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The federal judge overseeing the 2020 election conspiracy case against Donald Trump will hear arguments over a request by prosecutors for a protective order seeking to bar the former president from publicly disclosing evidence shared by the government.
 

White supremacist accused of threatening jury and witnesses in trial of Pittsburgh synagogue gunman

 

A self-proclaimed white supremacist has been arrested on charges that he made online threats toward the jury and witnesses at the trial of a man who killed 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue.

Maui residents had little warning before flames overtook their town. At least 55 people died

 
Maui residents who made desperate escapes from flames, some on foot, asked why Hawaii’s famous emergency warning system didn’t alert them as fires raced toward their homes, in interviews at evacuation centers Thursday.
 

EPA hears from opponents of planned tires-to-energy plant in Youngstown

 
"We do not want tire fires in our backyard," one woman said.
 

EPA weighs formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment

 

The Biden administration says it could soon launch a formal evaluation of risks posed by vinyl chloride, the cancer-causing chemical that burned in a towering plume of toxic smoke following the fiery train derailment in East Palestine.

MVSD 'forever chemical' lawsuit moves before a federal judge

 
PFAS are found in materials such as Teflon, Scotchguard, as well as waterproofing, stain proofing, coatings, waxes, and other products such as firefighting foam.
 

Police claim Hubbard child rape suspect planned to flee when arrested

 
Police say videos depicting Kerester having sexual conduct with a child were also recovered.
 

Trial continues Friday after alleged sexual battery victim testifies against Austintown Trustee

 
During the first day of testimony, Kent's alleged victim took the stand to describe her alleged experiences with him. 
 

Youngstown school officials respond to YEA unfair labor practice complaint

 
The YEA has announced it has filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge with the state Employment Relations Board on Thursday but still hopes to come to an agreement during 3 newly announced negotiations.
 

Historical Society to host historical scavenger hunt road trip August 19th

 
Do you like history? Do you like a mystery? Do you have a car? If so, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society has just the activity for you.
 

A nice Friday, but severe weather could strike on Saturday

 
The highest risk for storms on Saturday will come during the late afternoon.