License Plate Reader Leads to Stolen Plate Charge Against Hazleton Man on Interstate 81

A Hazleton man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a license plate reader detected a stolen New Jersey registration plate on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Lawsuit Filed Over I-81 Crash That Killed Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

The family of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr. has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver charged in his death, the trucking company involved, and a freight broker, alleging a series of safety failures contributed to the fatal July crash along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Lane Restrictions Scheduled on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County should prepare for several daytime lane restrictions as crews complete pothole patching and barrier repairs.

Truck Driver Ordered to Stand Trial in I-81 Crash That Killed State Trooper Michael Pahira

A Massachusetts tractor-trailer driver accused of causing the crash that killed Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. will stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

COLD CASE: More Than 23 Years Later, State Police Seek Tips in Schuylkill County Murder

More than 23 years after a Philadelphia-area woman was found dead in a wooded area of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania State Police are again asking the public for help finding the person responsible for her death.

Interstate 81 Northbound Remains Closed in Southern Schuylkill County After Early Morning Tractor Trailer Rollover

As of 10:00am, Interstate 81 Northbound remains closed Tuesday morning after an early morning crash.

Interstate 81 Reopens After Multiple Overnight Tractor-Trailer Crashes Near Pine Grove

Interstate 81 reopened late Wednesday morning after multiple tractor-trailer crashes closed the southbound lanes overnight near Pine Grove.

Interstate 81 Southbound Closed in Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 southbound is closed in Schuylkill County as of late Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Lawmakers Propose Naming Interstate 81 Exit 119 in Honor of Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

Two Schuylkill County lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would honor the memory and service of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr. by renaming an Interstate 81 interchange in Schuylkill County.

Newly Filed Court Documents Detail Heroic Rescue Efforts Following Death of Trooper Michael Pahira

Newly filed court documents are providing a heartbreaking look at the moments following the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira, detailing the extraordinary efforts by construction workers, truck drivers, and fellow troopers who risked their own lives in an attempt to save him.

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County Due to Tractor Trailer Crash

 

A crash involving multiple tractor trailers has closed Interstate 81 southbound in Schuylkill County.

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County for a Tractor Trailer Fire

A tractor-trailer fire has closed Interstate 81 northbound in Schuylkill County Sunday afternoon.

One Killed Along Interstate 81 near the Luzerne County/Schuylkill County Line

A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while outside his disabled vehicle along Interstate 81 in Hazle Township earlier Friday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton.

PennDOT Announces Road Work on Route 61 and Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County This Week

Motorists traveling through Schuylkill County should be prepared for several PennDOT maintenance projects scheduled this week that could cause daytime traffic delays in the Pottsville, St. Clair, Mahanoy Township, and Butler Township areas.

Rolling Domestic on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Leads to Stalking Charges

A McAdoo man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after Pennsylvania State Police say he followed a woman along Interstate 81 and repeatedly attempted to strike her vehicle.

PennDOT to Announces Interstate 81 Restrictions Through Schuylkill County Ahead of Winter Storm

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 through Schuylkill County should prepare for travel impacts beginning Sunday afternoon as PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission implement vehicle restrictions ahead of a winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall across the region.

Southbound Interstate 81 Closed South of Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 southbound is closed Saturday afternoon south of Schuylkill County.

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Due to Weather

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has temporarily reduced the speed limit on a stretch of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County due to hazardous weather conditions.

PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce Interstate Vehicle Restrictions Ahead of Winter Storm

Ahead of a winter weather system expected to impact much of Pennsylvania beginning Friday morning, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are planning to implement vehicle restrictions across the state’s Interstate network.

McAdoo Police Charge Driver Following Alleged Red-Light Violation, Chase, and Crash on Interstate 81

A Philadelphia man is facing multiple charges following an alleged high-speed pursuit through McAdoo Borough that ended in a crash on Interstate 81 earlier this month.