OCCHA making sure community is fed, clothed during the Feed Our Valley Campaign

OCCHA making sure community is fed, clothed during the Feed Our Valley Campaign

"One of our programs is the food pantry, we service hundreds of families on a yearly basis," said Angelica Diaz, executive director.

19 mins ago by Corey McCrae
Records show Youngstown doesn't own all parcels on former Chill-Can site

Records show Youngstown doesn't own all parcels on former Chill-Can site

There's a new twist in the long-running Chill Can saga on Youngstown's east side. A report first published by the Business Journal reveals the city does not own every parcel at the former development site.

48 mins ago by Madison Tromler
Vehicle rollover slows traffic on State Route 11 southbound

Vehicle rollover slows traffic on State Route 11 southbound

The rollover crash occurred near the I-680 split on State Route 11. One lane is currently closed on route 11 southbound.

2 hrs 27 mins ago by Camille Sipple
Farrell man to serve 10 years in prison, drug trafficking charges

Farrell man to serve 10 years in prison, drug trafficking charges

Daniel George was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm crimes in Mercer County.

4 hrs 22 mins ago by Camille Sipple
Vehicle fire slowed rush-hour traffic on State Route 11, scene is cleared

Vehicle fire slowed rush-hour traffic on State Route 11, scene is cleared

No one was injured by the fire and OSP. The scene is now clear and traffic is flowing normally.

3 hrs 39 mins ago by Robert McFerren
Downright balmy Thursday, but back to winter Friday

Downright balmy Thursday, but back to winter Friday

A seasonable Saturday will follow the big late-week changes.

4 hrs 27 mins ago by Eric Wilhelm
Report: Suspect in Niles Days Inn standoff allegedly shot female in the chest

Report: Suspect in Niles Days Inn standoff allegedly shot female in the chest

According to a police report from Warren PD, police were called to a home on the 1800 block of Clermont Avenue NE just before 10 p.m. Monday for reports of a female who was shot in the chest.

7 hrs 21 mins ago by Zach Mosca
From rain to snow we go

From rain to snow we go

Temperatures will fluctuate for the remainder of the week with rain and snow and gusty winds to pair.

7 hrs 36 mins ago by Andrew DiPaolo
The Oscars to move to YouTube in 2029

The Oscars to move to YouTube in 2029

The award ceremony will be streamed exclusively on YouTube beginning in 2029 following a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to The Oscars through 2033.

7 hrs 42 mins ago by Zach Mosca
Highly-traveled street in Hubbard reopens after gas leak

Highly-traveled street in Hubbard reopens after gas leak

Main Street is closed between Liberty Street and Myron Street due to a gas leak late Wednesday morning.

6 hrs 43 mins ago by Zach Mosca
Warrant issued for Trumbull Clerk of Courts employee accused of theft in office

Warrant issued for Trumbull Clerk of Courts employee accused of theft in office

Clark was allegedly set to be released from a rehab facility on Monday, December 15, but her attorneys told the judge that she was still there as of Tuesday. The judge said if this information could be confirmed, the warrant could be rescinded.

8 hrs 33 mins ago by Zach Mosca
Dog Warden, Animal Charity asking for help identifying man who dropped off seriously injured dog in Boardman

Dog Warden, Animal Charity asking for help identifying man who dropped off seriously injured dog in Boardman

The man left the injured dog out in the frigid temperatures before it was discovered the next day. The dog was suffering from a severe infection so bad that the dog had to be put down.

8 hrs 48 mins ago by Robert McFerren
Warren police seek help identifying suspect in attempted hospital arson

Warren police seek help identifying suspect in attempted hospital arson

Officers also noted that feces had been smeared on the same door.

8 hrs 33 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown man sentenced for south side homicide

Youngstown man sentenced for south side homicide

19-year-old Lyndale Wilkins was sentenced to six to seven-and-a-half years in prison on a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter with a firearm specification.

10 hrs 25 mins ago by Zach Mosca
Report: Rescue Mission provided meals, beds to more than 1,000 in Youngstown

Report: Rescue Mission provided meals, beds to more than 1,000 in Youngstown

The organization provided 57,879 nights of shelter to 1,026 men, women, and children seeking emergency housing in the Mahoning Valley.

10 hrs 38 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
Liberty to host first-ever LEGO convention next August

Liberty to host first-ever LEGO convention next August

The Youngstown Brick Convention will take place at the Metroplex Event Center on Motor Inn Drive in Girard on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16.

10 hrs 33 mins ago by Zach Mosca
SUV swerves into woods near Mill Creek Park, driver injured

SUV swerves into woods near Mill Creek Park, driver injured

A road between South Belle Vista Avenue and Mill Creek Park was blocked by emergency vehicles Wednesday morning because of a traffic accident.

