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Coffee shop, boutiques and office space planned for downtown Youngstown
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Coffee shop, boutiques and office space planned for downtown Youngstown
A partnership that owns two downtown Youngstown buildings has bought a third â with big plans on what they will do inside.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/coffee-shop-boutiques-and-office-space-planned-for-downtown-youngstown/
about 1 month ago
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Heat Safety Week begins as temps climb in the Valley
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Heat Safety Week begins as temps climb in the Valley
Monday was one of the warmest days of the year so far across the region. It also happened to be the first day of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Heat Safety Week.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/heat-safety-week-begins-as-temps-climb-in-the-valley/
about 1 month ago
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Tressel visit to Austintown manufacturer spotlights workforce programs
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Tressel visit to Austintown manufacturer spotlights workforce programs
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tresselâs visit was part of the WorkOhio Job Connector Tour.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/austintown-news/tressel-visit-to-austintown-manufacturer-spotlights-workforce-programs/
about 1 month ago
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Mark Fuhrman, detective central to OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74
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Mark Fuhrman, detective central to OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74
Mark Fuhrman, the disgraced Los Angeles police detective who discovered the infamous bloody glove in the O.J. Simpson murder case and later pleaded guilty to perjury, has died at age 74, TMZ reportâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/mark-fuhrman-detective-central-to-oj-simpson-murder-trial-dies-at-74/
about 1 month ago
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Over 100K electric kettles sold at HomeGoods, online recalled due to burn hazard
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Over 100K electric kettles sold at HomeGoods, online recalled due to burn hazard
There were over 160 reports of malfunctions, and at least one person suffered a second-degree burn, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/recalls/over-100k-electric-kettles-sold-at-homegoods-online-recalled-due-to-burn-hazard/
about 1 month ago
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Former Cleveland infielder retires from MLB
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Former Cleveland infielder retires from MLB
He started his MLB career with Cleveland in 2015, spending parts of two seasons with the Indians.
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/former-cleveland-infielder-retires-from-mlb/
about 1 month ago
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Tom Kane, prolific 'Star Wars and 'Powerpuff Girls' voice actor, dead at 64
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Tom Kane, prolific âStar Wars and âPowerpuff Girlsâ voice actor, dead at 64
Probably best known as the voice of Professor Utonium on âThe Powerpuff Girls,â Kane had a career as a voice actor that spanned decades.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/tom-kane-prolific-star-wars-and-powerpuff-girls-voice-actor-dead-at-64/
about 1 month ago
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Preparations underway for annual street fair
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Preparations underway for annual street fair
Fans can expect more than a dozen food vendors and trucks this year.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/preparations-underway-for-annual-street-fair/
about 1 month ago
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Browns' first-round draft pick changes jersey number
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Browns' first-round draft pick changes jersey number
The Browns made the announcement on social media on Monday.
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/cleveland-browns/browns-first-round-draft-pick-changes-jersey-number/
about 1 month ago
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Guardians' outfielder earns weekly MLB honor
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Guardians' outfielder earns weekly MLB honor
He is the third Guardian to be named AL Player of the Week this year
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/guardians-outfielder-earns-weekly-mlb-honor/
about 1 month ago
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Woman dies after Monday morning crash in Columbiana County
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Woman dies after Monday morning crash in Columbiana County
The two-vehicle crash happened on state Route 344 at the intersection of Cunningham Road.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/perry-township-news/woman-dies-after-monday-morning-crash-in-columbiana-county/
about 1 month ago
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Steelers officially sign two draft picks
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Steelers officially sign two more draft picks
The Steelers officially signed two 2026 draft picks on Monday.
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-officially-sign-two-draft-picks/
about 1 month ago
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Guardians activate veteran pitcher from injured list
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Guardians activate veteran pitcher from injured list
He has been out since late-April with a right-groin strain.
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/guardians-activate-veteran-pitcher-from-injured-list-2/
about 1 month ago
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Farrell center offering new initiative for moms in need
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Farrell center offering new initiative for moms in need
Being a new mom isnât always easy, but a non-profit organization in Farrell is doing its best to take a load off mothers in the area.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/farrell-news/farrell-center-offering-new-initiative-for-moms-in-need/
about 1 month ago
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Howland soccer standout heading to the college ranks
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Howland soccer standout heading to the college ranks
He helped lead the Tigers to District Championships in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a Regional Championship and State Semifinal appearance in 2022, and a Regional Final appearance in 2023.
