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US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown

US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown

Hundreds of flights at the busiest airports in the U.S. are being scratched this weekend.

November 8th, 12:08 AM EST
Donald Trump booed as the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978

Donald Trump booed as the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978

Extra security measures are in place before the Washington Commanders’ game against the Detroit Lions, where President Donald Trump planned to become the first sitting president in nearly a half-century to attend a regular-season NFL contest.

10 hrs 5 mins ago
USDA reversal renews uncertainty about Ohio, Pennsylvania SNAP benefits

USDA reversal renews uncertainty about Ohio, Pennsylvania SNAP benefits

A directive from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced fresh uncertainty for millions of Ohio and Pennsylvania residents who rely on food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

13 hrs 10 mins ago by Mike Gauntner
JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage

JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage

Vice President JD Vance’s recent comments about hoping his Hindu wife converts to Christianity have sparked discussions about interfaith marriages.

November 8th, 7:38 AM EST
Government shutdown reaches its 40th day as senators work through a crucial weekend

Government shutdown reaches its 40th day as senators work through a crucial weekend

The government shutdown has stretched into its 40th day.

November 9th, 12:08 AM EST
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

The Trump administration now says cuts to the biggest government food program won't be as deep as previously expected during the government shutdown.

November 6th, 2:07 PM EST
Bill would allow 14 & 15-year-olds to work later on school nights, but federal law blocks change

Bill would allow 14 & 15-year-olds to work later on school nights, but federal law blocks change

Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow 14 and 15-year-olds to work later on school nights, but federal labor rules still prevent that from happening.

November 7th, 7:02 PM EST by Madison Tromler
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC mayor's race, capping a stunning ascent

New York City voters are choosing their next mayor, as Zohran Mamdani faces former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a generational battle between Democrats while Republican Curtis Sliwa tries to land a massive upset.

November 4th, 12:25 AM EST
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026

Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026

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

November 4th, 12:15 AM EST
Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump's GOP. Takeaways from Election Day 2025

Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump's GOP. Takeaways from Election Day 2025

Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

November 5th, 2:26 AM EST
Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court

Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro — considered a potential White House contender in 2028 who is up for reelection next year — appeared in ads for the justices and lobbied for their retention.

November 5th, 2:26 AM EST
Decision 2025: McDowell defeats Tito Brown for Youngstown mayor

Decision 2025: McDowell defeats Tito Brown for Youngstown mayor

Independent candidate Derrick McDowell defeated Democrat Jamael Tito Brown, who was seeking a third term in office.

November 5th, 2:26 AM EST by Robert McFerren
Decision 2025: Tito Brown loses race for Youngstown mayor, thanks community

Decision 2025: Tito Brown loses race for Youngstown mayor, thanks community

Brown thanked his supporters and everyone who voted, whether their vote was for him or not.

November 5th, 2:25 AM EST by Sydney Canty
Decision 2025: Farmington Fire EMS levy passes by 1 vote

Decision 2025: Farmington Fire EMS levy passes by 1 vote

It passed by one vote, 152 for the levy, 151 against.

November 5th, 2:05 AM EST by Robert McFerren
Decision 2025: Springfield Township levy passes

Decision 2025: Springfield Township levy passes

Voters in Springfield Township in Mahoning County have approved the proposed additional 3.5 mills tax for its Fire and EMS Services.

November 5th, 2:04 AM EST by Robert McFerren
Decision 2025: Washingtonville Police levy is defeated by four votes

Decision 2025: Washingtonville Police levy is defeated by four votes

There were 57 for the levy, and 61 against the levy.

November 4th, 10:18 PM EST by Robert McFerren
Decision 2025: Mahoning Co. voters say yes for seniors, those with disabilities

Decision 2025: Mahoning Co. voters say yes for seniors, those with disabilities

Both Mahoning Co. levies passed by a wide margin.

November 4th, 9:31 PM EST by Robert McFerren
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

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.

November 4th, 6:55 AM EST
Decision 2025: Guide to voting today in Ohio and Pennsylvania

Decision 2025: Guide to voting today in Ohio and Pennsylvania

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

November 4th, 5:17 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
What you need to know to vote in Ohio on Tuesday, Election Day

What you need to know to vote in Ohio on Tuesday, Election Day

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

November 3rd, 5:35 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Poll: Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms

Poll: Frustration with Trump gives Democrats an opening a year before the midterms

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.

November 2nd, 6:22 AM EST
Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point

Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point

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

November 2nd, 5:58 AM EST
AP Decision Notes: What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in Pennsylvania

AP Decision Notes: What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in Pennsylvania

Control of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hangs in the balance in statewide elections next week, when voters will cast ballots on judges for the state’s three highest courts.

October 27th, 6:10 PM EDT
Ohio handgun sales proposal for young adults defies federal law

Ohio handgun sales proposal for young adults defies federal law

The bill aims to allow a person between the ages of 18-21 to receive or purchase a handgun from a federally licensed firearms dealer.

October 28th, 6:05 AM EDT by Sydney Canty
Councilman: Tuesday event to refute ‘lies’ about Youngstown ARP spending

Councilman: Tuesday event to refute ‘lies’ about Youngstown ARP spending

Youngstown residents are invited to a town hall meeting tonight to get an update on how the city is spending its federal American Rescue Plan Act money.

October 28th, 4:40 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Star Wars-themed protest leads to lawsuit against Ohio National Guardsman

Star Wars-themed protest leads to lawsuit against Ohio National Guardsman

Sam O'Hara was protesting the deployment of the National Guard in D.C. by walking behind troops and playing "The Imperial March" (Darth Vader's theme) from Star Wars.

October 23rd, 11:42 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Federal shutdown halts November SNAP benefits for Pennsylvanians

Federal shutdown halts November SNAP benefits for Pennsylvanians

Officials announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments will be paused for Pennsylvania recipients because the federal government shutdown has prevented the release of funds to the state.

October 21st, 7:20 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
21 News hosting Youngstown Mayoral debate Thursday

21 News hosting Youngstown Mayoral debate Thursday

The debate will run for approximately one hour and will be streamed on the 21 News app and WFMJ.com, along with the 21 News Facebook and YouTube pages and smart TV app.

October 16th, 10:08 AM EDT by J. Breen Mitchell
Five Trump protests set Saturday in the Valley

Five Trump protests set Saturday in the Valley

Local demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday as part of the “No Kings 2” day, an effort organized nationwide in opposition to what participants call “continued authoritarian power grabs” by President Trump.

October 16th, 5:41 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Ohio property tax opponents to rally in North Jackson tonight

Ohio property tax opponents to rally in North Jackson tonight

Discord over Ohio’s property tax is set to take center stage once again tonight at a town hall meeting in North Jackson, where citizens leading a movement to abolish the tax will rally support.

October 14th, 4:43 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Facing domestic violence charge, Republican Ciccone quits Austintown Trustee race

Facing domestic violence charge, Republican Ciccone quits Austintown Trustee race

Republican Emily Ciccone formally withdrew her candidacy for Austintown Township Trustee on Friday, less than a week after pleading not guilty to a domestic violence charge.

October 7th, 8:39 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Calling hours set for Valley bandleader Dominic Tocco

Calling hours set for Valley bandleader Dominic Tocco

Public calling hours are scheduled for Thursday for Dominic J. Tocco Jr., a longtime Teamsters union official, military veteran, and Youngstown-area musician, who died Friday.

October 7th, 6:42 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Ohio early voting starts Tuesday: What you need to know

Ohio early voting starts Tuesday: What you need to know

arly voting for all three counties begins Tuesday, Oct. 7, and concludes Sunday, Nov. 2.

October 7th, 5:07 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now

Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Lisa Cook to remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now, declining to act on the Trump administration’s effort to immediately remove her from the central bank.

October 1st, 11:28 AM EDT
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep the government open.

October 1st, 6:54 AM EDT
Court rejects former Newton Falls City Manager’s $360,000 severance claim

Court rejects former Newton Falls City Manager’s $360,000 severance claim

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Newton Falls City Manager Pamela Priddy, ruling that her employment contract was invalid due to procedural errors in the city’s legislative process.

September 29th, 6:04 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Chamber, local leaders push to keep Mahoning and Trumbull in separate congressional districts

Chamber, local leaders push to keep Mahoning and Trumbull in separate congressional districts

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is urging lawmakers to keep Mahoning and Trumbull Counties in separate congressional districts as Ohio prepares for its next round of redistricting. The Chamber argues that having two representatives means more advoc

September 26th, 7:05 PM EDT by Madison Tromler
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returning to Youngstown ABC affiliate

'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returning to Youngstown ABC affiliate

Included are local stations such as WYTV Channel 33 in Youngstown, and others in the company's network of more than 200 stations across 116 U.S. markets.

September 26th, 6:37 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted after Trump pushes for prosecution of longtime foe

Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted after Trump pushes for prosecution of longtime foe

James Comey was charged Thursday with lying to Congress in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies.

September 26th, 4:47 AM EDT
Kimmel is back on ABC to big ratings, but some affiliates still refuse to air his show

Kimmel is back on ABC to big ratings, but some affiliates still refuse to air his show

ABC says more than 26 million people watched Kimmel's return on social media, including YouTube.

September 25th, 4:51 AM EDT

Walmart lowers Thanksgiving meal cost with fewer menu items

Former Mahoning Deputy Court Clerk fights jail order

Sixty-round firearm reported stolen from unlocked car in Boardman

First Watch breakfast/lunch restaurant coming to new Howland Township plaza

Columbiana County man missing since Wednesday

Stretch of I-680 northbound closed following crash

Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to Youngstown family

Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to Youngstown family

Guardians’ Clase, Ortiz gambling case: Read the indictment

Weekend session gets off to slow start in Senate as lawmakers look for a way out of shutdown

US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown

A taste of winter has arrived in the Valley

Donald Trump booed as the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978

Gault Heating & Cooling High School Football Insider | Week 1

Gault Heating & Cooling High School Football Insider | Week 1

DeWine announces in-person help to Ohio youth

DeWine announces in-person help to Ohio youth

Gov. Shapiro speaks on SNAP benefits continuing

Decision 2025: Ohioans vote for school support

Ohio assistance program gears up for winter months

PA Governor announces in-state funding for food, disaster emergency

AG announces $9 million in grants for Ohio schools