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Five charged with retail theft ring across Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The attorney general has announced five people have been charged for an organized retail theft operation that targeted stores across nine counties in Pennsylvania. Attorney General Michelle Henry says five people targeted retail stores across nine counties spanning southeastern and southcentral Pennsylvania for over the course of three months. Investigators state […]
Air quality alert issued for Southwest Pa. until Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 9 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 8 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges as well as Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. "The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Tuesday, including...
Cornel West can’t be on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot, court decides
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. The Nov. 5 election is expected to be close in Pennsylvania, whose 19 electoral votes are tied with Illinois for fifth-most, and arguably are the most awarded by any […]
SOS Berks recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day with flag raising ceremony in Reading
An estimated 25 people gathered at a ceremony on Monday at City Park in Reading for a flag-raising ceremony in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, which takes place annually on August 31. The event was organized by the SOS Berks Opioid Coalition, in partnership with the City of Reading....
Spirit Halloween 'coming soon' to Main Street in Stroudsburg
Spirit Halloween is set to open a location on Main Street in Stroudsburg this spooky season. The Halloween retailer lists the former Rite Aid at 228 Main St. as one of its more than 1,500 locations. ...
Auditor Gen. candidate Kenyatta campaigns in Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre
HAZLETON — Democrat Malcolm Kenyatta listed three things that he wants to do if he wins the Nov. 5 election for state auditor general against Republican incumbent Timothy DeFoor. Kenyatta would restart school audits that DeFoor transferred to the Department of Education, begin a bureau to protect workers and...
16-year-old reported missing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a 16-year-old girl who has been missing in Scranton for nearly two weeks. According to the Scranton Police Department, 16-year-old Tymani Kendricks was reported missing on August 16. Police say Kendricks may frequent the area of Oak Street in Scranton. She is described as 5’5”, 110 […]
Team of medical workers finally strike gold with big win after playing lottery together for 20 years
A group of 15 University of Pittsburgh medical workers won a $1 million prize as part of a historic Mega Millions streak after 20 years of playing the lottery together
Mother, son involved in dollar store theft: PSP
Muncy, Pa. — Police say two people, who they believe are mother and son, stole items from a Dollar General store in Muncy. Trooper Gripp of PSP Montoursville says police were called shortly after 1 p.m. Aug. 24 to the store on Route 405 for a retail theft in progress. The suspects were described as possibly a mother and son. The pair took $69 of items, according to police. Police said the pair fled the scene before they arrived. Store staff gave police a description of their vehicle and license plate number. Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information may contact PSP Montoursville at 570-368-5700.
Republican leading investigation into Trump assassination attempt says he expressed concerns over venue
Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) asserted the Trump campaign dismissed his unease before the rally at which the former president survived an attempted assassination. Kelly heads the bipartisan congressional commission investigating security failures that enabled a gunman to open fire on Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania rally last month. “I made a statement […]
Heat advisory issued for central Pennsylvania as heat index to soar above 100 on Wednesday
After several days of cooler temperatures, dangerous heat returns to central Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The National Weather Service in State College issued a heat advisory for the region from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Heat index values of up to 105 degrees are expected in the area, the advisory said....
Exeter man wanted for murder arrested in Dexter
DEXTER, Maine (WABI) -An Exeter man wanted for murder in Pennsylvania is behind bars after being arrested by Dexter Police. 23-year-old Justice Flenory is being held at Penobscot County Jail on the murder arrest warrant as well as trafficking in drugs and aggravated forgery. Dexter Police say they got a...
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