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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...
2 Impact Days in a row as rain moves into Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh’s Action Weather meteorologist Brian Hutton Jr. says showers and storms are making Saturday an Impact Day. Severe thunderstorm warnings in the area have been allowed to expire. Interactive radar: Track the rain in your area. Severe weather alerts: Get free alerts for your county. In...
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 […]
Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl dodges question about Brandon Aiyuk
When Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Andy Weidl addressed the media, you just knew they were going to ask him about all the trade rumors surrounding the Steelers and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Weidl wasted no time in deflecting the inquiry and passing the buck on to general...
Dukes Dominate Lakers in Season Opener
Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Duquesne University women's soccer team opened its 2024 campaign on Thursday night, capturing a 6-2 victory over Mercyhurst in non-conference action at Arthur J. Rooney Field. With the victory, the Dukes improve to 1-0 on the season and 5-2 (.714) in home openers under head coach Al Alvine at Rooney Field.
Big weekend in Pittsburgh with numerous activities
PITTSBURGH — People plan to pack the streets of Bloomfield for a taste of Italian cuisine and culture atLittle Italy Days. But that's not the only thing happening this weekend. The Steelers have a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night, and the Pirates are playing the...
Pittsburgh-area pharmacist says new prescription drug deal is a "small step"
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday touted the administration's plan to lower prescription drug prices for Americans on Medicare. In a landmark drug price negotiation, the White House said America's senior citizens on Medicare will save about $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs in the first year. "I think it's great," said Daniel Goetz, who is on Medicare. "I think they all should be lowered. Most of them should be free for senior citizens because they can't afford them. People on a fixed income don't get a lot of Social Security, and they can't...
Surveillance video shows bystanders stop carjacking at Pittsburgh shopping plaza
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man is charged with leading a sheriff deputy on a chase, crashing on Banksville Road then trying to carjack an elderly man. Headlights and front-end fragments from a car crash can be found at the intersection of McMonagle Ave and Banksville Road. Video from Kuhn's Market captures the moment the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office said 22-year-old Tyler Stewart T-boned someone on Wednesday night."He was speeding down Banksville Road, he ran a red light, ended up t-boning someone," said Phill C, who was working at Banksville Plaza when the crash happened. "The guy who was running fled into...
Pirates, Sheetz being sued by MLB Players Association over marketing campaign
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTAJ) — The MLB Players Association (MLBPA) has filed a lawsuit against The Pittsburgh Pirates and one of their sponsors, Sheetz. The lawsuit comes after a joint marketing campaign that featured the “image and likeness” of players wearing uniforms with a Sheetz logo on the left sleeve. The MLBPA said the Pirates aren’t […]
ESPN Expert Hits Pittsburgh Steelers With Harsh Reality of 2024 Playoff Dreams
Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t really languished at the bottom for the past few years, they aren’t exactly Super Bowl contenders in the NFL. According to an ESPN analysis, though, there’s a hard reality waiting for the Russell Wilson-led team for the 2024-25 season. Under general...
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