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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...
Anti-Israel referendum in Pa. city deemed ‘antisemitic,’ and ‘a massive risk of financial waste’
A proposed ballot question that would ban Pittsburgh from doing business with companies that have financial ties to Israel has fueled charges of antisemitism and drawn Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators into the fray. Earlier this month, the Democratic Socialists of America’s Pittsburgh chapter submitted a petition to the city to...
Two Impact Days in a row as rain approaches Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh’s Action Weather meteorologist Ashley Dougherty said rain will lead to two Impact Days in a row on Friday and Saturday in Pittsburgh. In the Certified Most Accurate Forecast, Dougherty said scattered showers are expected Friday with a chance for storms on Saturday. The high temperature...
Bayer wins US legal victory against Roundup cancer claims; shares surge
(Reuters) - Bayer won a legal victory in its fight to limit liability from claims its Roundup weed killer causes cancer, as a U.S. appeals court said on Thursday that federal law shields the German company from a lawsuit by a Pennsylvania landscaper.
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...
Darick Hall breaks another IronPigs record as they end three-game losing streak
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (56-57) and Worcester Red Sox (55-61) played game three on Thursday night from Polar Park. Lehigh Valley starter Kyle Tyler (4-2, 3.06 ERA) was on the mound against Worcester’s Justin Hagenman (3-4, 5.49 ERA). The game was scoreless through two innings until the top of...
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.
Back to school: Experts stress student safety
PITTSBURGH — Propel Hazelwood welcomed kindergartners back to the classroom on Thursday morning with the rest of the students set to join them on Friday. Other schools throughout the city are not far behind. Many intersections outside of the building will be filled with students walking to and from school, while roadways will be filled with those bright yellow school buses.
2 charged in fatal shooting in Wilmerding during marijuana buy
Aug. 15—Allegheny County Police have arrested two suspects in the fatal shooting of a man Wednesday in Wilmerding. Jackiel Young, 19, of Pittsburgh and Lynell Wilson-Smith, 18, of Wilmerding are each charged with criminal homicide, robbery and conspiracy in the death that investigators say occurred during a marijuana purchase. Police in court documents identified the victim as Brandon Thompson ...
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