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McNally calls for transparency in public utility rates after House Bill 6 scandal

McNally calls for transparency in public utility rates after House Bill 6 scandal

McNally said its become clear that public utilities customers of FirstEnergy helped fund "secret dark money contributions" to both Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted when they were running.

7 hrs 56 mins ago by Corey Vallas
Youngstown Councilwoman provides update on plans for former south side McDonald's building

Youngstown Councilwoman provides update on plans for former south side McDonald's building

Davis tells 21 News this building will act as a community center targeted towards senior citizens, but this building will have plenty more to offer.

14 hrs 11 mins ago by Zach Mosca & Erin Simonek
Senators Vance, Sanders vote against Ukraine-Israeli aid

Senators Vance, Sanders vote against Ukraine-Israeli aid

Other than they are both members of the Senate, one would be hard-pressed to find any other similarities between conservative Vance and liberal Sanders.

April 24th, 6:48 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown City Schools announce budget cuts and layoffs

Youngstown City Schools announce budget cuts and layoffs

The district projects that cuts and layoffs will reduce expenditures by $3.5-4 million. The district does not plan to lay off any teaching positions.

April 23rd, 9:39 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Vienna Township makes more PD and FD staffing cuts, police chief quits on the spot

Vienna Township makes more PD and FD staffing cuts, police chief quits on the spot

After 2 hours of executive session, Assistant Fiscal Officer Tom Shay confirmed the township has at least $1.3 million of unpaid bills. Trustee Phil Pegg said while the current total stands at $1.3 million, it is likely to increase.

April 23rd, 5:08 AM EDT by Maura Rubinic & Erin Simonek
Project MKC raises $90k for children in need

Project MKC raises $90k for children in need

"We serve all of Northeast Ohio," Coffin added. "From Steubenville to Cleveland and in between. It's a vast network of over 85 partners that we serve throughout Northeast Ohio."

April 19th, 10:41 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Pennsylvania House Dems propose new expulsion rules after remote voting by lawmaker facing a warrant

Pennsylvania House Dems propose new expulsion rules after remote voting by lawmaker facing a warrant

Pennsylvania House Democrats are proposing a process to determine if state representatives are “incapacitated” and to sanction or expel them.

April 19th, 5:33 AM EDT
Former war correspondent speaks with Youngstown Press Club

Former war correspondent speaks with Youngstown Press Club

"To recover from that and then go on reporting is just fascinating to me," said Adam Earnheardt. "I think it's inspiring to a lot of people, especially those journalists out there that put themselves in harms way every day to tell those stories."

April 18th, 10:23 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary

Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary

Senate Democrats could end the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before arguments even begin.

April 17th, 12:24 AM EDT
Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters

Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters

President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China.

April 17th, 5:17 AM EDT
East Palestine residents push back on Norfolk Southern settlement

East Palestine residents push back on Norfolk Southern settlement

Worries and frustrations filled Columbiana's Main Street Theatre and Enon Valley's SNPJ Recreation Center Monday as legal experts discussed the East Palestine community's options involving Norfolk Southern's $600 million settlement.

April 15th, 10:05 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
McCormick gets Trump's endorsement in Pennsylvania's Senate race despite awkward history

McCormick gets Trump's endorsement in Pennsylvania's Senate race despite awkward history

Former President Donald Trump is endorsing U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick of Pennsylvania.

April 14th, 7:36 AM EDT
Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That's up to Republicans

Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That's up to Republicans

Democratic President Joe Biden’s campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots.

April 13th, 12:06 PM EDT
Non-union contractors want Mahoning County to end agreements awarding work to unionized businesses

Non-union contractors want Mahoning County to end agreements awarding work to unionized businesses

"Having a PLA is discriminating against us non-unioned companies because it takes us, non-unioned workers, out of the running," explained an employee with J.S. BOVA Excavating during Thursday's commissioner's meeting.

April 12th, 4:54 AM EDT by Erin Simonek
FirstEnergy made secret $1 million payment in 2017 to support ‘Husted campaign’ in Ohio

FirstEnergy made secret $1 million payment in 2017 to support ‘Husted campaign’ in Ohio

The Akron-based energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio gave a secret $1 million contribution to a dark money group backing Republican Lt. Gov. Jon Husted's 2018 bid for governor.

April 11th, 5:47 AM EDT
Biden warns Netanyahu to protect civilians

Biden warns Netanyahu to protect civilians

Retired U-S Marine Colonel Brian Kennedy believes that despite the disciplinary action taken against those officers, Biden's message was not received.

April 7th, 1:04 PM EDT by Sydney Canty
Treasurer for dozens of Ohio political campaigns accused of stealing nearly $1M from clients

Treasurer for dozens of Ohio political campaigns accused of stealing nearly $1M from clients

A man who has served as treasurer for dozens of political campaigns in Ohio over the past 40 years is facing federal wire fraud charges for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million from clients.

April 5th, 4:44 AM EDT
Youngstown Council approves $1.5 million for safety campus architects

Youngstown Council approves $1.5 million for safety campus architects

"To put us in modern-day policing, we're going to need a building better than what we have," said Councilman and former Police Chief Jimmy Hughes. "I know there's a need."

March 26th, 9:05 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Meet the photographer behind TIME Magazine's published photos of East Palestine

Meet the photographer behind TIME Magazine's published photos of East Palestine

Kiger started photographing East Palestine while freelancing for The Washington Post until TIME Magazine noticed her work last year.

March 25th, 10:05 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Photography exhibit captures what people of East Palestine went through after derailment

Photography exhibit captures what people of East Palestine went through after derailment

Each of the 150 photos focuses on the people in the village rather than the disaster itself, capturing different perspectives on how to move forward after such a significant moment in East Palestine’s history.

March 25th, 5:49 PM EDT by Jeena Cadigan
Campbell, Warren schools to benefit from Appalachian Children's Health Initiative

Campbell, Warren schools to benefit from Appalachian Children's Health Initiative

"We're delighted the governor has made these funds available to help us propel the services we offer and take it to the next level," Olivier said.

March 22nd, 9:44 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Senate rival Frank LaRose joins other GOP Ohio officeholders in endorsing Bernie Moreno

Senate rival Frank LaRose joins other GOP Ohio officeholders in endorsing Bernie Moreno

Secretary of State Frank LaRose has joined other Ohio officeholders in backing his former rival, Republican Senate nominee Bernie Moreno.

March 22nd, 4:17 AM EDT
Youngstown officials review police department's 2024 budget

Youngstown officials review police department's 2024 budget

The department is budgeting $3 million for the department's overtime. In 2023, the department spent $2,918,190.

March 21st, 10:18 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Voting in Ohio's Primary Election on Tuesday: What you need to know

Voting in Ohio's Primary Election on Tuesday: What you need to know

In addition to voting for delegates for the presidential candidates, voters in Tuesday's Primary Election will choose their party's candidates for the U.S. Senate, and Congress.

March 19th, 7:44 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
High-profile elections in Ohio could give Republicans a chance to expand clout in Washington

High-profile elections in Ohio could give Republicans a chance to expand clout in Washington

Republicans are watching two hot-button federal races in Ohio that could affect their chances for potentially pivotal pickups this fall.

March 19th, 7:08 AM EDT
DeWine endorsement in US Senate race exposes split among Ohio GOP voters

DeWine endorsement in US Senate race exposes split among Ohio GOP voters

Ohio's primary is just a few days away, and the GOP is dealing with a potential split among different factions of the party.

March 15th, 9:13 PM EDT by Chris Cerenelli
Polling places moved after churches in Canfield, Springfield opt out

Polling places moved after churches in Canfield, Springfield opt out

Both churches chose to no longer serve as polling locations.

March 15th, 4:08 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Biden is coming out in opposition to plans to sell US Steel to a Japanese company

Biden is coming out in opposition to plans to sell US Steel to a Japanese company

President Joe Biden is coming out in opposition to the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan.

March 14th, 6:38 AM EDT
U of Akron political analyst discusses Biden v. Trump rematch

U of Akron political analyst discusses Biden v. Trump rematch

"For Americans today, this is an unusual situation," Cohen said.

March 13th, 9:49 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Hubbard Twp. trustees vote to reinstate twice fired officer

Hubbard Twp. trustees vote to reinstate twice fired officer

Trustee Bill Colletta said publically Tuesday he regrets voting to terminate Orr back in 2022. Colletta and Jason Tedrow agreed Orr deserves his job back.

March 12th, 10:32 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge is resigning. Biden praises her work to lower costs and increase supply

Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge is resigning. Biden praises her work to lower costs and increase supply

Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge is resigning. Biden praises her work to lower costs and increase supply.

