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Take in a Pride parade, try salsa dancing and check out classic cars: Things to do in central Pa. this weekend
Across central Pa., there are numerous fun activities, events, and other exciting things happening this weekend, including taking a salsa class, carnival rides, and a free concert from David Archuleta. Below is a short list of events happening this weekend worth braving the heat to attend:. If you purchase a...
Pennsylvania natural gas, energy companies close $5.4B merger deal
Pittsburgh-based independent natural gas production company EQT Corp. has closed on its deal to buy back Mountain Valley Pipeline operator Equitrans Midstream Corp. in an all-stock deal worth $5.4 billion. “We are excited to complete this highly strategic transaction significantly ahead of our original timeline and welcome both Equitrans employees and shareholders to EQT,” said […] The post Pennsylvania natural gas, energy companies close $5.4B merger deal appeared first on Pennsylvania Business Report.
Finding invasive species, going for Olympic gold, anglers suspended and finding otters
When you walk through the woods and field lots, it’s easy to assume the plants we see are to be there, that they belong in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, there are invasive plants, animals and fish that do cause trouble for the environment and need to be managed. In an effort to document some of...
Former Pennsylvania State Trooper Asking Judge to Vacate Verdict in Fatal Crash
TIOGA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (WENY) -- In May, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was found guilty in Tioga County Court of causing a crash that killed a Troy Area School District teacher. Now, his defense team is asking for that guilty verdict to be thrown out and given a new trial. "The...
Update: Be ready for damaging winds and penny-sized hail with thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 8:33 p.m. valid until 9 p.m. for Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland and Union counties. Look for penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 8:32 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along...
Pa. Senate approves promotion of local airman to Brigadier General
An airman from Upper Oxford is one step closer to becoming a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard following the State Senate’s approval of his nomination. Recently, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved the confirmation of Colonel Jaime E. Ramirez, who currently serves as the 193rd Special Operation...
"Project Lifesaver," a nationwide program to help those with special needs or dementia, comes to Washington County
WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but with the help of a special tool, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in just minutes.Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Rocco Gagliardi of Troop B set the scene, holding a receiver."We got the call, someone's missing in our area," Gagliardi said. "All we're going to do is turn this on and we know we're close because we can hear the chirp dedicated."He demonstrated the technology law enforcement in Washington County can now use to locate people with cognitive disorders like...
Pittsburgh-area woman sentenced for deadly DUI crash
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Westmoreland County woman was sentenced to 6 to 15 years in prison for her role in a fatal crash in 2022. The Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office said 44-year-old Ahna Malik was sentenced to prison by Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio on Tuesday in connection with the crash that killed 57-year-old Dawn Coyne. Malik was previously found guilty in May on all 17 counts, including homicide by vehicle while DUI, according to the DA's news release. The deadly head-on crash happened in Hempfield Township in March 2022. The district attorney's office said Malik attempted to pass several vehicles on Arona Road before crashing into oncoming traffic, hitting and killing Coyne.Officials said toxicology reports found that Malik had drugs in her system, including crystal methamphetamine and marijuana, at the time of the crash. Law enforcement also found narcotics in Malik's vehicle, leading to several drug-related charges, the news release said.
Latrobe Police looking for info after reports of nails on roadways
Police in Latrobe are making the public aware of an increase of incidents involving nails on roadways. They say they’ve been made aware of vehicles running over nails on local roads or a large number of nails dumped on a road.
Photo online raises concerns about safety of 'Racer' at Kennywood
A photo of the popular Racer roller coaster at Kennywood has circulated on social media and has park-goers concerned for their safety. The photo shows two concrete blocks holding up a part of the roller coaster’s track.
Traffic stop unveils alleged domestic incident
A Derry Township man faces simple assault and related charges stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred last week. According to a criminal complaint filed in the case, members of the Pennsylvania State Police at Greensburg were conducting routine patrol at approximately 12:15 a.m. Friday, July 19, on the southbound lane of Depot Street near South Alexandria Street in Latrobe when officers observed a tan Dodge Ram pickup truck.
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