Senators like to float above messy politics in what's known by some as the dignified “upper chamber," home of Congress' cooler heads and lofty rhetoric.

The Supreme Court is refusing to consider a fast-track review of a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era health care law.

The nation is marking the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday memorializing the civil rights leader.

Authorities say a Phoenix woman has been arrested on suspicion of killing her three children after they were found dead inside the family home.

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Virginia’s capital city is bracing for the expected arrival of thousands of gun-rights activists and other groups that have vowed to descend on Richmond to protest Democrats’ plans to pass gun-control legislation.

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a recommendation that tools used to measure offenders' likelihood of skipping out on court appearances after an arrest be made available to all judges as they make bond decisions.

A portion of Lockwood Boulevard is shut down after crews working on a pole struck a gas line Tuesday morning. 

The victim told officers that her boyfriend began to kick her in the stomach because they possibly have a child together.

The local beer scene is always evolving. Now, the owner of Noble Creature Cask House in Youngstown is trying to quench the thirst for knowledge with "Beer School."

The interviews will be held Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Sharon Municipal Building.

A community assembly has also been scheduled for Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m.

The lawsuit alleges that two Battalion Chief positions would be cut when the positions became vacant to pay for the system's repairs.

Noriyuki Shikata, an associate with Harvard University, will discuss the state of trade relations between the U.S. and Japan and the impact it has on the Mahoning Valley.

A Valley native and former Campbell Memorial High school standout is heading to the Super Bowl.

The impeachment trial of President Donald will resume this week and may start with a fight over the ground rules.

The merger of Home Savings Bank and First Federal Bank of Defiance has been given final federal approval. The merger will be officially finalized at the end of January.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is encouraging Ohioans affected by Equifax's massive 2017 data breach to sign up for free credit monitoring before the offer expires.

Ohio's governor urges state lawmakers to make a change upon the release of a new study.

After a deciding victory against the Green Bay Packers, the San Francisco 49ers are heading to Super Bowl 54.

The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is a day of service to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Communities across the country observe the day with local events and programs.  

Youngstown firefighters pulled a teenage girl from the frigid waters of McKelvey Lake Monday morning after she fell through the ice. 

One person was taken by a medical helicopter following a shooting Monday morning in Slippery Rock Township in Lawrence county. 

An Ohio Senate committee is considering a bill that would create a student loan repayment program to help recruit and retain attorneys to serve as much needed public defenders in the state. 

State emergency officials in Ohio say homeowners who want to construct a tornado shelter on their property may be eligible for a 75% rebate. 

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The truck appears to have spun out and jackknifed on Route 11 northbound near the Kinsman Road exit.

He has performed with Brandy, Patti LaBelle, Ciara and Michael Buble.

Police say they had multiple calls about the break and the water department is aware of the problem.

The improvements include mast arms, vehicle signals, ADA curb ramps, painted crosswalks and more.

The planned project includes resurfacing 0.80 miles Columbia Avenue from Route 58 to Route 358.

The SkillsUSA competitive events showcase the best career and technical education students in the nation.

Republican Ohio State Senator Michael Rulli, who's from the Valley, was invited to the White House to witness the historic agreement being signed.

Since Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many government agencies are closed as a result.

House Democrats are preparing to outline their case for removing President Donald Trump from office with the filing of a legal brief due by 5 p.m. Saturday.

Initial reports say the vehicle flipped five or six times during the crash.

Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will no longer use the titles "royal highness" or receive public funds after a deal was struck for them to step aside as senior royals.

The accident happened overnight on Sunday along Route 11 in Liberty, just south of Tibbetts Wick Road.

The driver was not hurt and told 21 News he slid off the road.

A bill that would re-classify penalties for drug users in Ohio could go to the full Senate for a vote this month.

A wedding in Sharon Saturday evening had some very special guests walk down the aisle, dogs in need of lovable homes.

The Perkins restaurant in Bazetta Township had to be evacuated Saturday afternoon after it caught on fire.

The Braceville Fire Department was called out to the crash where two semi-trucks collided.

Ohio State University says the investigation and related lawsuits about alleged sexual abuse decades ago by a team doctor have cost nearly $10 million so far. 

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is asking the commissioner of Major League Baseball to save an Ohio minor league baseball team on a list of clubs proposed for elimination. 

Legislation to amend Pennsylvania's constitution that could cut short the current Democratic majority on the state Supreme Court is advancing through the Republican-controlled Legislature. 

The Senate's impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has jurors and lawyers, but it won't look like anything Americans have seen on Court TV.

The charges stemmed from the murder of Shannon Graves, whose dismembered body was found in a freezer in Campbell in 2017.

As of 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, both eastbound lanes are blocked.

He's been a member of the board in the past and has been a deputy sheriff in Mahoning County for 30 years.

It's a film that revolves around the opioid crisis happening in our country, but it all takes place right here in Northeast Ohio.

Just days after word spread that Western Reserve's head football coach was placed on paid leave over allegations he vaped THC in a staff restroom, the school board met in executive session to discuss the employment of a staff member.

