Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible on Thursday Afternoon

According to meteorologists, Thursday looks to be a very active weather day when it comes to thunderstorms.

Schuylkill County Woman Killed on Pennsylvania Turnpike in Carbon County

A Barnesville woman died in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Wednesday.

Mahanoy City Community Day This Saturday

Mahanoy City's Community Day is this Saturday.

School District Building Project Reimbursement on Hold Due To No State Budget

Eight school districts in Schuylkill County will have to wait for project reimbursement until a state budget is passed.

Schuylkill County Little League Scores from 07/08/15

Schuylkill County Little League Scores from 07/08/15

Pottsville Gymnastics Day Camp

Powerball to Become Harder to Win Starting in October

Changes coming this fall to the Powerball® multi-state game will grow jackpots faster and increase the average jackpot prize won.

Sharknado Event at the Schuylkill Mall

Friday will kick off a weekend of Sharknado events at the USA Drive Ins at the Schuylkill Mall.

Schuylkill County Little League Playoff Scores 07/07/15

Schuylkill County Little League Playoff Scores 07/07/15

Mahanoy Township Haunted Trail Vandalized

Police are looking for any information regarding vandalism in Mahanoy Township.

Charges Pending Against Man Who Allegedly Stole from Mini Mart

A Nesquehoning man is facing theft charges after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars while working at a mini mart in McAdoo.

PA State Police Release Fourth of July Crash Statistics

The Pennsylvania State Police released their crash statistics from this year's Fourth of July three-day holiday (July 3rd through July 5th) in Pennsylvania.


**Note:  This data does not include crashes that are being investigated by local law enforcement.

2015 Statistics

• 473 Total Crashes investigated
• 133 injuries
• 4 fatalities
• 59 crashes were alcohol related
• 441 DUI arrests
• 10,416 speeding citations issued
• 662 for not wearing seatbelts
• 225 motorists for not securing children in safety seats

Schuylkill County Child Development, Inc. Awarded Grant

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a supplementary grant worth $2,948,886.00 to Child Development, Inc.

Settlement Announced Allowing Dollar Tree to Acquire Family Dollar Stores

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the terms of a multistate settlement that will allow Dollar Tree, Inc. to proceed with its acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

5 Arrested from Incident at Pottsville Sheetz

An incident on Friday at the Sheetz in Pottsville has five people in custody.