13 hrs 13 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
Missing adult alert canceled for 83-year-old Leetonia man

Missing adult alert canceled for 83-year-old Leetonia man

Deputies tell 21 News that While has been found and is safe.

13 hrs 22 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
Watch tonight's drawing for $1.25B Powerball jackpot on 21 News at 11

Watch tonight's drawing for $1.25B Powerball jackpot on 21 News at 11

The drawing will be broadcast on 21 News at 11.

14 hrs 43 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
Hunter Morrison, who guided Youngstown development projects, dies at 78

Hunter Morrison, who guided Youngstown development projects, dies at 78

Morrison served as the director of the Center for Urban and Regional Studies at Youngstown State University and worked as a planning consultant for the city of Youngstown.

15 hrs 14 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
Judge strikes Ursuline dismissal motion, citing violation of ‘spirit’ of rules

Judge strikes Ursuline dismissal motion, citing violation of ‘spirit’ of rules

Judge Pearson granted a request by the families suing the school to remove the filing from the record, describing the defense’s attempt to bypass page limits as "disingenuous."

16 hrs 1 min ago by Mike Gauntner
Defense challenges evidence in Warren mail carrier murder case

Defense challenges evidence in Warren mail carrier murder case

Thomas Sledge, 44, and Kaprise Sledge, 24, are charged in the March 2024 shooting death of U.S. Postal Service carrier Jonte Davis.

16 hrs 13 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with killing the 78-year-old actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced at a news conference with LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell.

16 hrs 21 mins ago
Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro

By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro in a move

16 hrs 25 mins ago
Boardman trustees ask Attorney General to investigate Southern Park Mall owner over alleged fraudulent activity

Boardman trustees ask Attorney General to investigate Southern Park Mall owner over alleged fraudulent activity

Valley lawmakers are sending a letter to the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, asking them to investigate Kohan Retail Investment Group for fraudulent activity at the Southern Park Mall. 

15 hrs 8 mins ago by Grace Christopher & Kaitlyn McCarthy
Hyundai, Kia settlement reached over anti-theft standards

Hyundai, Kia settlement reached over anti-theft standards

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to meet industry standards in manufacturing moving forward, a news release from Sunday's office states.

December 16th, 8:55 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Trumbull County woman pleads guilty to grand theft

Trumbull County woman pleads guilty to grand theft

Rachel L. Kennedy, 43, stole lottery tickets, cigarettes and other merchandise totaling over $15,000, according to the Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office.

23 hrs 1 min ago by Tristan Hostetter
Campbell schools receive $200K grant toward dental, health care students

Campbell schools receive $200K grant toward dental, health care students

Campbell City Schools has been awarded $200,000 from the Delta Dental Foundation to support the Mahoning Valley Wellness and Rehabilitation Center (MVWRC). 

December 16th, 8:16 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
'Taken for a Ride': Ohio joins multistate Uber lawsuit

'Taken for a Ride': Ohio joins multistate Uber lawsuit

Ohio has joined a multistate lawsuit against Uber USA, LLC and Uber Technologies, Inc. for alleged deceptive practice.

December 16th, 6:37 PM EST by Tristan Hostetter
Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.

December 16th, 4:37 PM EST by Associated Press
Mild temperatures for the first time in December

Mild temperatures for the first time in December

A brief, but significant cool down will follow the warmup.

December 16th, 4:28 PM EST by Eric Wilhelm
MVHS announces holiday hours for Memories of Christmas Past exhibit

MVHS announces holiday hours for Memories of Christmas Past exhibit

The Arms Family Museum will be open on extended hours from noon to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, as well as Tuesday, December 23.

December 16th, 3:40 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Counsel in Ursuline civil suit asks court to amend complaint through March

Counsel in Ursuline civil suit asks court to amend complaint through March

The December 16 supplement claims new information is coming in a fast pace and the suit needs

December 16th, 3:31 PM EST by Robert McFerren
Lisbon ramp to close daily for remainder of 2025 beginning Monday

Lisbon ramp to close daily for remainder of 2025 beginning Monday

The southbound on-ramp from State Route 154 to State Rout 11 in Lisbon will close daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree trimming work beginning Monday, December 22.

December 16th, 3:08 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Village of Washingtonville receives $53,000+ loan for new water storage tank

Village of Washingtonville receives $53,000+ loan for new water storage tank

The village received a total of $53,729.75 at 4.45% for five years for the design of a new 100,000-gallon water storage tank on High Street to replace the existing one, which has exceeded its useful life.

