Wednesday, April 16 2014 9:17 AM EDT2014-04-16 13:17:32 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio Gov. John Kasich has gone up early with the first television ad of his 2014 re-election campaign. The Republican governor released the commercialMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio Gov. John Kasich has gone up early with the first television ad of his 2014 re-election campaign. The Republican governor released the commercialMore >>
Wednesday, April 16 2014 9:11 AM EDT2014-04-16 13:11:06 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposal to protect Ohio school teachers from being fired on the basis of sexual orientation is dividing the state school board. Backers of the proposed policyMore >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A proposal to protect Ohio school teachers from being fired on the basis of sexual orientation is dividing the state school board. Backers of the proposed policyMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - A Warren boy tells police, he was beaten and robbed of the clothes off his back, while walking on a bike trail in the city. Heather Long says her 14-year-old son was walking with friendsMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - A Warren boy tells police, he was beaten and robbed of the clothes off his back, while walking on a bike trail in the city.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 4:44 PM EDT2014-04-15 20:44:31 GMT
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Four more bills spurred by the Jerry Sandusky and Roman Catholic clergy child sexual abuse scandals are now law in Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom CorbettMore >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Four more bills spurred by the Jerry Sandusky and Roman Catholic clergy child sexual abuse scandals are now law in Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom CorbettMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - A Cincinnati man has been sentenced for kidnapping two Warren woman and raping one of them. 24-year-old Kevin Johns was sentenced to 28 years in prison, and designated as tier three sexMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - A Cincinnati man has been sentenced for kidnapping two Warren woman and raping one of them. 24-year-old Kevin Johns was sentenced to 28 years in prison, and designated as tier three sexMore >>
NEW YORK - Chevrolet has unveiled the latest version of the Lordstown produced Cruze at the New York International Auto show. General Motors says that in addition to exterior revisions, the 2015 CruzeMore >>
NEW YORK - Chevrolet has unveiled the latest version of the Lordstown produced Cruze at the New York International Auto show. General Motors says that in addition to exterior revisions, the 2015 CruzeMore >>
PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP, Pa. - We may never know what caused a major industrial fire at the Reynolds Industrial Park on Friday. More than fifty fire departments from Mercer and surrounding counties assistedMore >>
PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP, Pa. - We may never know what caused a major industrial fire at the Reynolds Industrial Park on Friday. More than fifty fire departments from Mercer and surrounding counties assistedMore >>
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. - Authorities believe that a resident of a Sharpsville senior citizen high rise set a fire that forced residents out into the darkness earlier last month. State fire investigators tellMore >>
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. - Authorities believe that a resident of a Sharpsville senior citizen high rise set a fire that forced residents out into the darkness earlier last month. State fire investigators tellMore >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 3:53 PM EDT2014-04-15 19:53:28 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Ohio Governor John Kasich now has the names of three attorneys to consider as replacements for Mahoning County Probate Judge Mark Belinky who resigned amid a criminal investigation. TheMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Ohio Governor John Kasich now has the names of three attorneys to consider as replacements for Mahoning County Probate Judge Mark Belinky who resigned amid a criminal investigation. TheMore >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 3:05 PM EDT2014-04-15 19:05:56 GMT
WARREN, Ohio - A former Trumbull County special deputy has been secretly indicted on multiple counts of forgery and tampering with records. 51-year-old Gregory Oakes pleaded not guilty to the chargesMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - A former Trumbull County special deputy has been secretly indicted on multiple counts of forgery and tampering with records. 51-year-old Gregory Oakes pleaded not guilty to the chargesMore >>
DES PLAINES, Ill. - An annual report listing the top most stolen vehicles, state by state, has been released, and we have the breakdown for Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Every year, The National Insurance Crime Bureau releases the "Hot Wheels" report, which lists the top ten most stolen vehicles in the country.
