WATCHDOG: Newly obtained 911 calls uncover delayed response and confusion in Youngstown explosion by utilities

WATCHDOG: Newly obtained 911 calls uncover delayed response and confusion in Youngstown explosion by utilities

Newly released 911 audio shows the chaos of that day, and how delays by the Youngstown Water Department and FirstEnergy hampered rescue attempts to get inside that building.

Saturday, July 27th 2024, 6:35 AM EDT by Madison Tromler & Robert McFerren
WATCHDOG: Questions continue over Realty Building security

WATCHDOG: Questions continue over Realty Building security

21 News obtained pictures that show people dressed as construction workers taking items out of the realty building at dusk, on the night of July 11.

Friday, July 19th 2024, 6:43 PM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy
WATCHDOG: Who has authority to enter Realty Building?

WATCHDOG: Who has authority to enter Realty Building?

For several days , 21 news has been looking into the possibility that items were taken after Wednesday, July 10. 

Friday, July 19th 2024, 4:56 AM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy
Watchdog: Some answers about the explosion in downtown Youngstown, six weeks later

Watchdog: Some answers about the explosion in downtown Youngstown, six weeks later

Much of the uncertainty lies with what crew was working on the building, and the qualifications of these workers.
One of the questions 21 news has been asking is why the city awarded this work directly to the building's owner without taking bids.

Tuesday, July 9th 2024, 6:25 PM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy
Watchdog Report: Youngstown City School District hit with $2 million withholding over busing noncompliance

Watchdog Report: Youngstown City School District hit with $2 million withholding over busing noncompliance

The district has blamed a nationwide and regionwide shortage of drivers, but the state has taken this extra step of holding back funding over unreliable transportation.

Thursday, May 30th 2024, 9:08 PM EDT by Chris Cerenelli
WATCHDOG REPORT: Girard Schools Treasurer paid almost half a million in one fiscal year

WATCHDOG REPORT: Girard Schools Treasurer paid almost half a million in one fiscal year

The Ohio Auditor's Office called this an "excessive and extravagant use of District resources and behavior a prudent person would not consider reasonable and necessary business practices..."

Thursday, May 30th 2024, 5:12 AM EDT by Madison Tromler
Unpaid property taxes accrue across the valley, treasurers work to recoup that money

Unpaid property taxes accrue across the valley, treasurers work to recoup that money

If a property owner has missed two payments or a full year of taxes the counties are able to foreclose on the home.

Tuesday, April 9th 2024, 5:04 PM EDT by Jeena Cadigan
Watchdog Report: Police, prosecutors looking into alleged puppy fraud

Watchdog Report: Police, prosecutors looking into alleged puppy fraud

"I was skeptical of the group because I actually didn't want to believe I was being scammed out of $1,600, but then once I joined the group it was pretty evident I wasn't going to get a puppy or my refund."

Thursday, March 7th 2024, 6:37 PM EST by Corey McCrae
Watchdog: YCSD state audit notes excess administrative staff. We take a deeper look

Watchdog: YCSD state audit notes excess administrative staff. We take a deeper look

In an on-going look at Youngstown City Schools and our "Following the Money" series, we take a deeper look at two comparable districts - Youngstown and Warren - and see how both spend funds on administrative staff

Thursday, February 29th 2024, 2:53 PM EST by Robert McFerren & Madison Tromler
YCSD received $78 million during the pandemic but now faces a large deficit... where did the money go?

YCSD received $78 million during the pandemic but now faces a large deficit... where did the money go?

21 News looked into the Youngstown School District's spending, where did the money go, and what did the district get in return... here's what we found

Tuesday, February 13th 2024, 5:07 PM EST by Robert McFerren & Madison Tromler

Jackson-Milton community mourns loss of coach

Public asked to help locate missing Canfield teen

Boardman officers find sleeping man inside running car in gear, foot on brake

Hubbard man faces mandatory prison time for fatal drunk driving crash

One killed in crash in Goshen Township

Santa Meet & Greet at Penguin City Brewery Tuesday in Youngstown

Could there be consequences for children accused of stabbing dog in Youngstown?

Could there be consequences for children accused of stabbing dog in Youngstown?

How to spot misinformation in political ads

Pioneer Cemetery walking tour on Halloween

Coffee for a Cause raises money to help hurricane victims

FCS: YSU at Illinois State press conference

Taqueria El Vaquero opens at Southern Park Mall

The US government is closing a women's prison and other facilities after years of abuse and decay

The US government is closing a women's prison and other facilities after years of abuse and decay

Sightings of bizarre lights in Hubbard sky as New Jersey investigates drones

Prosecutor moves to clear 4 Ohio men convicted in 1991 killing

Penn State wins trademark case over retailer's use of vintage logos, images

Sig Sauer ordered to pay $11 million to Philadelphia man wounded by pistol that went off by itself

Ohio home explosion leaves 2 dead, 1 injured as debris rains down on neighborhood