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Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B
Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B
With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.More >>
The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the...More >>
Ryan pressures Brazilian government for extradition of accused killer
Ryan pressures Brazilian government for extradition of accused killer
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio - Congressman Tim Ryan is making headway in putting pressure on the Brazilian government to extradite the accused murderer of a Newton Falls veteran. Ryan's amendment to cut off fundingMore >>
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio - Congressman Tim Ryan is making headway in putting pressure on the Brazilian government to extradite the accused murderer of a Newton Falls veteran. More >>
Internet cafe moratorium heads to Ohio governor
Internet cafe moratorium heads to Ohio governor
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:11 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:11:48 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposal to extend Ohio's moratorium on new storefront sweepstakes parlors and to impose a new reporting requirement is nearly law. The Ohio House approved the measure 76-14 onMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposal to extend Ohio's moratorium on new storefront sweepstakes parlors and to impose a new reporting requirement is nearly law.More >>
Counterfeit bills turning up in Boardman
Counterfeit bills turning up in Boardman
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:01:45 GMT
BOARDMAN, Ohio - Thousands in counterfeit bills are turning up inside a few Boardman Township cash registers. Township Police tell 21 News that detectives are working with the secret service to findMore >>
BOARDMAN, Ohio - Thousands in counterfeit bills are turning up inside a few Boardman Township cash registers. Township Police tell 21 News that detectives are working with the secret service to findMore >>
Ex-PSU prez seeks dismissal of criminal charges
Ex-PSU prez seeks dismissal of criminal charges
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:01:38 GMT
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Former Penn State President Graham Spanier is asking a county judge to throw out criminal charges accusing him of helping to cover up abuse allegations against former assistant footballMore >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Former Penn State President Graham Spanier is asking a county judge to throw out criminal charges accusing him of helping to cover up abuse allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.More >>
3rd grader who loved to sing among tornado victims
3rd grader who loved to sing among tornado victims
An Oklahoma man who grandson was killed when a tornado struck his school says the 8-year-old loved soccer and had a huge smile.More >>
Nicknamed "The Wall," 8-year-old Kyle Davis loved soccer and going to Monster Truck exhibitions at the fairgrounds with his grandfather. JaNae Hornsby, 9, loved to draw, sing, and be a big sister and cousin to her younger...More >>
Game, humane groups offer $5K in bald eagle death
Game, humane groups offer $5K in bald eagle death
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:55:05 GMT
LORETTO, Pa. (AP) - The Pennsylvania Game Commission and The Humane Society of the United States are offering more than $5,000 for information on whoever fatally shot a bald eagle in western PennsylvaniaMore >>
LORETTO, Pa. (AP) - The Pennsylvania Game Commission and The Humane Society of the United States are offering more than $5,000 for information on whoever fatally shot a bald eagle in western Pennsylvania earlier this month.More >>
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Suspect in custody in Youngstown homicide
Suspect in custody in Youngstown homicide
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Police are looking for a suspect who may be armed and dangerous after a shooting leaves one dead and one injured in Youngstown.More >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown police have arrested the man they believe is responsible for a shooting that killed a woman while she held an infant on the city's north side Tuesday.More >>
Educators receive awards for contribution
Educators receive awards for contribution
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:46:28 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Seven educators from the Catholic schools of the diocese of Youngstown were awarded a Golden Apple for their contribution as teachers. The awards were handed out at the Youngstown CountryMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Seven educators from the Catholic schools of the diocese of Youngstown were awarded a Golden Apple for their contribution as teachers. The awards were handed out at the Youngstown CountryMore >>
Lordstown burglar caught in the act
Lordstown burglar caught in the act
LORDSTOWN, Ohio - A suspect is now in the Trumbull County jail after literally being caught red-handed for robbery. Stanley Helman, 37, was caught by police exiting a home carrying a flat screen television.More >>
LORDSTOWN, Ohio - A suspect is now in the Trumbull County jail after literally being caught red-handed for robbery. Stanley Helman, 37, was caught by police exiting a home carrying a flat screen television.More >>

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Below are the nominees for the Top Local Sports Story of 2012. Read each one, then go to the bottom of this page to vote for your favorite top story. You can vote once between Monday, December 3rd and Friday, December 14th.

We will reveal the results on Christmas Eve.

