Two pets die in house fire on East 24th, Perry Streets
Two family pets were killed in a house fire on Erie’s East Side on Thursday. Erie fire crews responded to that fire at East 24th and Perry Streets shortly after 12:30 in the afternoon on July 2. When they arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke coming from the attic. A short time after entering […]
Aaron’s Thursday Forecast: Hazy, hot and humid with highs near 90 degrees
Extreme Heat Warning until 8pm Friday for Niagara and Orleans Counties. Heat Index 100 to 106 degrees. Heat Advisory for Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Heat Index in the 95 to 100 degree range. THURSDAY. MORNING: Mainly clear, mid 70s. AFTERNOON: Hot and humid, near 90. FRIDAY.
Sight Center Expands Diabetes Prevention with Discovery Session at Erie County’s Blasco Library
The Sight Center of Northwest Pennsylvania is expanding its efforts to address diabetes and related health disparities across Erie, thanks to new funding from Diverse Erie’s Generational Impact initiative. The grant will allow the organization to bring culturally grounded, community-driven programming directly into nei
Community Blood Bank urgently seeks donors amid ‘critically low’ blood supply
(WJET/WFXP) — The Community Blood Bank is urging eligible donors to give blood ahead of the Fourth of July weekend as blood supply has dropped to “critically low levels.” This time of year usually sees a decline in donations while the need for blood remains consistent, according to a press release from the non-profit.
State Police Receive Award for Cold Case Break from 1981
The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is recognizing members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop E for their exceptional investigative work in resolving a homicide case that remained unsolved for nearly 45 years. Troopers recently received the Commissioner’s Area Command Significant Achievement Award for
Erie Excited to Welcome U.S. Brig Niagara Home After Year-Long Overhaul
She’s been away for more than a year for a major overhaul, but the U.S. Brig Niagara will be back home tomorrow. There will be fanfare when the brig arrives around noon, including a 40-boat parade of sail and a welcome from Josh Shapiro, the Governor of Pennsylvania. The...
JET 24/FOX 66 condemns Ed Brzezinski’s conduct toward journalist
Another voice speaking up at Erie City Council Wednesday on a matter stemming from a previous council meeting on June 17. Scott MacDowell, Lilly Broadcasting corporate news director, addressed council regarding degrading comments several people in attendance heard Councilman Ed Brzezinski make to a female reporter afte
Restaurant Staff Work to Stay Cool in Hot Conditions
As people around the are look for ways to stay cool during the extreme heat, restaurant workers are facing an even greater challenge, spending hours in already hot kitchens. With temperatures climbing into the 90s, kitchen staff are working hard to keep meals coming while trying to stay safe and hydrated.
City of Dunkirk contemplates a nuclear power plant at an old NRG site
Gov. Kathy Hochul has made nuclear power one of the backbones of her energy policy as the state works toward the ambitious climate goals originally outlined in 2019's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. On Tuesday, there were multiple anti-nuclear rallies that had taken place around the state to protest...
Man charged in 2025 drowning near Presque Isle appears in court
(WJET/WFXP)– The Pennsylvania man charged in March for his alleged role in the drowning of a 17-year-old near Presque Isle State Park in 2025 has made his first appearance in court. According to online court documents, 22-year-old Derek Bold of Irwin, PA, appeared in Erie County Court for his preliminary hearing on Jun
