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Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year's budget, but talks aren’t going well
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — An effort to tax a lucrative and legally iffy gaming sector appears to be in jeopardy amid Pennsylvania budget talks, potentially threatening a funding stream that could have been a bargaining chip during negotiations. At the...
Seneca Valley's Lexie Hames, Neshannock's Addy Frye top 2024 all-state softball teams
Jul. 5—Two WPIAL softball players, Seneca Valley's Lexie Hames and Neshannock's Addy Frye, were named Pennsylvania's top pitcher and player when all-state teams were announced Friday. Hames was voted the state's overall player of the year and Frye was pitcher of the year as chosen by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association. Both are juniors. Hames went 16-1 with 265 ...
Warning for election scam targeting voters
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Area Election officials and law enforcement are warning residents about a scam targeting voters or would be voters. The con artists are trying to get your personal information via email, phone calls, and text messages. Investigators say in some cases the scammers are trying to deter people from voting or registering […]
Delaware County in Top 100 Best Counties to Live in Nation, 4th in PA
Delaware County is one of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania as well as one of the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report by Niche. To determine the ranking, Niche compared counties in the country based on relevant metrics, such as public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities.
Pennsylvania firework laws and safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the Fourth
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Official shows and individuals alike will light up the skies with fireworks across Pennsylvania tonight, and officials are urging everyone to follow state laws. While the holiday is a fantastic time to celebrate independence with family and friends, it’s important to remember Pennsylvania fireworks laws to keep people safe. According to the […]
16-year-old reported missing in Columbia County
JACKSON TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Law enforcement is searching for a 16-year-old who has not been seen or heard from for almost a month. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on June 7 family members of 16-year-old Katelyn Nemeth, reported her missing. Police say Nemeth was last seen at her house on June 6 around […]
Woman charged with assaulting two PSP troopers
SCHUYLKILL TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing multiple charges after police say she assaulted two state troopers during an arrest. According to Pennsylvania State Police, officers were called to the 160 block of Dodson Street in Schuylkill Township Monday for a disturbance. Homeowners told police that a woman hit their front door […]
Crash Involving Overturned Truck Reported In Schuylkill County
Emergency dispatchers confirmed the crash involved an overturned truck on Gold Mine Road in Tremont Township, near the Lebanon County line. Officials have not said if anyone was injured. to follow Daily Voice Lebanon and receive free news updates.
Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, June 17-30
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between June 17 and 30, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment."
Luzerne County pet store closing due to crime uptick
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A locally owned pet supply store is closing one of its locations after more than a decade due to a rise in crime in the area. First, Village Pet Supplies and Gifts in Hanover Township say they reduced their hours at that location for that very reason, now, she’s closing […]
Judge Munley’s wife heads to recovery after deadly crash
JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The wife of Lackawanna County’s Judge Tom Munley is in the hospital recovering from a crash Thursday morning. The judge’s wife had her first surgery last night and a second one Friday. It was a medical emergency that caused the driver to lose control of the car, striking Jodean Munley, […]
Police: Scranton man beat another man with tire iron
SCRANTON — A city man woke another man by hitting him in the head with a tire iron Thursday, according to a criminal complaint. Wyatt Pinkey, 21, of 320 Meadow Ave., allegedly struck Joshua Fetfatzes several times with the tool. When police responded to the assault report at about...
Pottsville Man Faces Assault Charges Following Domestic Incident
A Pottsville man is facing charges after an alleged domestic incident. According to Pottsville Police, on July 4th, 2024, around 2:45pm Pottsville Police were dispatched to 319 W. Market Street for a report of a domestic dispute in progress. Upon arrival, Ptl. Stephen Delinko spoke to the female victim who...
Four Women Rescued from Shipping Container Outside Walmart Supercenter
Pocono Mountain Regional police and state troopers discovered four females held captive in a shipping container at the Walmart Supercenter in Mount Pocono. Two men, Isaiah Mi Rogers Keeney and Davaun Carlon Jackson, were arrested and arraigned without bail due to the violent nature of the incident. The community is...
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