WATCHDOG: Newly obtained 911 calls uncover delayed response and confusion in Youngstown explosion by utilities

WATCHDOG: Newly obtained 911 calls uncover delayed response and confusion in Youngstown explosion by utilities

Newly released 911 audio shows the chaos of that day, and how delays by the Youngstown Water Department and FirstEnergy hampered rescue attempts to get inside that building.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 7:54 PM EDT by Madison Tromler & Robert McFerren
"Save the Deer" rallies against upcoming hunt in October

"Save the Deer" rallies against upcoming hunt in October

"Save the Deer" set up outside a fundraiser at Fellows Riverside Gardens to get their message across. They also laid out their plans for the future.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 7:26 PM EDT by Chris Cerenelli
Grant providing eligible families with free children's shoes across Mahoning Valley

Grant providing eligible families with free children's shoes across Mahoning Valley

Families with a household income at or below 200% of current Federal Poverty Level limits are eligible.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 7:24 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
The unifying power of the Olympics in the Mahoning Valley

The unifying power of the Olympics in the Mahoning Valley

For the next few weeks, the games are set to provide a much needed respite from divisiveness for Americans and other countries.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 6:06 PM EDT by Leslie Huff
Prima Cucina closes Youngstown location until downtown construction ends

Prima Cucina closes Youngstown location until downtown construction ends

Prima Cucina is actively working on a second location named 'Bar Cucina' on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown, where the Upstairs Restaurant used to be.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 4:49 PM EDT by Kylie Gessner
Rep. Loychik reintroducing bill to rename Mosquito Lake State Park after former President Trump

Rep. Loychik reintroducing bill to rename Mosquito Lake State Park after former President Trump

The bill called for $300,000 to change signs at the park.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 4:39 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
Outcue: How journalists drive for information sometimes finds new angles to ongoing stories

Outcue: How journalists drive for information sometimes finds new angles to ongoing stories

How listening to hundreds of 911 calls from the May 28 downtown explosion led to finding a major response concern that day

Friday, July 26th 2024, 4:36 PM EDT by Robert McFerren
Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Boardman identified as local musician

Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Boardman identified as local musician

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has identified the man as 35-year-old Sean Baran of Youngstown.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 3:44 PM EDT by Kylie Gessner, Zach Mosca & Corey Vallas
Struthers splash pad, Girard theater upgrades among projects funded by state

Struthers splash pad, Girard theater upgrades among projects funded by state

Several projects in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties are getting a financial boost, thanks to over $1.3 million in state funding.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 2:47 PM EDT by Kylie Gessner
Clark's Donuts opens in Grove City, sells out on first day

Clark's Donuts opens in Grove City, sells out on first day

A new place called Clark's Donuts is the place to be, if you are looking for a donut or two in Grove City.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 2:45 PM EDT by Trinity Watson & Corey Vallas
East Liverpool man accused of murdering wife testifies he knew wife was dead in shed

East Liverpool man accused of murdering wife testifies he knew wife was dead in shed

'It stressed you out Mr. Morrison, because the entire time you were in that interview, you know Mrs. Morrison is in your shed at your home,' Yacovone said. 'Yes sir,' Morrison replied.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 2:39 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Sen. Sherrod Brown co-sponsoring bill modernizing Chiropractic Medicare coverage

Sen. Sherrod Brown co-sponsoring bill modernizing Chiropractic Medicare coverage

Senator Sherrod Brown joins in supporting a bill aimed at improving access to chiropractic services for Medicare beneficiaries.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 1:32 PM EDT by Brandon Brown
West Virginia-based bank holding company announces merger with Premier Financial Corp.

West Virginia-based bank holding company announces merger with Premier Financial Corp.

Premier Financial Corp. is headquartered in Defiance, Ohio and acts as the holding company for Premier Bank headquartered in Youngstown.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 12:31 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 5:06 AM EDT
Two people rescued from gravity defying crash in Boardman

Two people rescued from gravity defying crash in Boardman

A section of Hitchcock Road was blocked while crews waited for a tow truck to get the car back on four wheels.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 12:21 PM EDT by Kylie Gessner
Columbiana County Fair starts Monday: What you need to know

Columbiana County Fair starts Monday: What you need to know

The Columbiana County Fair gets started on Monday, July 29. Here's everything you need to know if you plan to head out for all the fun.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 11:54 AM EDT by Brandon Brown
Monday start for USDA rabies vaccine drops in the Valley

Monday start for USDA rabies vaccine drops in the Valley

Around 350,000 baits will be distributed across the state of Ohio.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 11:52 AM EDT by Kylie Gessner
More charges filed against Sharon man going on trial for the murder, dismemberment of transgender teen

More charges filed against Sharon man going on trial for the murder, dismemberment of transgender teen

A Sharon man will answer to six criminal charges when he appears before a judge for allegedly killing and dismembering a transgender teen.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 11:45 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown Clothing Co. selling shirt with proceeds benefitting those impacted by Realty explosion

Youngstown Clothing Co. selling shirt with proceeds benefitting those impacted by Realty explosion

McClure tells us the company has raised just shy of $4,000 so far, but he expects that number to grow as the campaign is ongoing.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 11:04 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Boars Head recalls 104 tons of deli lunchmeat over contamination concern

Boars Head recalls 104 tons of deli lunchmeat over contamination concern

The Food and Drug Administration has announced that Boar's Head Provisions Company is recalling 207,528 pounds of lunchmeat after discovering that its liverwurst may be contaminated.

Friday, July 26th 2024, 10:47 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner