Schuylkill County Under Elevated Risk of Wildfire on Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued an alert that conditions will promote an elevated risk of wildfire on Tuesday.

Pennsylvania State Police Updates Ten Most Wanted List

The Pennsylvania State Police recently released its Ten Most Wanted list with new additions taking the place of fugitives who have been captured.

National Weather Service Warns of Wildfire Threat Monday Afternoon

The National Weather Service issued an alert Monday morning on the potential threat of wildfire on Monday afternoon.

PPL Addresses "Technical Issue" That Increased Bills

PPL Electric says they are working to correct billing issues that occurred because of a technical issue last month.

UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County Extended

  

UPDATE:  Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Weather Advisory that was issued for Schuylkill County for late Sunday and early Monday.

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

 

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County.

Drought Watch Lifted for Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Carbon Counties

After almost 5 months, the Drought Watch has been lifted for the five remaining counties including Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Carbon.

Governor Shapiro Signs First Executive Order, Announcing 92 Percent of Commonwealth Jobs Do Not Require a Four-Year Degree

On his first full day in office, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that effective immediately, 92 percent of state government jobs - about 65,000 positions - do not require a four-year college degree. 

UPDATE: Hazleton Teen Dies After Being Shot at Movie Theatre Saturday Evening

The investigation into a shooting at a movie theatre near Hazleton on Saturday evening is now a homicide investigation.

19-Year-Old Injured in Shooting at Hazleton Movie Theater

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton have released details on Saturday's evening's shooting at the Regal Cinema at the Laurel Mall.

$1 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Pennsylvania

Even though the $1.35 billion jackpot ticket wasn't told in Pennsylvania, someone in the commonwealth is still $1 Million richer.

Former PennDOT Driver's License Examiner Arrested for Taking Bribes

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J filed criminal charges against a former PennDOT employee accused of using his government position to facilitate a fraud scheme that allowed ineligible drivers to operate motor vehicles.

Committee Announces Contests Before Pennsylvania Governor-Elect Shapiro's Inauguration

On Wednesday, the Shapiro-Davis Inaugural Committee announced the Inaugural Contest Series – a series of four interactive contests that will give students and families from across the Commonwealth an opportunity to be a part of the Inauguration of Pennsylvania’s next Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

Schuylkill County First Responders Escort Fallen Heroes Back to Lehigh County

Dozens of Schuylkill County fire apparatus gathered Thursday afternoon to escort two fallen firefighters that died in the line of duty back to Lehigh County.

Pennsylvania DEP: Schuylkill County Remains on Drought Watch

Schuylkill County Remains on Drought Watch

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Thursday after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that drought watch has been lifted for 15 counties and remains for five counties.

Pennsylvania State Police Charge Trooper with DUI for Being Intoxicated While on Duty

The Pennsylvania State Police announced DUI charges against a trooper accused of driving intoxicated while on duty.

Pennsylvania State Police Seizes Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Illegal Drugs in Third Quarter Of 2022

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced troopers seized more than 108 pounds of cocaine, 144 pounds of methamphetamines, 85 pounds of fentanyl, and over 65,000 pills of assorted narcotics and other illicit drugs in the third quarter of 2022.

Pennsylvania Governor and Lt. Governor Announce Effort to Quickly Pardon Thousands from Marijuana-Related Convictions

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman announced on Thursday a coordinated effort for a one-time, large-scale pardoning project for people with select minor, non-violent marijuana criminal convictions.

Pennsylvania State Police Seize More Than $18 Million In Illegal Drugs In Second Quarter Of 2022

 

According the Pennsylvania State Police, over $18 Million worth of drugs were seized by Troopers in the second quarter of 2022.

PA Attorney General's Office Holds Intuit Accountable for Misleading Taxpayers

On Wednesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office has secured a settlement with Intuit Inc., makers of TurboTax.