President Joe Biden is meeting with the top four leaders of Congress to press for quick action to avoid a looming government shutdown and send emergency aid to Ukraine and Israel.

Biden and Trump will face tests in Michigan's primaries that could inform a November rematch

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are marching toward their respective presidential nominations.

Valley organizations host virtual forum on proposed redistricting amendment

The virtual event featured retired Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor as the keynote speaker to discuss the amendment and how it would overhaul how Ohio's congressional districts are drawn and redrawn.

Youngstown woman ducks for cover as house, car shot up

A woman told Youngstown police she had to duck for cover when her Southside home and car were riddled with gunfire early Monday.

Struthers man convicted of paying teens for sex asks judge to release him from prison

The defense lawyer characterized the case as “judicial theatre” and “an operatic drama”.

Phones are distracting students in class. More states are pressing schools to ban them

The scene in classrooms around the country is similar: Kids are on their phones, even when school rules forbid it.

Girard may revive its own ambulance service

Like many other municipalities across Ohio and the country, Girard is looking at reviving its ambulance service.

Madison Township citizens group trying to stop approval of solid waste landfill

The Ohio EPA will be holding an information session about the landfill Thursday, Feb. 29 6 p.m. at the West Point Church of the Nazarene.

ODNR leases 66 acres of Zepernick Wildlife Area in Columbiana County for gas, oil drilling

The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission, part of the ODNR, has selected Encino Energy Partners for a bid on about 66 acres of land in the area for mineral rights below the selected property in the panhandle of the area next to Hanover Township.

Gas prices see small dip across Ohio

According to AAA, gas prices in Northeast Ohio were 12 cents lower this week at $3.19 per gallon.

Giant Eagle offers leap day perks for myPerks customers

On February 29, perk holders can earn 4 times the perks on every $100 spent on gift cards at the store or online.

Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot reaches $563 million

If you buy a ticket and win the big prize in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, you’ll be halfway to becoming a billionaire.

Cortland to host 'celestial celebration' for solar eclipse

About 3,000 pairs of solar eclipse glasses will be given to attendees during the event, which will be held between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Spring warmth with rounds of stormy weather

The final week of February will be an active one with everything but the kitchen sink: near record warmth, rain, wind, thunderstorms, a sharp temperature drop and flurries.

Morning Rundown

Biden will urge Congress' top leaders to keep the government open and send aid to Ukraine and Israel