Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition

Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition

The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.

Monday, July 21st 2025, 3:53 PM EDT
Campbell Municipal Court bailiff and former Fire Chief arrested for drug possession

Campbell Municipal Court bailiff and former Fire Chief arrested for drug possession

Police say Horvath had $66 worth of cocaine.

Sunday, July 20th 2025, 3:34 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala & Tyler Schlosser
Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter

Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter

President Donald Trump will not recommend a special counsel in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Thursday, July 17th 2025, 4:21 PM EDT
Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

Vice President JD Vance will head to the swing political turf of northeastern Pennsylvania to begin selling President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package.

Wednesday, July 16th 2025, 1:35 PM EDT
Attempt to remove Frenchko from Trumbull GOP position canceled

Attempt to remove Frenchko from Trumbull GOP position canceled

A meeting that had been planned for Tuesday night where the Trumbull county Republican party planned to vote on a move to remove former Trumbull county commissioner Niki Frenchko from her position as auxiliary chair was canceled before it ever happened. 

Wednesday, July 16th 2025, 1:34 PM EDT by J. Breen Mitchell
Austintown mom pleads no contest, found guilty on 3 charges including endangering children

Austintown mom pleads no contest, found guilty on 3 charges including endangering children

After entering a "no contest: plea" last week, a judge found 50-year-old Deanne Hartman guilty of one felony count of endangering children and two misdemeanor counts of OVI, according to Portage County court records.

Tuesday, July 15th 2025, 7:43 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme

Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme

Federal officials are accusing Georgia Republican Brant Frost IV of running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of $140 million.

Friday, July 11th 2025, 2:56 AM EDT
Ohio's property tax puzzle: DeWine forms new task force amid veto override efforts

Ohio's property tax puzzle: DeWine forms new task force amid veto override efforts

The announcement comes as Ohio Representatives plan to hold a special session on July 21 to discuss overriding DeWine’s veto of property tax reform items in the state budget.

Thursday, July 10th 2025, 10:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown Schools join coalition pushing to retain DeWine's vetoes on education provisions

Youngstown Schools join coalition pushing to retain DeWine's vetoes on education provisions

Gov. DeWine had vetoed these provisions earlier this month, stating that implementing them all at once would create "a huge, huge problem" for Ohio's school districts and critical services.

Wednesday, July 9th 2025, 6:25 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
IRS proposal could loosen political activity for churches

IRS proposal could loosen political activity for churches

The Johnson Amendment, part of the Internal Revenue Code, requires tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, including churches, to refrain from participating in or intervening in political campaigns for public office.

Tuesday, July 8th 2025, 10:27 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
New Ohio budget sets course for 2.75% flat income tax by 2026

New Ohio budget sets course for 2.75% flat income tax by 2026

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday approved the state's new two-year spending plan, which includes a major shift in how Ohioans pay state income taxes.

Tuesday, July 1st 2025, 6:39 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner & Malia Brown
Ohio Budget: DeWine partially vetoes election integrity clause

Ohio Budget: DeWine partially vetoes election integrity clause

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has partially vetoed a provision in the state's two-year budget that would have created a new Election Integrity Unit within the Ohio Secretary of State's Office, citing concerns about potential ethical conflicts for prosecutors

Tuesday, July 1st 2025, 6:35 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Valley lawmakers divided on partisan state budget

Valley lawmakers divided on partisan state budget

It marks the first time in over a decade that an Ohio budget has passed without a single Democratic vote.

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 9:13 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Ohio Senator seeks backing for Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Ohio Senator seeks backing for Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize can be submitted by qualified individuals, including members of national assemblies and governments.

Wednesday, June 25th 2025, 11:35 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Community asks questions about exploring the relocation of the Poland Public Library

Community asks questions about exploring the relocation of the Poland Public Library

This public meeting was over a month after the library board voted to explore the relocation of the Poland Library. 

Tuesday, June 24th 2025, 11:18 PM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy
Two Democrats enter U.S. Senate race in Ohio

Two Democrats enter U.S. Senate race in Ohio

These two Democrats will face off in the race for current Vice President J.D. Vance's seat in the U.S. Senate, which is currently occupied by former Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted.

Friday, June 20th 2025, 11:33 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Many lawmakers on list of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down

Many lawmakers on list of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down

Kaptur’s office said in a statement that her name was included in Boelter’s writing but that it will not get in the way of her work “to make life better for families across Northwest Ohio.”

Tuesday, June 17th 2025, 8:34 AM EDT
NBC News Poll: Most Americans believe nation on 'wrong track'

NBC News Poll: Most Americans believe nation on 'wrong track'

Thirty-four percent also reported their financial situation is "worse today" compared to a year ago, while 21% said it was "better."

Monday, June 16th 2025, 5:47 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Poll shows Americans divided on country's direction and Trump's job

Poll shows Americans divided on country's direction and Trump's job

A new poll from NBC News shows that Americans are fairly divided on whether the country is headed in the right direction and how well President Trump is doing his job.

Sunday, June 15th 2025, 9:22 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Five Valley communities sites for Saturday's 'No Kings' events

Five Valley communities sites for Saturday's 'No Kings' events

Organizers of "No Kings" events say they aim to reject what they say is authoritarianism.

Friday, June 13th 2025, 11:14 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner

Sharon babysitter charged after 8-year-old found on freeway

SNAP beverage ban, DeWine announces working group members

OVI checkpoint scheduled for Thursday evening in Trumbull County

East Liverpool dog owner mauled by pit bull, airlifted to hospital

Trumbull's Judge Rice refused a breathalyzer after flipping his car, legally was that a smart move?

Warren woman charged after two children found alone at store

Ohio House votes to override one Governor DeWine veto on school levies

Ohio House votes to override one Governor DeWine veto on school levies

Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

Off-duty officer gets probation in death of bystander trying to help police at Pennsylvania shooting

No injuries when fire erupts at Philadelphia transit lot filled with decommissioned buses

To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps an aging power plant online through summer

Ohio Supreme Court's Pat Fischer launches 2026 bid to oust court's lone Democrat, Jennifer Brunner