Unearthing Erie’s Ancient Giant, and New Mascot: The Story of the Moon Mammoth
What began as a routine scuba dive turned into a historic moment for northwestern Pennsylvania. In the summer of 1991, Lake Pleasant, a small glacial lake, became the site of one of the region’s most remarkable paleontological discoveries. Local resident George Moon was diving in Lake Pleasant when he...
Police Release Composite Drawings of Jane Doe
On Dec. 9, 2024, the Fairview Township Police Department responded to a report of human remains discovered in a wooded area in the 300 block of Pleasant View Road. Since that time, investigators have been working diligently to identify the victim. In partnership with a Forensic Artist affiliated with the National...
‘You did play a role’: Sentence ordered for lesser participant in killing of Erie...
Yussuf M. Hassan did not fire the shot that killed Antonio "Espn" Yarger as the 7-year-old was walking on the sidewalk in his east Erie neighborhood in April 2022. But Hassan, then 20, provided a Glock 43 handgun to the shooter right before the drive-by killing . Hassan was also a passenger in a car that drove by...
High Heat Alert Issued for Upstate New York Counties
Residents Urged to Prepare as Feels-Like Temperatures Near 95 Degrees. (WNY News Now) – A heat alert has been issued for several counties across upstate New York, with feels-like temperatures expected to reach as high as 95 degrees on Monday, June 30, 2025. The advisory covers Erie, Chautauqua, Livingston, Monroe,...
Gas Prices Drop Across Northwest PA Ahead of July 4th Travel Surge
Drivers in northwestern Pennsylvania are getting a bit of relief at the pump ahead of the Independence Day holiday. According to AAA East Central, the average price of gasoline in the region has dropped four cents over the past week to $3.556 per gallon. In Erie, prices are averaging $3.594....
Erie Community Foundation invites applications for Helping Today grants
The mission of the Erie Community Foundation aims to inspire, engage, and empower donors and communities across the Erie, Pennsylvania, region, today and tomorrow. The foundation invites applications for its Helping Today grant program, which aims to strengthen nonprofits that are addressing key issues in Erie County...
Local javelin athlete earns medal at national meet
Corry’s Nolan Carey finished second in the javelin at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Oregon.
Healthy Living: Learning Hyrox Techniques
On this week's Healthy Living, the conversation about Hyrox Training continues. Here's a look at some of the challenges that goes into the Hyrox tests. Matt Pribonic explains more from Erie Fitness Now to demonstrate how its done. To learn more, watch the video above.
Miracles and Miles Walk Sees Big Turnout
The warm weather was the perfect backdrop for a walk and carnival on Saturday morning. The non-profit, Grady's decision, held its annual Miracles and Miles walk and family carnival on Saturday. The organization helps families who experience premature births. The day began with the walk at 10:30 a.m. at the...
YWCA Jamestown’s 2025 Women of Achievement Awardees Announced
The Alliance for Nonprofit Resources has revealed who the five recipients of the YWCA Jamestown 2025 Women of Achievement Awards will be. These awards recognize and honor women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer, and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and inclusion and promote women's empowerment in...
