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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...
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...
Police still investigating fatal shooting in Corry between father and son
The investigation continues into why a Corry man allegedly shot and killed his son Sunday night. Gary Hulihan, 72, has been charged with homicide. State police said he shot 48-year-old Patrick Hulihan from Detroit in the abdomen after a verbal and physical confrontation. The shooting happened in the 12000 block of Carter Hill Road in Wayne Township.
Titusville school ‘bus hub’ nixed for direct routes
Titusville Aera School District Superintendent Stephanie Keebler in a series of routine back-to-school business updates, during Monday’s (Aug. 12) board meeting, reported that a major change to the process of busing students to and from school is ready for rollout when classes return. For many years previously, the streets...
Who is Marc Fogel, the Pittsburgh native detained in Russia?
WASHINGTON (KDKA) – Earlier this week, Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey and a bipartisan group of congressional leaders sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling on him to declare Butler County native Marc Fogel as wrongfully detained. “We write to you with the gravest of concerns...
New mural unveiled in Linesville after much anticipation
A new mural in Linesville was completed this week after months of planning and prep work. The mural was put up by a Rochester, New York artist by the name of Justin Suarez and is meant to highlight Linesville culture. Pymatuning Lake plays a large role in that community, to...
McKeesport Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Crash, and Carjacking Attempt, Found with Guns and Body Armor
A McKeesport man, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Stewart, has been taken into custody after a high-speed chase that culminated in a crash and an attempted carjacking. The incident, which unfolded Wednesday night, began when Stewart's Jeep Cherokee was spotted driving erratically and at excessive speeds, prompting a deputy to attempt a traffic stop on Bausman Street, as reported by Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus.
Norwin Public Library Concludes Popular Children’s Summer Reading Program with Art Gala
The Norwin Public Library's nine week Children's Summer Reading Program, "Adventure Begins at Your Library", came to a conclusion on August 14th with a Children's Art Gala. Seventy-nine children submitted original pieces of art for the event. A record number of children – 1,047 -participated in this year's program. Throughout the nine-week program, children were encouraged to read every day and track their weekly progress. Children borrowed 19,616 books in June and July and 2,728 children and their caregivers attended one of 40 educational children's programs offered this summer. The Children's Summer Reading program was sponsored by the Friends of the Norwin Public Library. For more information about upcoming events at the Norwin Public Library, please visit the Library's website at https://norwinpubliclibrary.net/events/.
No. 7 Pitt women’s soccer open season with scoreless draw at No. 14 Georgia
From University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department report. Pitt women’s soccer team faced a tough test Thursday night to open the 2024 campaign, as they faced off with the No. 14 Georgia Bulldogs from Turner Soccer Complex in Athens, Georgia. The two ranked teams battled back and forth, but played to a nil, nil tie.
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