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Pa. Supreme Court sets Oct. 8 argument on claim that life without parole for felony murder is cruel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Oct. 8 in an appeal that could bring hope for freedom to more than 1,000 people serving life in prison without the possibility of parole for murders they didn’t commit. The court in February agreed to consider the case of Derek Lee, who is serving life in […]
‘Pa. still requires annual safety inspections,’ PennDOT responds to legislation
PENNSYVLANIA (WTAJ) — After conversations of Pennsylvania introducing legislation that could end yearly inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has made a statement. The bill mentioned was introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (Lackawanna and Luzerne) in Aug. 2023. The legislation calls for the modernization of vehicle inspections in Pennsylvania by removing the yearly inspection […]
Pennsylvania to invest over $9.9 million to protect farmer’s land
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania is investing over $9.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,654 acres on 30 farms in 14 counties, protecting them from any future residential or commercial development, the Shapiro Administration announced. The Shapiro Administration says these purchases will ensure that local farmers across the state will have the necessary quality land to […]
New law helps level playing field between independent, chain pharmacies, proponents say
PINE GROVE – Independent pharmacies in Pennsylvania have been closing rapidly in recent years, and a new law may help turn the tide, state representatives said Tuesday. In the past several years, Shenandoah Pharmacy in downtown Shenandoah, Bracey Pharmacy in Ashland, and Tri-Valley Pharmacy in Valley View have all closed.
Shoeless 11-Year-Old Boy Runs Away From Grandma's Lebanon Home: PSP
A boy who left home without his shoes on is missing, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15. Ace Snook, 11, most recently of the 200 block of East Main Street in Myerstown Borough went missing before 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.PSP officers were called to the h…
Pittston woman participates in ‘Supermarket Spree’
WRIGHT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A lucky Luzerne County woman went on the grocery run of a lifetime this morning; scoring carts filled with free food! It’s all thanks to the WBRE 28 and WYOU 22 Weis Markets Supermarket Spree. Amanda Myrkalo of Pittston is the “Supermarket Spree” winner who dashed down the aisles […]
Major figure in 'Kids for Cash' scandal pleads guilty to evading taxes on legal fees
SCRANTON, Pa. — A prominent figure in the Luzerne County “Kids-for-Cash” scandal was in federal court Wednesday to plead guilty to tax evasion. Robert Powell was disbarred nearly a decade ago for his role in the judicial scandal but he still collected fees owed to his former law firm. In court Wednesday, he admitted he did not pay federal taxes on those fees.
Geisinger to distribute free Narcan at events in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre
NORTHEAST Pa. (WOLF) — Geisinger plans to host two Narcan Distribution events in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre this month. Those who come to the eventcan receive two free boxes of Narcan (naloxone) while supplies last. Healthcare professionals will demonstrate how to properly administer the lifesaving medication. The first event will...
Mom endangers child during drunken ride
Bloomsburg, Pa. — A mother is facing charges after she reportedly got into a truck with her one-year-old child, knowing the driver was drunk. Kendra Marie Hess, 21, admitted she knew the driver, 23-year-old Matthew Isaiah Hess, was drunk when she got into his pickup truck after a truck show at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds on July 14, police say. Hess, who also didn't have her daughter in a child safety...
I-83 to be closed temporarily in Harrisburg for bridge removal
A portion of Interstate 83 in Harrisburg will be closed later this month for the removal of the 29th Street Bridge. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said the highway will be closed between the 19th Street and Paxton Street exits on Aug. 24 for bridge demolition. The bridge, which crosses...
'Non-Verbal' Adult Goes Missing In Philadelphia, Police Say
A non-verbal adult at high risk of being victimized has gone missing in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 15.Woodley, also known as Qwan, is 41 years old and a resident of the Resources for Human Development program.He was last seen at about 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7.He is approx…
Most dangerous time of day to drive in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — New research has revealed the most dangerous times to drive in Pennsylvania based on a number of deadly crashes. The study by personal injury lawyer Scott Vicknair examined the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to see which times of the day saw the most fatal crashes in each state […]
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated briefly
The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated after a power outage Thursday morning, officials said. Capitol police and other emergency response crews responded to the Capitol Complex after the power outage occurred at 11 a.m., according to Eric Veronikis, communications director with the Department of General Services. The outage, which...
JD Vance speaking in Pennsylvania this morning
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. (KDKA) -- Vice presidential nominee and Ohio senator JD Vance will be speaking this morning at an event in Lower Burrell. This will be Vance's first visit to the Pittsburgh area since he was named the vice presidential nominee alongside Donald Trump. Vance's remarks are set to...
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