Democrat Abigail Spanberger is facing Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia race for governor.

Officials say a UPS plane crashed on takeoff from the airport in Louisville, Kentucky, igniting a huge fire on ground.

The second-run theater will permanently close its doors on December 31.

The child said the incidents happened mostly when their mother was at work and the father was asleep.

Chief Nussle says the building is boarded up each time a fire occurs to prevent anyone from going back in, but the boards are removed and another fire soon follows.

"Finally, the Magistrate can think of no greater public interest than participation in scholastic athletics that would indeed by served by issuing the injunctive relief sought by the Plaintiffs herein." 

The forecast goes from Fall to Winter in a hurry.

A 16-year-old Salem girl who was reported missing on Oct. 17 has been located and is safe, according to the Salem Police Department.

A judge set bond at $750,000 for Jack Sheetz during his arraignment in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.

Police surrounded the area, used a drone, and made public address announcements in the area.

The organization noted that the introduction of the mobile care unit to Trumbull County is a direct response to a need for readily available pediatric services in the Mahoning Valley.

Drivers, be on the alert. It’s that time of year again for traffic accidents involving deer.

A crash reconstruction report was completed and forwarded to prosecutors in November 2023, leading to the charges filed in January 2024.

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

According to a crash report obtained by 21 News, the investigating Trooper found that 35-year-old Ryan Rach of Canfield was allegedly distracted by an unknown factor.

Voters across both Ohio and Pennsylvania will head to the polls to cast ballots.

Over 100 members of the community and residents of Lordstown were in attendance at the reading, where council unanimously passed the ban with a vote of six to zero.

In order to participate, service members and veterans can wear their uniforms or show their military ID or discharge paperwork at participating locations.

Mahoning County Children Services currently has 22 children seeking adoptive families, according to a news release outlining the celebration.

YSU is the first university in Ohio to receive the certification and is one of six recipients selected in the 2025-2026 cycle, according to the release.

Four people were arrested on charges ranging from arrest warrants and drug possession to operating an illegal liquor operation.

According to a news release, Gibson Street between East Avondale Avenue and East Boston Avenue will be closed.

According to court records, Vesey will appear in court to be arraigned on Thursday, November 6, on one charge of domestic violence, a first-degree misdemeanor.

According to a news release, the checkpoint will be conducted by the Mahoning County OVI Task Force and will be accompanied by saturation patrols.

The Brightside Project Co-Director Lisa Vittorio says that the purpose of the food bags is to ensure children have food while SNAP benefits are paused due to the government shutdown.

Prosecutors said the abuse began when the family member was just seven years old, the defense argued there is no solid evidence to prove that claim.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, the Residence Inn at the Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles will be opening its doors for a free breakfast with coffee and juice.

The most recent instance of this happened during the early morning hours of Saturday, November 1 on Commerce Street between Phelps and Hazel.

Pecchia Communications donated $20,000 to the Big Reach Center of Hope at Greenford Christian Church to celebrate 20 years in business.

WWIZ-FM on 103.9 in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys has flipped formats from its traditional "Z-104" playlist to "Christmas 104," playing nothing but Christmas music from now until New Year's Day.

The Tyler History Center's exhibit, titled “This is Youngstown”, features 40 portraits highlighting the Hispanic community throughout the Mahoning Valley.

The mall will now open at 12:30 p.m., but tenants are not required to open due to the delay.

The situation began after juveniles told police they were shot at when someone told them they were too close to his vehicle.

A second person has been charged with animal cruelty following the rescue of two malnourished dogs in Warren, according to court records filed Monday.

The Mercer County Food Bank will kick off its annual holiday food drive on Tuesday at a moment when federal funding crises have created a critical need for local food aid.

Police are still trying to determine how an SUV rolled over in a usually quiet Warren Township neighborhood.

Kimberly-Clark, the mega-company building an $800 million manufacturing facility in Warren, is growing even larger with the announcement of a plan to acquire Kenvue, the maker of well-known health products like Tylenol, Listerine, and Neutrogena.

Two people were found fatally shot inside a car on Warren’s southwest side late Saturday.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. has installed 396 doorbell cameras this year as part of its ongoing Community Safety program.

Ukraine has received more American-made Patriot air defense systems to help it counter Russia’s daily barrages.

A woman from Niles reported that a man exposed himself to her on Interstate 80 West in East Lackawannock Township in Mercer County.

Jury selection is scheduled for Monday in the trial of 75-year-old Danny McFadden, the Ravenna man indicted on a total of 28 charges in Trumbull County.

Lordstown Village Council is scheduled to hold the third reading tonight on legislation to ban data centers, which could halt a $3.6 billion artificial intelligence project.

Sheridan, the former owner of Braking Point Recovery Center in Austintown, was sentenced in 2021 to seven and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to dozens of counts related to a conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

Residential natural gas customers in northwestern Pennsylvania, including those in Mercer County, are seeing a decrease in their monthly bills.

Today is the final day for voters in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties to take action ahead of tomorrow's November 4 general election.

Quiet weather stays with us through a majority of the week, but a big change could be coming for the end of the weekend.

A former chief executive of Sharon, Pennsylvania-based nonprofit has pleaded guilty to his part in a scheme that defrauded the health care provider of millions of dollars.

The jury trial for a 64-year-old Campbell man facing felony charges, including rape, was postponed for a fourth time in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.

Officers tell 21 News that the victims were shot late Sunday, around midnight on Dennick Avenue.

No injuries were reported and the incident is being investigated.

The Female Founded Fashion Show 2025 consisted of over 40 female-owned vendors and boutiques showcasing their items at the East Federal Street event.

One Mahoning County judge has been helping people turn their lives around for nearly 30 years.

