Looney Tunes and Red Cross Team Up for Erie Blood Drive
The American Red Cross is encouraging community members to roll up their sleeves and donate blood at an upcoming blood drive in Erie. The blood drive will be held on July 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Red Cross Northwestern Pennsylvania Erie Chapter Conference Room, located at 4961 Pittsburgh Ave.
Witnesses take stand in ongoing Lonene Rogers case
We have an update on a missing persons case that went cold for more than 40 years. In November 2025, we reported that Clinton Rogers admitted to murdering his wife, missing person Lonene Rogers. Wednesday morning, prosecution and defense took to court to argue whether or not there is enough evidence to hold Rogers unti
Erie man’s bond triples, judge recuses after court ‘misled’
(WJET/WFXP)– An Erie man accused of raping a minor had his bond tripled at his preliminary hearing after court records state he presented misleading information at his arraignment. The magisterial district judge has recused herself from the case. According to online court records, 45-year-old Dustin Thornton was charge
PennDOT Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27 Winter Maintenance Jobs
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is accepting applications for seasonal positions in its 2026-27 Winter Maintenance Program across northwestern Pennsylvania. PennDOT District 1, which serves Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties, is hiring for a variety
Community Event to Honor Harborcreek Hometown Heroes
Residents are invited to a special community event honoring three Harborcreek hometown heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice during the War on Terror. The event will be held at Werner Books and Coffee, located in the Liberty Center, 3608 Liberty Street, on July 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Public Comments Sought For Chautauqua County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Updates to Chautauqua County’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps are now under a 90-day review period. The new maps will provide Chautauqua County with up-to-date flood risk information and tools that can be used to enhance local mitigation plans and help officials and residents make better decisions about reducing flood risks
Swimming Restriction Lifted at Presque Isle Beach 9
On July 7 Presque Isle State Park placed a swimming restriction at Beach 9 due to high levels of E. coli found during routine testing. On July 8 at 8:37 a.m. the water at Beach 9 was tested again and the park has since lifted the restriction. During these swimming restrictions it is important that visitors make sure to
Erie Police Seek Suspect in Best Buy Trading Card Theft
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in Erie are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of stealing several hundred dollars' worth of trading cards from a Summit Township retailer. According to PSP Erie, troopers responded to Best Buy, located at 6650 Peach Street, following a report of a...
Erie Man Accused of Harassment Following Incident at Local School
VENANGO COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Police in the region are investigating three unrelated incidents, according to recent police reports and court records. According to the Pennsylvania State Police in Marienville, a 30-year-old Erie man was accused in a harassment investigation that occurred at approximately 2:04 p.m. on July
Police Continue to Investigate Fatal Shooting in Erie
An Erie man was fatally shot Tuesday evening in what police have described as a targeted attack within the 1100 block of East 11th Street. According to the Erie Police Department, the shooting occurred at approximately 7:20 p.m. on July 7 while the victim was sitting inside his vehicle outside the club.

















