Local Nonprofits Join Forces for Pet Charity Drive
The Community Blood Bank is joining forces with Avery’s Pawsitive Change, a nonprofit founded by the late Avery Chauncey, whose compassion for animals inspired a movement across the region. Despite battling Ewing Sarcoma, Avery launched the organization to help feed more than 10,000 pets annually through partnerships...
Waterford Residents Dig Out from Overnight Snowfall
The recent snow flurries led to people clearing out before heading to work and school on Tuesday. Some school districts opted for two-hour delays or cancellations for the safety of students and teachers. Waterford and Wattsburg saw more snow than other communities which was expected. Community members said while...
Humane Society reminding pet owners of winter care tips
With the cold approaching already, it’s a good time to remind people what to do for their pets in the wintertime. We all love playing with our pets and seeing them have fun in the cold and sometimes snow, but even they have their limits. Pets, just like humans, like being outside under the right […]
Erie Afghan community speaks out after shooting of two National Guards
The Erie Afghan community has released a statement regarding the shooting of two National Guards in Washington, D.C. It reads: “The Afghan Community of Erie, Pennsylvania strongly condemns the unacceptable and tragic crime allegedly committed by an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal. On behalf of the 207 Afghan...
EMTA’s “Stuff the Bus” Event Brings Joy to Erie County Kids
The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) will host its 8th annual “Stuff the Bus” toy drive on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Millcreek Mall Plaza, near Primanti Brothers. The event supports Toys for Tots of Erie County, helping bring holiday joy to local children.
DWI Arrest on East Main Street in Westfield
(WNY News Now) – WESTFIELD, N.Y. — A Westfield woman was arrested late Sunday night following a traffic stop that led to a DWI investigation, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies reported that on November 30, 2025, at approximately 11:36 p.m., a vehicle was stopped...
Introducing Jozef Korzeniewski to the JET 24/FOX 66 team
The JET 24/FOX 66 team has gained a new member! The staff would like to welcome Jozef Korzeniewski to Erie as he begins his reporting journey at WJET/WFXP. Korzeniewski, a Michigan native, made his television debut on Monday after appearing on a special episode of Jet Fuel a few months prior. His first official day […]
Tips to avoid becoming a victim to porch pirates
It happens every year to random houses — packages being stolen off residents’ porches. With the amount of online holiday shopping that goes on, more packages are delivered, which means the odds of more packages being stolen also rise, even in our local area. “Yeah, there’s usually an increase this time of year just...
Request for Public Assistance in Erie County Fraud
The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is requesting public assistance in an ongoing investigation involving alleged home improvement fraud. Authorities are seeking individuals who may have paid Mark Anthony or Mark Anthony Concrete, Inc. for concrete installation or similar construction services that were never...
The Last Word: Family Rowboat Proudly on Display at Maritime Museum
I’m at the Erie Maritime Museum and I have stopped to spend some time at a new exhibit. It's not an exhibit about a Navy ship and it's not an exhibit about any of the big freighters that have been known to visit the city. This exhibit is about a small boat that's been a family treasure. It’s a rowboat donated to the...
