Valley dispensaries, cultivators react to potential cannabis reclassification

Valley dispensaries, cultivators react to potential cannabis reclassification

Cannabis could be reclassified for the first time since the Controlled Substances Act became law half a century ago.

Tuesday, April 30th 2024, 10:07 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
OH Sen. Michael Rulli appears to use lobbyist's words to push for natural gas resolution

OH Sen. Michael Rulli appears to use lobbyist's words to push for natural gas resolution

It was found that a September 2023 hearing testimony by State Senator Michael Rulli, matches up almost word-for-word to a script a lobbyist sent Rulli in May of 2023. 

Tuesday, April 30th 2024, 4:59 AM EDT by Madison Tromler
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.

Friday, April 26th 2024, 7:13 PM EDT 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.

Friday, April 26th 2024, 12:58 PM EDT 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.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 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.

Tuesday, April 23rd 2024, 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.

Tuesday, April 23rd 2024, 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."

Friday, April 19th 2024, 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.

Friday, April 19th 2024, 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."

Thursday, April 18th 2024, 10:23 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
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.

Wednesday, April 17th 2024, 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.

Monday, April 15th 2024, 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.

Sunday, April 14th 2024, 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.

Saturday, April 13th 2024, 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.

Friday, April 12th 2024, 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.

Thursday, April 11th 2024, 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.

Sunday, April 7th 2024, 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.

Friday, April 5th 2024, 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."

Tuesday, March 26th 2024, 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.

Monday, March 25th 2024, 10:05 PM EDT by Erin Simonek