March 12th, 4:05 AM EDT
Vienna Twp. trustees keep quiet on township's finances

Vienna Twp. trustees keep quiet on township's finances

"I think they probably could have answered some taxpayer's questions," said Eric Ginn. "A lot of people had questions and to cut it short like that, I think that's pretty cowardly."

March 11th, 10:23 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Warren woman charged after miscarriage brings message to Washington

Warren woman charged after miscarriage brings message to Washington

The Warren woman who made national headlines for being charged after experiencing a miscarriage shared her experience during a news conference held in Washington.

March 8th, 6:16 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Warren woman charged after miscarriage to attend Thursday's State of the Union

Warren woman charged after miscarriage to attend Thursday's State of the Union

The Warren woman who made national headlines for being charged after a miscarriage will be among the guests Thursday night as President Joseph Biden delivers his State of the Union Address in Washington D.C.

March 7th, 6:20 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
NTSB: Decision to vent and burn chemicals in East Palestine lacked scientific data, disregarded experts

NTSB: Decision to vent and burn chemicals in East Palestine lacked scientific data, disregarded experts

The NTSB Chair Homendy confirmed to Senator JD Vance Wednesday that the recommendation by Norfolk Southern's contractors to conduct the burn lacked sufficient scientific basis, disregarded the temperature data, and went against the expert feedback.

March 7th, 4:37 AM EST by Robert McFerren & Erin Simonek
Republicans running to face Ohio's Democratic US Sen. Sherrod Brown this fall vie for voters' trust

Republicans running to face Ohio's Democratic US Sen. Sherrod Brown this fall vie for voters' trust

A fractious three-way Republican primary for the chance to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown this November is culminating in Ohio, where candidates are divided more over their pasts than their policy positions.

March 6th, 7:19 PM EST
Pennsylvania court rules electronic voting data is not subject to release under public records law

Pennsylvania court rules electronic voting data is not subject to release under public records law

A Pennsylvania state court says spreadsheets of raw data associated with every ballot cast in an election aren't subject to public scrutiny.

March 5th, 6:04 AM EST
The latest shake-up in Ohio’s topsy-turvy congressional primary eases minds within the GOP

The latest shake-up in Ohio’s topsy-turvy congressional primary eases minds within the GOP

This weekend's suspension of a troubled congressional campaign in Ohio has eased the minds of establishment Republicans hopeful they can flip a Democratic seat this fall by defeating the longest-serving woman in Congress.

March 5th, 6:02 AM EST
Residential development in Downtown New Castle raises concern from council members

Residential development in Downtown New Castle raises concern from council members

As two residential developments await construction in the New Castle area, the same developer is now proposing revitalization efforts in Downtown New Castle.

March 4th, 10:40 PM EST by Erin Simonek
Regional Chamber spotlights family-owned businesses

Regional Chamber spotlights family-owned businesses

"The backbone of your economy and the backbone of society is the small businesses," Barb Ewing told 21 News. "Those are the companies that make the community thrive."

March 1st, 10:26 PM EST by Maura Rubinic & Erin Simonek

Fire destroys Austintown home, car heavily damaged by flames

Sharon Police report infant's skull fractured, ribs broken. Mother charged

Trumbull dairy that sold strawberry cheesecake, birthday cake flavored milk makes final delivery

Government grants Salem farmer $29K for solar generated electricity project

I-680 northbound ramp in Mahoning County to close Monday

Canfield Township using speed tables to slow speeders

Where and how to watch Monday's Total Solar Eclipse

Where and how to watch Monday's Total Solar Eclipse

Bishop Emmitt L. Nevels, Sr. celebrates his 90th Birthday

Preparing for the total eclipse

PRESS PASS: Major wins, losses in Ohio Primary election

Dr. John York talks about the 49ers in the Super Bowl

Women face higher risk of heart problems vs. men

Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'

Gay actor's speech back on at Pennsylvania school after cancellation over his 'lifestyle'

4 die in fiery crash as Pennsylvania police pursued their vehicle

Body-cam footage shows police left an Ohio man handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor before he died

74-year-old Ohio woman charged in armed robbery of credit union was scam victim, family says

Cleveland to pay $4.8M to family of teen killed by stolen car during police chase

Appeals court keeps alive challenge to Pittsburgh's efforts to remove Columbus statue