Ohio Senators impressed by East Palestine train derailment site cleanup

Ohio Senators impressed by East Palestine train derailment site cleanup

"You can't begin to appreciate the scale of this undertaking, just how much dirt they're moving, and just the size of this operation until you stood here on ground zero," Roegner said.

May 26th, 9:43 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
GOP field in Pennsylvania Senate race still wide open as hard-right state lawmaker says he won't run

GOP field in Pennsylvania Senate race still wide open as hard-right state lawmaker says he won't run

A hard-right Pennsylvania state lawmaker says he will not challenge Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.

May 26th, 4:48 AM EDT
Pennsylvania doctor sentenced in West Virginia to 6 months in pain pill scheme

Pennsylvania doctor sentenced in West Virginia to 6 months in pain pill scheme

A Pennsylvania doctor who pleaded guilty in a pain pill prescription scheme in West Virginia has been sentenced to six months in prison.

May 26th, 4:48 AM EDT
Mpox is down, but US cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks

Mpox is down, but US cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks

A new study suggests dozens of U.S. cities are at risk for mpox outbreaks this summer.

May 26th, 4:45 AM EDT
Acclaimed Cleveland school dance teacher convicted of raping students, could face life in prison

Acclaimed Cleveland school dance teacher convicted of raping students, could face life in prison

A former school dance instructor in Cleveland faces up to life prison after being convicted Thursday of raping six teenage students and sexually abusing two others.

May 26th, 4:44 AM EDT
Teen charged in shooting death of schoolmate outside Pittsburgh school

Teen charged in shooting death of schoolmate outside Pittsburgh school

Authorities say a 15-year-old student was charged with homicide in the fatal shooting of his 15-year-old schoolmate just outside a Pittsburgh school.

May 25th, 6:06 AM EDT
Indiana doctor faces discipline hearing over 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion

Indiana doctor faces discipline hearing over 10-year-old Ohio girl's abortion

An Indiana board is set to hear allegations that an Indianapolis doctor should face disciplinary action after she spoke publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from neighboring Ohio.

May 25th, 6:01 AM EDT
Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues

Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues

Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation’s largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ people.

May 24th, 4:59 AM EDT
As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff

Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutting national office staff.

May 24th, 4:57 AM EDT
Ohio farmer behind viral 'it's honest work' meme dies in Illinois crash

Ohio farmer behind viral 'it's honest work' meme dies in Illinois crash

A prominent Ohio farmer whose image was used in a popular social media meme touting the value of “hard work” has died after he was injured in a crash in Illinois.

May 24th, 4:56 AM EDT
Black kids face racism before they even start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis.

Black kids face racism before they even start school. It's driving a major mental health crisis.

The drivers of the youth mental health crisis for Black children begin early and persist through a lifetime.

May 23rd, 4:26 AM EDT
Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

Independent bookselling expanded again in 2022, with new and diverse stores opening nationwide

The independent bookselling community continues to grow, with membership in the American Booksellers Association reaching its highest levels in more than 20 years.

May 23rd, 4:25 AM EDT
New trial ordered for man who spent 15 years on death row in death of 3-year-old boy

New trial ordered for man who spent 15 years on death row in death of 3-year-old boy

A new trial has been ordered for a man who spent more than a decade and a half on Ohio’s death row in the 2006 death of the 3-year-old son of his former live-in girlfriend.

May 22nd, 4:19 AM EDT
Prosecutors refile charges against officer in 2020 protest arrest after judge dismisses case

Prosecutors refile charges against officer in 2020 protest arrest after judge dismisses case

A Philadelphia judge dismissed all charges against a former police officer accused of assaulting a woman who accidentally drove a sport utility vehicle into a 2020 protest with her young son in the vehicle — but prosecutors quickly refiled the case.

May 21st, 7:25 AM EDT
Grand jury indicts man in 4 University of Idaho stabbing deaths, eliminating need for hearing

Grand jury indicts man in 4 University of Idaho stabbing deaths, eliminating need for hearing

A grand jury has indicted a man who was already charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, allowing prosecutors to skip a planned week-long preliminary hearing that was set for late June.

May 18th, 5:18 AM EDT
Stolen 19th century marksmanship medals returned to National Park Service

Stolen 19th century marksmanship medals returned to National Park Service

Two dozen 19th century medals earned by brothers who were world-class rifle shots have been returned to the National Park Service site they were stolen from decades ago.

May 18th, 5:18 AM EDT
2nd escaped inmate captured after breaking out of Philadelphia prison

2nd escaped inmate captured after breaking out of Philadelphia prison

The second of two inmates who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison earlier this month has been captured.

May 18th, 5:17 AM EDT
Man convicted of burglary after hiding in woman's attic, secretly photographing her asleep

Man convicted of burglary after hiding in woman's attic, secretly photographing her asleep

A man accused of hiding in a woman’s attic in New Hampshire and secretly photographing her while she slept has been convicted of burglary, criminal trespass and invasion of privacy.

