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Cause of death undetermined for man found in South Side field

In a report released earlier this week, the coroner’s office said they could not determine how Richard Rayford, 40, died.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 5m

New home for adults with autism being built in Boardman

BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN)- A new home for adults with autism is being built in Boardman. With shovels in hand, the start of construction was celebrated this morning on Woodfield Court. A four-bedroom d…

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 26m

4 ex-Steelers move closer to Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame made the announcement on Wednesday.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 36m

Hegseth imposes new requirements on Pentagon interactions with Congress

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered that Pentagon personnel be required to coordinate all interactions with Congress through the building’s central legislative affairs office, signific…

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 41m

Prosecutors: Kids looking for batteries for remote found loaded gun instead, and 1 of them died

His mother, Marquaysha Driver, 31, is on trial Wednesday before Judge Anthony D’Apolito for De’Vonte’s death.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 46m

Browns' safety picks up weekly NFL honor

He helped lead the Browns to a 31-6 victory over the Miami Dolphins in week 7.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 51m

Docs reveal what led to 5-year-old falling off Disney cruise ship, dad rescuing her

Documents released this week revealed what led to a 5-year-old girl falling off a Disney cruise ship and her father jumping off to rescue her back in June.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 56m

Police at scene of body found in Poland

A body, covered by a white sheet, is on the side of U.S. 224, between the Interstate 680 ramp and Audubon Road.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 1h

Spirit Christmas is expanding: 30 locations announced across 13 states

It may seem like Spirit Halloween has only just taken over your nearest shuttered Rite Aid and Party City locations, but some may soon become Spirit Christmas locations within weeks.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 1h

NFL: Pro Bowl festivities moving to Super Bowl week

The NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 3h

Coroner at scene of house fire

Emergency crews were called to a home in the 500 block of Beechwood Avenue just before 8:30 a.m. for a structure fire.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 3h

AG issues warning after rise in deadly synthetic opioid seizures

“The amateur chemists who create these deadly drug combinations don’t care if you live or die,” Yost said.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 4h

Farmers National Bank announces merger with Middlefield Bank

Farmers National Banc Corp. and Middlefield Banc Corp. announced a merger agreement to create a banking franchise with over $7 billion in total assets.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 4h

'My children are terrified': Shots fired into Akron homes; bullet ends up in baby crib

‘My children are terrified’: Shots fired into Akron homes; bullet ends up in baby crib

Residents on Seiberling Avenue in Akron were settling in for the night when their homes became targets in a crossfire of as many as 100 rounds fired from the street.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 4h

Trump administration puts 1,400 nuclear staffers on furlough

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) furloughed more than three-quarters of its staff Monday as the government nears its fourth week of a shutdown.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 4h

Amazon's $2.5 billion settlement over Prime subscriptions: When will payments be sent out?

Amazon’s $2.5 billion settlement over Prime subscriptions: When will payments be sent out?

The FTC accused Amazon of using “deceptive methods” to register millions of customers for paid Prime subscriptions.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 4h

WHO warns of lack of resources to treat neurological disorders

The WHO found low-income countries have 80 times fewer neurologists than high-income countries.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 4h

Man taken into custody after driving car into White House gate: Secret Service

A man was taken into custody late Tuesday after driving his car into a portion of the White House security gate, a Secret Service official said Wednesday.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 4h

Ohio bill aims to make getting unclaimed funds easier

Plenty of Ohioans have money waiting for them in the state’s unclaimed funds account — but getting it back hasn’t always been easy.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 4h

Browns host Halloween fashion show for local children battling cancer

From cleats to the catwalk, Cleveland Browns players brought their A-game to a “boo-tiful” event Tuesday night at Huntington Bank Field for the 4th annual Browns Give Back Halloween Fashion Show. …

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 4h

Travis Kelce joins investor group aiming to revive struggling Six Flags

An group that includes activist investor Jana Partners and NFL player Travis Kelce says it has accumulated one of the largest ownership stakes in Six Flags Entertainment.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 5h

Ohio redistricting commission optimistic of bipartisan congressional map

The Ohio Redistricting Commission convened Tuesday morning at the Statehouse, tasked with passing a new congressional district map by Oct. 31.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 5h

High School Football - Week 10 Primer

HS Football: Week 10 Primer

It’s hard to believe but we’re already at week ten of the 2025 high school football season.

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 5h

Domestic violence resource event happening in Youngstown

The Ohio Commission on Minority Health has funded a Stomp Out for Domestic Violence event in Youngstown, featuring guest speakers, a self-defense demo, a fitness remix class, and resources for supp…

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WKBN 27 First News @wkbn.bsky.social · 5h

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $680 million

No one won big in Tuesday’s drawing, and the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $680 million.

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