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Heat advisory affecting Pennsylvania until Saturday evening
On Friday at 2:52 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid from 10 a.m. until Saturday 8 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties. "Heat index values ranging from 100 to 104 degrees expected," comments the weather service. "Very warm and humid conditions tonight will offer little relief from the heat."
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 […]
Violent Altercation on Jamestown’s North Side Leads to Arrests
Two Women Charged with Multiple Offenses Following Fight. (WNY News Now) – Jamestown – On July 5, 2024, at approximately 1:07 AM, the Jamestown Police Department responded to a fight in progress on the city’s north side. Upon arrival, officers observed multiple individuals engaged in a physical altercation. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that Abigail C. Quinones and Samantha M. Bullock were allegedly central to the incident.
Collaborating for Conservation: MHA, RTPI, and Watershed Conservancy Lead Initiative
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) is partnering with the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute to restore the native wildflowers along the Chadakoin River and explore the role of art and artists in protecting freshwater ecosystems.
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...
Will Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro run for president if Joe Biden drops out?
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With all the talk about whether President Joe Biden will drop out of the race for president, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's name has been frequently mentioned as a possible candidate.When political pundits speculate about who might succeed Biden as a Democratic nominee for president, some names are obvious: Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.Other names are less obvious, like Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Shapiro."Governor Shapiro has built quite the reputation nationally in a very short period of time," Democratic political strategist...
Jamestown Police Charge Two in Domestic Dispute Involving Children
Two Jamestown residents are facing child endangerment charges following an investigation into a domestic dispute at an address on the city's north side Thursday afternoon. Jamestown Police were called to a report of a domestic dispute in progress shortly before 4:30 PM and determined that 18-year-old Charles Cooper, Sr. and 20-year-old Anikka Coulter got into a vehicle with a one-year-old child, allegedly struck a 15-year-old juvenile and also allegedly tried to strike another victim with the vehicle. Officers say Cooper and Coulter fled the scene, but were located a short time later and taken into custody. Coulter is also accused of violating a stay-away order of protection during the incident. Cooper faces two counts each of 2nd-degree reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of a child, while Coulter is charged with one count each of 2nd-degree criminal contempt and endangering the welfare of a child. Both were held in the Jamestown City Jail pending arraignment.
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 […]
‘Harmful algae’ closes swimming area at Gifford Pinchot State Park
Harmful algae conditions closed swimming at Quaker Race beach in Gifford Pinchot State Park on Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced. The closure will be in effect until the water is deemed acceptable by test results, according to the DCNR. Other activities on or near...
Be prepared for thunderstorms and scattered showers in Northeast Pa. Thursday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 5:34 p.m. for thunderstorms and scattered showers until 7:45 p.m. for Northern Wayne and Southern Wayne as well as Bradford, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Luzerne and Pike counties. "Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms will move through northeast PA...
PPL asks regulator approval to raise maximum distribution improvement charge
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — PPL Electric Utilities customers could see their bills increase beginning Jan. 1 if regulators approve the Allentown-based company’s request to raise their maximum distribution system improvement charge. The company currently has a cap on the distribution system improvement charge (DSIC) of 5% of billed...
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.
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