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Pennsylvania murder suspect caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
New website aims to make audit info more accessible for all Pennsylvanians
(WHTM) — A new website has been launched that aims to help Pennsylvanians with their audits. The Pennsylvania Department of Auditor General has created a new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed […]
Study finds Pennsylvania troopers stop drivers at similar rates regardless of race
(WHTM) — A new study is out on traffic stops conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police. Most of them are during the daytime, on weekdays, and when someone is stopped for speeding, they’re usually 20 miles an hour over, among other study findings. “This is so important because traffic stops are the most common ways […]
Presidential, VP candidates from both parties to visit Pennsylvania over next several days
Pennsylvania is again taking center stage in the race for the White House. Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance will be in Westmoreland County on Thursday morning. Former President Donald Trump will host a rally in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. On Sunday, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim...
Another national company set to close Pennsylvania stores due to bankruptcy
(WTAJ) — As companies around the country file for bankruptcy and stores close in many states, another national retailer is joining the list. LL Flooring, formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, has filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, saying it is nearly $110 million in long-term debt. The filing comes with the announcement that 94 locations nationwide will be closing, including three in Pennsylvania.
Millersville University trumpet soloist hits all the right notes across major league crowds
BALTIMORE — John Maurer is used to performing at a high level in front of big sports crowds. His talents are in demand... not to play in the game but before the game. Maurer is an acclaimed trumpet soloist who performed the National Anthem before the Orioles game at Camden Yards on Tuesday night. He graduated from Millersville’s Tell School of Music in 2012, then went on to earn his master's in trumpet performance at Penn State.
DA asks Cumberland County judge to recuse from all criminal cases over bias concerns
A flurry of hearings, petitions, motions and witness statements regarding the actions of a Cumberland County courthouse law clerk have turned a dispute over a murder case into a request for a judge to recuse himself from all of the county’s criminal cases. Last week, the Cumberland County District...
Greencastle-Antrim School District welcomes new teachers for 2024-25 school year
Greencastle-Antrim School District students head back to the classroom on Thursday, Aug. 22. In preparation for the 2024-25 school year, new teacher induction was held Monday, Aug. 12. Preparing for their future:‘Financial well-being for life’ is goal of new Greencastle graduation requirement. New teachers include:. High school: Jaclyn...
Montgomery Township History: Five Points in Montgomeryville through the years
Some readers asked for a look back at the Five Points intersection and shopping center. Check out some history below. "Here’s an aerial view of the corner and most of the 309/202 strip taken in the early 1970s. Quite a change took place in a mere 30 years. To the left, you can see a small corner of the old Montgomeryville Airport down where North Wales Road passes through today.
Longtime 6ABC/Philadelphia meteorologist announces he’s leaving the station
Following a recent tease on Facebook, a longtime meteorologist at Channel 6 in Philadelphia has announced he is leaving the station and moving down south. And as we opined yesterday, we had the chances of that actually happening at "incredibly low to almost zero," after all, very few people actually ever leave 6ABC, so this must have been an excellent opportunity.
Abington School School District cellphone ban: Everything you need to know
ABINGTON, Pa. - Abington School District is joining the many schools implementing a cellphone ban ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeffrey Fecher announced the new cellphone crackdown in a statement Wednesday. "With the potential for new legislation on the horizon, plus the concerns expressed to...
Behind-the-scenes look at Aston Township company that designs public safety cars for police
ASTON, Pa. (CBS) — Police officers rely on their cars for many things, from patrolling their beats to chasing down suspects. But building police cars to withstand the rigors of the job is no small task.KML Transport LLC in Aston said it contracts with most law enforcement agencies in Delaware County to design their fleet. A fully built car, complete with lights, sirens, cages, computers, license plate readers and bulletproof doors, takes about 40 to 60 hours of labor, according to general manager Scott Price."Ultimately, the most important thing is that those emergency responders on scene are safe, stay safe and...
Half-sisters of Malinda Hoagland, 12-year-old murder victim, file suit against Chester County, local school district
Malinda Hoagland’s half-sisters have filed a lawsuit against a host of agencies that they say failed to protect the child while she was allegedly being tortured by her father and his girlfriend, a convicted child abuser, according to a press release issued by their attorneys. A federal lawsuit was...
American man wanted for murder caught in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Mexican authorities say they have expelled a U.S. citizen wanted in connection with a murder committed in Pennsylvania. The suspect only identified as Donald Xavier T., 52, was apprehended earlier this week by the Chihuahua state police and turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Tuesday at […]
Clocks ‘fall back’ when daylight saving time ends on this date
August has come. Summer is waning. The days are finally dropping below the 90-degree mark. You know what that means — it’s time to repeatedly remind everyone when daylight saving time ends this year. The days will start getting darker when folks set their clocks back on Sunday,...
Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
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