Erie Celebrates 30th Birthday of Bicentennial Tower With New America 250 PA Bell
ERIE, Pa. — Erie’s iconic Bicentennial Tower is celebrating 30 years on the waterfront, and the milestone came with a colorful addition to the city’s bayfront. The Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority hosted the tower’s official 30th birthday celebration Monday, bringing together community leaders, former city officials and bayfront partners to reflect on the landmark’s history and discuss its future.
Pennsylvania Winter 2026-27: Philly, 24-Inch State Snow Average
From Philadelphia to Erie, El Niño's storm patterns could bring very different winter conditions.
Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner to Support Erie Cemetery Cleanup
ERIE, Pa. — Erie Cemetery is turning to the community for help with its ongoing storm cleanup efforts through a drive-thru BBQ chicken dinner fundraiser next month. The Erie Cemetery Association and Bentley Tree Care are hosting the event Nov. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Erie Cemetery, 2116 Chestnut St.
Three Injured in Five-Vehicle Crash in I-79 Work Zone
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Three people were injured, including one seriously, in a five-vehicle crash in an Interstate 79 work zone in Erie County, according to information just released by Pennsylvania State Police. The crash happened around 1:47 p.m. Thursday near mile marker 166.3 in Franklin Township. State police...
City of Erie officials discuss new building safety requirements following mass shooting
On Monday, Erie’s mayor met with her team to discuss new safety requirements that the city is going to explore for property owners and tenants moving forward. After the Perry Street mass shooting that occurred on Friday, October 9, the city’s Bureau of Building Standards and Safety came up with five main takeaways from their […]
West Ridge Threatens to End Fire Services Agreement with Millcreek Township
MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The West Ridge Fire Department is threatening to terminate its fire and emergency services agreement with Millcreek Township unless the township addresses what the department calls contractual violations within 10 days. West Ridge notified township supervisors and the township solicitor Monday, citing disputes over incident...
Erie mass shooting home to be demolished, search warrant released
Editor’s Note: This story contains disturbing details; viewer discretion is advised. Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP)– New information about the future of the home on Perry Street, where nine people were murdered on October 9. We can confirm that the home will be demolished. Last Friday we received a tip that the owner of this home, Tonya […]
Guilty Plea Entered in Case of Aimee the Husky’s Death
An Erie man has pleaded guilty in a high-profile animal cruelty case involving Aimee the Husky. Scott Bayle Jr. entered a guilty plea to aggravated cruelty to animals, a third-degree felony, in Erie County Court on Monday. Court documents state Bayle failed to provide proper food and veterinary care for...
Fredonia Traffic Stop Leads to DWI Charges Against Forestville Woman
(WNY News Now) – A 21-year-old Forestville woman faces multiple charges following a traffic stop early Sunday morning on Water Street in Fredonia, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Water Street in the Village of...
Average Pump Prices Down from Last Week
Gas prices have gone down over the past week, but they aren't budging much as crude oil prices remain high. According to AAA, Monday's national average price at the pump is $4.30 per gallon, which is down about six cents. In New York, the average fell nearly four cents to $4.42. And Chautauqua County saw its average decline by two cents to $4.41. One year ago, the national and state averages were $3.03 and $3.13, respectively.
