Police Pursuit Ends on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County; One in Custody

One person is in custody after a pursuit in Northern Schuylkill County Thursday afternoon.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Route 61 Southbound South of Frackville

A crash on the grade south of Frackville is causing traffic backups Thursday afternoon.

Pottsville Police Investigate Stolen Vehicle

The Pottsville Police are investigate a vehicle that was stolen in the city.

Governor Wolf Recommends High School Sports Begin January 2021

During a press conference Thursday by Governor Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania's Governor recommended that high school sports shouldn't begin until 2021.

Mahanoy Plane Man Facing Charges After Threatening People with Gun on the Gold Star Highway

A Mahanoy Plane man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after threatening people with a firearm on the Gold Star Highway in Shenandoah.

Frackville Man Charged with Attempted Homicide After Shooting

Frackville Police have identified the man arrested on Wednesday after a shooting in the borough.

Skook News Obituaries: August 5th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 5th, 2020

NOW HIRING: Fabcon Precast to Hold Job Fair

Fabcon Precast will be holding a job fair next week.

One Person in Custody After Shots Fired in Frackville

One person is in custody and  police are investigating after shots were fired in Frackville on Wednesday afternoon.

Pennsylvania State Police Continue to Investigate 1993 Cold Case Involving Baby Found in Garbage Bag in Darkwater

Pennsylvania State Police in Schuylkill County continue to investigate a cold case that involved a baby being found in a garbage bag in New Castle Township in 1993.

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY WEATHER FORECAST: August 5th, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 5th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 4th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 4th, 2020

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

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

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY WEATHER FORECAST: August 4th, 2020

Heavy Rain is expected Tuesday as Isaias moves through.

Skook News Obituaries: August 3rd, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 3rd, 2020

State Police Make Arrest in Fatal Hit and Run in Luzerne County

Late Monday, the Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton made an arrest in a fatal hit and run incident that occurred on Interstate 81 in Hazle Township early Saturday.

Pottsville and Jim Thorpe Medical Equipment Companies Accused of Price Gouging Face Masks

On Monday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General has shut down price gouging efforts at Keystone Medical Equipment, Jim Thorpe, and American Surgical Supply, Pottsville; local businesses selling medical supplies like orthopedic braces, PPE, and CPAP machines to consumers in Pennsylvania.

State Police Investigate Misuse of Gas Cards Owned by the Williams Valley School District

The Pennsylvania State Police at Lykens are investigating a report of misuse gas cards owned by the school district.

No Injuries Reported After Two-Vehicle Crash in Mahanoy Township on Sunday

No injuries were reported after a two-vehicle crash in Mahanoy Township on Sunday.

State Police Release Photo of Suspect Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit and Run in Hazle Township

The Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run that occurred in Hazle Township early Saturday on Interstate 81.