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State Police finding success with 'PSP Tips' program | Cold Case Pennsylvania
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — When it comes to solving crimes, sometimes the best clues come from those not in uniform. "You do your best to investigate these cases," said Lt. Adam Reed of the Pennsylvania State Police. "You talk to witnesses, you collect evidence and look at all the facts. However, you can't be everywhere all at once."
Suspects in North Canton bank robbery arrested in Pennsylvania
Three Canton-area residents who are accused of robbing a bank in Pennsylvania last week are believed to have been involved in robbing the Citizens Bank last month in North Canton, North Canton police said Saturday. North Canton police listed the suspects as Matthew D. Smith, 32; Christopher Lucius, 36 and Latoya Young, 43,...
Top 5 In-State Targets Planning Visits Amid Penn State and West Virginia Showdown
Four-star safety Matt Sieg, a key prospect in Pennsylvania for the 2026 recruiting cycle, will visit Penn State and West Virginia in consecutive weeks. He'll first watch the Nittany Lions in their season opener at West Virginia before returning to Beaver Stadium for their home opener against Bowling Green. Ranked as the No. 12 safety nationally and the third-best player in Pennsylvania, Sieg had an impressive junior season, both offensively and defensively. Penn State currently holds the No. 2 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, featuring commitments from top talents like Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens.
Pittsburgh and Eastern Ohio Brace for Dangerous Heatwave with Temperatures Nearing 100°F
Pittsburgh, PA — The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, and Eastern Ohio as a dangerous heatwave is expected to hit the region through Wednesday. Temperatures may approach or exceed 100°F, putting many at risk of heat-related illnesses. According to the US National...
No. 7 Pitt Snaps Women’s Soccer’s 18-Match Home Unbeaten Streak
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Teresa Deda scored a beautiful goal early in the second half to give the Bucknell women's soccer team the lead against No. 7 Pittsburgh, but the Panthers stormed back with five goals in the span of a half-hour to defeat the Bison 5-1 on a warm, sunny day at Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium. The loss snapped Bucknell's 18-match home unbeaten streak (11-0-7) dating back almost two years to a 2022 setback against Princeton.
Great PA News Quiz: MIA at the DNC, Presidential Insecurity and JD Vance Gets a Cheesesteak
In this week’s news quiz: Pennsylvania goes to the DNC, serious security lapses, presidential debate prep and “insulting” cheese. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And good luck! BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate. Spotlight PA is funded by foundations and readers like you who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. The post Great PA News Quiz: MIA at the DNC, Presidential Insecurity and JD Vance Gets a Cheesesteak appeared first on StateCollege.com.
Wilkes-Barre Twp celebrates 250 years since founded
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A celebration 250 years in the making is underway this weekend in Wilkes-Barre Township. Township officials honored the place many call home with a free outdoor event to mark the semi-quincentennial. Saturday afternoon kicked off with a parade to get things started. The 250th celebration of Wilkes-Barre Township brought […]
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Precautions Against Tick Bites at Memorial Lake State Park
Officials from the Shapiro Administration, representing the Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP), convened at Memorial Lake State Park in Dauphin County to emphasize the importance of safeguarding against Lyme disease and tick bites. Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra Bogen, stressed the need...
Pennsylvania high school football scores for Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
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Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday’s polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated […]
Fire tears through home in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Crews battled a house fire for hours in Columbia County. Flames broke out at the place along Ridge Road in Cleveland Township near Elysburg around 3 p.m. Sunday. Heavy smoke could be seen for miles, and viewer video from Sara Baskets shows part of the...
Peaden's start helps bring Spikes within a game of first
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Jacob Peaden held the Williamsport Crosscutters to one run over seven innings of quality mound work and Knox Preston’s go-ahead RBI single in the fifth inning held up to give the State College Spikes a 2-1 win on Saturday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park with Happy Valley basketball legend Joe Crispin in the house.
Cutters Edged By Spikes In Happy Valley
University Park, PA - It was not a happy night in Happy Valley for the Williamsport Crosscutters as they suffered a 2-1 loss to the State College Spikes at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Saturday night. Porter Brown led the way offensively with a 3 for 4 night with...
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