YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Police are on the scene of another homicide on Youngstown's west side in the 100 block of South Maryland Avenue. Details are not yet available. Police had another homicide about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday at Salt Springs Road and Steel Street. This is the 12th homicide in Youngstown and fourth since Sunday. Last year Youngstown had 22 homicides. There were five homicides at this point last year. This is a developing story. Check back here for the latest updates ..read more

SALINEVILLE, Ohio (WKBN) - A lifelong career in the classroom comes to an end as a Southern Elementary School guidance counselor retires after 50 years. Larry Rudloff always looked forward to summer break. "It kind of re-energizes you over the summer and get ready for the next school year," said Rudloff. But come Thursday after a half-century in education, it'll be Larry's last day of school. "That's one thing I've never done in my career, I never counted days. I've never even really thought about it until last Friday," he said Rudloff spent 22 years in the classroom and another 28 in the guid ..read more

NILES, Ohio (WKBN) - After a big five-run 1st inning, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers piled it on the State College Spikes for a 16-3 blowout win on Wednesday night. The Scrappers' offense exploded for five runs in the opening inning and nine runs through three to take a commanding 9-1 lead. Mahoning Valley scored in each of the first six innings, capped off by a Garrett Pike grand slam in the 6th to make it 15-2. Pike finished 3-for-5 on the day with seven runs batted in. Josh Stevenson, John Schroeder and Jordan Taylor each finished with two RBI's during the Scrappers' offensive explosion. Ste ..read more

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - FirstEnergy held an open meeting Wednesday to discuss new plans for high-tension wires through parts of Downtown Youngstown. The state denied a previous plan for the wires two years ago. Now, the new plan gives multiple options to the project with new routes. In Youngstown, two FirstEnergy substations sit about 10 minutes apart. The first is near B&O station and the other is in Lincoln Park. The plan is to run high-tension wires from one end to the other, supplying more power to downtown. "So we need more of this electrical infrastructure to attract more businesse ..read more

SALINEVILLE, Ohio (WKBN) - Road work continues on a stretch of State Route 39 in Columbiana County. ODOT kicked off a multi-phase project to completely replace the road from Salineville to Highlandtown. The project rehabilitates 4.5 miles of State Route 39 removing the existing concrete pavement and replacing it with new asphalt. Currently, 39 is closed from State Route 164 to Clarks Mill Road and will remain closed for 60 days. ODOT says the road has reached the end of its lifespan and needs a complete rebuild ..read more

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) -- Up until a few weeks ago, Simply Slavic was set to be on the streets in downtown Youngstown. When the explosion happened at the Realty Building, organizers were on standby -- they knew they would probably have to relocate, but they never considered canceling. Now, they're hoping this cultural celebration will lift people's spirits in the city. Organizers were waiting to hear from the city about where they could host the 13th annual celebration of Slavic heritage. Then, just last week, JAC reached out to them and offered them the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater. Or ..read more

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - It was a standing-room-only crowd in the conference room at the local United Way as dozens of charitable organizations, social service agencies, nursing homes and local government came together to offer help to the displaced residents of International Towers in downtown Youngstown. Mayor Tito Brown started the meeting by saying this (everyone gathered to help) is what Youngstown looks like. "They're not just lip service, they're putting money, putting time, putting effort," Brown said. United Way president Bob Hannon called the group together after it was learned all ..read more

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) - The Ohio Senate passed the Ohio Childhood Safety Act sponsored by State Senator Michael Rulli (R-Salem) Wednesday. Senate Bill 112 requires that school doors are annually inspected to make sure they are working properly and are code-compliant to minimize the risk of injury or death in the event of a fire, intruders, or active shooters. "This legislation is a critical step to improving the safety of Ohio's bright future," said Rulli. This legislation will hold schools to the same requirements as facilities deemed “secure” under state law, like hospita ..read more

KINSMAN, Ohio (WKBN) - Kinsman will host the township's 31st Safety Forces Day this weekend. The event is set for this Saturday at Kinsman Township Park. It includes safety demonstrations and exhibits with representatives from the township's police and fire departments, University Hospitals, ODOT, and more. "Hopefully it's going to be bigger and better than ever. That was our goal this year. We're going to have food vendors, about 30 bikes, some scooters and some hoverboards for the kids giveaway," said Kinsman Township Police Chief Thaddeus Stephenson. There will also be a Chinese Auction ben ..read more

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) - Flag Day is Friday, and a Valley business is ready to help people celebrate. The Agent Insurance Services will hold its fourth flag exchange. Take a worn-out flag to its Boardman or Salem office, and it will give you a new replacement flag. The Agent has 300 flags to give out between both locations. Old flags will be retired in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code by Operation Flags of Freedom. "Basically, we would just want to paint the town all red, white and blue with these flags, right? And it's our gift back to the community. We love our veterans, and we want to show ..read more