May 17th, 7:14 AM EDT
Recalled Gerber baby formula was sent to US retailers after recall began, wholesaler says

Recalled Gerber baby formula was sent to US retailers after recall began, wholesaler says

A Gerber infant formula was recalled earlier this year over potential contamination of Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacteria that could cause life-threatening infections in infants.

May 17th, 7:10 AM EDT
Biden is just 'pop' at granddaughter Maisy Biden's graduation from the University of Pennsylvania

Biden is just 'pop' at granddaughter Maisy Biden's graduation from the University of Pennsylvania

Joe Biden took a break from being president on Monday to focus on just being “pop” at his granddaughter Maisy Biden's graduation from the University of Pennsylvania.

May 16th, 5:51 AM EDT
Authorities search for Michigan prison inmate mistakenly released from an Ohio jail in March

Authorities search for Michigan prison inmate mistakenly released from an Ohio jail in March

A Michigan prison inmate who was transported to an Ohio court has been missing for nearly two months after being mistakenly released from a jail there.

May 16th, 5:46 AM EDT
Philadelphia Inquirer hit by cyberattack causing newspaper's largest disruption in decades

Philadelphia Inquirer hit by cyberattack causing newspaper's largest disruption in decades

The Philadelphia Inquirer has experienced the most significant disruption to its operations in 27 years due to what the newspaper calls a cyberattack.

May 15th, 5:43 AM EDT
Man charged in 2019 murder of woman walking dog in Cleveland park

Man charged in 2019 murder of woman walking dog in Cleveland park

A man has been charged in the death of a woman gunned down while walking her dog in a city park on the west side of Cleveland more than four years ago.

May 15th, 5:41 AM EDT
Priest convicted of sex trafficking for abusing 3 victims as minors, later adults

Priest convicted of sex trafficking for abusing 3 victims as minors, later adults

A federal jury has convicted a Roman Catholic priest of five sex-trafficking counts in the alleged molestation of three boys he met at a Toledo preschool.

May 15th, 5:40 AM EDT
Mistrial declared in in ex-SWAT officer's trial

Mistrial declared in in ex-SWAT officer's trial

A mistrial has been declared in the case of a former Philadelphia police officer seen on video lowering the face covering of at least one protester before dousing a group with pepper spray as they knelt on a city interstate during a 2020 summer demonstration.

May 9th, 5:03 AM EDT
Teachers earn $67K on average. Is push for raises too late?

Teachers earn $67K on average. Is push for raises too late?

As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession.

May 9th, 5:02 AM EDT
Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs

Pennsylvania House battle hinges on Philadelphia suburbs

Democrats are clinging to a one-seat Pennsylvania House majority but that could change when voters fill a suburban Philadelphia vacancy next week.

May 9th, 5:01 AM EDT
To improve kids' mental health, some schools start later

To improve kids' mental health, some schools start later

The idea of later school start times, pushed by many over the years as a way to help adolescents get more sleep, is getting a new look as a way to address the mental health crisis affecting teens across the U.S. Nationally, at least nine states are considering legislation related to school start times, up from four the previous year, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures.

May 7th, 6:41 AM EDT
Ex-Ohio Lottery director conduct toward staff found improper

Ex-Ohio Lottery director conduct toward staff found improper

An independent investigation released Friday determined that the sudden resignation last month of Ohio’s lottery director came after he inappropriately touched two employees and sent texts “expressing inappropriate fondness and innuendo.”.

May 7th, 6:40 AM EDT
Navy commissions USS Cooperstown; honors war veteran players

Navy commissions USS Cooperstown; honors war veteran players

The Navy has commissioned the USS Cooperstown, named for the New York state village where the Baseball Hall of Fame is located and honoring the 70 members who served in the military during wartime.

May 7th, 6:39 AM EDT

Golfer dies at Mill Creek Park Golf Course after tree falls on golf cart

Police rule bomb threat made against local Target stores a hoax

Two arrested, charged after 120 mph chase from Warren to Lordstown through school yard

Jury finds Wellsville man guilty of multiple murder charges

Three area softball teams advance to State Final Four

New business looking to build on former Mashorda's Gardens location in Austintown

Charges filed against two juvenile girls after fight at Southern Park Mall

Charges filed against two juvenile girls after fight at Southern Park Mall

New details emerge in deadly Youngstown gas station shooting

Ohio Senators impressed by East Palestine train derailment site cleanup

Ohio Senators impressed by East Palestine train derailment site cleanup

GOP field in Pennsylvania Senate race still wide open as hard-right state lawmaker says he won't run

Pennsylvania doctor sentenced in West Virginia to 6 months in pain pill scheme

Mpox is down, but US cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks

Acclaimed Cleveland school dance teacher convicted of raping students, could face life in prison

Teen charged in shooting death of schoolmate outside Pittsburgh school