October 23, 2024 at 17:45 EDTPA homepage
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A charter school in Schuylkill County is filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against the administration of the Pottsville Area School District.
Representatives from Gillingham Charter School in Pottsville, say their students were denied entrance to a recent college fair for county schools.
22 teachers and students claim their rights were violated.
October 23, 2024 at 16:49 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton residents can expect some exciting changes in their local parks and pools, with several major construction projects underway and more to come.
Major park projects are currently taking place in Scranton such as the anticipated complex over at Nay Aug Park
October 23, 2024 at 16:22 EDTPA homepage
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Plains Township took part in a driving enforcement which resulted in 76 citations and two arrests.
Plains Township Police Department stated they participated in an aggressive driving initiative during the month of October, targeting aggressive driving on roadways.
Man accused of multiple Home Depot retail thefts
Officers say they arrested a driver for DUI, a drug arrest, and 76 traffic citations for a variety of traffic offenses including speeding.
October 23, 2024 at 15:40 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody after police say he gained entry and stole from a Luzerne County mayor's vehicle.
According to Kingston Police, officers were called to South Welles Avenue around 4:15 a.m. when a resident stated "someone broke into the mayor's truck".
Upon arrival, officers say they witnessed the suspect, later identified as 29-year-old Jarod Hospodar, looking into an unoccupied vehicle.
Man allegedly assaulted officers after ignoring roadblock
October 23, 2024 at 15:28 EDTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — PennDOT has announced that there are new guidelines for highly automated vehicles (HAVs) on Pennsylvania roadways for operations and testing purposes.
According to PennDOT, the new guidelines allow certified users to operate HAVs on the road without a driver in the driver's seat. The new guidelines update Publication 950, which "establishes minimum requirements for the certification and operations of a Highly Automated Vehicle."
This is the first opportunity for certified driverless vehicles on the roadways in Pennsylvania, officials note.
October 23, 2024 at 15:11 EDTPA homepage
CHESTNUTHILL TWP. MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A bicyclist is seriously injured after colliding with a car on Route 209, police stated.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, on October 22 around 5:00 p.m., troopers were called to Route 209 in Chestnuthill Township for a crash involving a bike and an SUV.
Fire officer found dead after volunteering at trunk-or-treat
Police say the bicyclist made an "unsafe road crossing" and collided with the SUV.
The bicyclist, a 21-year-old from Effort, sustained serious injury and was flown to Lehigh Valley Anderson.
October 23, 2024 at 14:30 EDTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The race for the US Senate seat in Pennsylvania is now being called a "toss-up." That's according to the non-partisan Cook Political Report.
The race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick was originally leaning toward a win for the Democrats.
It's a very close and hard-fought race. Tens of millions of dollars are being spent on this race.
Why is it so important? The Democratic majority in the US Senate is only two seats, 51 to 49.
October 23, 2024 at 13:55 EDTPA homepage
DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Montour County coroner is investigating a fire police officer's death after he was found dead while taking a break from volunteering at a trunk-or-treat.
According to the Montour County Coroner's Office, on October 22, 95-year-old Robert Myers from Danville was working as a fire police officer at a trunk-or-treat at the Danville School District.
Lottery ticket worth $1.6M sold in Pennsylvania
Myers was found unresponsive in his vehicle around 7:21 p.m. after he did not return from taking a break.
October 23, 2024 at 12:48 EDTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — AccuWeather Global Weather Center is warning of an increasing threat of brush fires and wildfires across the United States during hot weather combined with record dry conditions.
AccuWeather meteorologists report there is a risk of wildfires this week across parts of 46 states. Specialists said "extreme and exceptional drought" is expanding in parts of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.
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October 23, 2024 at 12:30 EDTDaily Item
MILTON — First Baptist Church of Milton, located at 316 Golf Course Road, Milton, is working with One Meal to pack 100,000 meals for hungry people around the world.
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