Pens end 8-game skid on Crosby’s record day

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s franchise scoring record and Rickard Rakell had the deciding goal in the shootout as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night to ...

Sidney Crosby breaks Penguins scoring record

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux’s franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night.

Church in Warren holds free holiday choir concert

WARREN, Ohio (WKBN)- The Christ Episcopal Church held its annual holiday concert to get people into the Christmas spirit. This yearly tradition weaves together scripture readings, choral music, and ...

NOAA releases January weather outlook as warmth chews into early December cold

As we go into January, NOAA’s monthly outlook released on Dec. 18, shows the area to be in “equal chances” for above or below ...

Steelers outlast Lions in bizarre finish

The Pittsburgh Steelers pushed the Detroit Lions to the brink of elimination from the playoffs on Sunday, holding on for a 29-24 win when Jared Goff’s touchdown on the final play was negated by an ...

Fire department responds to New Castle house fire

NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN)- The New Castle Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on the 300 block of East Fairmont Avenue. In a Facebook post by the New Castle Firefighters, crews arrived to find ...

Ursuline wins Capital Shootout tilt

Ursuline will play at Tallmadge next Sunday. Pickerington Central featured a pair of players – Kevin Smith and Aaven Snyder – who each scored 10 points or more. The Tigers fall to 5-2.

Penalties take points off the board twice, as Pittsburgh holds on in Detroit

An offensive pass interreference on a wild Detroit score as time expired ended the Lions comeback, the Steelers winning their third-straight 29-24. In the final moments, ...

Ohio bill would make public comments on governing decisions a right, not a privilege

Ohio law guarantees the right for the public to attend and listen to public meetings but does not guarantee the right to speak. House Bill 609 would change that, requiring public bodies to hold public ...

Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed ...

Here’s what you missed at Turning Point’s chaotic convention

When Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest convention reached its halfway point, Erika Kirk put on a smiling face.

Eastwood Mall extends hours for last minute holiday shopping

The Eastwood Mall was bustling with activity as shoppers picked out some last-minute gifts. First News reporter Nadine Grimley watches as customers search in the final moments before Christmas.