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(WJET/WFXP)– The City of Erie said Wednesday they’re close to finishing their investigation into a video of a police officer striking a suspect with their cruiser then punching him while handcuffed. The city announced on their social media they’re in the final stages of reviewing the evidence available to them and expe

At Kamp 4 Kids, counselors and volunteers are making heat safety a top priority by making sure campers stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, and cool off throughout the day.

Chautauqua County is looking move county services from three separate buildings downtown into former Lynn Building on the corner of East Third Street and Prendergast Avenue. The Legislature’s Public Facilities Committee heard a presentation from Developer Jeff Wereski and Roosa Corporation’s Joe Roosa on potentially le

For 14 years, the Wabtec Girls Who STEAM Camp has been introducing local students to the exciting possibilities found in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. The annual camp gives students a firsthand look at careers in STEAM fields through hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and mentorshi

Air Quality has remained Good to Moderate for much of the summer so far, staying below the 100 level, which is acceptable and not considered unhealthy (Graphics 1 & 2). But some smoke from Large Wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Western Ontario (Graphic 3) will overspread the region later Wednesday into Thursday as w

Residents and stakeholders are being invited to participate in a County workshop to help identify and prepare for climate-related risks and natural hazards. Chautauqua County is holding the Visioning Workshop from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 16 at the James Prendergast Library in Jamestown. The Countywide Resilie

What began as one ridiculous night at the ballpark has become a regular stop on the Erie SeaWolves’ promotional calendar. A year after Last Week Tonight first transformed the Double-A Erie SeaWolves into the Erie Moon Mammoths, the team continues to take the field under the purple-and-black alternate identity created b

One organization is doing its part to make sure Erie families don’t go hungry this summer. Every Monday until September, the Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network is hosting the Little Italy Farmers Market on West 19th Street. The goal is to provide fresh and affordable produce in an area that they said is experie

The Founder & Chairman of “The Wounded Blue” non-profit arrived in Erie on Tuesday. He was in town to honor U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and former Erie Police Officer, Richard “R.J.” Williams. The mission of “The Wounded Blue” is to improve the lives of injured and...

A crash in Millcreek Township left one vehicle on its roof and closed part of Sterrettania Road. It was reported around 5:40 Monday evening. Emergency crews were sent to the 5600 block of Sterrettania, just north of the intersection with Old Sterrettania Road. Two people were evaluated for injuries at the scene, but th