USDA to purchase $20M of grape juice from local growers
Some good news for area grape growers, and just weeks before harvest.
Deadly Fire Case Moves Forward
The mother of three children who died in a March 29 apartment fire was held for court after a preliminary hearing lasting nearly three hours. Judge Paul Bizzarro ordered charges against Danozjna Williams to proceed following prosecution testimony.
Erie father pleads no contest to 2024 assault, endangerment of toddler
(WJET/WFXP)– One of two parents charged in the wake of their then 2-year-old son suffering a critical head injury that required flying to Pittsburgh has pleaded no contest to several charges. Online court documents show 28-year-old Mathew Engle of Erie pleaded no contest to aggravated assault and two separate counts of
SPECIAL REPORT: Chain-Reaction Crash Shines Light on DUI Laws
The Erie semi-truck driver charged with causing a chain-reaction crash that sent eight people to the hospital is free on bond, after posting bail. Irabaruta Ezechiel is facing 22 charges, including aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, in connection to the July 23 crash. According to police, 10 people were...
Pennsylvania trooper running marathon in full uniform to honor fallen trooper
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper from Uniontown plans to run a marathon in full uniform to honor a corporal killed in the line of duty and raise money for his family.
Second person sentenced in 2024 beating homicide of Erie man
(WJET/WFXP)– A second of four people charged in the fatal beating of an Erie man in 2024 pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Wednesday. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office said 63-year-old Jack Defilippo pleaded guilty to two counts of simple assault and reckless endangerment for his role in the murder of 31-yea
Chautauqua County Awarded $250,000 To Advance Housing Development
Chautauqua County has been awarded $250,000 to advance housing development. The funding through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Technical Assistance to Grow Pro-Housing Communities will help build upon the Chautauqua County Housing Market Assessment and Development Strategy which identified the creation of
PA CareerLink® Days Bring Jobs and Resources to Erie
PA CareerLink® Erie County will host PA CareerLink® Days at the Booker T. Washington Center on September 16, offering job seekers, families, and community members direct access to employers, workforce professionals, and career development resources. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and...
Today’s Top Stories: August 25, 2026
Each night, JET Action News will be bringing you the top stories of the day from around northwest Pennsylvania for you to catch up on what’s going on in your community! Click the links below to learn more! Local officials clarify mail-in ballot process amid potential restrictions The Supreme Court ruled six-three Monda
McKinley Elementary makes first day of school a celebration
Over at McKinley Elementary School, kids started off the school year with cheers, high fives and plenty encouragement as they walked towards the front doors.

















