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The 10 most dangerous felons wanted in Pennsylvania
Officials in the Keystone State have updated their list of Pennsylvania's ten most wanted people. The ten, who are all men, are wanted for either sexual-related crimes, several against children, or homicide. Four of the ten listed below were last known to live within an hour or so of the...
Race for White House going through NEPA
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The race for the White House will once again come to northeastern Pennsylvania. Former President Trump will hold a campaign rally in Luzerne County in the coming weekend. He and Democratic Candidate Vice President Kamala Harris are campaigning in battleground states. Most political analysts say whoever wins Pennsylvania will likely […]
Kutztown University Professor appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
Everything you need to know about Team Allied Services and You
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — This year’s Team Allied Services and You campaign will focus on raising funds for children at Allied Services. With the support of WNEP, major sponsors, volunteer runners, and you, Team Allied Services and You will raise funds and awareness for pediatric care at Allied Services Integrated Health Systems.
Speeding Stop On I-70 In Frederick Lands Three From PA Behind Bars For Drug Possession: Sheriff
What started as a speeding stop on I-70 earlier this week resulted in three behind bars for multiple drug possession charges in Frederick when a police K9 led to the seizure of crack/cocaine. Those charged:. Jasen Jermain Robinson, 50, of Waynesboro, PA;. Christina Marie Davis, 42, of Waynesboro, PA;. Pamela...
Police: New York man attempted to scam over $500K from Pa. woman
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A New York man is facing charges in Pennsylvania after police said he stole a 71-year-old woman’s identity. Zhiping Lui, 44, of Flushing, NY, was charged after the victim received a call from a “potentially blocked spam” number on July 31, stating that a PlayStation 5 and limited edition headset […]
These 50 Pa. School Districts Are Getting Extra Money Because of Their High Tax Burdens
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Fifty Pennsylvania school districts with serious property tax burdens will receive an extra $32 million as part of a sweeping effort to overhaul education funding in this year’s budget. The supplements, which range from $50,000 to $5 million, target districts with high local taxes compared to the wealth of their residents. Many of the districts that will receive a supplement are in Allegheny County or the Philadelphia collar counties. State law directs...
State officials check out meal program
LANSFORD, Pa. — On Thursday, a special guest from the State Department of Education helped a mobile distribution site in Carbon County. With bags in hand, families lined up outside the Panther Valley Football Stadium in Lansford. One by one, families picked up enough breakfasts and lunches to last a couple of days. Erica Frederickson says she has seven kids under the age of 9.
Driver pronounced dead after Northampton County crash, police say
A driver was pronounced dead following a crash Thursday afternoon in Northampton County, according to police. The vehicle left Kesslersville Road just south of Lefevre/Youngs Hill Road in Plainfield Township and struck a tree, Slate Belt Regional Police report. The lone occupant of the vehicle was taken by ambulance to...
Mosquito control in Lackawanna County
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The West Nile virus is a growing concern in NEPA and several mosquitos in Lackawanna County have tested positive for the virus. Traps like this are set through Lackawanna County to trap and test the mosquitos in the area for the West Nile virus. The traps are set weekly and […]
Coroner called after car hits tree in Plainfield Twp.
PLAINFIELD TWP., Pa. - The coroner has been called after a car hit a tree in Northampton County Thursday. The car hit the tree on the 5600 block of Kesslersville Road in Plainfield Township, according to the Slate Belt Regional Police. The Northampton County Coroner's Office is investigating. No word...
Lehigh Valley real estate market shows resistance to nationwide slump, Realtors say
In the Lehigh Valley, the cost to purchase a home became more affordable in July compared to the previous month, according to the index compiled by the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors (GLVR). But the affordability index shows that despite a modest rise in housing affordability in July compared to June,...
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