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  • 3 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Hanna Erdmann

    YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — The National Weather Service has issued Air Quality Advisories across Northeast Ohio on Wednesday due to the smoke traveling south from the Canadian wildfires. An Air Quality Advisory for ground-level ozone has been issued in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Summit Counties. The advisory is in effect through midnight tonight. Air Quality Index Wednesday morning.

  • 4 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Hanna Erdmann

    (WKBN) – It’s been 40 years since the 1985 tornado outbreak, and there hasn’t been another weather event in the Valley that has compared since then. Decades later, we are more equipped and prepared for a storm like this, should it happen again. Think about how much can change in 40 years. Areas that were devastated by these tornadoes have since rebuilt and only a few reminders of that tragic day remain. Since 1985, weather technology has improved significantly, even in just the last decade.

  • 1 month ago | wkbn.com | Hanna Erdmann

    YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- A lot has happened over the past year since that deadly Realty Tower gas explosion. The blast claimed the life of Akil Drake and injured nine others. It happened one year ago, around 2:45 p.m. Crews worked for weeks, trying to clear some of the debris and piece together what happened. But there were questions over the building’s stability. That’s why city officials made the call to evacuate International Towers starting June 20.

  • 1 month ago | wkbn.com | Hanna Erdmann

    YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- Earlier this month, Youngstown City Schools announced it would be reconfiguring its district. On Tuesday, the public is invited to a meeting to discuss what this will look like. This is a major move that will impact middle and high school students in the next couple of years if this goes into effect.

  • 1 month ago | wkbn.com | Hanna Erdmann

    BAZETTA, Ohio (WKBN) — All eyes were to the skies for the Big Birding Weekend at Mosquito Lake. The activity has gained some popularity over the last couple of years. “The birds have a world that’s very big and most people don’t know about it,” said Greg Miller, a dedicated birder. In 1998, Miller set out to pursue a record of finding the most bird species in a year.

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Hanna Erdmann
Hanna Erdmann @HannaErdmann
27 Dec 22

RT @chelseaWKBN: Severe damage this noon to the #Youngstown Police Dept. Reporter @HannaErdmann is live on @WKBN at noon to show us https:…

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18 Oct 22

NOT mentally ready🥲

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Oh boy. We have a rain/snow mix this morning! Live coverage on @WKBN right now with @AlexGeorgeWKBN & @HannaErdmann https://t.co/npfL7I8yVq

Hanna Erdmann
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9 Oct 22

Find road closures and other race info here!

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Tradition continues: Youngstown hosts 48th Peace Race, important road closures https://t.co/Cl0Ox339PS