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/howland-soccer-standout-heading-to-the-college-ranks-2/
about 1 month ago
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Trump says he will hold off on Iran attacks at request of Gulf states
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Trump says he will hold off on Iran attacks at request of Gulf states
President Trump will hold off on attacking Iran again at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, he announced on Monday. Trump in a Truth Social post, said theâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/hill-politics/trump-to-hold-off-on-iran-attacks-at-request-of-gulf-states/
about 1 month ago
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Police respond to reports of active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego
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Police respond to reports of active shooter at Islamic Center of San Diego
A heavy police and SWAT presence could be seen gathering outside the Islamic Center.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/nexstar-media-wire/police-respond-to-reports-of-active-shooter-at-islamic-center-of-san-diego/
about 1 month ago
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Alex Murdaugh attorneys file civil suit against former clerk
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Alex Murdaugh attorneys file civil suit against former clerk
The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaughâs murder convictions for the deaths of his wife and son.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/alex-murdaugh-attorneys-file-civil-suit-against-former-clerk/
about 1 month ago
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Woman reports $200K withdrawal in fraud scheme
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Woman reports $200K withdrawal in fraud scheme
Police officers met with the woman on Saturday, who said she âbefriendedâ someone on WhatsApp back in November who told her that she could make money via âgold options trading andâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/boardman-news/woman-reports-200k-withdrawal-in-fraud-scheme/
about 1 month ago
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Local resale store gearing up for annual tent sale
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Local resale store gearing up for annual tent sale
Shoppers in the Valley will have a chance to find unique items while supporting a good cause this week.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/struthers-news/local-resale-store-gearing-up-for-annual-tent-sale/
about 1 month ago
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Cuba's president warns of 'bloodbath' if US takes military action
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Cubaâs president warns of âbloodbathâ if US takes military action
Cuban President Miguel DĂaz-Canel on Monday warned of a âbloodbathâ if the U.S. were to attack the island country, after Axios reported that Cuba has more than 300 military drones with âŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/cubas-president-warns-of-bloodbath-if-us-takes-military-action/
about 1 month ago
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Woman charged after leaving dog in hot car at Cedar Point
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Woman charged after leaving dog in hot car at Cedar Point
A 22-year-old woman was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals after officers say she left a dog in her car for hours with no water while she was at Cedar Point.Â
https://www.wkbn.com/news/ohio/woman-charged-after-leaving-dog-in-hot-car-at-cedar-point/
about 1 month ago
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Man arrested, accused of inappropriately touching girl at Cedar Point
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Man arrested, accused of inappropriately touching girl at Cedar Point
A 44-year-old man was arrested Sunday after police say he is accused of inappropriately touching a teen girl while waiting in line for a ride at Cedar Point.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/ohio/man-arrested-accused-of-inappropriately-touching-girl-at-cedar-point/
about 1 month ago
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Southwest Airlines bans 'human-like' robots from flights after 'recent experiences'
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Southwest Airlines bans âhuman-likeâ robots from flights after ârecent experiencesâ
If youâre planning to bring your humanoid robot with you on your next vacation, prepare for some bad news.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/southwest-airlines-bans-human-like-robots-from-flights-after-recent-experiences/
about 1 month ago
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Jury rules against Elon Musk in his feud with OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
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Jury rules against Elon Musk in his feud with OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to guide artificial intelligenceâs developmâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/jury-rules-against-elon-musk-in-his-feud-with-openai-saying-he-filed-his-lawsuit-too-late/
about 1 month ago
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Warren police arrest 2 over weekend in separate incidents on gun charges
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Warren police arrest 2 over weekend in separate incidents on gun charges
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) â City police Saturday arrested two people in separate incidents on gun charges. Booked into the Trumbull County jail on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/warren-news/warren-police-arrest-2-over-weekend-in-separate-incidents-on-gun-charges/
about 1 month ago
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Local school district seeking new superintendent
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Local school district seeking new superintendent
A release from the school states salary and fringe benefits are negotiable.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/local-school-district-seeking-new-superintendent/
about 1 month ago
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2 rescued from trash compactor at Dayton Mall
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2 rescued from trash compactor at Dayton Mall
A Lens Crafters employee called police dispatch and said that they heard a male and female yelling from inside the machine.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/ohio/2-rescued-from-trash-compactor-at-dayton-mall/
about 1 month ago
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Texas Roadhouse increases menu prices: How much more does it cost to dine?
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Texas Roadhouse increases menu prices: How much more does it cost to dine?
The move has contributed to a âpositive sales trendâ in the first five weeks of the current quarter, a company executive said.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/texas-roadhouse-increases-menu-prices-how-much-more-does-it-cost-to-dine/
about 1 month ago
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US bans foreign travelers from Ebola-impacted nations
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US bans foreign travelers from Ebola-impacted nations
In response to a growing Ebola outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is imposing a ban on foreign passport holders from entering the country if they have been in Uganda, thâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/us-bans-foreign-travelers-from-ebola-impacted-nations/
about 1 month ago
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Government officials, employees banned from using prediction markets under new Ohio bill
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Government officials, employees banned from using prediction markets under new Ohio bill
Rep. Sean Brennan (D-Parma) introduced House Bill 887 this month. The proposal, titled the âOhio Public Employee Event-Wagering Ethics Act,â would amend the stateâs ethics laws toâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/news/ohio/government-officials-employees-banned-from-using-prediction-markets-under-new-ohio-bill/
about 1 month ago
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Police arrest man for role in beating early Sunday evening in yard on South Side
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Police arrest man for role in beating early Sunday evening in yard on South Side
Isiah Tarver, 26, is expected to be arraigned Monday from the Mahoning County jail via video hookup on a charge of complicity to commit felonious assault, a second-degree felony.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/police-arrest-man-for-role-in-beating-early-sunday-evening-in-yard-on-south-side/
about 1 month ago
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2 OVI arrests as result of sobriety checkpoint in Boardman
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2 OVI arrests as result of sobriety checkpoint in Boardman
The results are in for a sobriety checkpoint held in Boardman late Friday night into the early morning hours Saturday.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/boardman-news/2-ovi-arrests-as-result-of-sobriety-checkpoint-in-boardman/
about 1 month ago
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Youngstown police use spike strips to stop suspected stolen car during chase
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Youngstown police use spike strips to stop suspected stolen car during chase
The man police said was driving the car, 34-year-old Korey Koran, was booked into the Mahoning County jail on charges of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, a third-degrâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/youngstown-police-use-spike-strips-to-stop-suspected-stolen-car-during-chase/
about 1 month ago
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Trump moves to dismiss $10B lawsuit against IRS
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Trump moves to dismiss $10B lawsuit against IRS
On Monday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the creation of a $1.7 billion âAnti-Weaponization Fundâ to process redress claims for individuals who allege that theyâve sufâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/trump-moves-to-dismiss-10b-lawsuit-against-irs/
about 1 month ago
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Trump planning to build helipad at White House for new Marine One: Reports
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Trump planning to build helipad at White House for new Marine One: Reports
Trump has undertaken multiple renovation and construction projects at the White House and in Washington, D.C. in his second term.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/trump-planning-to-build-helipad-at-white-house-for-new-marine-one-reports/
about 1 month ago
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Police: Man injured in West Side food truck fire had second-degree burns
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Police: Man injured in West Side food truck fire had second-degree burns
Reports said a man injured in a fire Friday morning at a food truck on the West Side has second-degree burns.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/police-man-injured-in-west-side-food-truck-fire-had-second-degree-burns/
about 1 month ago
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Michigan man wins $1M Powerball prize with numbers from unlikely source
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Michigan man wins $1M Powerball prize with numbers from unlikely source
First he grants Tom Hanksâ wish to be big, and now this? Maybe itâs time we stopped underestimating Zoltar.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/michigan-man-wins-1m-powerball-prize-with-numbers-from-unlikely-source/
about 1 month ago
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YPD arrests man in body armor after threats to shoot up North Side nightclub: Report
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YPD arrests man in body armor after threats to shoot up North Side nightclub: Report
William Crockett, 39, was booked into the Mahoning County jail on a charge of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, a fourth-degree felony.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/ypd-arrests-man-in-body-armor-after-threats-to-shoot-up-north-side-nightclub-report/
