One-on-one with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

One-on-one with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine sat down with 21 News to talk about recent Mahoning Valley data center proposals, federal funding cuts to manufacturing programs and more.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 7:05 PM EST by Lindsay McCoy
UPMC graduates 43 new nurses, healthcare leaders expanding ways to recruit

UPMC graduates 43 new nurses, healthcare leaders expanding ways to recruit

Years after the COVID pandemic reshaped healthcare, hospital leaders say the nursing profession is still in recovery. On Thursday, 43 new nurses graduated from UPMC Jameson School of Nursing, with most of them staying to work locally.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 7:03 PM EST by Madison Tromler
Motor vehicle crash closes road on OH-7 in Vernon Township

Motor vehicle crash closes road on OH-7 in Vernon Township

The incident resulted in a "complete road closure." The alert advises drivers and residents to avoid the area. 

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 6:47 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Over $22 million in 'Money Match' checks sent to PA property owners

Over $22 million in 'Money Match' checks sent to PA property owners

Unclaimed property includes things like dormant bank accounts, unclaimed checks, forgotten stocks, rebates and insurance policies.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 6:14 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Companies owing Mahoning County hundreds of thousands in taxes

Companies owing Mahoning County hundreds of thousands in taxes

At least 13 others owe more than $100,000 just in Mahoning County.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 5:52 PM EST by Kaitlyn McCarthy
Former Girard softball coach found guilty of rape, faces up to 146 years in prison

Former Girard softball coach found guilty of rape, faces up to 146 years in prison

40-year-old Shane Genetta was found guilty on six counts of rape, four counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, and six counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 5:15 PM EST by Robert McFerren
Graphite One looks to expand planned Weatherfield project

Graphite One looks to expand planned Weatherfield project

The plant's budget is being increased from $325 million to $1.4 billion.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 4:07 PM EST by Robert McFerren
Strong winds, rapidly falling temperatures on the way

Strong winds, rapidly falling temperatures on the way

After a warm Thursday, it will feel almost 50 degrees colder Friday afternoon.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 4:05 PM EST by Eric Wilhelm
Mercer, Lawrence Counties receive collective $4.2M to fund various projects

Mercer, Lawrence Counties receive collective $4.2M to fund various projects

Both Mercer County and Lawrence County in Pennsylvania have received a combined total of roughly $4.2 million to help fund various projects throughout the counties.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 4:02 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Warren couple charged after children found living in 'unsanitary' home

Warren couple charged after children found living in 'unsanitary' home

The report states that the conditions of the home were 'extremely unsanitary and hazardous,' alleging that every door was torn off its hinges.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 3:12 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research, a major shift in federal drug policy that inches closer to what many stat

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 2:44 PM EST by Associated Press
Two injured after car collides with semi in Green Township

Two injured after car collides with semi in Green Township

An officer with the Goshen Township Police Department tells 21 News a Hyundai failed to stop at a blinking red light and collided with a Chevy truck and a tractor-trailer.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 2:25 PM EST by Zach Mosca
YSU Honors College donates 100 hygiene bags to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley

YSU Honors College donates 100 hygiene bags to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley

The donation was part of the 'We Are Project I Am' initiative, a nationwide effort that encourages youth to assemble "Blessing Bags" filled with essential items for those in need.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 1:49 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Report: Police find over 5K sexually-explicit photos, videos of children on Masury man's devices

Report: Police find over 5K sexually-explicit photos, videos of children on Masury man's devices

66-year-old Vaughn Hanson is charged with 15 counts of pandering sexually-oriented material involving a minor or impaired person.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 1:32 PM EST by Zach Mosca & Sarah Robles
Jury deliberates case of former Girard youth softball coach accused of sexually abusing minor

Jury deliberates case of former Girard youth softball coach accused of sexually abusing minor

Deliberations began shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday in the case of 40-year-old Shane Genetta.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 1:27 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Raymond John Wean Foundation approves $376K to Valley organizations

Raymond John Wean Foundation approves $376K to Valley organizations

The Raymond John Wean Foundation announced in a news release on Thursday, December 18, that $376,000 has been approved to go towards three organizations to help support economic opportunity in the Mahoning Valley.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 1:06 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Mercer Area Middle-High School wins 'fan favorite' award in PennDOT 'Paint the Plow' contest

Mercer Area Middle-High School wins 'fan favorite' award in PennDOT 'Paint the Plow' contest

The school received a total of 427 votes.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 1:04 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Weather whiplash from Thursday to Friday

Weather whiplash from Thursday to Friday

From Spring back to Winter in 24 hours

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 12:53 PM EST by Andrew DiPaolo
Ohio reaches $4.25 million settlement with Menards over deceptive rebate advertising

Ohio reaches $4.25 million settlement with Menards over deceptive rebate advertising

Advertising suggested the message of '11% off' suggested that customers would save 11% on their purchases at the register. In reality, the store was advertising savings that came later in the form of in-store merchandise credit.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 12:28 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Ohio State University Extension offering 2026 AgriSeries programs

Ohio State University Extension offering 2026 AgriSeries programs

The Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County has partnered with the Mahoning County Farm Bureau and the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District to provide the 2026 AgriSeries.

Thursday, December 18th 2025, 12:23 PM EST by Sarah Robles