DA cites autistic boy’s screams as evidence in manslaughter case
The manslaughter and neglect case over the death of an 8-year-old Erie boy includes evidence such as medical records and an autopsy. Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz said the evidence also includes the screams of the boy, Michael N. Hayes , who Hirz said was autistic. The importance of the screams to the...
Aaron’s Monday Forecast: Snow showers off and on today with falling temperatures
Winter Storm Warning until 6am Tuesday for Chautauqua County. 4 to 12" of snow by Tuesday morning. Winter Weather Advisory until 6am Tuesday for Southern Erie, Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties for 2 to 6" of snow. Higher elevations will have higher snow totals. Light to moderate snow across the...
Special Olympics team takes on teachers in unified sports event
North East High School held its inaugural Interscholastic Unified Schools Bocce Team Teacher Challenge on Feb. 21, 2026. The morning event featured a competition between the school’s Special Olympics team and faculty members in the high school gym. The challenge was organized to involve the entire high school...
Community comes together for L’Arche Erie’s fundraising raffle
L’Arche Erie hosted its Outdoor Adventure Raffle at the Zem Zem Shrine Club to raise money for local adults with intellectual disabilities. The community event featured prizes focused on outdoor activities and spring preparation. The fundraiser supports the nonprofit’s mission of providing housing and assistance to...
More Winter Weather We’ve Seen Before in Erie
ERIE, PA – The National Weather Service has issued a couple of winter weather alerts for the region. Each alert is in effect from tonight through Tuesday morning. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: The advisory is in effect for northern Erie, Crawford, and Ashtabula Counties from Sunday evening to Tuesday morning. 3 to 6...
Corry Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
SPARTANSBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police said a Corry man was killed as a result of a single-vehicle crash in Sparta Township early Thursday morning. According to a release from PSP-Corry, Johnathon M. Cole, 39, of Corry, was traveling west on Sundback Road in Sparta Township at approximately 3:30 a.m. on...
Mary Beth’s Forecast: Winter Weather Alerts Posted for Parts of WNY
Winter Storm WARNING for Chautauqua county until 6am Tuesday. Expect 6"-12" of lake enhanced snow. Travel may turn difficult across the Chautauqua Ridge. Winter Weather ADVISORY until 6am Tuesday for So. Erie, Wyoming, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and No. Erie county. Some areas may see up to 4"-8" of lake enhanced snow.
Newsmaker: Molly Hess talks this weekend’s Stop Soldier Suicide event
Newsmaker: Molly Hess talks this weekend's Stop Soldier Suicide event.
Knights’ Defense Smothers Trojans as Ike Girls Advance to D10 Class 3A Semifinals
ERIE, Pa. – Eisenhower held Greenville scoreless for more than eight minutes over the first and second quarters as the Knights rolled to a 66-35 win in the District 10 Class 3A quarterfinals. Rewatch the game:. Sidney Hart’s 3-pointer with 6:31 to play in the first put Greenville in...
Win a Family Night Out in Erie: Junie B. Jones + Pizza!
Winter can feel long… so let’s make one night easy. We’re teaming up with Erie Playhouse and ippa Pizza Napoletana to give one local family the ultimate Family Night Out in Erie. Enter here→. Here’s what you’ll win:. 4 tickets to Junie B. Jones at...

















