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PSP: Netherlands man accused of harassing woman in Centre Co., showing up at her work
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — State police say a resident of the Netherlands is jailed in Centre County, accused of repeatedly harassing a woman and then flying to the United States and showing up at her work. Investigators say the woman told police that she first met 23-year-old Tarik...
Red Lobster closed in Pennsylvania before bankruptcy filing
(WTAJ) — Red Lobster has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, shuttering multiple locations across the United States, including in Pennsylvania. Before filing late Sunday night, May 19, reports were going around that locations were listed as “closed” on the company website. Restaurant Business reports that at least 99 locations are closing, roughly 15% of the chain.
Centre County proclaims week in honor EMS workers
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Centre County Commissioners proclaimed this week as emergency medical services week. On Tuesday, May 21, EMS workers from Penn State, Snowshoe, Centre LifeLink and other services shared their experiences during the commissioner’s meeting. The commissioners said that it’s important to highlight the crucial role that EMS has in the […]
Huge $500K Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — A $500,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for Monday night’s drawing as the jackpot climbs to $100,000,000. The $500,000 ticket matched five of the five double-play numbers. According to the PA Lottery, more than 17,000 other winning Powerball tickets worth between $4 and $500 were sold in Pennsylvania. Winning Powerball Numbers for […]
DUI checkpoints set in Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania for Memorial Day weekend. According to Pennsylvania State Police, sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols aim to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” Police say checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed […]
Pa. prisoner won compassionate release, but in critical condition after delay
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. Harrisburg, Pa. — On Monday morning, an Allegheny County judge granted compassionate release for Ezra Bozeman, one of Pennsylvania’s oldest and longest-serving prisoners, whose plea for better medical care garnered the rare support of a sitting governor. With Judge...
Man killed by IMPD during 2023 hostage situation had DNA in his semi of woman found murdered in Pennsylvania
INDIANAPOLIS — A man shot and killed by an IMPD officer while the man was reportedly holding a woman hostage is now connected to a mother found murdered in Pennsylvania. Michelle Tayse, 48, was found stabbed to death in Erie County after first responders put out a small brush fire on the side of Interstate 90 on Nov. 17, 2023.
‘It is a disgrace’: Pa. House introduces bill to make divorce process easier
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania House has introduced a bill that would make the process of divorce easier. The bill, HB 2303, introduced by Rep. Kristine Howard (D-Chester County), called Pa.’s current divorce law “a disgrace.” Currently, the law makes it “substantially” harder to end a marriage than any other contract and exponentially more […]
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