"The Outcue" is a 21 News journalist perspective of our top news stories.Each week, the 21 News staff, including reporters and managers, will discuss what goes on behind the scenes in covering stories for you - from the newsgathering process to

Should kids with developmental disabilities be 'mainstreamed' when it comes to education?

17 days ago 20m 18s

In this 21 News podcast, assistant managing editor Justin Mitchell and reporter Kaitlyn McCarthy speak with Hannah Grieco, a nationally recognized expert, author, educator, and advocate for parents of children with developmental disabilities wh

The Outcue: The real price of purchasing pets from the web

21 days ago 16m 58s

Have you ever seen adorable pictures of puppies for sale on social media and thought you should buy one?Today's 21 News Outcue podcast looks at our Watchdog brand reporting... or Watch Puppy in this case... involving an investigation of alleged

Severe weather season is upon us... here are some important terms and tips you need to know

24 days ago 7m 17s

With spring comes the increased risk for severe weather around the Mahoning and Shenango valleys.After saturating rains on Tuesday caused some soggy yards and minor flooding, there is a chance of severe weather through 10 p.m.We hear the terms

The Outcue: A drug addiction treatment center may be coming to Austintown.....are community concerns warranted?

28 days ago 31m 29s

The Outcue: Every election, we provide you the results... but find out what it takes to make that all happen

Mar 22nd, 2024 15m 28s

Every year, there is a primary and a general election. And this year will actually bring three elections to the Valley - with the Ohio 6th District US Congressional special election in June.While voting is usually a fairly quick event for voter

WFMJ 21 News The Outcue: How reporters cover sensitive stories involving death or tragedy

Mar 15th, 2024 27m 51s

“The Outcue” is a 21 News journalist perspective of our top news stories.Each week, the 21 News staff, including reporters and managers, will discuss what goes on behind the scenes in covering stories for you - from the newsgathering process to

21 News The Outcue Podcast: Behind the scenes on covering the East Palestine Train derailment

Mar 8th, 2024 39m 31s

Frank LaRose

Mar 5th, 2024 18m 15s

As the March primary draws closer, we speak with the Republican candidates looking to challenge incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown for his seat in the US Senate this fall.WFMJ's assistant news director Justin Mitchell speaks with Frank LaRose, a

Bernie Moreno

Mar 5th, 2024 18m 42s

As the March primary draws closer, we are speaking with the Republican candidates who want to challenge incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown for his seat in the US Senate this fall.WFMJ's assistant news director Justin Mitchell speaks with Bernie M

The Outcue S01E02: A behind-the-scenes discussion on the Youngstown schools spending investigation

Mar 1st, 2024 47m 42s

The Outcue, S01E01. Trouble in Vienna Township

Feb 23rd, 2024 31m

"The Outcue” is a 21 News journalist perspective of our top news stories.Each week, the 21 News staff, including reporters and managers, will discuss what goes on behind the scenes in covering stories for you - from the newsgathering process al

Norfolk Southern signs Close Call Confidential Reporting System pilot program agreement

Feb 16th, 2024 9m 50s

Norfolk Southern, which has long promised to join the Close Call Confidential Reporting System (C3RS), signed the pilot program agreement, allowing rail workers to anonymously report safety concerns without fear of punishment or retribution by

Are unemployment and inflation rates in Ohio showing signs of economic improvement?

Jan 23rd, 2024 10m 31s

21 News spoke with Daniel Hornung, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, about unemployment and inflation rates in Ohio and when people can start to feel an economic boost from the recent decline in both.

Longtime 21 News Director Mona Alexander reflects on career after retirement announcement

Dec 14th, 2023 27m 4s

After more than four decades in journalism in the Valley, WFMJ 21 News Director Mona Marie Alexander has decided to retire at the end of the year.Assistant News Director Sheila Miller and Managing Editor Justin Mitchell are joining Mona to refl

Will Valley ecomonic boom happen from Ultium Cells raises? You bet

Nov 17th, 2023 4m 18s

After a six-week strike by United Auto Workers against the Big Three Automakers - General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis - GM workers narrowly finalized their contract Thursday, which will add the Lordstown Ultium Cells union workers into its mas

Is Ultium Cells joining GM's master agreement dead? It's complicated

Oct 24th, 2023 11m 45s

During a General Motors third quarter earnings conference call Tuesday, GM CEO Mary Barra said Ultium Cells joining "under the scope" of the automaker's master agreement is still on the table, however... UAW president said the offer is "dead i

'101 West,' new 21 News in-depth investigative show debuts Tuesday

Oct 13th, 2023 21m 42s

21 News is launching a brand-new news program that will change how in-depth news looks in the Valley.The new show is called '101 West,' named after our news station location here in downtown Youngstown ... 101 West Boardman Street... and it deb

Will RFK, Jr.'s independent White House run be a game changer?

Oct 9th, 2023 12m 25s

21 News managing editor Justin Mitchell speaks with Dr. David Niven of the University of Cincinnati's political science department about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s announcement that he'll run for President as an Independent. Niven weighs in on w

Important safety rules to keep all Ohio hunters safe

Oct 5th, 2023 7m 27s

After the tragic hunting death of a 12-year-old boy earlier this week in Columbiana County, the 21 News podcast talks with Ohio Department of Natural Resources Law Officer Operations Manager Jeremy Carter about things hunters can do to ensure a

CNBC auto analyst Phil LeBeau talks potential Big Three strike impact - from buying a vehicle to the industry itself

Aug 25th, 2023 5m 2s

In today's 21 News Podcast, WFMJ Digital Manager Robert McFerren speaks with CNBC auto and airline industry reporter Phil LeBeau about the United Auto Workers after workers overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization vote by 97 percent of it

Rebuilding Ohio: How millions in federal dollars are set to remake Ohio's electricity grid for the future

Jul 20th, 2023 4m 12s

Corey McCrae speaks to Mitch Landrieu, former Mayor of New Orleans and senior advisor to President Joe Biden, about federal efforts to rebuild the nation's electricity grid. Ohio is set to receive over $14 million, nearly half of the total amou

What happens if YOU become a lottery millionaire?

Jul 14th, 2023 10m 26s

Chris Cerenelli talks with Danielle Frizzi Babb of the Ohio Lottery about what happens in the moments and days right after someone wins the lottery. What do you do? What do you have to sign? What should you do with the ticket ? Do you have to t

EV industry closely watching Ultium Cells battle to unionize and what it means to industry

Jun 13th, 2023 12m 2s

Lordstown is ground-zero for a battle between Ultium Cells workers and its owners of the EV battery plant - GM/LG Energy Solution. And Ford and Chrylsler's parent companies are closely watching as both build their own EV battery plants around

A serial killer amongst us... hear from Boardman police officer who investigated these cases for decades

Jun 8th, 2023 14m 43s

Boardman police said that it was a serial killer amongst our community that took the lives of 13-year-old David Evans in 1975 and12-year-old Bradley Bellino three years earlier.21 News digital content manager Robert McFerren speaks with former