The latest from the 21 Newsroom

 
Take Friday's heat seriously and be ready to take frequent breaks if doing outdoor exertion.
 
 
President Joe Biden plans to announce new steps to address the extreme heat that has threatened millions of Americans, most recently in the Southwest.
 

City of Columbiana asks electric customers to reduce energy consumption

 
Columbiana customers are requested to voluntarily lower electricity usage during the peak period from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning through July 29.
 

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival - Youngstown - Thursday through Sunday

 
Four days and nights of fun, food, and festivities kick off Thursday night as the 23rd Annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival gets underway at 343 Via Mount Carmel Avenue in Youngstown.
 

Search ends for body of infant swept away by flood that killed sister, mother, 4 others

 

Authorities in Pennsylvania say the active search has ended for a 9-month-old boy swept away in a flash flood earlier this month.

Police investigating shooting in Struthers

 
Dispatchers told 21 News that police were dealing with a "serious situation" along Park Avenue.
 

Woman involved in Boardman pool party dispute jailed in Trumbull County

 
One of the people involved in a neighborhood dispute over paid parties at her Boardman home is in jail.
 

Veteran flags in Bazetta Township stolen from Hillside Cemetery

 
More than 400 American flags and veteran emblems and their holders were stolen from gravesites of former service members at Hillside Cemetery earlier this month.

Warren council votes against Pit Stop, Big Apple liquor permits

 
As a measure designed to curb gun violence, Warren City Council members have approved an emergency ordinance opposing renewing liquor permits for two convenience stores in the city.
 

22 attorneys general oppose 3M settlement over water systems contamination with 'forever chemicals'

 

Twenty-two attorneys general want a federal court to reject a proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of U.S. public drinking water systems with PFAS chemicals.

Car buyers bear a heavy burden as Federal Reserve keeps raising rates: Auto-loan rejections are up

 

The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to raise interest rates for the 11th time could once again send ripple effects across the economy.

Former congressman Tim Ryan launches political action committee

 
Former Valley Congressman Tim Ryan is returning to politics, but not as a candidate.
 

Boardman resident wins big on Pick 5 game

 
The winning ticket was sold at Sami Quick Stop, located at 5188 Youngstown Poland Road.
 
 

Don't mess with Lindsey: US ekes out 1-1 draw in Women's World Cup after Horan revenge goal

 
Lindsey Horan scored a revenge goal after being knocked around in the second half and the United States squeezed out a a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup.