
Derek Steyer
News Anchor and Reporter at WFMJ-TV (Youngstown, OH)
News Anchor at WFMJ-TV in Youngstown, Ohio. Husband, father of 4 and loving life! Story ideas? email me: [email protected]
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3 weeks ago |
wfmj.com | Derek Steyer
NewsThis project was revamped after community backlash over a similiar proposal in 2022. The new route avoids the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater, Wean Park and Covelli Centre. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Controversy surrounded a proposed First Energy transmission project in Youngstown three years ago but a new proposal to upgrade and expand the electric grid appears to be easing community concerns.
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1 month ago |
wfmj.com | Derek Steyer
NewsUpgrades to the park include a brand new splash pad and playground, gazebo, turf baseball fields and infrastructure improvements. A major milestone in Niles Friday. With help from former Congressman Tim Ryan, Niles Mayor Steve Mientkiewicz cut the ribbon on a new and improved Waddell Park. Upgrades to the park include a brand new splash pad and playground, gazebo, turf baseball fields and infrastructure improvements.
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1 month ago |
wfmj.com | Derek Steyer
NewsJane Kleese was found dead in her home in 2002. Her death, originally ruled an accident, was later determined to be a homicide after the autospy report stated her death was due to asphyxiation. A murder case that's been cold in the Niles community for more than two decades, may have some new life. The mysterious death of Jane Kleese is back in the spotlight thanks to some new information detectives are tracking down.
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1 month ago |
wfmj.com | Derek Steyer
NewsBoardman Subaru donated more than $60,000 to Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley and Second Harvest Food Bank through the Subaru Share the Love Event. Boardman Subaru has been taking part in the Share the Love Event since 2013 and in that timeframe has raised more than $440,000 dollars for local organizations. It's a donation that's more than just dollars, it's a lifeline.
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Mar 6, 2025 |
wfmj.com | Madison Tromler |Derek Steyer |Sydney Canty
NewsOur demand may eventually exceed our supply of fossil fuels. In this special report, 21 News looks to see if it's time to "move the needle"—move it from a focus on oil and gas to wind and solar. Imagine a world without energy. If predictions hold up, our demand will eventually exceed our supply of fossil fuels. We don't know exactly when that will happen, but it's concerning.
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Ohio Issue 1 still losing by a large margin with 446,776 no votes and 187,555 yes votes. @21WFMJ

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