Five cats abandoned behind Erie business, investigators seeking information
(WJET/WFXP)– Animal cruelty investigators are asking the public for their help after five cats were found abandoned behind an Erie business on Friday. The Erie Humane Society said on their social media, five adult cats were found in their crates and abandoned just outside of a Parade Street business on Friday...
Bishop Lawrence Persico Honored For 13 Years of Service
Bishop Lawrence Persico celebrates his 75th birthday today. For 13 years, he has led the Diocese of Erie with humility, courage, and a deep commitment to the Gospel. Faith magazine features an exclusive interview where he reflects on his ministry, and a special diocesan e-news highlights memorable moments from his...
Local vet steps up to help cat who swallowed sewing needle
On Wednesday, we reported a story about a local cat who swallowed a needle and now we have an update. After the story aired, a local vet stepped up along with the Erie community. Mary Coulter was devastated when her cat Harley swallowed a needle, and she could not afford to have it removed. When […]
State police provide update on fatal Waterford hit-and-run, asking public for help
Pennsylvania State Police provided an update on their investigation into a fatal hit-and-run over the summer in Waterford, and are still asking the public for their help in finding the driver involved. State police held a press conference Friday to ask the public for help while also offering an update on their...
Harley the cat to receive surgery after ingesting needle
On Wednesday, JET24 told you about a cat named Harley that swallowed a needle and needed a procedure to remove it. Unfortunately, Harley’s owner, Mary Coulter, is on a fixed income and couldn’t afford the over-$4,000 surgery. So, Coulter started a GoFundMe page, hoping to raise the necessary funds to get Harley the...
Pennsylvania Black Friday Winter Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Risk in Pittsburgh Nov. 28–30
Pittsburgh, PA – An early winter blast is on track to hit Pennsylvania from November 28–30, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds, and dangerous travel conditions through Black Friday weekend. The setup could deliver intense lake-effect and system-driven snow, particularly across western and northern parts of the state....
Erie Humane Society Asks for Leads in Case of Abandoned Cats
The Erie Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement Division is asking for the public’s help after five adult cats were found abandoned outside a business on Parade Street this morning. Abandoning animals is a crime, and authorities are urging anyone with information about who may have left the cats...
Erie County DA warns of phone scam impersonating sheriff’s office
(WJET/WFXP) – The Erie County District Attorney’s office is reminding residents that the sheriff’s office will never reach out asking for money or any type of payment, including gift cards or cryptocurrency. This comes after reports of people receiving phone calls saying that they must pay money to resolve a warrant...
From Perry Square to Peach Street: Dave’s Diner quietly flips the lights back on...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After a multiyear hiatus, Dave’s Diner is serving again in downtown Erie with a soft opening at 431 Peach Street on the northeast corner of 5th and Peach. The diner is open daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., is encouraging feedback while the team trains in the...
Erie police investigating early Friday morning shooting
Erie police are investigating after an early morning shooting on the city’s east side early Friday morning. Police said calls for that shooting came in around 12:45 a.m. Friday near East 18th Street and Downing Avenue, with one person suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was treated and later released...