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Kokrak Makes PGA - Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak makes PGA tour.

Terrific Trio - Three Lowellville basketball players score career 1,000th point in same season.

Super Catch - Warren Harding graduate Mario Manningham makes key catch in Giants winning drive during the Super Bowl.

Playoff Phantoms - The Youngstown Phantoms make USHL playoffs for first time in franchise history.

Wolfe Drafted - Beaver Local's Derek Wolfe drafted by Denver Broncos.

Champion Champions - The Champion softball team wins the state softball championship.

U.S. Open Qualifier - Mill Creek golf pro Dennis Miller qualifies for the U.S. Open

NYPL All Star Game - The Mahoning Valley Scrappers host the 2012 New York Penn League All Star Game.

Rayen Stadium Revitalized - Rayen Stadium is reopened with East and Ursuline.

Penguins Beat Pitt - The Youngstown State football team beats Pitt, but fails to make the playoffs.

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Penguins lose tournament opener 6-3
Penguins lose tournament opener 6-3
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:21:34 GMT
NILES, OHio - The Youngstown State baseball team scored the first three runs, but it was all Wright State from the bottom of the second on the Raiders rallied to defeat the Penguins 6-3 in the first gameMore >>
NILES, OHio - The Youngstown State baseball team scored the first three runs, but it was all Wright State from the bottom of the second on the Raiders rallied to defeat the Penguins 6-3 in the first game of the 2013 Horizon League Baseball Championship on Wednesday afternoon at Eastwood Field.More >>
Eastwood Field plays host to the Horizon League baseball tournament
Eastwood Field plays host to the Horizon League baseball tournament
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:33:54 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown State is playing host to the Horizon League baseball tournament over the next few days at Eastwood Field. The tournament runs Wednesday thru Saturday and features five teamsMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown State is playing host to the Horizon League baseball tournament over the next few days at Eastwood Field.More >>
Former YSU RB Jermaine Cook released from the Browns
Former YSU RB Jermaine Cook released from the Browns
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:16:39 GMT
BEREA, Ohio - Former Youngstown State running back Jermaine Cook has been released from the Cleveland Browns after they were awarded another running back off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles. CookMore >>
BEREA, Ohio - Former Youngstown State running back Jermaine Cook has been released from the Cleveland Browns after they were awarded another running back off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles.More >>
Brookfield standout joining the Penguins
Brookfield standout joining the Penguins
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:23:17 GMT
BROOKFIELD, Ohio - Brookfield's all time leading scorer, Jeremy Quinlan, will walk on at Youngstown State. Quinlan scored more than 1,100 points during his four seasons and led the Warriors to the districtMore >>
BROOKFIELD, Ohio - Brookfield's all time leading scorer, Jeremy Quinlan, will walk on at Youngstown State.More >>
2 former YSU Penguins continue their football careeer
2 former YSU Penguins continue their football careeer
Updated: Monday, May 20 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:16:24 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Two former Youngstown State football players are continuing their careers at the next level. Aronde Stanton is joining the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League as a freeMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Two former Youngstown State football players are continuing their careers at the next level.More >>

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Family Ties: Jarrett, Petty enter NASCAR hall
Family Ties: Jarrett, Petty enter NASCAR hall
NASCAR honored members of its royal families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.More >>
NASCAR honored a pair of its most famous and successful families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.More >>
Smith makes headlines heading into Hall vote
Smith makes headlines heading into Hall vote
Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.More >>
Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.More >>
Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win
Jimmie Johnson races to record 4th All-Star win
Jimmie Johnson became the first four-time winner of NASCAR's annual All-Star race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.More >>
Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history.More >>
Busch will understand if Kahne retaliates soon
Busch will understand if Kahne retaliates soon
Kyle Busch holds a 3-0 advantage over Kasey Kahne this season and understands Kahne may be planning some retaliation.More >>
Kyle Busch holds a 3-0 advantage over Kasey Kahne this season and understands Kahne may be planning some retaliation.More >>
NASCAR community mourns death of Dick Trickle
NASCAR community mourns death of Dick Trickle
Mark Martin received a piece of advice very early in his career from Dick Trickle that he's never forgotten.More >>
Mark Martin received a piece of advice very early in his career from Dick Trickle that he's never forgotten.More >>

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