Watchdog Report: Experts say new Norfolk Southern safety plan 'not enough'

Watchdog Report: Experts say new Norfolk Southern safety plan 'not enough'

It's been more than a month since the toxic train derailment that Dominated headlines across the nation. On Monday, Norfolk Southern announced a new safety plan that might prevent disaster in the future. That plan includes adding 200 hot bearing detectors

Monday, March 6th 2023, 6:28 PM EST by Sydney Canty
WATCHDOG REPORT: Traces of harmful chemicals reported in Valley drinking water

WATCHDOG REPORT: Traces of harmful chemicals reported in Valley drinking water

The Ohio EPA reports 58 out of over 1,500 tested water treatment plants in the state found PFAS contaminants in the water, and one of those plants is the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District. 

Tuesday, January 24th 2023, 9:31 PM EST by Madison Tromler
WATCHDOG REPORT: Youngstown Law Director says buying 20 Federal was a 'terrible idea,' but optimism remains

WATCHDOG REPORT: Youngstown Law Director says buying 20 Federal was a 'terrible idea,' but optimism remains

The City of Youngstown has owned the iconic 20 Federal Place building, also at one time known as the Phar-Mor building, for almost 20 years.

Monday, January 16th 2023, 6:59 PM EST by Madison Tromler
WATCHDOG REPORT: EMS crises grows in Pennsylvania with unique challenges

WATCHDOG REPORT: EMS crises grows in Pennsylvania with unique challenges

The fear is felt across the nation. EMS providers continue to struggle and a Mercer County ambulance provider hopes an upcoming gathering to sound the alarm once again, will do something "before it's too late." "Now we are truly getting to the end of the

Thursday, January 5th 2023, 6:51 PM EST by Madison Tromler
WATCHDOG: Councilman & Valley residents raise concern over demolitions

WATCHDOG: Councilman & Valley residents raise concern over demolitions

In 2022 alone, six property owners filed injunctions against the city of Youngstown for attempting to tear down their structure. One Canfield resident plans on suing the city, after a South Avenue building was demolished in April. Jennipher Carter said sh

Wednesday, October 12th 2022, 7:12 PM EDT by Madison Tromler
Watchdog Report: How court orders to stay off the internet are enforced

Watchdog Report: How court orders to stay off the internet are enforced

In this 21 News Watchdog Report, we explain how orders like this are enforced and what happens when they're not obeyed.

Wednesday, September 28th 2022, 4:10 PM EDT by Chris Cerenelli
WATCHDOG REPORT: Will investing in Youngstown's parks help make the city safer?

WATCHDOG REPORT: Will investing in Youngstown's parks help make the city safer?

With money to invest into long term solutions, one major idea city leaders are getting behind is large scale improvement and expansion of city parks. But can that idea actually lead to a safer city?

Wednesday, June 8th 2022, 4:45 PM EDT by Chris Cerenelli
WATCHDOG REPORT: Canfield fire chief, officials discuss concerns over plans to build school near ethane pipeline

WATCHDOG REPORT: Canfield fire chief, officials discuss concerns over plans to build school near ethane pipeline

Canfield Superintendent Joe Knoll said the pipeline operator has lots of safety measures in place for school, community

Wednesday, April 13th 2022, 5:47 PM EDT by Robert McFerren & Madison Tromler
WATCHDOG REPORT: Is it practical to bring another airport to Northeast Ohio?

WATCHDOG REPORT: Is it practical to bring another airport to Northeast Ohio?

Loychik describes this idea as 'common sense legislation,' however other lawmakers along with aviation experts are on a whole different page stating the bill simply doesn't make any sense.

Friday, April 8th 2022, 8:30 PM EDT by Zach Mosca
WATCHDOG Report: Bill stuffers go out soliciting utility line insurance. Do you need it?

WATCHDOG Report: Bill stuffers go out soliciting utility line insurance. Do you need it?

Grabbing the mail lately, you may have noticed what looks like an important, official-looking letter, maybe even with a city logo on top, offering utility line insurance. If read closely, it may be a third-party company offering the coverage. Now homeowne

Thursday, March 17th 2022, 1:22 PM EDT by Madison Tromler

Youngstown couple accused of having sex in view of I-680 traffic

Police: Pulaski couple exchange gunfire, both dead

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Route 224

Mill Creek Park Director on golfer fatality: 'Tree was alive when it fell'

'Superload' to slow Thursday traffic in Valley

Youngstown man shot early Wednesday on city's South Side

Charges filed against two juvenile girls after fight at Southern Park Mall

Charges filed against two juvenile girls after fight at Southern Park Mall

New details emerge in deadly Youngstown gas station shooting

Man who escaped from Ohio prison died of drowning, autopsy results show

Man who escaped from Ohio prison died of drowning, autopsy results show

US companies, nudged by Black employees, have stepped up donations to HBCUs

Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists flex their knowledge quietly

Ohio Republican J.R. Majewski abandons 2nd congressional bid, citing mother's health

Victims of violent crime drive legislative change to state programs, pushing against barriers to aid

Man charged in Ohio slaying of 4, wounding of girl, now charged in 2013 New Jersey killing