YOUNGSTOWN - Here's a look at this morning's trending stories:

 
Asian shares are mostly higher despite continued fretting over President Donald Trump’s trade war, with all eyes on the negotiations that just began between the administration and Japan.
 

Portrait of Palestinian boy who lost both arms is World Press Photo of the year for 2025

 
A portrait of a young Palestinian boy who lost both arms as a result of an Israeli attack in Gaza has been named World Press Photo of the year.

 

 
Investigators say Hernandez was shot and killed at a home on Bott Street in October of 2024 after Bailey accused Hernandez of stealing money from him.
 

County judge gets case of Sharon mom whose infant overdosed

 
Blood tests revealed the infant tested positive for fentanyl, cocaine, and several other substances.

 

 
The threats described detailed plans for a shootout with local police and included language urging officers to "make peace with God."
 

Multi-vehicle crash halts eastbound traffic on I-76 in Jackson Township

 
State Troopers closed the interstate to allow a medical helicopter to land.
 

Fire knocks out power to part of Columbiana County

 
Eighty-seven homes and businesses in Columbiana County were still in the dark early Thursday, three hours after an electrical fire in Middletown Township.
 

Slow moving superload to pass through Valley Thursday on its way to Columbiana

 
Once it gets into Ohio, the superload will continue on I-80 and then head to SR-11 to SR-46 to SR-164.
 

Pennsylvania implements Road User Charge for electric, hybrid vehicles

 
For 2025, the annual fee is $200 for EVs and $50 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
 

Coach Walt DeShields reinstated by West Branch board after weeks of controversy

 
The West Branch Board voted to bring back longtime girls’ basketball coach Walt DeShields Wednesday night, as emotions ran high and community members clashed over transparency and leadership.
 

New president named for Campbell City Council

 
The 3rd Ward Councilman, Joey Mazzocca, was named council president at Wednesday's meeting.
 

Brookfield High School recognized as 'Purple Star School'

 
This distinction aims to recognize Brookfield High School, among its other recipients, for strong commitment to supporting students and families connected to the United States military.
 

Winner of 21 WFMJ Regional Spelling Bee honored by Youngstown Rotary Club

 
"I was really happy to find out that they wanted to talk to me, because I didn't expect it to be this big thing, but it's really, I really appreciate all of it, it's really nice," said Pappalardo.

Blue skies and sunshine for much of Thursday

 
A stray shower will be possible early Friday, before a mild and breezy afternoon