December 16th, 2:03 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Niles man sentenced to 11-and-a-half years for sexual abuse of 12-year-old girl

Niles man sentenced to 11-and-a-half years for sexual abuse of 12-year-old girl

75-year-old Danny McFadden was sentenced to a total of 11-and-a-half years in prison on 11 counts of gross sexual imposition.

December 16th, 1:43 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Hubbard couple accused of abandoning nearly a dozen cats after being evicted

Hubbard couple accused of abandoning nearly a dozen cats after being evicted

CONTENT WARNING: This story contains graphic details, which some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.

December 16th, 7:19 PM EST by Zach Mosca
Suspect in standoff at Niles hotel identified

Suspect in standoff at Niles hotel identified

A police report from Niles PD identified the suspect as 63-year-old Mickel Hall of Warren.

December 16th, 12:23 PM EST by Sarah Robles & Mike Gauntner
Austintown man secretly indicted on child exploitation charges

Austintown man secretly indicted on child exploitation charges

An Austintown man was arrested Monday by the U.S. Marshals Service following a secret indictment handed up by a Mahoning County grand jury.

December 16th, 11:58 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Judge denies lower bond for man accused in stabbing at Niles shopping plaza

Judge denies lower bond for man accused in stabbing at Niles shopping plaza

Judge Sarah Kovoor denied this request due to the seriousness of the alleged offense, as well as Kellum's violent criminal history.

December 16th, 11:49 AM EST by Zach Mosca
Passenger accused of assaulting WRTA bus driver over wait times

Passenger accused of assaulting WRTA bus driver over wait times

The driver described the physical attack as completely unprovoked, noting the passenger said nothing immediately before striking him.

December 16th, 11:40 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Hermitage police offer reward in decade-old unsolved homicide

Hermitage police offer reward in decade-old unsolved homicide

The Hermitage Police Department announced a cash reward for information regarding the 2015 shooting death of Ralph Kenneth Lloyd. The appeal coincides with the 10th anniversary of the unsolved homicide. Lloyd, 56, was shot at 1:08 a.m. on Dec. 1, 2015, wh

December 16th, 11:23 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Legislation introduced to protect SSI benefits for disaster victims

Legislation introduced to protect SSI benefits for disaster victims

The Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act aims to ensure that SSI recipients don't lose or have their benefits reduced when they receive settlement payments after a disaster.

December 16th, 10:52 AM EST by Zach Mosca
City of Youngstown lifts snow emergency declaration, parking ban

City of Youngstown lifts snow emergency declaration, parking ban

Crews will still rerun the side streets to make sure no other issues arise.

December 16th, 9:57 AM EST by Zach Mosca
The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October

The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, highest since 2021.

December 16th, 9:43 AM EST
Pittsburgh airport prepares for increased passenger volume

Pittsburgh airport prepares for increased passenger volume

Officials at Pittsburgh International Airport expect a significant increase in passenger traffic during the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s travel period, marking the first major holiday season for the facility’s new terminal. Airlines are s

December 16th, 8:03 AM EST
Killings of Rob Reiner and his wife stun Hollywood as decision on charges for their son looms

Killings of Rob Reiner and his wife stun Hollywood as decision on charges for their son looms

The killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner have left their communities in Hollywood and Democratic politics stunned.

December 16th, 7:06 AM EST
Leavittsburg woman killed in Interstate 80 crash in Jackson Township

Leavittsburg woman killed in Interstate 80 crash in Jackson Township

A Leavittsburg woman died Monday night after her car, already disabled from an earlier collision with a semi-truck, was struck by another vehicle

December 16th, 11:19 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Ursuline, diocese deny negligence in lawsuit over student assault allegations

Ursuline, diocese deny negligence in lawsuit over student assault allegations

The response disputed the severity of the girl’s injuries, stating photographs show "no open wounds" or embedded turf pellets.

December 16th, 6:30 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Suspect in Leetonia teacher’s murder denied motions to suppress evidence

Suspect in Leetonia teacher’s murder denied motions to suppress evidence

A Columbiana County Common Pleas Court judge has ruled that prosecutors may present key evidence obtained from cell phones and a pickup truck in the upcoming trial of the man accused of murdering a Leetonia teacher. Judge Megan Bickerton issued a judgment

December 16th, 6:20 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Jury selection scheduled for former Girard youth coach facing 19 sex charges

Jury selection scheduled for former Girard youth coach facing 19 sex charges

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in the trial of a former youth softball coach facing 19 charges related to sex crimes involving minors. Shane Genetta, 40, of Girard, is to appear before Judge Cynthia Westcott Rice in Trumbull County Common Pl

December 16th, 6:04 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Thawing out throughout the second half of the week

Thawing out throughout the second half of the week

It took 15 days, but finally temperatures rise above the average

December 16th, 6:07 AM EST by Andrew DiPaolo
Powerball jackpot grows to $1.25 billion for Wednesday drawing

Powerball jackpot grows to $1.25 billion for Wednesday drawing

Viewers can watch the next drawing live on 21 News at 11.

