YOUNGSTOWN - The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 

Everyone aboard an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter is feared dead

 
An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members has collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.
 
 

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion

 
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter.
 

Advocates, attorneys preparing immigrants for ICE raids

 
Attorney David Leopold and Vicki Vicars, VP of operations for Thrive Mahoning Valley, say their main focus is to help the communities they serve be informed and prepared for what may happen in the days and weeks ahead.
 

Wastewater samples show higher influenza levels in Youngstown, Warren area

 
One of the indicators used by health officials to measure local flu activity shows the potential for higher transmission levels of the virus in the Mahoning Valley.
 

Boil alert enacted for several areas in Niles following temporary water outage

 
Although water has been restored, residents should be notified that there is a boil advisory in place for South Main from Gilbert to Ohltown, Ohltown McDonald and Lakeside Drive until further notice.
 

Pedestrian struck in Poland, transported to hospital

 
Poland Township Police spoke to 21 News stating that the vehicle, turning east off of Lowellville Road, struck the pedestrian who was crossing the street from L'uva Bella Winery.
 

Niles council fails to override Mayor's guardrail veto

 
Mayor Mientkiewicz is following ODOT's stance along with suggestions from the city's traffic coordinator,
advising against a guardrail at the accident-prone intersection.
 

Kilcawley renovation campaign receives $50K gift from Greg and Alice Greenwood

 
The gift is designated to the campaign in part of a total donation of $150,000.
 

Two sentenced for role in Puerto Rico-to-Youngstown and PA. cocaine trafficking case

 
The defendants were among 17 individuals who were indicted in March 2024 for violating federal narcotics, firearms and racketeering laws by conspiring to distribute cocaine throughout Western Pennsylvania and Youngstown.
 

Youngstown leaders discuss downtown parking

 
Councilman Oliver said one topic of discussion would be allowing for more free parking in some city-owned lots.
 

Holocaust survivor speaks to area students

 
Marks had been just two years old when her mother sent her to live with a Catholic family to hide her from Nazis.
 

New traffic lights installed between Austintown Meijer and Chick-fil-A

 
Drivers who've traveled part of Mahoning Avenue in Austintown may have noticed a new traffic light being installed in front of the Meijer Supercenter.
 

Rally House sports apparel store coming to Boardman

 
A specialty sports apparel store with 284 locations in 22 states is coming to the Valley.
 

Some Thursday sunshine before a soggy Friday

 
January will draw to a close with milder temperatures.