21 News has been nominated for five Emmy Awards by the Central Great Lake Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which recognizes television news excellence for broadcast stations in northern Ohio, central and northeastern Indiana and Erie, Pennsylvania.

21 News received the most Emmy nominations of any broadcast station in the Valley, including two nominations for its in-depth investigative series, "101 West;" also nominated for coverage of the May 28 Realty Building explosion in downtown Youngstown.

21 News anchor Derek Steyer is also nominated for his multi-part look at voting in the Valley.

Here is a list of the nominated covreage:

MORNING/DAYTIME NEWCAST

  • 21 News @ 5pm: Realty Building Explosion

NEWS SPECIAL

  • 101 West: The Danger Beneath Us. 21 News investigation into the lack of safety regulations involving natural gas accidents.

CONTINUING COVERAGE

  • 21 News: Realty Building Explosion

SOCIETAL CONCERNS

  • 101 West: Invisible Chains. 21 News investigation into human trafficking in the Valley.

REPORTER-POLITICAL

  • Derek Steyer: Voters' Viewpoints. A five-part series in talking with voters and their concerns in the Valley. Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5

The 56th awards ceremony will take plave for the Central Great Lakes Chapter of the NATAS, whose goal is to recognize excellence and promote the highest standards in television professionalism, will take place on June 21 in Indianapolis, Indiana.