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Erie County could soon welcome cruise ships following Coast Guard approval
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Erie could soon be host to cruise ships following approval from the U.S. Coast Guard. Erie County Executive Brenton Davis announced Wednesday that Erie County has received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo to welcome cruise ships into its port. City officials told us in October 2022 there is a possibility […] → Read More
Zoo wants you to name a cockroach after your ex this Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Erie Zoo is once again offering you a chance to name an ex … but also someone you still like … after a cockroach. → Read More
These baby names could go ‘extinct’ in 2023
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — New year, new baby names. BabyCenter has released its list of baby names at risk of extinction in 2023, and the list may surprise you. The trend seems to point to boy names declining in populating that start with the letter “K.” That being said, Arjun and Walter dropped the most spots in […] → Read More
Pennsylvania man remains in Russian custody
A Pittsburgh-area resident remains in Russian custody amid the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. → Read More
Breaking: Police respond to reported shooting at Millcreek Mall
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — There is heavy police presence at the Millcreek Mall and surrounding area following reports of a shooting. Police responded to multiple calls of shots fired around 4 p.m. Sunday at the Millcreek Mall food court area. At this time, there is no word yet on a victim. One of the suspects reportedly fled […] → Read More
Pa. man killed in Warren County head-on collision
A Hunlock Creek man was killed in a head-on collision in Warren County earlier this week. → Read More
Erie woman killed in shark attack in the Bahamas
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — An Erie woman was reportedly killed in a shark attack this week while on vacation with her family in the Bahamas. Police on the island of New Providence are investigating after an Erie, Pennsylvania woman was reportedly attacked by a bull shark in the waters at Green Cay, northwest of the private island […] → Read More
Police: Shark kills PA woman snorkeling in Bahamas
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A shark attacked and killed a U.S. cruise ship passenger who was snorkeling in waters around the Bahamas on Tuesday, according to authorities. → Read More
NY State Police: Salman Rushdie stabbed in neck, taken to hospital by helicopter
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — New York State Police have released an update on Salman Rushdie, the author whose writing led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, after he was attacked Friday as he was about to give a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York. New York State Police are reporting the 75-year-old […] → Read More
Man, 47, arrested in WV for kidnapping Erie County teen, PA State Police report
A man has been arrested in West Virginia for allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl from her home in Erie County, Pennsylvania. → Read More
Pipeline developer charged with environmental crimes in Pennsylvania
Energy Transfer has been convicted of criminal charges related to the construction of two major pipelines in Pennsylvania. → Read More
Push continues to give $2,000 payments to PA families
In the proposed PA Opportunity Program, Pennsylvania households with an income of $80,000 or less would receive direct payments of up to $2,000. → Read More
Possible presence of invasive silver carp detected in Presque Isle Bay
The PFBC announced Thursday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) detected the presence of silver carp environmental DNA (eDNA) in the Bay. Now, the PFBC is conducting sampling in those areas. → Read More
Motorcyclist arrested for leading police on high-speed chase
A 25-year-old motorcyclist is in the Erie County Prison after leading police on a high speed chase early Sunday morning. → Read More
Gov. Wolf signs executive order to protect reproductive rights of out-of-state residents
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Governor Tom Wolf has signed an executive order that will protect out-of-state residents who enter Pennsylvania for reproductive health care services. The executive… → Read More
Felony charges filed against suspect who allegedly shot 9 dogs
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — A man has been arraigned in a recent animal cruelty case pursued by the ANNA Shelter. The ANNA Shelter has announced that charges have been filed for the recent killings of multiple dogs. Nine felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty have been filed against the suspect. The criminal complaint names Skyler James Martin, […] → Read More
Pa. seeing high tick activity as temps increase
Pennsylvania currently has high tick activity as summer is fast approaching, and temperatures are getting increasingly warmer. → Read More
Gov. Wolf highlights state investment in ByHeart, first new formula manufacturer in 15 years
Governor Tom Wolf, along with First Lady Frances Wolf, on Wednesday highlighted an investment in ByHeart, the first new FDA-registered formula manufacturer to hit the nationwide market in 15 years. → Read More
Gov. Wolf joins CeaseFirePA at ‘Uvalde to Pennsylvania’ End Gun Violence Rally
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Governor Tom Wolf, along with state and local officials, on Friday joined CeaseFirePA, advocates, and gun violence survivors at a rally in Philadelphia to end gun violence. “Too many communities here and across the nation have known the terror of a mass shooting, and too many communities deal with gun violence every day […] → Read More
New 582 area code being issued in some areas
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — The 814 area code that covers a good portion of the state from Erie all the way south to the Maryland border now includes the 582 area code. In May 2020, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced 582 would be assigned to new phone numbers in spring of 2021 or once the […] → Read More