Good morning, Huber Heights.

On Monday, Oct. 5, a small plane made an emergency belly landing at Dayton International Airport after its landing gear malfunctioned, leading to a 15-minute closure plus an extended airfield shutdown until 6 p.m.; no injuries were reported.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, John Morris from the Better Business Bureau warned residents about AI scams that use voice cloning and deepfake messages to mimic loved ones, urging everyone to review steps to protect their finances.

Wright State University celebrated Wright Brothers Day today in its Student Union Atrium, where faculty, students and local organizations showcased research and artificial intelligence to honor the Wright brothers and connect historic aviation with modern technology.

Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith is hosting five Homestead Exemption sign-up events across the county for eligible homeowners to apply for a one-time Homestead Bonus Credit before the Oct.

23 deadline. Meetings are set from Saturday, Oct. 10 to Oct. 21 at local centers (e.g., The Kroc Center and Germantown Senior Center).

Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith is hosting outreach events including a community forum today from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Township Community Center to help eligible Huber Heights homeowners, seniors, and disabled residents apply for the Homestead Exemption before the Oct. 23 deadline—potentially saving up to $500.

Montgomery County commissioners approved $2.6 million to extend substitute care agreements for five youth group homes through December and accepted $3 million in federal HUD grants for local projects.

County officials say the funding secures placement options for youth in county custody.