Here is a list for the most stolen cars in the country in 2012 along with the reported number of incidents:
Honda Accord (58,596)
Honda Civic (47,037)
Ford Pickup (Full Size) (26,770)
Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) (23,745)
Toyota Camry (16,251)
Dodge Caravan (11,799)
Dodge Pickup (Full Size) (11,755)
Acura Integra (9,555)
Nissan Altima (9,169)
Nissan Maxima (6,947)
Now check out the list for the most stolen cars in 2012 in our area by make, model and year:
Ohio
Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size) 1994
Dodge Caravan 2000
Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) 1997
Buick Century 1996
Oldsmobile Cutlass/Supreme/Ciera 1996
Ford Taurus 2000/Honda Accord 1994 (tied for sixth)
Chevrolet Impala 2003
Chevrolet Pick-Up (Small Size) 1997
Dodge Pick-Up (Full Size) 2001
Pennsylvania
Honda Accord 1997
Honda Civic 2000
Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) 1999
Toyota Camry 2011
Dodge Caravan 2000
Chevrolet Impala 2011
Ford Taurus 1998
Ford Explorer 2002
Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size) 1999
Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee 1996
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, a vehicle is stolen in the Unted States every 44 seconds.
40-50% of vehicle theft is due to driver error.
The top two months for vehicle thefts are July and August.
Only about 52% of stolen vehicles are recovered.
For more on this report, visit the NICB"s website.
iver Rock at the Amp classic rock concerts take the stage rain or shine at the Warren Community Amphitheatre. The Amp is located in picturesque downtown Warren, Ohio. More >>
iver Rock at the Amp classic rock concerts take the stage rain or shine at the Warren Community Amphitheatre. The Amp is located in picturesque downtown Warren, Ohio, along Millionaires’ Row and adjacent to historic Courthouse Park overlooking the Mahoning River. The Amp is owned and maintained by the city of WarrenMore >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 2:04 PM EDT2014-04-15 18:04:57 GMT
NILES, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra are excited to host one of the Valley's premiere summer events, POPS at the Ballpark,More >>
NILES, Ohio – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra are excited to host one of the Valley's premiere summer events, POPS at the Ballpark, presented by Stanley E. Shearer with Northwestern Mutual and 21 WFMJ on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Eastwood Field.More >>
In this installment of Take 5 with the Regional Chamber, we'll give you a glimpse at how the March of Dimes is working to help the Valley's premature infants live full, healthy lives.More >>
In this installment of Take 5 with the Regional Chamber, we'll give you a glimpse at how the March of Dimes is working to help the Valley's premature infants live full, healthy lives.More >>
Memorable Meals will highlight the Valley's delicious ethnic food traditions and heritages; celebrate family meals from the garden and special foods of restaurants old and new; and connect the current local More >>
Memorable Meals will highlight the Valley's delicious ethnic food traditions and heritages; celebrate family meals from the garden and special foods of restaurants old and new; and connect the current local food trend with the Valley's deep agricultural roots.More >>
Wednesday, April 16 2014 9:14 AM EDT2014-04-16 13:14:58 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - When Ohio State hosts Illinois in football this season, fans might want to bring a blanket and gloves. It will be the Buckeyes' first November night game.More >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - When Ohio State hosts Illinois in football this season, fans might want to bring a blanket and gloves. It will be the Buckeyes' first November night game.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 1:16 PM EDT2014-04-15 17:16:13 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The city of Columbus says its road crews have fixed nearly 87,000 potholes since the beginning of the year - about half of them in the past month.More >>
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The city of Columbus says its road crews have fixed nearly 87,000 potholes since the beginning of the year - about half of them in the past month.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 1:09 PM EDT2014-04-15 17:09:03 GMT
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A former liquor store clerk is standing trial in northwest Ohio for selling vodka to a 17-year-old boy whose friend died later that day in a drunken driving crash.More >>
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A former liquor store clerk is standing trial in northwest Ohio for selling vodka to a 17-year-old boy whose friend died later that day in a drunken driving crash.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 12:48 PM EDT2014-04-15 16:48:35 GMT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Former FBI director Louis Freeh will get the chance next month to argue that a defamation case against him by Penn State's former president should not beMore >>
