Schuylkill County Pair Accused of Holding Woman Against Her Will Over Vehicle Fee

A Kelayres man is facing a series of serious charges after allegedly assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving a home over a dispute about money.

Tractor-Trailer Carrying 30,000 Pounds of Cheese Crashes on Mile Hill in Kline Township

A tractor-trailer loaded with approximately 30,000 pounds of cheese overturned Saturday morning along State Route 309 on the section of roadway commonly known as Mile Hill, shutting down traffic in the area for much of the day.

Victim Identified in Fatal Route 309 Crash in Schuylkill County

A head-on collision on State Route 309 in Schuylkill County, claimed one life and left another person seriously injured.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash on Route 309 near McAdoo

The Schuylkill County Coroner's Office was called to the scene of a fatal crash on Route 309 near McAdoo on Saturday afternoon.

Kline Township Man Charged in Axe-Wielding Home Invasion, Terroristic Threats

A Schuylkill County man is facing a long list of charges after allegedly breaking into a Kline Township home while wielding an axe and a baseball bat and threatening the current residents.

Kline Township Man Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Father, Threatening to Burn Down Home

According to court documents, State Police were dispatched to Haddock Road in Kline Township, near McAdoo, on March 18, 2025, following a report of a threat.

Kline Township Man Arrested for Threats and Trespassing in Kline Township Incident

A Kline Township man remains locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after a trespassing incident led to criminal charges in Kline Township last weekend.

Firefighters Responding to Working House Fire in Kelayres

Firefighters are responding to a working house fire in Kelayres late Friday afternoon.

Fatal Schuylkill County Crash Claims Life of Driver; Passenger Airlifted to Hospital

The victims of a fatal crash near McAdoo early Saturday have been identified.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash Overnight on Route 309 near McAdoo

The Schuylkill County Coroner's office was called to a crash overnight near McAdoo.

Kline Township Receives $216,000 Grant for Road Improvements

On Monday, the Governor Shapiro Administration announced that Kline Township in Schuylkill County has been awarded a $216,022 grant from the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) to improve local roadways. 

Schuylkill County Man Dies from Injuries from Near Drowning in Kline Township

A Schuylkill County man has died from injuries he suffered in a near drowning last week.

Man in Critical Condition Following Near Drowning near McAdoo

A man remains in critical condition after a near drowning in Schuylkill County on Monday.

Schuylkill Forest Units Fight Brush Fire Near McAdoo

Firefighters and forest units battled a large brush fire near McAdoo on Friday.

Schuylkill County Road Work Projects Announced for This Week

PennDOT has announced road work that will begin this week in Schuylkill County.

Pothole Patching Announced for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County This Week

PennDOT has announced pothole patching that will take place this week on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Driver Flees After Crashing Truck into Home near McAdoo

The driver and the passenger in a truck fled the scene of a crash in Kline Township on Thursday afternoon.

Two Injured After Vehicle Hits Rock on Interstate 81 near McAdoo

A crash on Thursday on Interstate 81 near McAdoo is being blamed on a rock slide that occurred.

Woman Thrown from Vehicle near Kelayres; Hazleton Man Wanted for Incident

A Hazleton man is wanted on charges after a woman was thrown from a vehicle near Kelayres.

Hazleton Police Officer Charged with Attempted Homicide for Kelayres Bombing

A Hazleton man, who is also a City Police Officer, has been charged with attempted homicide for a bombing in Kelayres in December.