A teenager has died following a car accident in Wampum, Lawrence County Friday morning. 

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will deliver his annual State of the State address on March 31. 

A legislative committee has approved rules that put farmers one step closer to growing hemp in Ohio.

The internet is buzzing over what happened Thursday at iHeart Radio, the largest radio conglomerate in the country. 
The media group announced hundreds of layoffs at its radio stations nationwide and here in the Valley.

The first witnesses took the stand Friday in the trial of a Struthers man accused of paying minor teenagers for sex acts.

Two firefighters were injured working to fight a fire in the 1400 block of Selina Dr. in Hermitage Friday afternoon. 

The site also features a number of player-controlled settings including time, deposit and spending limits.

McGlynn has logged more than two-million miles without a moving violation in his 36 years as a motorcoach driver with Anderson.

According to court filings, 20-year-old Jacob LaRosa's attorney Stephanie F. Kessler, asked Judge W. Wyatt McKay to consider vacating his sentence and murder conviction.

The candidate interviews will be conducted in an executive session.

The Spartans are 9-0 on the season, their best start in nearly 40 years and host Canfield at 7 p.m.

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Stevenson can face up to 40 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

According to the report, Meadows left the home and the victims escaped into the woods before knocking on houses and finding an officer.

Fire officials say there was a disabled car in the driveway that had its front bumper blown off.

According to the release, Karlie Rae Hale faces four counts of aggravated arson following her arrest on Wednesday.

Concerned citizens and historic organizations in Warren are now seeking commitment from the mayor to relocate bocce courts and re-plant trees in a historic- grounds area.

Warren city leaders are discussing the possibility of arming their cops with body cameras.

A group home housing those with developmental disabilities went up in flames Thursday night in Hermitage.

The Niles Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to hire Howland Schools Treasurer Rhonda Baldwin-Amorganos as the district’s new treasurer at an annual salary of $90,000 starting February 3.

The Senate is taking the handoff from the House of the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump and preparing for a trial set to get underway next week.

An alleged bomb threat Thursday prompted an evacuation and investigation in Kinsman Township.

A round of snow squalls across the Valley Thursday night caused several accidents on major interstates, including a semi-truck rollover.

UAW Shop Chairman Dan Morgan says, along with his wife who is also employed by Lordstown, he's one of about 38 people that received the offer to head to Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The Mahoning County dog warden's office is investigating an area of Youngstown's east side that is being used as a dumping ground for dead dogs. 

Jury selection continued Thursday in the trial of a Struthers tow truck driver indicted on 35 sex charges involving minors.

The Mahoning County Commissioners have approved a tax incentive that owners of the Southern Park Mall have said is needed for a redevelopment plan.

Interesting moments in our Valley's history are revisited with this daily trip back in time.  

Thursday marks the one-year anniversary of sales of medical marijuana in Ohio. The state says about 78,000 people have received physician recommendations and have registered with the state to use cannabis. Some 55,000...

A $30,000 donation will help pay for the building that's been home for one of Youngstown's premier destinations for children.

State police are cautioning people to be wary of a social security scam that has cheated two Lawrence County residents out of thousands of dollars.

As a student with autism, Anthony Steiner never wanted the spotlight as a child. Now, he's a regular on stage and in front of the camera at Boardman High School.

The operator of an addiction recovery facility in Austintown has a new strategy to stop foreclosure proceedings against his faux palm-tree landscaped former hotel at Route 46 and Interstate 80.

Sharon's City Manager, Bob Fiscus, said The Alliance for Behavioral and Developmental Disabilities (ABDD) purchased a home on Quarry Place.

Vidale believes he has successfully fulfilled his duties and stands behind what he and the city were able to accomplish.

Atway is a local parent and community member that has been active within the district.

According to the lawsuit, the OHSAA provides an exception for student-athletes that are compelled to transfer if they are a victim of bullying or harassment.

The fire started around 8:30 p.m. at a home near the intersection of East Florida and South Avenues.

He said following media reports the city had more than 50 inquiries about water bills.

21 News reported in September that officials with the zoning department said the Mocha House would be going into the spot where Cafe Cimmento used to be.

The President of Eastern Gateway Community College has been fired for dereliction of duty and inappropriate management practices.

Murry said, "I love the people here. I have been so happy in this diocese and I feel a connection to them."

Ford Nature Center is set to close for renovations beginning in February temporarily.

The winning ticket was sold at Penn Ohio Lottery & Deli on the 800 block of S. Irvine Avenue in Sharon.

The director of Ohio's Medicaid system has announced high error rates in the areas of payment and eligibility determination. 

The Pennsylvania House is voting to expand the state's ban on texting while driving to also prohibit motorists from using handheld devices to make phone calls. 

New contracts between the United Auto Workers union and Detroit's three automakers substantially increased the cost gap between Detroit and foreign automakers with U.S. factories.

The Trumbull County Coroner releases more information
Investigators say that 47-year-old Jill Pollnow's death was ruled a homicide and 64-Year-old Vincent Coburn Junior's death was ruled a Suicide.