Josh Frketic

Youngstown

Sports Anchor at WKBN-TV (Youngstown, OH)

WKBN Morning Anchor, displaced Pittsburgher, @pointparku alum '11, husband to @nkoches92. Tweets are my own, RT's not endorsements. #COYS

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Social Security works to shut down phone call fraud

1 week ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

Adobe Stock by: Josh Frketic Posted: Apr 15, 2025 / 08:03 AM EDT Updated: Apr 15, 2025 / 08:03 AM EDT (WKBN)- The Social Security Administration is now checking phone calls for fraud. The White House says it spent $16 million on new anti-fraud software, which will allow employees to flag suspected fraud over the phone.
Social Security works to shut down phone call fraud

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Josh Frketic

(WKBN)- The Social Security Administration is now checking phone calls for fraud. The White House says it spent $16 million on new anti-fraud software, which will allow employees to flag suspected fraud over the phone. ‘Social Security’ didn’t say what could be considered a ‘fraud-risk indicator’, but says 70-thousand calls a year could be flagged. Those who are suspected must go to a Social Security office in person. AdvertisementAdvertisementCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Stormwater ponding, soil excavation continues in East Palestine

1 week ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

WKBN by: Josh Frketic Posted: Apr 11, 2025 / 05:45 AM EDT Updated: Apr 11, 2025 / 05:45 AM EDT EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN)- Site restoration work continues by Norfolk Southern following the 2023 train derailment.
Locals to gather to play pinball at the PinBrew Fest in Girard, Ohio for Ally Anderson Research Fund

1 week ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

GIRARD, Ohio (WKBN)- Pinball and arcade game fans are in for a treat this weekend in Girard. The fifth annual PinBrew Fest runs through Saturday at the Metroplex off of Belmont Avenue. The family-friendly event will feature over 100 pinball machines and arcade games free toplay with paid entry, as well as local food vendors and offerings from six localmicrobreweriesProceeds benefit the Ally Anderson Research Fund. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for kids.
Stormwater ponding, soil excavation continues in East Palestine

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Josh Frketic

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (WKBN)- Site restoration work continues by Norfolk Southern following the 2023 train derailment. According to the village of East Palestine’s website, a stormwater pond and soil excavation are underway just south of the railroad tracks, near the Leake Oil property. Over the coming weeks, residents may notice increased truck traffic and a visible soil stockpile in the Village. Approximately 350 truckloads of soil are expected to be moved as part of this work.
Meijer gas station in Austintown, Ohio opens Thursday

2 weeks ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

WKBN by: Josh Frketic Posted: Apr 10, 2025 / 04:52 AM EDT Updated: Apr 10, 2025 / 04:52 AM EDT AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN)- Meijer’s new gas station in Austintown is set to open Thursday morning. It sits between Austintown Plaza and Route 46. The gas station opens ahead of the full store, which is scheduled to open May 8.
PennDOT announces speed restrictions in Mercer, Venango counties

2 months ago | wytv.com | Josh Frketic

Xinzheng via GettyImagesCollection: Moment by: Josh Frketic Posted: Jan 28, 2025 / 04:47 AM EST Updated: Jan 28, 2025 / 04:47 AM EST (WKBN)- There are speed restrictions in place on I-80 in Mercer and Venango Counties. There is a 45mph limit. The speed limit on the interstate is due to ongoing winter weather.
PennDOT announces speed restrictions in Mercer, Venango counties

2 months ago | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

Xinzheng via GettyImagesCollection: Moment by: Josh Frketic Posted: Jan 28, 2025 / 04:47 AM EST Updated: Jan 28, 2025 / 04:47 AM EST (WKBN)- There are speed restrictions in place on I-80 in Mercer and Venango Counties. There is a 45mph limit. The speed limit on the interstate is due to ongoing winter weather.
Crash closes I-80 East, backing traffic up for miles

Nov 27, 2024 | wytv.com | Josh Frketic

WKBN by: Josh Frketic Posted: Nov 27, 2024 / 04:28 AM EST Updated: Nov 27, 2024 / 04:31 AM EST EAST LACKAWANNOCK, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – A semi rolled over on I-80 East near mile marker 15 that closed the interstate for several hours Wednesday morning.
Crash closes I-80 East, backing traffic up for miles

Nov 27, 2024 | wkbn.com | Josh Frketic

WKBN by: Josh Frketic Posted: Nov 27, 2024 / 03:59 AM EST Updated: Nov 27, 2024 / 04:02 AM EST EAST LACKAWANNOCK, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – A semi rolled over on I-80 East near mile marker 15 that closed the interstate for several hours Wednesday morning.