Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:07:55 GMT
HERMITAGE, Penn. - Hermitage High School will begin drug testing not only athletes, but all students.Monday evening, the school board unanimously approved plans to begin the voluntary program.StartingMore >>
HERMITAGE, Penn. - Hermitage High School will begin drug testing not only athletes, but all students.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:45:09 GMT
MOORE, Oklahoma - In the midst of disaster after a tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon, many are working to bring food and fresh water to families and schools in need. Bill Freudenberg, formerlyMore >>
MOORE, Oklahoma - In the midst of disaster after a tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon, many are working to bring food and fresh water to families and schools in need. Bill Freudenberg, formerlyMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:36:40 GMT
WARREN, Ohio - The Trumbull County coroner has determined the Warren Township man found badly burnt on a side road in Lordstown died from a gunshot to the head. He ruled 23-year-old Michael Anderson'sMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - The Trumbull County coroner has determined the Warren Township man found badly burnt on a side road in Lordstown died from a gunshot to the head. He ruled 23-year-old Michael Anderson'sMore >>
President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through...More >>
President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:47:14 GMT
COLUMBUS - Ohio motorists will now be able to drive 70 miles per hour on some stretches of interstate beginning this summer. Recently passed legislation that takes affect July 1 permits the increase inMore >>
COLUMBUS - Ohio motorists will now be able to drive 70 miles per hour on some stretches of interstate beginning this summer. Recently passed legislation that takes affect July 1 permits the increase inMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:13:08 GMT
Organizations across the Mahoning Valley are on stand by in wake of the disasterous tornado that has leveled communities and killed at least 21 people in Oklahoma. Karen Conklin, executive director ofMore >>
Organizations across the Mahoning Valley are on stand by in wake of the disasterous tornado that has leveled communities and killed at least 21 people in Oklahoma. Karen Conklin, executive director ofMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:54:53 GMT
WARREN, Ohio - The Warren man accused of beating his exgirlfriend's father to death pleaded not guilty in court this morning. The bond for Jarred Watson, 28, of Dickey Avenue, is set at $1 million. GeorgeMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - The Warren man accused of beating his exgirlfriend's father to death pleaded not guilty in court this morning. The bond for Jarred Watson, 28, of Dickey Avenue, is set at $1 million. GeorgeMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:11 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:11:43 GMT
The Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level of the year. The Department of Jobs and Family services released figures today pegging April's jobless rate in the Youngstown-WarrenMore >>
The Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level of the year. The Department of Jobs and Family services released figures today pegging April's jobless rate in the Youngstown-WarrenMore >>
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