Inmate’s Alleged Prison Plot Targets His Own Family in Chilling Robbery Scheme
HARRISBURG, PA — A current inmate at a northwestern Pennsylvania state prison is facing a sweeping set of felony charges after investigators say he attempted to orchestrate a violent home-invasion robbery from behind bars, targeting his own family. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Keegan Baker, 28, of...
Bicentennial Tower marks 30 years since construction began
One of Erie’s biggest landmarks had a milestone moment on Friday. The Bicentennial Tower on the bayfront started construction on this day, 30 years ago. It took 10 months to complete and was built to commemorate Erie’s bicentennial year. This historic structure is 187 feet tall and has two observation decks. In...
PennDOT urges caution as icy conditions persist in Erie County
Tonight, Erie drivers are dealing with a dangerous glaze of ice across much of the region. Some areas are under a winter weather advisory, while others face a full storm warning. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said crews have been out since early this morning, but temperatures hovering right...
Mixed Precipitation Causing Slippery Roadways Across County
A wintry mix is making travel and walking tricky across Chautauqua County. There have been several reports of crashes throughout the county on Friday, as a complex storm system moves its way east through the Great Lakes region. According to meteorologist David Thomas with the National Weather Service in Buffalo, most...
Former Erie Humane Society Director Scheduled to Enter Plea in Embezzlement Case
Former Erie Humane Society director Nicole Leone is scheduled to return to court next month in the embezzelement case involving the animal shelter. Leone, 42, is scheduled for a plea hearing Jan. 16, according to her court docket updated Dec. 24. This would avoid a trial that was previously scheduled for Feb. 2.
Erie shoppers speak on retailers adding fees for returns
Have a gift you need to return after the holidays? Well, that just might cost you. The end of the year is a great time to visit the mall to catch after-holiday sales and spend those gift cards you were given on Christmas. Before you go, you should also consider bringing those items you want […]
Tennessee woman arrested for forging check
Union Township, Pa. — A 28-year-old woman from Tennessee was arrested for allegedly forging a check belonging to a Snyder County business owner. Dominique R. Jarrett of Chattanooga was arraigned on Dec. 22 on a felony charge of forgery through the office of District Judge Bo Trawitz. Bail was set at $75,000. Trooper...
Mayville DMV to Resume Normal Hours Beginning January 2nd
The Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office announced that the Mayville Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Office will resume normal hours of operation beginning Friday, January 2, 2026. In December, the Mayville DMV temporarily adjusted public hours to three days per week due to staffing challenges. Beginning January 2nd,...
Pennsylvania inmate tries to allegedly recruit someone to tie up his own mother and...
ERIE, Pa. — A Pennsylvania inmate is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to recruit another inmate to rob his mother and stepfather, according to our CBS affiliate KDKA. Keegan Baker, 28, of Erie, was incarcerated at SCI Forest in Forest County when he allegedly approached a fellow inmate with a plan to...
Done deal — Erie City Council votes to transfer zoo ownership
Erie City Council unanimously voted to approve the transfer of ownership of the Erie Zoo from the city to ErieEvents. The vote on December 23 comes after months of planning and public input, resulting in a resolution back in August to help keep the zoo on a solid financial footing. The total transfer will include […]
