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The Menendez brothers had their sentences reduced. What's next?
The 1989 shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in Los Angeles gripped the nation.
Animal Charity rescues 56 cats from hoarding situation
Animal Charity of Ohio is seeking donations after rescuing 56 cats from a severe hoarding situation.
Warren man arraigned in bloody baseball bat attack on housemate
Pollard was allegedly holding a wooden baseball bat in one hand and spraying Lysol on the injured man.
Former cop, Austintown Trustee Steve Kent, seeks early release from prison
Former Austintown trustee and ex-police officer Steve Kent has once again asked a Mahoning County judge for early release from jail.
Defense calls evidence in Warren mail carrier murder ‘circumstantial’
Attorneys for Thomas Sledge, accused in the 2024 murder of a U.S. Postal Service carrier in Warren, contend the case against their client is largely circumstantial
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to halt Leavittsburg Dam removal
"Sewage discharge will not be created by Defendant's removal of the Dam - it is already happening... " Judge Rice wrote in his opinion.
Youngstown City Schools approve Reduction in Force procedures for 2025–26
During the Youngstown City School Board meeting on Tuesday, board members approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to move forward with a Reduction in Force Plan for the next school year due to projected deficit spending.
Mahoning County Commissioners question deputy clerk of courts raise
Mahoning County Commissioners are planning to discuss a $36,000 raise given to the deputy Clerk of Courts.
Fire guts Champion home, Fire Marshal investigating
Flames gutted a home in Champion Township early Wednesday.
Car flips on Youngstown's Westside
Police are investigating a crash that flipped a car onto its roof on Youngstown’s Westside.
Fire teams respond to structure fire in Campbell
The Campbell Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Robinson Rd. and 16th St. in Campbell on Tuesday, May 13.
Unidentified remains found in Trumbull County Tuesday
An employee at the Trumbull County Coroner's Office confirmed with 21 News that unidentified remains were found on Herner County Line Road in Southington on Tuesday.
Bald eagle found dead near nest in Columbiana County
Birds Of Flight Sanctuary confirmed with 21 News that ODNR had made them aware of an adult eagle that was found dead on Buckeye Road in West Point on Tuesday.
Explosives training being conducted near Newton Falls military base this week
The national guard is alerting those who live around or near the military camp of an increase in blast noise from these training sessions.
West Federal Street in Youngstown closed Wednesday
According to the announcement, the intersection of Phelps Street and West Federal Street will be closed between approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Scrappers to celebrate local food traditions with special game nights
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will spice up their summer schedule with three special game nights dedicated to beloved local food traditions.
Pacers eliminate top-seeded Cavaliers, advance to Conference Finals
Indiana rallied from a 19-point deficit in the first half and took control after halftime as it won all three games at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena.
MLB reinstates Pete Rose & others making them eligible for Hall of Fame
The earliest Rose could be inducted would be 2028