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Former FBI director Louis Freeh will get the chance next month to argue that a defamation case against him by Penn State's former president should not beMore >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 12:45 PM EDT2014-04-15 16:45:21 GMT
ALEXANDRIA, Pa. (AP) - A high school football coach facing criminal charges for allegedly shoving a student who passed gas in the coach's classroom is receiving support from coachesMore >>
ALEXANDRIA, Pa. (AP) - A high school football coach facing criminal charges for allegedly shoving a student who passed gas in the coach's classroom is receiving support from coachesMore >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 12:33 PM EDT2014-04-15 16:33:50 GMT
IMPERIAL, Pa. (AP) - JetBlue Airways plans to add a daily, nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in the fall. The flight from Pittsburgh InternationalMore >>
IMPERIAL, Pa. (AP) - JetBlue Airways plans to add a daily, nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in the fall. The flight from Pittsburgh InternationalMore >>
The discovery of seven dead babies in cardboard boxes in a Utah garage has police desperately seeking answers from the mother and other family members about how such a tragedy unfolded over a decade with no one...More >>
Megan Huntsman was clear about what she did with six of her newborn babies.More >>
Many fish markets in the Great Lakes region are running short of whitefish, and it's coming at a bad time: the Passover holiday.More >>
A shortage of whitefish in the Great Lakes region resulting partly from the winter deep freeze is coming at an inconvenient time for Jewish families: the Passover holiday, when demand is high because it's a key...More >>
Monday, April 14 2014 6:17 PM EDT2014-04-14 22:17:17 GMT
PARMA, Ohio (AP) - Several students at a Cleveland-area high school have been treated after a student squirted pepper spray in the cafeteria. A school spokeswoman says some students at Normandy High SchoolMore >>
PARMA, Ohio (AP) - Several students at a Cleveland-area high school have been treated after a student squirted pepper spray in the cafeteria. A school spokeswoman says some students at Normandy High SchoolMore >>
A total lunar eclipse was visible across much of the nation early Tuesday morning. The eclipse began around two o'clock eastern time and about an hour later, the moon was fully eclipsed and glowing an orange-red colorMore >>
A total lunar eclipse was visible across much of the nation early Tuesday morning. The eclipse began around two o'clock eastern time and about an hour later, the moon was fully eclipsed and glowing an orange-red color. NASA says Tuesday's eclipse is the last full lunar eclipse visible from the United States until 2019. No part of the eclipse was visible from Europe, most of Africa, the Middle East or most of Asia.More >>
Monday, April 14 2014 7:02 PM EDT2014-04-14 23:02:09 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - In a springtime battle of sequels, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" stayed strong enough to narrowly triumph over the debut of "Rio 2." AccordingMore >>
NEW YORK (AP) - In a springtime battle of sequels, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" stayed strong enough to narrowly triumph over the debut of "Rio 2." AccordingMore >>
Monday, April 14 2014 6:52 PM EDT2014-04-14 22:52:19 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) - Google has bought Titan Aerospace, a maker of solar-powered drones, saying it could help bring Internet access to remote parts of the world as well as solve other problems.More >>
NEW YORK (AP) - Google has bought Titan Aerospace, a maker of solar-powered drones, saying it could help bring Internet access to remote parts of the world as well as solve other problems.More >>
A quick candy bar may stave off more than hunger. It could prevent major fights between husbands and wives, at least if a new study that used voodoo dolls is right.More >>
A quick candy bar may stave off more than hunger. It could prevent major fights between husbands and wives, at least if a new study that used voodoo dolls is right.More >>
The NCAA contends that unionization by college athletes could lead to fewer scholarships and championships as well as a drop in academic support and career counseling.More >>
The NCAA contends that unionization by college athletes could lead to fewer scholarships and championships as well as a drop in academic support and career counseling.More >>
The U.S. National Security Agency was aware of the infamous Heartbleed bug for at least two years, having discovered it shortly after it emerged, and has routinely used it to collect data and spy on foreigners and likely on Americans.More >>
The U.S. National Security Agency was aware of the infamous Heartbleed bug for at least two years, having discovered it shortly after it emerged, and has routinely used it to collect data and spy on foreigners and likely on Americans.More >>
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