Kyle Wills

6 days ago | wkbn.com | Kyle Wills |Abigail Cloutier

NILES, Ohio (WKBN) — Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the 1985 tornado outbreak. On May 31, 1985, the F-5 tornado created 27 miles of destruction in Trumbull County with wind speeds up to 318 miles per hour. It ripped through Newton Falls, Lordstown, Warren, and Niles before devastating Wheatland and parts of Mercer County. First News took a look through our archives to reflect on the destruction and the resilient community members who came together to help.

1 month ago | wkbn.com | Abigail Cloutier |Kyle Wills

SHARON, Pa., (WKBN) — Sharon Regional Medical Center is moving forward with its reopening plans. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has given the OK to resume operations in the operating room, cath lab, and all cardiovascular services—effective immediately. This comes after the hospital began a phased reopening last month, bringing back the ER, med-surg unit, ICU, behavioral health, and clinics.