Pennsylvania Courts Web Site Remains Offline After Cyber Attack

The Pennsylvania Courts web site is currently offline, a day after it was hit with a cyber-attack.

UPDATE: 3-Year-Old Reported Missing from Luzerne County Found Safe

UPDATE:  The 3-year-old from Luzerne County that was reported missing has been found safe.

Missing Endangered Person Advisory UPDATE: Elizabeth Wright was located and is safe. The MEPA is canceled. Thank you for the RTs.

— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) January 29, 2024

Knoebels, Hersheypark, Dorney Park Announce Opening Dates for 2024

Knoebels, Hersheypark, and Dorney Park recently announced their opening dates for 2024 meaning Spring is right around the corner.

Trailer Overturned on Route 61 near the Schuylkill/Columbia County Line

As of midday Monday, a trailer is overturned between Ashland and Centralia.

Body Found Along Tunnel Road near St. Clair

Investigators are at the scene near St. Clair where a body was found Thursday morning.

Interstate 81 Restrictions Announced Ahead of Saturday's Winter Storm

PennDOT has announced restrictions for Interstate 81 ahead of Saturday's winter storm.

Butter Sculpture Unveiled for the 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show

On Thursday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding unveiled the 2024 PA Farm Show Butter Sculpture, a 1,000-pound diorama in dairy titled, A Table for All: Pennsylvania Dairy Connects Communities. 

Pennsylvania State Police Seek Wanted Man on Criminal Corruption of Minors Charges

The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man that is wanted on criminal charges.

Ashland Streets Turn Black as Coal Truck Spills Load Across 14 Blocks

Depending on how you look at it, Ashland could have been on Santa's naughty or nice list after a coal truck dumped a load down Centre Street on Tuesday morning.

New Troopers Graduate from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy

On Friday, Colonel Christopher L. Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, proudly welcomed 74 new Troopers to PSP during their graduation from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy.

Meuser Withdraws Name from Speaker of the House Race

On Monday, Pennsylvania Representative Dan Meuser dropped out of the race for Speaker of the House after throwing his hat in the ring on Sunday.

Pennsylvania American Water Awards Grants to 3 Schuylkill County Fire Companies

Three Schuylkill County Fire Companies have been awarded a grant from Pennsylvania American Water.

Pennsylvania State Inspector General Charges 50 With Public Assistance Fraud

The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed felony public assistance fraud charges against 50 individuals in Pennsylvania during September 2023. 

Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Name Bridges After Fallen PennDOT Workers

In a unanimous show of support, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed a bill to commemorate the sacrifices of Department of Transportation (PennDOT) workers who lost their lives in the line of duty. 

New Legislation Seeks to Strengthen Penalties for Fentanyl-Laced Drug Dealers

In a move to combat the devastating fentanyl epidemic that has gripped the state of Pennsylvania, Senator Dave Argall (R-29) threw his support behind a bill aimed at imposing harsher penalties on drug dealers who peddle lethal substances. 

International Hoax Bomb Threat Suspect Arrested in Peru, Faces Multiple Charges

A man from Peru, who allegedly made threats that closed malls in the Schuylkill and Luzerne County areas was taken into custody.

Public Invited to Community Meeting on the New Center for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in Shenandoah

 

The public is invited to attend a community meeting about the new Center for Education Business and Arts Project in Shenandoah.

Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Move 2024 Primary Election Date to March

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania State Senate approved a bill on Wednesday to shift the date of the 2024 primary election. 

Pennsylvania Fire Companies and Ambulance Services Encouraged to Apply for 2023-24 Grant Program

Grants for Construction, Equipment, and Training Available through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Bradford County Man Charged for Stealing Jewelry from Schuylkill County Jeweler

A man from Bradford County has been charged with stealing over $1,000 worth of jewelry from a store in Pottsville last week.