Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights

The Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 10:22 AM EDT
YCSD consolidated middle and high schools to be named 'Youngstown Unified'

YCSD consolidated middle and high schools to be named 'Youngstown Unified'

The new name for the consolidated Chaney and East High Schools and Chaney and East Middle Schools will be "Youngstown Unified" starting in the Fall 2026 school year.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 6:59 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
Camp program helps young girls build careers in construction and trades

Camp program helps young girls build careers in construction and trades

The camp aims to inspire young girls through education, teamwork, and mentorship from industry professionals while developing their skills.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 6:22 PM EDT by Meredith Lea
Threshold Residential Services celebrates 50 years, renovations to facility in East Palestine

Threshold Residential Services celebrates 50 years, renovations to facility in East Palestine

East Palestine's Village Manager Antonio Diaz-Guy tells 21 News this is also just another step forward in reviving the community.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 6:00 PM EDT by Sydney Canty
Court finds probable cause in Youngstown juvenile homicide case

Court finds probable cause in Youngstown juvenile homicide case

According to the judgement entry, the court found probable cause in the case and the matter has been filed as a Mandatory Serious Youth Offender and a trial will be set.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 5:32 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
Federal grand jury indicts scammers, Warren & Canton elderly among victims

Federal grand jury indicts scammers, Warren & Canton elderly among victims

A federal grand jury has delivered a ten count indictment against two New York men that allegedley defrauded Northeast Ohioan elderly out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 5:32 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Firefighters urge safety as fireworks will light up Juneteenth celebrations

Firefighters urge safety as fireworks will light up Juneteenth celebrations

A reminder for Ohioans planning to light up the sky this holiday weekend: while fireworks are now legal on summer holidays, including Juneteenth, firefighters want families to know that safety still needs to come first.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 5:16 PM EDT by Madison Tromler
Planned Hayes Orangeville Road closure in Hartford Township

Planned Hayes Orangeville Road closure in Hartford Township

Hayes Orangeville Road in Hartford Township in Trumbull County will be closed from Wednesday, June 25 until Thursday, July 3 between State Route 609 and State Route 7.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 3:56 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Animal advocates say get outdoor cats fixed as 'kitten season' ramps up

Animal advocates say get outdoor cats fixed as 'kitten season' ramps up

TNR does not catch the cats themselves but they will give out as many traps as someone needs.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 3:54 PM EDT by Jeena Cadigan
Las Vegas man arrested after incident involving shots fired in Sharon

Las Vegas man arrested after incident involving shots fired in Sharon

Stabile says the disturbance in question happened after a man was approached outside of his home by 33-year-old Stephen Hansen of Las Vegas who attempted to get into his vehicle.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 3:51 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Downed utility lines close State Route 208 in Springfield Township

Downed utility lines close State Route 208 in Springfield Township

State Route 208 in Springfield Township is closed in both directions due to downed utility lines.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 3:22 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico

Supreme Court clears the way for temporary nuclear waste storage in Texas and New Mexico

The Supreme Court has restarted plans to temporarily store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico, even as the nation is at an impasse over a permanent solution.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 10:12 AM EDT
Woman accused of swindling cashiers for extra change at multiple Valley businesses

Woman accused of swindling cashiers for extra change at multiple Valley businesses

54-year-old Lisa Minerd is charged with misdemeanor theft count in cases out of Brookfield, and Cortland and Austintown. Police say all of these cases involve similar crimes.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 3:06 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Youngstown City Schools congratulates statewide mock government participants

Youngstown City Schools congratulates statewide mock government participants

The Youngstown City School District (YCSD) has announced that five students were selected for and completed the American Legion's Buckeye Boys State mock government program. 

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 2:46 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
WRPA looking to acquire former Eastern Gateway properties in downtown Youngstown

WRPA looking to acquire former Eastern Gateway properties in downtown Youngstown

WRPA Executive Director Anthony Trevena tells 21 News the Port Authority is currently in negotiations with the State of Ohio, who currently owns the properties located at 101 East Boardman Street and 39 South Champion Street.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 2:12 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Pennsylvania releases pipeline safety report, gets full marks

Pennsylvania releases pipeline safety report, gets full marks

Each year the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) reviews state Gas Pipeline Safety programs, Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety pipelines, and conducts an additional Progress Report Review.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 1:53 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Mike Hull Memorial Ride to be held for the Autism Society

Mike Hull Memorial Ride to be held for the Autism Society

On Saturday the 13th Annual Mike Hull Memorial Ride for Autism will be holding a poker run through the Mahoning Valley featuring bikes, cards, raffles, food and live music.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 1:19 PM EDT by Tyler Schlosser
Plan approved for Shepherd of the Valley retirement community in Salem

Plan approved for Shepherd of the Valley retirement community in Salem

Salem Mayor Cyndi Dickey tells 21 News the plan was approved Tuesday, June 10 for Shepherd of the Valley to construct a new retirement community that would be able to house up to 120 seniors.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 12:23 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Scent of trouble: Boardman Police investigate air freshener placement as possible stalking

Scent of trouble: Boardman Police investigate air freshener placement as possible stalking

Officers were told that an apple cinnamon-scented air freshener was found in a bathroom designated as "fragrance-free".

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 12:21 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Candidate for Warren Municipal Court Judge found in contempt of court

Candidate for Warren Municipal Court Judge found in contempt of court

The document alleges that Makridis interrupted the court four times and ignored warnings to stop interrupting.

Wednesday, June 18th 2025, 11:15 AM EDT by Zach Mosca

Lowellville man says city workers illegally took thousands in property from locked shed

Cochranton, PA manufacturer getting new owner

Nearly 100-year-old country retail store in Cortland set to close its doors in July

COMPASS and Community Corrections Association vote to merge under parent organization

Jackson-Milton student with cancer attends oncology prom event with best friend

Insight Hospitals closure forces pause on med program, future doctors transfer out of state

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

2024: The year in retail closures

Decades of Dedication: Wendy's employee retires at 84

New laws coming to schools in the new year

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

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

Ohio divorce lawyer pleads not guilty in 2013 fatal stabbing of client

Trump's push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed