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Police: Fire police officer struck, killed in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A fire police officer was killed in the line of duty while directing traffic at a crash Friday afternoon. Newberry Township Police said it happened around 2:20 p.m. at Red Mill Road and Corn Hill Road in the township. The fire police officer was directing traffic there for a separate […]
76ers 2024-25 schedule once again confirms the NBA hates The Process
Welcome to the dog days of the NBA offseason. Some of us are still bleary eyed from Team USA's Gold Medal run featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. We are about five-ish weeks away from training camp and a little over nine weeks away from the start of the regular season.
Body of 10-year-old found after he went under water while kayaking with his family
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News/TMX) – The body of a 10-year-old kayaker who disappeared under the water in Pennsylvania on Saturday was found under a pile of debris Wednesday morning, officials said. The York County Coroner’s Office identified the child as 10-year-old Matthew Coffroth Jr. Matthew set out...
3 Eagles who played themselves off the roster in Preseason Week 2
The NFL preseason is a zero-sum game. With players fighting for roster spots, every good performance and every bad outing matters. It's fun when a well-liked player has the opportunity to ball out. On Thursday night the Philadelphia Eagles got that from wide receiver Joseph Ngata. Ngata led all Eagles...
Bodycam video shows police fatally shooting New Jersey woman whose family told 911 she was having a mental health crisis
Body-camera footage showing the fatal police shooting of Victoria Lee, a 25-year-old Asian woman whose brother had called 911 for medical assistance during her mental health crisis, was released Friday by New Jersey authorities.
F-16s intercept private plane in no-fly zone over Cape May County, NJ
Many of us have had the experience of driving down the road when all of a sudden we see red and blue lights flashing in our rearview mirror. It's a horrible feeling as you pull off to the side of the road and await the police officer who strolls to your car.
On-Farm Apprentice Program Aims to Grow Dairy Herd Managers
Being an apprentice on a dairy farm gives Kristina Quinn just the kind of real-life experience she wants. The recent high school graduate is no stranger to milking cows. In fact, she’s been doing it since ninth grade. But now, as an apprentice, she’s learning much more about everything involved in herd management.
Pottstown man sees prison for multi-county straw purchase scheme
NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man is headed to prison after he admitted to a straw purchase scheme during which he bought weapons at gun stores in Chester and Berks counties and lied on required paperwork claiming the guns were for him and then illegally passed them to others who were prohibited by law from possessing guns.
10 most expensive homes sold in Berks County, Aug. 5-11
A house in Wernersville that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Berks County in the past week. In total, 123 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $296,264. The average price per square foot was $174.
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
U.S. backing of war in Gaza sways swing-state Democrats: Poll
(The Center Square) – While both major party presidential campaigns have maintained focus on domestic issues like the economy and immigration, swing state voters show a growing concern about U.S. involvement in Israel’s war on Hamas. Recent polling from the Institute for Middle East Understanding, or the IMEU, shows that a quarter of swing state […]
Best online casinos in PA for beginners: Where, What & How?
There’s always a supply of Pennsylvania online casino sites to join. With new brands entering the market in large numbers, you can choose an online casino based on your gaming preference, the payment methods it supports, and more. Even with the range of online casinos, you should be picky, especially if this is your first time playing at an online casino.
Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak in 31 states, including dozens in Pennsylvania
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new update on a multistate salmonella outbreak that's been linked to cucumbers.What to know about salmonella outbreak from recalled cucumbersThe outbreak of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup infections, which was originally reported as two separate outbreaks, has been under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in tandem with public health and regulatory officials and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Reports of sickness tied to the outbreak began on dates ranging from March 11 to June 4, 2024, according to the CDC."Epidemiologic, traceback and laboratory data show that...
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket sold in Carbon County hits $1M jackpot
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., -– A lucky Carbon County resident has recently hit the jackpot. A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Thursday, Aug. 15 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 1-7-9-23-40, to win $1 million less withholding. Friendly Food Mart II on Stock Street...
$7.1 Million Boosts EV Infrastructure in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today an investment of $7.1 million from Round 1B of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. This funding is a part of the ongoing efforts under the Shapiro Administration to promote cleaner and more sustainable transportation options across the state. PennDOT Secretary...
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