about 1 month ago
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OSHP Click It or Ticket kicks off
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OSHP Click It or Ticket kicks off
The goal is exactly as it soundsâthey want you to buckle up every time you get in a vehicle.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/warren-news/oshp-click-it-or-ticket-kicks-off/
about 1 month ago
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Nearly 70% of Pennsylvania's mail ballots returned ahead of primary election
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Nearly 70% of Pennsylvaniaâs mail ballots returned ahead of primary election
According to the Pennsylvania Department of State, there were 853,871 mail and absentee ballots approved for the May 19 primary.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/elections/nearly-70-of-pennsylvanias-mail-ballots-returned-ahead-of-primary-election/
about 1 month ago
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Residents to discuss data center at city council meeting
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Residents to discuss data center at city council meeting
How does a data center sound? There could be one potentially coming to Hubbard.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/hubbard-news/residents-to-discuss-data-center-at-city-counsel-meeting/
about 1 month ago
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Supreme Court wonât hear ex-lawmaker's bid to toss insider trading conviction
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Supreme Court wonât hear ex-lawmakerâs bid to toss insider trading convictionÂ
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a former congressmanâs bid to toss his conviction on insider trading charges. Former Rep. Stephen Buyer (R-Ind.) was convicted iâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/hill-politics/supreme-court-wont-hear-ex-lawmakers-bid-to-toss-insider-trading-conviction/
about 1 month ago
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Trumbull County Land Bank awarded $935K for building remediation
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Trumbull County Land Bank awarded $935K for building remediation
The land bank will be using the funds to improve two Warren properties, which it says it will ultimately bring in jobs.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/warren-news/trumbull-county-land-bank-awarded-935k-for-building-remediation/
about 1 month ago
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Supreme Court wonât weigh teacherâs firing for posts after George Floyd death
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Supreme Court wonât weigh teacherâs firing for posts after George Floyd death
The Supreme Court said Monday it will not consider whether a suburban Chicago teacher was rightfully fired over inflammatory Facebook posts in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd inâŠ
https://www.wkbn.com/hill-politics/supreme-court-wont-weigh-teachers-firing-for-posts-after-george-floyd-death/
about 1 month ago
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Fetterman: Democratic base becoming 'increasingly anti-American'
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Fetterman: Democratic base becoming âincreasingly anti-Americanâ
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday accused the Democratic base of becoming âincreasingly anti-Americanâ amid calls against U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, Iran and Cuba.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/pennsylvania/fetterman-democratic-base-becoming-increasingly-anti-american/
about 1 month ago
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Reports of missing kids in Ohio trending downward
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Reports of missing kids in Ohio trending downward
Yost released the â2025 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Reportâ on Monday, ahead of National Missing Childrenâs Day, which occurs annually on May 25.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/reports-of-missing-kids-in-ohio-trending-downward/
about 1 month ago
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Americans exposed to Ebola outbreak in the Congo, CDC says. Here's how it spreads
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Americans exposed to Ebola outbreak in the Congo, CDC says. Hereâs how it spreads
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk to the American public remains low.
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/americans-exposed-to-ebola-outbreak-in-the-congo-cdc-says-heres-how-it-spreads/
about 1 month ago
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Woman pleads guilty, again, to involuntary manslaughter
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Woman pleads guilty, again, to involuntary manslaughter
A woman who has already gone to prison for involuntary manslaughter but was released after asking to take her guilty plea back has pleaded guilty again.Â
https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/youngstown-news/woman-pleads-guilty-again-to-involuntary-manslaughter/
about 1 month ago
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District 10 softball tournament field is set
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District 10 prepares for softball tournament
District 10âs softball tournament is set to begin on Monday.
https://www.wkbn.com/sports/district-10-announces-softball-tournament-field/
about 1 month ago
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