• The Outcue: Transparency between news media outlets, local leaders
    Jun 4 2026

    This week, on The Outcue podcast, hosts Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren and Reporter Ally Ross are discussing the word “transparency”, especially when it comes to the relationship between news media outlets and local government officials, in addition to the importance of communication between the two parties.

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    24 mins
  • The Vibe: Summer grilling and poolside chilling
    May 28 2026

    As folks gear up for summer, Nicole Kapalko and Steve Vesey are talking grilling and swimming plus summer night fire pits. Scott Jones, the owner of Youngstown Propane and Bob Ballone, the owner of Austintown Pools & Spas, stop by to offer their best tips for the upcoming summer days and nights.

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    22 mins
  • The Radar: Mahoning Co. EMA director talks about their role during weather emergencies
    May 21 2026

    In today's episode of The Radar, 21 News Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm talks with Conner O'Halloran, the new director of the Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency.

    They discuss the new role and his role during weather emergencies in the county.

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    18 mins
  • The Score: 30 years of Bob Cene Park
    May 14 2026

    Dana Balash sits down with Bob Beam, high school coordinator at Bob Cene Park, and Scott Ruark, president of Youngstown Class B Baseball, to speak on the history and current operations at Bob Cene Park. Bob Cene Park, a baseball park in Struthers, opened its first ballpark in 1996. The park is now home to several area high school baseball teams and tournaments with three fields on Bob Cene Way.

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    29 mins
  • The Lowellville Loner: Learn the story behind a serial killer's time in the Valley
    May 8 2026

    In this 21 News Podcast, Senior Digital Content Manager Robert McFerren talks with Valley author James Thomas about his travels with a Lowellville man in the early 1970s... unbeknownst to Thomas, this man was a serial killer.
    Hear how the two met and how Thomas learned that someone he knew confessed to killing at least 14 people.

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    16 mins
  • The Outcue: Talking transparency push on local JobsOhio division
    Apr 30 2026

    In today’s 21 News journalist podcast, The Outcue, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell speaks with reporter Kaitlyn McCarthy and Weekend anchor/reporter Leslie Huff.

    Today, they discuss transparency regarding the local JobsOhio division, Lake to River, which focuses on economic development and growth, and receives funding from taxpayers from liquor sales, but refuses to

    While Lake to River held its annual meeting on Wednesday in the Valley, we were there to ask about recent efforts by lawmakers to demand transparency from the organization on its spending.

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    30 mins
  • The Vibe: How to spruce up your home
    Apr 23 2026

    In this episode of The Vibe, Nicole Kapalko and Steve Vesey catch up with Kelly Dolan from Duncan Bath & Kitchen Center to talk about ways to make your home look a little nicer.

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    21 mins
  • The Radar: Weather and education
    Apr 16 2026

    In this episode of The Radar, Stormtracker 21 Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm catches up with two local science teachers about how they implement weather into their lessons.

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    19 mins