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Hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO heads into third day as new clues emerge

 
As the investigation into a masked gunman who stalked and killed the head of one of the largest U.S. health insurers moves into its third day, possible leads have emerged about his travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition.
 

What to know before you go to the 2024 Youngstown Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

 
Thousands are expected to dash through the snow to Youngstown for the annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting late Friday afternoon and evening.
 

Tanker removed from I-680 following crash in Boardman

 
The tanker was moved out of the way before 5:30 a.m.
 

OVI checkpoint planned Friday in Mahoning County

 
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force plans to conduct a sobriety checkpoint in the county Friday night.
 

PennDOT lifts winter weather restrictions on interstates

 
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has restored speed limits and lifted the temporary restriction on certain vehicles.
 

Legal battle over future of Sharon Regional switches to Mercer Courthouse Friday

 
The legal battle over the future of Sharon Regional Medical Center and its more than 700 employees heads to the Mercer County Courthouse Friday morning.
 

Ohio Senate to consider bill allowing extended expulsion for 'dangerous' school students

 
The lobbying group Honesty for Ohio Education opposes the legislation saying it imposes harmful expulsion policies that may target and profile vulnerable, marginalized students.
 

Honda recalls 205,000 vehicles over potential fuel leak

 
The issue stems from a potential separation between the fuel filler neck tube and the fuel filler pipe, which could allow fuel to leak.
 

Lordstown Ultium Cells plant celebrates making 100 millionth battery, looks toward industries future

 
The 2.8 million sq. ft. facility has 2,200 employees that mass produce the nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum batteries.
 

Suspect in Youngstown high-speed chase due in court Friday

 
Officers said the suspect, who allegedly hit another car while fleeing officers, admitted he ran from them because he was scared.
 

Poland cop facing three suspensions at once

 
A Poland township police officer who had been on emergency unpaid leave over an overdose of a woman who was in police custody is now facing three separate suspensions simultaneously. 
 
 

Ohio EPA okays removal of Leavittsburg Dam, but decision for project still being considered by park board

 
Trumbull County Metroparks Executive Director Zachary Svette tells 21 News the Trumbull Metroparks Board still needs to decide on whether or not the dam will be demolished.
 

Ohio man sentenced to prison for assaulting officer during January 6 riot

 
29-year-old Jonathan Copeland of Lima, Ohio was sentenced to 71 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for assaulting law enforcement with a Trump billboard during the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol Building.
 

Over one million oven gloves sold by QVC recalled due to potential burn hazard

 
So far, 162 instances of insufficient heat protection have been reported with 92 of those resulting in minor burns.

 

Austintown tree lighting moves locations, honors longtime organizer

 
"To see the community come together to ensure that this legacy continues is so heartwarming," Gent said. "And it think it speaks so well to the generosity of the people in Austintown."
 

Slick travel again on Friday, but improvements are on the way

 
High temperatures will return to the 40s by Sunday

 

 

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