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Allegheny County District Attorney's Office experiences limited communication due to cyberattack
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A cyberattack has impacted communications for the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office as of this morning. According to their website, their computer servers are shut down at this time. They also added that they have limited access to email and their desk phones are up and running, but they do not have voicemail capabilities. Anyone who has to contact the office can do so by calling one of two numbers: 412-915-6914 or 412-879-7548. People can also contact the general email address, inquiry@alleghenycountyda.us, or email the individual directly. This a developing story, stick with KDKA.com for the latest
John Manchin Senior Health Care Center among nursing homes to possibly be sold
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities recently unveiled a new initiative to sell four state-run nursing homes. In a press release Friday, the department announced it will be working with Lument Securities, a healthcare merging and acquisition company, to sell Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, and John Manchin Senior Health Care Center in Fairmont.
Team West Virginia Warns Ohio “We’re Going To Hit You, Every Play”
WHEELING,W.Va. (WTRF) – As Team West Virginia prepares for the OVAC All-Star Game, Coach Frank Sisinni’s (Weir) staff and the players have found their time off the field has brought them closer together on it. With this being the shortest camp leading up to the game in OVAC history, every card-game, pool tournament, and ice […]
Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
Update: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds in central Pa. Wednesday
On Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 7 p.m. for Dauphin, Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Be ready for quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. “At 6:40 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Brickerville,...
Edinboro representatives will help write 'next chapter' for PennWest University
New Pennsylvania Western University President Jon Anderson has organized a presidential transition committee to help shape university priorities. The committee will include representatives of PennWest's three campuses, at Edinboro, Clarion and California. Members will play a key role in engaging communities and stakeholders throughout western Pennsylvania, Anderson said. ...
Want to be a PA corrections officer? The DOC is hiring
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – If you want to be a corrections officer in Pennsylvania, the Department of Corrections is hiring for positions in Clearfield, Somerset, and Huntingdon counties. For interested applicants, the DOC is hosting a job fair on July 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quehanna Boot Camp, located at 4395 […]
Power outages impacting Delaware Valley, photos show storm damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley is still feeling the effects of powerful, fast-moving storms that hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Thousands of customers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are dealing with power outages, and strong winds brought down large trees.The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey said on social media Tuesday night that it had received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey. "Radar data supports that several severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred," the agency said around 9 p.m.In Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood, a large tree...
Push to deregulate hair braiding in Pennsylvania
Hair braiders in Pennsylvania are hoping to be exempt from regulatory oversight. “The Philadelphia Inquirer” reports that the PA state senate passed a bill last month that would free braiders from formal instruction. Democratic Senator Anthony Williams said the legislation would remove excessive and unnecessary barriers and would encourage entrepreneurism. However, the bill never became […]
Severe Weather Live Stream Update
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Due to a technical issue, Newswatch 16's live stream service is down momentarily. The Stormtracker 16 Team has been on the air providing the latest on severe weather throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16 hopes to have the issue resolved soon, but if you are...
Power Outages Reported Across Pennsylvania After Overnight Storms
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are still without power after severe thunderstorms downed trees across the region on Tuesday, July 16. The outages are mostly concentrated in the following areas, according to the PPL and Met-Ed outage maps: Fontaine Atglen Wyomissing Lanark Hanover…
With all the extra money coming to school districts from the state, isn’t it time for a give back?
July 17 – After a number of local school boards decided on a roughly 4% tax increase for next year’s budget, the state came in with the numbers they are providing to Pennsylvania school districts – and it’s way bigger than expected. In fact, not only...
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