A dispatcher with the department told 21 News that the origin of the smell is unknown at this time, but that supplier National Fuel Gas is aware of the situation and is investigating.

The Holiday Artisan Market and Craft Show came to a close on Sunday at Austintown Township Park after a weekend of food trucks, crafts and vendors with festive items for sale.

Recall notices were sent out for several products sold at Giant Eagle and Walmart.

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague is looking to change state law so that the state could invest in cryptocurrency. So far, 15 states are investing in this blockchain technology.

On Saturday, the Boardman Professional Fire Fighters Local 1176 released a statement outlining the current situation within the departments and that the need for resources outweighs their capabilities with current funding and staff.

The event is aimed at helping veterans in the community who may need some help paying for groceries and other necessities.

The accident happened near the turnpike ramp of the Mahoning Valley service plaza, milepost 237.2-Westbound in New Springfield. 

Admission to the New Springfield event costs $5 per dog, with the last ticket being sold at 5:30 p.m.

Nine teams from Ohio will play their first playoff game

Around two-thirds of voters say Trump has not lived up to their expectations on the economy and the cost of living, according to the new NBC News poll.

Smith connected in the 11th for the first extra-inning homer in a winner-take-all title game, and Miguel Rojas became the first player to hit a tying home run in the ninth inning of a Game 7.

The impacts on basic needs — food and medical care — underscored how the impasse is hitting homes across the United States.

The dispatcher told 21 News that one of the vehicles involved in the crash was tipped over on its side when responders arrived.

The community support event is aimed at anyone who may be struggling amid the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) uncertainty.

A dispatcher with the department told 21 News that the fire had to be put out several times, and was discovered in both the basement and second floor of the home.

Preliminary investigations revealed that while the two vehicles were traveling in the left lane of Interstate 680 southbound, the Dodge struck the Nissan from the rear.

The banquet, hosted by Ebony Lifeline Support Group, aimed to honor both athletes and community leaders who the group says have made "outstanding contributions to the Valley."

The Ohio Department of Development reported that the Winter Crisis Program assisted more than 73,000 households in Ohio, providing $25.5 million in benefits last year.

The developer behind a proposed multi-billion-dollar artificial intelligence data center in Lordstown is pushing back against the village’s plan to ban projects like it.

Customers who bring pennies to any of Giant Eagle's stores Saturday, November 1 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. can exchange them for a Giant Eagle gift card equal to twice the value of the pennies exchanged.

WARREN - The Sims Truck Center officially opens to the public Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Guests at the opening will receive a tour of the facility and live music from local band Northern Whiskey. The event includes a watch party for the Ohio

Governor Josh Shapiro announced Friday that $5 million in state funding will be given to Feeding Pennsylvania, a non-profit network that aims to help end hunger around the state, to distribute through its network of food banks across the Commonwealth. 

No one on the bus was injured, but the drivers of one of the SUVs was transported to the hospital with unspecified injuries.

Tails of Hope welcomed Charlie, a rescue cat from Sandy Lake, Pa., on Friday, who happened to be the appointment that landed on the milestone surgery. 

A national meal delivery service that brings meals to home-bound seniors and others in need is looking for volunteer drivers in Mahoning County.

The emergency food drive kicks off Friday, October 31, and runs through the end of 2025.

Elizabeth Zinni, owner of the Zinni Family Practice in Canfield, was indicted on two counts of sale or use of drugs not approved by the FDA, a fifth-degree felony.

Thomas Teodosio, a retired judge with Ohio's 9th District Court of Appeals, has been assigned to hear the case.

The commission unanimously voted to approve the maps despite several testimonies from Ohioans urging members not to approve the maps. 

The dog’s ribs are clearly visible in the photo. Both dogs were infested with fleas, and one had an infected ear.

Winter is coming to Youngstown, and if downtown building owners are waiting for someone to rescue them from the chill, they need to look elsewhere besides YSU.

Shilling Road will be closed between State Route 534 and Bedell Road to complete a necessary culvert replacement.

49-year-old Ben Hudach and 56-year-old Ibn Shakoor are both up for parole in November.

They say there’s no use crying over spilled milk, but how about spilled onions?

North Hubbard Road will be closed between McGuffey Road and County Line Road from Monday, November 3 to Friday, November 7 to complete necessary culvert replacements.

This program will be in place from November 2 until further notice. Anyone who needs a pizza during this time can call 330-792-7675 to ask for one or donate to the program. Every $10 donation equals one 12-inch pizza.

Pennsylvania legislators have passed a bill that would increase transparency for school incidents involving weapons, sending the measure to Gov. Josh Shapiro for his signature.

A key figure in a years-long scheme that allegedly drained nearly $2 million from a regional non-profit healthcare provider is scheduled to plead guilty today in federal court.

The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated at $754 million for the drawing scheduled for Halloween night, after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday’s drawing.

The typical patient diagnosed with lung cancer—an older male smoker—is becoming less common, according to experts.

Owners of a Youngstown restaurant have submitted plans to the city to construct a winery, pavilion, and bocce court on the property adjacent to its current facility on Valley Street.

A federal magistrate judge is scheduled to hold a hearing today on a possible violation of supervised release conditions for former Austintown drug rehabilitation facility owner Ryan Sheridan, following his recent arrest on felony state charges.

A federal judge has ordered Ursuline High School to hand over to lawyers the names and contact information of seven students named as defendants in the lawsuit alleging hazing and misconduct at the school.

The truck off the road sustained severe front-end damage.

The governor's order directs the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to distribute the funds in two ways.

As the government shut down continues past the one month mark, there's growing concern over a potential lapse in SNAP benefits.

East High School Assistant Principal Artemus Scissum emphasized the importance of students being involved in their community and performing their civic duty.