Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, but his record also draws criticism

World leaders and other people offered a polarized reaction to the death of the lionized and vilified former diplomat Henry Kissinger, who managed to hold global attention decades after his service as U.S. Secretary of state.

Two from Valley appealing Capitol riot convictions

Two of the nine people from the Valley convicted for their roles in the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol Building are pursuing appeals.

Opponents gave input on ballot language for abortion-rights measure, Ohio elections chief says

Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose consulted with anti-abortion groups while drafting contested ballot language describing an abortion-rights measure Ohio voters approved this month.

Ohio bill to ban diversity training requirements in higher education stalls in GOP House

Ohio Republican House Speaker Jason Stephens says a GOP-sponsored bill that would ban nearly all diversity and inclusion training requirements at Ohio’s public colleges and universities and bar public universities from taking stances on “controversial” topics doesn’t have the votes to move forward in the Legislature.

Chemical firms to pay $110 million to Ohio to settle claims over releases of 'forever chemicals'

The DuPont Co. and two spin-off firms will pay $110 million to the state of Ohio to settle a lawsuit over environmental threats.

Trumbull commissioners, former 911 director settle age discrimination suit

The Trumbull County Commissioners have settled an age discrimination civil rights lawsuit filed by former county 911 director Ernest Cook, according to court records.

Police investigate theft of tip jar from Howland restaurant

Police in Howland are hoping someone can identify a person wanted in connection with the theft of a tip jar from a local restaurant.

Car crashes into former Animal Charity building in Youngstown

Police are looking for the driver of a car that crashed into a building that was once home to Animal Charity of Ohio.

Crash cuts power to Southside neighborhood in Youngstown

Youngstown Police are investigating an injury accident on the city’s Southside.

Valley deer hunters have bountiful first day

If opening day numbers are any indication, hunters could have a banner week tracking down deer in Ohio, including here in the Valley.

Joe Flacco takes first-team reps in practice, could start at QB for Cleveland Browns

Joe Flacco could start at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in their game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

A milder Thursday, but December will start out damp

Milder air will return for the first weekend of the month.

Morning Rundown

Israel and Hamas agree to extend their cease-fire by another day