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Report: Pa. State Police Pull Over Drivers at Similar Rates Regardless of a Driver’s Race
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 — Pennsylvania State Police pulled drivers over at about the same rate regardless of the motorists’ race or ethnicity, according to a study of traffic stops made in 2023. Released last week, the analysis by criminologist Robin Engel and other data scientists also found little discrepancy in the outcomes of traffic stops, noting negligible differences in the rate of arrest, citations and warnings across racial and ethnic groups. The study did find a small difference...
State leaders asking Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight drug overdoses
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Pennsylvania leaders are calling on the Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight and prevent opioid deaths. Pennsylvania has a standing order that allows first responders to use the life-saving drug, Narcan for when a person overdoses. “The standing order was written a long time ago. There was only one […]
Trump taps ‘alternate’ elector Bill Bachenberg as Republican Electoral College member
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Pennsylvania college students should get delayed aid awards in September; PHEAA ‘hopeful next year will be smoother’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Normally, college students would know by now how much financial aid they’re getting for the new school year. That, in turn, would normally come after filling out Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, as early as Oct. 1 of nearly a year earlier. PHEAA, Pennsylvania’s centralized grant agency, would […]
Penn State Extension Master Watershed tree and shrub sale for fundraising
The Penn State Extension's Master Watershed program is holding its fifth annual native tree and shrub sale this fall as a fundraiser to support watershed activities, and to promote healthy watersheds. Scientists have found that trees benefit the environment, provide support for birds, insects and other wildlife, as well as...
Pennsylvania's run ends in Little League World Series after 3-1 loss
Evan Taveras struck out 12 Pennsylvania batters in five and two-thirds innings, and Hawaii made two runs in the first inning stand up for a 3-1 Little League World Series victory on Wednesday. That loss eliminated Council Rock Newtown from the tournament. The Bucks County team, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region,...
One year later: Memorial honoring fallen Pennsylvania firefighter unveiled
A volunteer doesn’t ask why. They go because they’re called to help someone in need. That’s exactly what North East firefighter Shawn Giles was doing one year ago when he was killed by a speeding car ignoring the safety perimeter at an accident. “His ultimate sacrifice saved lives a year ago, including my own. We […]
Mayor Dwan Walker represents hometown of Aliquippa during ceremonial roll call at DNC
CHICAGO, Il. (KDKA) -- Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker and Governor Josh Shapiro were part of Pennsylvania's delegation during a ceremonial roll call at the Democratic National Convention last night in Chicago. The celebratory roll call was full of celebrity performances and a dance party. During Pennsylvania's portion of the roll call, 'Motownphilly' and 'Black and Yellow' were played, paying homage to both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker spoke during the roll call and took an opportunity to praise his hometown's high school football program. "My city's the city of legends," Walker said. "The only high school in America with three Hall of...
Mars school board considers options on tennis court upgrades
ADAMS TWP — The Mars Area School Board agreed to hear other proposals for design services regarding its plan to revitalize the school’s tennis courts at a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Currently, the school has only three functional tennis courts because the ongoing Route 228 reconstruction project...
Technology issue stopping county 911 from texting dispatches
A technology issue that occurred Wednesday with the county 911 dispatch center’s internet provider is preventing 911 from texting emergency dispatches, which is requiring fire and emergency medical service personnel to use pagers instead of cellphones to receive the dispatches. Emergency services director Steve Bicehouse said the issue is...
10th annual gala to fill Butler Country Club with hope for the future, raise vital funds
An upcoming gala will fund a local Christian organization that offers tools to those experiencing or facing imminent homelessness to get their lives back on track. The Lighthouse Foundation’s 10th annual Soaring for Hope Gala will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Butler Country Club in Penn Township.
Commission On Poverty Meeting In Johnstown
A Pennsylvania State official visiting Johnstown for a special meeting Tonight. Reporter Baylee Wojcik was there and tells us what he wants residents to know. The Commission On Poverty in Johnstown held a meeting with Pennsylvania State Auditor General Timothy Defoor Tuesday Evening. He says he wants residents to understand the importance of financial literacy.
More Details Released On Escaped Inmate
We’re learning more details about the inmate that briefly escaped police custody earlier this week. Police were taking 28-year-old Damian Felmlee to the District Magistrate’s office on West Cunningham Street when he escaped. Officials say he was being taken to the office by foot from the prison. Felmlee was handcuffed to a belt, but was not in shackles.
PSP investigating debit card theft, $1,500 in fraudulent purchases.
PATTERSONVILLE – State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of a debit card. Troopers said they were called to Jerrys Road in Pattersonville Saturday afternoon for the report. They said a man from Butler Township lost his debit card in the Buckhorn or Bloomsburg areas around 5am. Later...
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