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Pennsylvania establishes hotline to report voter intimidation, election fraud, and more
Harrisburg, PA (WHTM) – There is now a hotline to report various election-related crimes in the Commonwealth. The new hotline was established in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler County. “Political violence has no place in Pennsylvania – the birthplace of American democracy – nor anywhere else across […]
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Pa. Wilds Monday afternoon
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 1:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for Northern Clinton, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:44 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Pa. Gaming Control Board reports a jackpot for 2023-24 tax revenue
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported that the tax revenue generated during the combined Fiscal Year 2023-24 has reached a record level of $2.54 billion. This tax figure takes into account record combined revenue generation of over $5.89 billion from casino slots and table games; iGaming; sports betting; video gaming terminals; and fantasy sports contests. The previous record-holder was combined FY 2022-23 with $2.36 billion...
Mail ballot envelopes will now be printed with the full year filled out
This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. Sign up for Votebeat's free newsletters here. The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely. In a directive earlier this month, the Department...
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Towanda man convicted on Arson charge
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- Robert Devine, a 62-year-old man from Towanda will serve at least 21 months in prison after being convicted of arson. According to the Bradford County District Attorney, Devine started a fire on August 2023 that placed his home and his neighbor's homes at risk. "The fire...
Luzerne County Council funding tour showcases new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. In their latest American Rescue tour stop Monday, Luzerne County Council members checked out the new Kingston-Forty Fort “Tower 1” fire truck. Purchased with a $1.8 million American Rescue Plan Act allocation from the county, Tower 1 has a...
Suspected mold outbreak closes school building in West Pittston
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County School District has closed one of its buildings after a suspected mold outbreak. The discovery was made at the Wyoming Area Intermediate Center on Montgomery Avenue over the weekend. According to Jon Pollard, Superintendent of the Wyoming Area School District, the district was alerted to a […]
Additional West Nile mosquitoes found in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were found in South Scranton and the East Mountain section. Rocco Genovese, the West Nile virus coordinator of Lackawanna County, said he collected positive mosquito samples on July 16 at Robinson Park near Yesu Drive, and at Palm Street and Crown Avenue. Officials say other positive […]
Three men from New York face charges after chase in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Three men from the Bronx, New York, face charges after a chase in Scranton last week. Police say Ismael Feliciano, 49, tried to withdraw money from an account at the Davis Street Community Bank using a fake ID on Friday. He then got in a car...
Norry Police Start Blue Envelopes Drivers on Autism Spectrum
The Northumberland Police Department has initiated a blue envelope program where drivers on the autism spectrum can place their vehicle registration, insurance card, driver’s license, and emergency contact information. The envelope has instructions on the front side for the operator and instructions on the back for the officer to enhance communications during the traffic encounter.
Paula Radick nominated to Luzerne County division head position
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County Manager Romilda Crocamo has nominated Paula Radick as the new judicial services and records division head, according to an updated agenda she released Monday. The agenda is for Tuesday’s 6 p.m. county council meeting, when the legislative body is...
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