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Update: Heat advisory affecting Pennsylvania until Saturday evening
On Saturday at 2:55 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 8 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," explains the weather service.
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, PA, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in […]
Dog law fixes pass both Pennsylvania chambers unanimously; head to Shapiro’s desk for his signature
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania dog boarding kennels near state lines and dog rescues everywhere in Pennsylvania can breathe a sigh of relief after a final legislative act Wednesday to send legislation amending the commonwealth’s dog law to Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk for his signature. The state Senate Wednesday passed legislation unanimously Wednesday — aligned […]
One injured after Wapwallopen crash
WAPWALLOPEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one person was injured after a crash in Wapwallopen Thursday evening. Authorities tell 28/22 News PSP Shickshinny were called at around 5:00 p.m. to the 500 block of Lily Lake Road in Wapwallopen for a reported car crash. There is no word on the injured person’s condition at this […]
Police: Man with active arrest warrant steals handgun from shooting range in Stroudsburg
STROUDSBURG, Pa. - Police in the Poconos say a man stole a handgun from a shooting range Thursday. Police were sent to Pocono Pistol in Stroudsburg around 12:30 p.m. Thursday for a report of a theft of a firearm, according to a news release from the Stroud Area Regional Police Department.
Biden's childhood hometown 'embarrassed' by debate meltdown
As residents of Joe Biden's hometown Scranton prepared to mark that most American of holidays -- July 4 -- many were also voicing alarm about the US president following his disastrous debate last week against Donald Trump. Like others in the town, however, he could not name anyone other than Harris to step up to replace "Scranton Joe" at the top of the Democratic ticket.
Pizza chain reportedly on brink of bankruptcy
A national fast-casual pizza chain is exploring a potential bankruptcy filing as the company looks for a buyer, according to several reports. MSN reports people familiar with MOD Pizza say the Seattle chain has hired legal and financial advisers to work on a possible sale of the business or bankruptcy filing.
Video shows bear running through downtown Kittanning
KITTANNING, Pa. (KDKA) -- A bear was spotted running through downtown Kittanning on the Fourth of July. Kayla Montgomery says she was on her way to the YMCA park around noon on Thursday when she recorded a bear sprinting across the road by the Meredith Inn on North Water Street.The Pennsylvania Game Commission estimates there are about 18,000 bears in the state, and there have been several sightings across the Pittsburgh area this year. A couple of months ago, Oakmont residents were startled to find a bear roaming their neighborhood. In May, Butler Township police asked residents to be on alert after a...
2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Chad Martin-Mifflinburg Wildcats QB/MLB
Notable Awards or Recognitions: Honorable Mention Quarterback(4 games played) —————————————————- Chad is a huge asset to our team on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. He’s one of the best athletes on our team and is always looking for ways to get better. He is truly our “do-it-all” guy who can be physical in the run game or stand in the pocket and read defenses. Chad is always around the ball on defense and is not afraid to come up and make a play in the run game. Overall, a playmaker, on both sides of the ball, whose best performances are yet to come.
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