Fire Crews Protect Homes from Brush Fire Overnight

An overnight brush fire, Tuesday into Wednesday, threatened homes in West Mahanoy Township.

At Least 6 Dead After Amtrak Train Derailment in Philaldelphia

Photo from ABC 6 / Philadelphia

At least 6 people are confirmed dead, dozens injured,  8 critical, after an Amtrak trail derailment Tuesday night around 9:30pm.

Large Brush Fire Reported in Shenandoah Heights

A large brush fire is reportedly burning near Shenandoah Heights, West Mahanoy Township Tuesday evening.

Governor Wolf Declares May Motorcycle Safety Month

With the promise of warmer weather and increased motorcycle riding on Pennsylvania roadways, Governor Tom Wolf has proclaimed May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, stressing the importance of all motorists sharing the road and riders practicing motorcycle safety.

State Police Conducting Free Child Safety Seat Fitting Stations in Schuylkill County

The national "Click It or Ticket" campaign occurs May 18-31, 2015. The State Police will be conducting high visibility enforcement and, as part of this campaign, Department members certified as Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will be conducting free car seat fitting stations. 

At these fitting stations, caregivers can have their car seats checked for suitability and can receive instruction in the proper installation of car seats and harnessing of children in those seats.

In Schuylkill County, the following dates are scheduled

• 05/20/15 - Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
• 05/21/15 - Washington Fire Company, Ashland - 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Shenandoah Valley Students to Return to Class Thursday

The teacher strike that began Tuesday will only last couple days.

Majestic Awards Nominees Announced

The 10th Annual Majestic Awards which will take place Monday, May 18th, at 7pm at North Schuylkill County.  The awards honor Schuylkill County high school musicals and their performers.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 5/11/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 5/11/15

Ashland Looking for Donations for New U.S. Flags

The Ashland Rotary purchases the flags that line Centre Street in the borough.

Knoebels, Walt Disney World Named Top Amusement Parks in America

Lombard, IL – The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) released the results of its 29th annual NAPHA Amusement Park and Attractions Survey. The NAPHA survey is the oldest of its type.

Police Searching for 12 Year Old Boy from Jim Thorpe

An alert has been issued for a missing boy from Jim Thorpe

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Police Investigating Gunshots Fired Thursday Night

Pottsville Police are investigating an incident where it was reported that gunshots were fired in the city just after 9pm.

Yuengling's Ice Cream's 1 Millionth Quart is Auctioned Off

ORWIGSBURG, PA (May 8, 2015) — Over the last 10 days, Yuengling’s Ice Cream and the Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation (CCRF) partnered to sell the ice cream company’s one millionth quart, along with a collector’s basket, to benefit CCRF.

WVIA Day and Mothers Day Events Planned for Knoebels This Weekend

Elysburg, PA – Knoebels Amusement Resort is happy to announce special events for the weekend of May 9 and 10. On Saturday, May 9, Knoebels is open from noon until 8:00 p.m. and will celebrate WVIA Family Day with special guest performances by PBS Kids talent. On Sunday, May 10, the park is open from noon until 7:00 p.m. In honor of Mother’s Day, there will be free corsages for moms visiting that day. Pay-one-price plans are being offered both days at a special, pre-season rate and can be purchased online.