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7 hours ago
- Automotive
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Driver taken to hospital after SR 11 crash, exit shut down
LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) — A driver of a semi-truck was taken to the hospital Sunday night after a crash on State Route 11 northbound, according to Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. between Leetonia and Lisbon, and exit 154 is currently shut down. First News crews on scene saw the bed of the truck stuck in the embankment on the right side of the road and what appears to be wood that the truck was carrying scattered around the area. OSHP said the driver's injuries were non-life-threatening, and the cause is under investigation. First News will update this story after the exit reopens. Wilson Corbisello contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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House explodes in Liberty, nearby homes evacuated
LIBERTY, Ohio (WKBN) — First News is working to learn more information about a house explosion in Liberty that was heard at least five miles away on Saturday night. According to Trumbull County dispatch, a house on E Montrose Street in Liberty has exploded, and there are possible injuries. Neighbors nearby reported feeling it shake their homes. First News crews on scene saw houses evacuated nearby. We will continue to update this story as we learn more information. Wilson Corbisello contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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One dead after two-car crash in Youngstown, intersection blocked off
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a two-car accident at Midlothian Boulevard and Southern Boulevard. The intersection is currently blocked off. First News crews saw one car flipped on its roof on the railroad tracks. According to police, the occupant of that car died. At least one other person was taken to the hospital with very serious injuries. Caution tape is blocking off the intersection. Youngstown police are investigating the crash. First News will continue to update this story. Wilson Corbisello contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-03-2025
- General
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Local community comes together ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Monday marks the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It's an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness for the discrimination they face. Full Spectrum Community Outreach in Youngstown is raising awareness, too. The nonprofit is dedicated to supporting local members of the LGBTQ+ community. The nonprofit hosted its ninth annual Bowling for Visibility event Sunday night at Westside Bowl to allow members of the community to come together and seek support. 'We need to stand up and be here and be a supportive system for them. That's why the Full Spectrum is here as an LGBT center. We're always going to be here for anyone that is transgender that needs support, and this event is for them,' said Tim Bortner, president of Full Spectrum. The first International Transgender Day of Visibility was held on March 31, 2009. Wilson Corbisello contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-03-2025
- Health
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Volunteers shave heads to raise money for childhood cancer research
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Many people shaved their heads for a good cause on Saturday. Penguin City hosted the St. Baldrick's Shave-a-Thon fundraiser in Youngstown. All the money raised goes to the St. Baldrick's Foundation for childhood cancer research. They've already raised over $50,000. About 75 volunteers signed up to get their heads shaved, all to support children with cancer and to help raise awareness. 'It means a lot. When we started this three years ago, we were just in the corner back there with a few people and now we have the whole building. So it means a lot to us. This is all for the kids,' organizer Jason Cottrill said. St. Baldrick's is the number-one funder of childhood cancer research grants. Wilson Corbisello contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
