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Task force seeks public’s help in finding man

YOUNGSTOWN — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Melvin Howell, who is wanted by the Youngstown Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service on aggravated burglary. Howell, 48, is 6 feet 4 inches ...

In his words: Trump’s rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved

President Donald Trump repeatedly said during his White House campaign that if he won the 2024 election, he would be able to end the war between Russia and Ukraine "in 24 hours." But in the 10 months since he took office, the road to a peace deal has been fraught with changing dynamics ...

YSU makes FCS playoffs, faces Yale at Ice Castle Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS — Youngstown State is among the field of teams competing for the 2025 FCS Football Championship. The field was announced today by the NCAA. The 15-seed Penguins (8-4) will host Yale (8-2) out of the Ivy League in the first round at Stambaugh Stadium on Nov. 29 with a noon ...

Police officer found not guilty in killing of Ohio black woman

COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio police officer who shot and killed Ta’Kiya Young, a pregnant black mother who had been accused of shoplifting, was acquitted on all counts Friday, including murder. Blendon Township police officer Connor Grubb had faced up to life in prison if convicted. ...

Several injured in explosion at Phoenix House apartments

AUSTINTOWN — An explosion Saturday afternoon at the Phoenix House apartments resulted in several injuries and major damage to the complex located at 850 N. Meridian Road, near Interstate 680. Emergency crews from Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Girard, Weathersfield and Youngstown responded ...

Trump, Mamdani go from adversaries to close allies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday met the man who had proudly proclaimed himself “Donald Trump’s worst nightmare,” but he seemed to find the opposite. The Republican president and New York City’s Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani were warm and friendly, speaking repeatedly ...