WKBN-TV (Youngstown, OH)

Warren P. Williamson, Jr., a trailblazer in broadcasting, introduced radio to Youngstown with WKBN in 1926. He started his broadcasts from his home basement, and by the next year, WKBN relocated to a studio at the downtown Y.M.C.A. In the early 1930s, Williamson set his sights on introducing television to Youngstown. He applied for a television license, but the Federal Communications Commission paused all requests due to a surge in applications nationwide, as they needed time to determine channel allocations.

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Prosecutors want bond revoked for Michael Tomlin in felony domestic violence case out of Struthers, Ohio

23 hours ago | wkbn.com | Joe Gorman

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Prosecutors Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court asked to revoke the bond of a man charged with felony domestic violence. In a motion filed before Judge Anthony D’Apolito, prosecutors asked that the recognizance bond for Michael Tomlin, 42, be revoked because he was arrested for domestic violence again while out on bond. Tomlin was charged April 30 in Youngstown Municipal Court with a fourth-degree felony domestic violence charge.
Youngstown, Ohio police cite juvenile for running, find gun, after investigation into large crowd and gunfire

1 day ago | wkbn.com | Joe Gorman

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — City police late Wednesday cited a juvenile who ran from officers who were called to a South Side street for a large crowd and gunfire, and they also found a handgun. Police were called at about 11:10 p.m. to the 3000 block of Idlewood Avenue for a report of a large fight and gunfire, and when officers showed up, several cars began leaving the area, and people were running.
Youngstown, Ohio, police find gun on Deshawn Bradford, who was in large crowd about to fight on South Side street: Report

1 day ago | wkbn.com | Joe Gorman

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Reports said city police Wednesday afternoon found a handgun on a man who was part of a large crowd on a South Side street in front of a home, wanting to fight. Deshawn Bradford, 19, was booked into the Mahoning County jail on a charge of carrying concealed weapons, a fourth-degree felony. He is expected to be arraigned Friday in municipal court.
Christopher Alan, CEO of Dasher Lawless, parent company of Auto ParkIt pushes for permanent closure of Dana Street, Warren, Ohio

1 day ago | wkbn.com | Jon Rudder

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — A street closure in Warren that has lasted for years will now stay shut a little longer but one local business owner says it’s time to make the change permanent. , but now the question on the table is whether that closure should become permanent, from North Park all the way to Paige Avenue.
Get free shuttle service between Salem Super Cruise and Columbiana Wine Festival in Ohio this weekend

1 day ago | wkbn.com | Jon Rudder

(WKBN) – Two local cities are teaming up to make it easier and cheaper for residents to enjoy a night out. Salem and Columbiana are touting a partnership, offering free transportation between two big events this weekend. The Salem Super Cruise and Columbiana Wine Festival will be connected by the Quakertown Trolley. The trolley will run between 4 and 9 p.m., with the last departing trip from Salem to Columbiana at 9.
Tickets to annual Columbiana Wine Festival at Firestone Farms in Ohio selling fast

1 day ago | wkbn.com | Jon Rudder

COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WKBN) – Wine lovers will want to head to Columbiana this weekend. The annual Columbiana Wine Festival is back and it’s not just about the wine. Organizers say it’s a big boost to the local economy. “Anytime that we can welcome people into Columbiana, we know that it’s going to impact our shops, our restaurants and all of our local mom-and-pop businesses. We’re so proud of them for carrying our local economy here in town.
2025 Mercer Mustangs 2025 Ohio high school baseball stats/results

1 day ago | wkbn.com | Vince Pellegrini

MERCER, Pa. (WKBN) – Below is Mercer’s 2025 baseball season stats and results: Coach: Art Amos Record: 11-6 2025 Results Lakeview 6 Mustangs 1* Slippery Rock 3 Mustangs 1 Mustangs 4 West Middlesex 3 Mustangs 11 Reynolds 2 Wilmington 5 Mustangs 0 Mustangs 10 Laurel 4 Mustangs 7 Sharpsville 3 Mustangs 13 Greenville 6 Mustangs 9 West Middlesex 3 Mustangs 4 Reynolds 3 Mustangs 14 Sharpsville 9 Wilmington 6 Mustangs 3 Mustangs 11 Iroquois 1 Greenville 11 Mustangs 1 Karns City 11 Mustangs 3...
Man pushing disabled car crushed between car and building in Youngstown, Ohio

2 days ago | wkbn.com | Joe Gorman

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Reports said a man pushing a disabled car early Wednesday on the North Side was crushed between the car door and a building. An officer on patrol about 12:40 a.m. in the 1700 block of Logan Avenue spotted two men pushing a car in the center lane of the road, reports said. One of the men was pushing the car from behind while the other was standing by the open driver’s door, pushing with one hand and steering.
Prosecutors seek to revoke bond of rape suspect for allegedly contacting victim

2 days ago | wkbn.com | Joe Gorman

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Prosecutors Wednesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court asked a judge to revoke the bond of a man charged with three counts of rape because they say he contacted a victim in the case. Assistant Prosecutor Daniel Yozwiak said Matthew Nicholson, 46, of Columbiana, sent a Facebook message May 29 to a victim in the case despite a condition of his bond stating that he have no contact with any victims.
Judge reluctantly agrees to continuance in cold case murder trial or Robert Moore in Youngstown, Ohio

2 days ago | wkbn.com | Joe Gorman

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Saying she had “no choice,” a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge Wednesday granted a request to continue the trial of an Alliance man accused of the 2009 murder of a missing Smith Township teen. Judge Maureen Sweeney granted the request by Assistant Attorney General Dan Kasaris to continue the murder trial of Robert L. Moore, 55, who is charged with murder. Prosecutors say he killed Glenna Jean White, 17, who had been missing since 2009.