December 16th, 5:19 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Bazetta Township receives $89,000 following court battle over stolen funds

Bazetta Township receives $89,000 following court battle over stolen funds

The case centered on a 2024 cyber scam in which hackers compromised the township's fiscal officer’s email account.

December 16th, 5:09 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Cub Scout Pack in Columbiana share, celebrate 'International Peace Light'

Cub Scout Pack in Columbiana share, celebrate 'International Peace Light'

According to a release outlining the event, the Peace Light is a small flame that originates from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, shared worldwide as a symbol of peace, hope and goodwill.

December 16th, 1:03 AM EST by Sarah Robles
Two Valley schools host annual gift exchange to help each other's communities

Two Valley schools host annual gift exchange to help each other's communities

Students within both the Crestview Local School District and the Springfield Local School District hold a friendly competition to donate items to each other's community.

December 16th, 12:46 AM EST by Sarah Robles
Youngstown CityScape hosts holiday-themed evergreen pot decorating

Youngstown CityScape hosts holiday-themed evergreen pot decorating

"We decided this year that people want experiences. So, we thought we'll do a little class... and let everyone decorate their pot," said Sharon Letson, Executive Director at Youngstown CityScape.

December 16th, 12:24 AM EST by Sarah Robles
Cleveland Clinic presents first phase findings of breast cancer vaccine clinical trials

Cleveland Clinic presents first phase findings of breast cancer vaccine clinical trials

Results from the study team show that the investigational vaccine produced an immune response in the majority of participants, totaling 74%.

December 16th, 12:01 AM EST by Sarah Robles
Eleven felony charges filed in alleged connection to possible Masury cat abandonment

Eleven felony charges filed in alleged connection to possible Masury cat abandonment

According to Trumbull County Eastern District Court records, eleven felony charges have been filed against two people in alleged connection with a possible cat abandonment in Masury in early December 2025.

December 15th, 10:54 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Downtown Youngstown shoe store closes, owner thanks community

Downtown Youngstown shoe store closes, owner thanks community

Andrew Murphy, owner of Youngstown Kicks, confirmed with 21 News that he had made the difficult decision to close his doors on November 8, 2025.

December 15th, 9:42 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Driver flees scene, road closed following crash on Interstate 680 near Youngstown

Driver flees scene, road closed following crash on Interstate 680 near Youngstown

When firefighters arrived, they told 21 News that the driver of a crashed vehicle on the bridge was nowhere to be found.

December 15th, 11:32 PM EST by Sarah Robles
Parents upset by 'misleading' holiday giveaways in Youngstown, Newton Falls

Parents upset by 'misleading' holiday giveaways in Youngstown, Newton Falls

Parents told 21 News the environment at the Toy Fest felt disorganized and chaotic, and from their perspective, it appeared that the vast majority of children in attendance did not receive toys. 

December 15th, 8:09 PM EST by Ally Ross
Foreclosure notice filed against The Hot Dog Shoppe in East Liverpool

Foreclosure notice filed against The Hot Dog Shoppe in East Liverpool

The Hot Dog Shoppe in East Liverpool, previously owned by Ray Trevelline, has been foreclosed on by Columbiana County.

December 16th, 10:44 AM EST by Leslie Huff
Youngstown native Bob Stoops announces retirement from coaching

Youngstown native Bob Stoops announces retirement from coaching

Stoops is retiring as head coach of the United Football League's Dallas Renegades.

December 15th, 5:17 PM EST by Brittany Bissell
A midweek warming trend, but a frigid Friday on tap

A midweek warming trend, but a frigid Friday on tap

Readings will finally be warmer-than-average by Wednesday and Thursday.

December 15th, 4:16 PM EST by Eric Wilhelm
Youngstown officer placed on leave after FBI search identified

Youngstown officer placed on leave after FBI search identified

Detective Sergeant Jessica Shields was placed on paid administrative leave until further notice following a search warrant executed by the FBI on Thursday, December 11.

December 15th, 3:42 PM EST by Zach Mosca

Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police searching for a suspect

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities

Imprisoned Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell seeks release, citing 'new evidence'

Harvard morgue manager who sold body parts like 'baubles' gets 8-year prison term

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Investigators seek older video that might show the Brown campus shooter days before the attack

Fani Willis counterattacks as Republican Georgia senators question her Trump prosecution

Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now, an appeals court says

Brown University to release early decision notices as the search goes on for a shooting suspect

Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump's cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants