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Politicians react to indictment of former president Donald Trump

Politicians react to indictment of former president Donald Trump

The indictment is in connection to allegations of a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

20 hrs 25 mins ago by Corey Vallas
Ohio lawmaker would thwart speaker on 60% vote threshold

Ohio lawmaker would thwart speaker on 60% vote threshold

A state lawmaker has made a procedural move that could force a vote in the Ohio House on a proposal to make it more difficult to amend the Ohio Constitution.

March 30th, 4:09 AM EDT
AP source: Fetterman expected back to Senate in April

AP source: Fetterman expected back to Senate in April

A person close to Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he'll return to the Senate in April, two months after the freshman Democrat sought inpatient treatment for clinical depression.

March 29th, 7:31 PM EDT
'It's essential that we're prepared,' TCESC, Niles Police conduct active shooter drill

'It's essential that we're prepared,' TCESC, Niles Police conduct active shooter drill

The routine procedure had a deeper meaning Monday as news about the school shooting in Nashville started to unfold. Employees at TCESC told 21 News these drills are a reminder of the scary norms we face throughout our nation.

March 27th, 5:04 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
GOP states press voter photo ID rules, with unclear effects

GOP states press voter photo ID rules, with unclear effects

As Ohio’s primary approaches, a strict new photo ID requirement is stirring concerns for military veterans and out-of-state college students and there are worries about it in Amish communities and among older voters.

March 26th, 8:12 PM EDT
Pennsylvania judge dismisses latest GOP mail ballot lawsuit

Pennsylvania judge dismisses latest GOP mail ballot lawsuit

A Pennsylvania judge is dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee that had sought to prevent counties from helping voters ensure their ballots count by fixing minor, technical errors on mail-in ballot envelopes.

March 24th, 6:27 AM EDT
Fetterman expected back 'soon,' but no certain timeline yet

Fetterman expected back 'soon,' but no certain timeline yet

The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he's expected to return to the chamber soon after seeking inpatient treatment for clinical depression.

March 23rd, 10:52 PM EDT
4th open house brings answers to soil testing in East Palestine

4th open house brings answers to soil testing in East Palestine

The EPA told 21 News they've primarily heard questions on the soil sampling they've been conducting for about a week now. They said within that sampling they're testing for dioxins, something the public's been asking for weeks.

March 23rd, 10:26 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
House GOP fails to override Biden veto of ESG investing ban

House GOP fails to override Biden veto of ESG investing ban

The U.S. House has failed to override President Joe Biden’s first veto.

March 23rd, 6:28 PM EDT
Bipartisan support emerges for Senate railroad safety bill

Bipartisan support emerges for Senate railroad safety bill

A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads is emerging in the U.S. Senate.

March 22nd, 10:39 PM EDT
Moreno teases 2024 senate run during stop at Republican Party Headquarters in Boardman

Moreno teases 2024 senate run during stop at Republican Party Headquarters in Boardman

He commended J.D. Vance, an opponent of Moreno's in last year's Senate race, for his response to the Norfolk Southern train derailment and for introducing rail safety legislation.

March 22nd, 5:05 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
Norfolk Southern CEO back in hot seat during Senate rail safety hearing

Norfolk Southern CEO back in hot seat during Senate rail safety hearing

U.S. Senator, Maria Cantwell convened a full committee hearing dedicated to improving rail safety in response to the derailment following the Senate's normal executive session.

March 22nd, 1:32 PM EDT by Zach Mosca & Erin Simonek
Concerns grow over Mill Creek controlled deer hunting program

Concerns grow over Mill Creek controlled deer hunting program

"No survey method is 100%, but the surveyor himself gave 85% confidence with the deer population survey," Durico added. The park also conducted trail camera surveys in select locations and that data also shows high numbers.

March 21st, 10:26 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Norfolk Southern CEO testifies before Pennsylvania Senate regarding East Palestine derailment

Norfolk Southern CEO testifies before Pennsylvania Senate regarding East Palestine derailment

Senators criticized CEO Alan Shaw for the way the controlled chemical release was handled.

March 20th, 12:09 PM EDT by Zach Mosca & Erin Simonek
Youngstown City Council gets update on DoubleTree loan payments

Youngstown City Council gets update on DoubleTree loan payments

Council also discussed progress on removing Mahoning River dams

March 15th, 10:01 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Senator J.D. Vance reflects on U.S. Senate committee hearing, East Palestine concerns

Senator J.D. Vance reflects on U.S. Senate committee hearing, East Palestine concerns

While visiting the derailment site Monday, he continued to hear concern from residents on how long the cleanup process of hazardous materials is taking.

March 13th, 9:24 PM EDT by Erin Simonek
Lincoln Day Dinner welcomes Tulsi Gabbard as guest speaker

Lincoln Day Dinner welcomes Tulsi Gabbard as guest speaker

Gabbard now campaigns and endorses several Republican politicians but identifies herself as an independent. 

March 10th, 10:11 PM EST by Erin Simonek
Ex-GOP Ohio speaker, lobbyist guilty in $60M bribery scheme

Ex-GOP Ohio speaker, lobbyist guilty in $60M bribery scheme

Ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and former state Republican chair Matt Borges have been convicted in a $60 million bribery scheme that federal prosecutors have called the largest corruption case in state history.

March 10th, 4:18 AM EST
Feds charge two suspects in Braceville gun theft

Feds charge two suspects in Braceville gun theft

Affidavits give insight into how the case was solved.

March 9th, 6:11 AM EST by Corey Vallas
New 200% tariff on Russian-made aluminum affecting Valley businesses

New 200% tariff on Russian-made aluminum affecting Valley businesses

Places like Banner Supply on Youngstown's southside told 21 News they're still recovering from the supply chain issues caused by the pandemic. They plan to order aluminum in bulk to avoid paying extra.

March 8th, 9:34 PM EST by Erin Simonek
East Palestine prayer circle calms village two days before U.S. Senate committee hearing

East Palestine prayer circle calms village two days before U.S. Senate committee hearing

Some community members in attendance at Tuesday's vigil took a moment of peace before they head to Washington D.C. to attend Norfolk Southern's Senate hearing on the train derailment.

March 7th, 9:11 PM EST by Erin Simonek
Householder's claims questioned as corruption testimony ends

Householder's claims questioned as corruption testimony ends

Prosecutors have used the former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder’s own speeches, photographs and conversations against him as they seek to unravel the Republican’s denials of key elements of the secretly funded $60 million racketeering scheme they allege he carried out on behalf of FirstEnergy Corp. Householder and co-defendant Matt Borges rested their cases in the pair's corruption trial in U.S. District Court Thursday, as did the government.

March 3rd, 6:19 AM EST
GOP's Portman launches center to foster civility in politics

GOP's Portman launches center to foster civility in politics

Republican former U.S. Sen. Rob Portman is joining forces with the University of Cincinnati to create a center fostering civility and bipartisanship in politics.

March 1st, 6:40 AM EST
Sen. Fetterman 'on path to recovery' after seeking treatment for depression

Sen. Fetterman 'on path to recovery' after seeking treatment for depression

According to the release, Senator Fetterman is visiting with staff and family daily and is being updated on Senate business and news.

February 27th, 9:34 PM EST by Corey Vallas
Officials provide updates on recovery efforts in East Palestine

Officials provide updates on recovery efforts in East Palestine

Representatives from the U.S. EPA, Ohio EPA, FEMA, CDC, Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the Federal Railroad Administration attended the conference.

February 27th, 4:56 PM EST by Grace Christopher & Erin Simonek
GOP leaders, stung by losses, plan to wade into Senate races

GOP leaders, stung by losses, plan to wade into Senate races

Senate Republicans' campaign operation is taking steps to avoid a repeat of their party's disastrous showing in last year's midterms.

February 27th, 7:10 AM EST
Angels for Animals raising funds ahead of World Spay Day

Angels for Animals raising funds ahead of World Spay Day

World Spay Day raises awareness for the spay and neuter procedures as well as the surplus of cats and dogs in shelters.

February 25th, 2:38 PM EST by Sydney Stalnecker
Lawrence Co. roundtable on E. Palestine train derailment concerns

Lawrence Co. roundtable on E. Palestine train derailment concerns

"We wanted to hear from them what their greatest concerns were, and it really did come down to us still not knowing what we should be concerned about," explained Congressman Kelly. "We don't really know we don't trust what we're being told."

February 24th, 10:04 PM EST by Erin Simonek
E. Palestine community forum welcomes 'outside' legal, health experts

E. Palestine community forum welcomes 'outside' legal, health experts

"We're at war with corporate greed, with the politicians that have this money lined in their pocket," explained Jamie Cozza, Community Organizer with River Valley Organizing. "We're here for one issue and that's to make our town safe."

February 23rd, 10:23 PM EST by Erin Simonek
Ohio plan aims to boost trust by standardizing election data

Ohio plan aims to boost trust by standardizing election data

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has unveiled legislation that would clarify and standardize the way election data is organized, stored and shared across the state.

February 23rd, 4:17 AM EST
January 6th suspect from East Liverpool wants no mention of 5 dead officers during trial

January 6th suspect from East Liverpool wants no mention of 5 dead officers during trial

A lawyer also questions the video identification of Thomas as a suspect.

February 22nd, 6:41 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
President Biden tweets about East Palestine train derailment

President Biden tweets about East Palestine train derailment

President Biden took to Twitter Tuesday evening to address the ongoing cleanup efforts in East Palestine.

February 22nd, 4:12 AM EST by Corey Vallas
Ohio offering free Narcan cabinets to public colleges and universities

Ohio offering free Narcan cabinets to public colleges and universities

The cabinets will be similar to the ones that hold an AED machine at schools.

February 21st, 10:36 PM EST by Corey Vallas
Ohio ex-speaker ill, corruption trial pauses after big week

Ohio ex-speaker ill, corruption trial pauses after big week

The racketeering trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges was cancelled again Friday due to illness.

February 19th, 6:31 PM EST
Local representatives introduce resolution to bolster railroad regulations

Local representatives introduce resolution to bolster railroad regulations

Representatives, Monica Robb Blasdel and Lauren McNally have joint sponsored the resolution, with Robb Blasdel telling 21 News the resolution has many co-sponsors including local state representative, Al Cutrona.

February 17th, 5:13 PM EST by Zach Mosca & Erin Simonek
Local Rep. McNally co-hosts roundtable discussion on East Palestine train derailment

Local Rep. McNally co-hosts roundtable discussion on East Palestine train derailment

Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Ohio Environmental Council, American Cancer Society and the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters were in attendance as well.

February 15th, 10:22 PM EST by Corey Vallas
Ohio Governor calls on Congress to examine railroad regulations after East Palestine derailment

Ohio Governor calls on Congress to examine railroad regulations after East Palestine derailment

During a Tuesday afternoon press conference in Columbus, Governor DeWine revealed that he had learned that the railroad was not required to notify residents of the hazardous chemicals being transported in some of the rail cars.

February 14th, 4:44 PM EST by Zach Mosca & Erin Simonek
Several injured after shootings at two locations on Michigan State University's campus

Several injured after shootings at two locations on Michigan State University's campus

Several injured after shootings on Michigan State University's campus.

February 13th, 10:08 PM EST by Sydney Stalnecker
Rep. Bill Johnson visits E. Palestine train derailment site

Rep. Bill Johnson visits E. Palestine train derailment site

As the school district and businesses continue to open back up in full swing, politicians including Congressman Bill Johnson made their way to ground zero.

February 13th, 9:40 PM EST by Erin Simonek
Rail union calling for tighter safety guidelines

Rail union calling for tighter safety guidelines

The Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO sent a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration calling to implement a Confidential Close Call Reporting System.

February 10th, 8:16 PM EST by Erin Simonek

Two plead 'not guilty' after car plunges into 'human waste pit' at East Palestine Sewer Plant

Instagram pic of armed man perched above Newton Falls bar leads to arrest

'Yellowstone' series star coming to East Palestine Friday

Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in one-car crash in Champion

Suspect in Youngstown double murder indicted by grand jury

Central YMCA names D'Aundray 'Dre' Brown as Executive Director

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

Penguin City Brewing's New Year's Eve party

Penguin City Brewing's New Year's Eve party

Post-holiday shopping tips

Mahoning County employee who was wrongfully terminated sues Commissioners, other officials

2023 health goals

Body camera footage shows heroic fire rescue

Teen's massive Christmas light display achieves biggest year yet

Pro-Moscow voices tried to steer Ohio train disaster debate

Pro-Moscow voices tried to steer Ohio train disaster debate

Capitol riot: FBI informant testifies for Proud Boys defense

Investigators examine pipeline in chocolate factory blast

Ex-Californian sentenced for child mutilation-sex scheme

AP source: Fetterman expected back to Senate in April

Deadly chocolate factory blast highlights combustion risks