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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin: Fly flags at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday ordered all U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief who died at former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Philadelphia Braces for Extreme Heat: Warnings Issued for Delaware, New Jersey, and Southeast Pennsylvania
The National Weather Service has extended an Excessive Heat Warning until 6 AM EDT on Wednesday for the Philadelphia area, including parts of northern Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. With temperatures spiking and humidity levels stifling, locals are urged to brace for heat index values potentially hitting a sweltering 108 degrees. According to the notification, the consecutive swelter could bring devastatingly hot conditions and significantly increase the threat of heat-related illnesses.
PA Turnpike warns drivers of a text messaging scam
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning drivers about a text messaging scam. The scam is targeting people to provide their personal financial information. The message claims there is an unpaid toll invoice and directs users to follow the link at the bottom. The PA Turnpike Commission said people who get an unsolicited text, email, or […]
2 arrests made in weekend OVI checkpoints
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) — The results are in for the sobriety checkpoints that took place in Mahoning County over the weekend: two arrests were made. Overnight Friday, the Mahoning County OVI Task Force, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, conducted two checkpoints in Youngstown. Those two checkpoints — located on Glenwood Avenue and Market Street — saw 354 vehicles pass through. Twelve vehicles were directed aside for further investigation.
Brandywine Valley’s trail system in Pa. and Del. set for new additions and closures
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A comprehensive review of Brandywine Valley Park has revealed the need to revamp the park’s trail system. Officials say the trail, spanning 1,300 acres in northern Delaware...
Sculptures by blind artist on display locally
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Sculptures made by a blind artist have made their way to Youngstown. Michael Naranjo says that as a young boy growing up in New Mexico, he always wanted to sculpt. He was blinded in 1968 while serving in the army during the Vietnam War. After...
Jury selection underway for sixth attempt on murder case
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Jury selection is underway today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court in the sixth attempt to retry an Alliance man for the 2009 death of a Smith Township teenager. Robert Moore, 54, faces a charge of murder in connection with the June 2, 2009, disappearance...
Trafford Junior American Legion baseball looking to stay hot, make state playoff run
The Trafford Post 331 Junior American Legion team would love to repeat what the 2021 Penn-Trafford squad did, winning a state title. That team featured eight starters from this year’s WPIAL Class 5A champion Penn-Trafford high school team. Trafford reached the finals of the Westmoreland County Junior League by...
Pirates select high school shortstop Konnor Griffin with 9th overall pick
After 8 straight college players were selected in the MLB draft Sunday, the Pirates decided to switch it up by drafting the number one high school prospect in this years draft, when they selected Konnor Griffin from Jackson Prep High School.
NBC News correspondent Dasha Burns describes chaotic and dangerous scene at Saturday's Trump rally
As an NBC News reporter covering former President Donald Trump, I’ve attended more than a dozen of his campaign rallies this election cycle alone. They usually feel more like concerts or festivals than political events, with food trucks and vendors, where supporters and their families gather to enjoy the day.
Indiana Fever Fans In Disbelief Over Caitlin Clark Pass Vs. Lynx
Indiana Fever fans went crazy after Caitlin Clark pulled off what could very well be the Assist of the Year against the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. With less than 90 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Clark found some space in the middle of the Lynx defense. After seeing Lexie Hull move towards ...
In a world of moving pictures, photographs capture indelible moments in Trump assassination attempt
The photograph of a bloodied Donald Trump with his fist in the air and an American flag looming in the background is quickly emerging as the pivotal image of Saturday’s shooting, and it wouldn’t exist without a journalist who acted quickly and on a hunch. Video of the...
Local police officer reportedly encountered alleged Trump shooter seconds before shots fired
A local police officer encountered former President Trump’s alleged shooter just moments before a bullet grazed the former president’s ear at the Pennsylvania rally Saturday, The Associated Press reported. After attendees at the former president’s rally noticed a man climbing to the rooftop of a nearby building, they warned local law enforcement officials, the AP…
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
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