Erie PA

An Erie County judge said he was sending a message when he sentenced an Erie teen to 55 years to life in prison for the gang-related murder of 13-year-old Kasir Gambill in December 2020. The message stands, and so does the lengthy sentence. A state appeals court has affirmed the sentence that Judge John J. Trucilla...

Cold Weather Advisory until 10am for all Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Potter and McKean county. Wind-chills -15 to -20 degrees. Winter Weather Advisory until 10pm for Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming Counties. Expect 1 to 4 inches of snow with winds gusting near 40 miles per hour. Strong winds...

With winter in full swing in Erie many communities have been impacted throughout the commonwealth. The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania reminds families to ensure their homes are being heated safely. Throughout December nearly 6,000 home fires had been responded to and in Pennsylvania alone there had been...

(WJET/WFXP)– The Pennsylvania man accused of strangling and killing his cellmate at State Correctional Institution Albion appeared in court Monday. According to court documents, 33-year-old Dylan Lesnik appeared before Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey Gadley for his preliminary hearing, where prosecutors dropped...

While some eateries are serving up delicious meals, others are struggling to meet health standards—let's take a closer look at the latest inspections.

A new family-owned restaurant is now open for business. After serving the Erie community for 101 years, the owners of the Pittsburgh Inn decided to hang up their aprons for good. Their timing was perfect for sisters Dora and Mirian Irias, who wanted to open a restaurant of their own after working in the industry […]

Amanda Hines shares the meal deals offered at Westside Market during Erie Restaurant Week 2026.

TROY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (EYT) — Pennsylvania State Police in Corry released details on Monday regarding a crash where the driver allegedly failed to notify authorities in Troy Township. The report indicates the hit-and-run crash occurred at 8:22 p.m. on December 30, 2025, along Donna Road in Troy Township, Crawford...

Justin Saunders, owner of Flying J’s Construction, opened his warehouse to shelter those in need during a severe winter storm that impacted a large portion of the county this past weekend. The winter storm brought bitterly cold temperatures, leaving several people in the community without shelter. In response,...

Transit riders and community members are invited by the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority to provide feedback in a public survey aimed to assist in the ongoing Transit Development Plan (TDP). The survey aims at receiving feedback on the current transit services and identify priorities of the system to improve over...