dayton, OH

A graduate of Wright State University, Rashida has spent the last five years as a community reporter with the Dayton Weekly. Her focus on local stories has helped amplify the voices of marginalized communities, making her a beloved figure in the neighborhood.

7 stories from Rashida Ali in Dayton

NewCommunity•1h

Man shot in leg during fight at Dayton bar

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A man was shot in the leg at the Chris Band Box bar late Friday night. According to the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, the incident happened at approximately 10:15 p.m. at 3001 East Third Street. The bar’s owner posted a video on social media. She said her barmaid’s...

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Community•3h

Ghoulishly gray this Halloween but mystically mild...Clocks turn back tonight...Will it rain this weekend?

Happy Halloween! Today we will see a lot of spooky clouds across the Miami Valley with possibly some limited sun. Temperatures will be running above normal with highs in the mid 60s. The weather looks great for trick-or-treat this evening. There is a very low chance of a sprinkle but temperatures...

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Community•16h

Rainy weather on the way, when will it arrive?

High pressure continues to dominate up to the north of the area, with cloudy skies overtaking the sky overnight. Tomorrow there will be mostly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 60s and a low chance of a stray shower in the afternoon. Sunday will be another cloudy day with a chance of some light...

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Community•18h

Ohio's Senate candidates debate rising costs ahead of midterms

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Midterm elections are just around the corner, and many eyes across the nation are on the Senate race between incumbent Sen. Jon Husted and former Sen. Sherrod Brown. Both candidates bring years of political work to voters as they cast their ballots. Husted previously served in...

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Community•20h

Tips and tricks for making it through Halloween safely

Halloween is here, so tonight and tomorrow you will see little ghosts and goblins running around the streets of your neighborhood, seeking treats but threatening tricks. If you're going to be out with kids, there are steps you can take to make sure everyone gets home safely. The American Red Cross...

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Community•Yesterday

Michael Kendrick pleads guilty in murder of Hershall Creachbaum

The boyfriend of the mother of 7-year-old Hershall Creachbaum has pleaded guilty. According to the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, Michael Kendrick pleaded guilty to: He will be sentenced on Nov. 12. This is a breaking story. 2 NEWS is working to learn more.

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Community•Yesterday

1 dead after vehicle crashes into motorcycle in Darke Co.

One person is dead after a crash in Darke County Thursday afternoon. Rickie Hess Jr., 52, was pronounced deceased at the scene according to the Darke County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were dispatched to the 3400 block of SR-121, where they ultimately determined that a Chevrolet Equinox driving...

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