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Cornell University is hoping Erie residents will keep an eye out for an invasive insect. The spotted lanternfly is native to China but arrived here in the United States in 2012. They don’t bite or sting, but they quickly multiply and have messy honeydew. Sightings have since been made in several regions of Pennsylvania and […]

As most of America looked up towards the skies to see the solar eclipse, one man looked down focusing the sun to create unbelievable artwork.

(WJET/WFXP) – An Erie man was indicted on a federal drug charge involving methamphetamines. On Tuesday, April 9, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced that Shawn Geer, a 47-year-old man from Erie, would be indicted on a single charge of violating federal narcotics laws. According to the indictment, around July 2, 2023, Geer allegedly possessed […]

Drivers who use the Bayfront Parkway for their daily commute might want to consider another route as the construction of the Sassafrass Roundabout is now underway. For the next several months, traffic on the Bayfront Parkway will likely travel slower than usual. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is working to improve the Bayfront Parkway starting […]

The ANNA Shelter has taken in 50 animals that were removed from a western Pennsylvania home after an investigation into two dead dogs found by Butler County Sheriffs.

(WJET/WFXP) — Bust out your bowling shoes and get ready to roll — Erie will once again be hosting Pennsylvania’s state bowling championship. The 84th Pennsylvania State United States Bowling Congress (PA State USBC) OpenChampionships will host a 10-week bowling tournament from April 5 through June 8 at Eastland Bowl and Eastway Lanes right here […]

Electricity bills could be going up for FirstEnergy customers in Pennsylvania. The parent company of Penelec is asking the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) for a review of its basic rates. Here’s what that means for customers: According to FirstEnergy’s own announcement, the average Penelec residential customer would see a 9.8% increase in their monthly […]

(WJET/WFXP) — Erie County released the list of over half a dozen buildings that will be closed during the eclipse. County Executive Brenton Davis announced that on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse, some Erie County buildings and offices will be closed to the public. Buildings and offices will be affected include: […]

As the war in the Middle East continues, thousands of protesters have called for the Israeli Prime Minister to step down. Tuesday night we heard more from local experts in Middle Eastern studies and the spokesman for the Jewish Community Council of Erie about the protests. “Many people in Israel are looking for a change […]

Harrisburg, PA (WJET/WFXP) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) released their numbers for Easter weekend crashes and DUIs in 2024. From Friday, March 29, to Sunday, March 31, PSP investigated 407 crashes resulting in six fatalities and 90 injuries. Troopers arrested 358 individuals for driving under the influence and issued 17,168 traffic citations. Numbers recorded in 2024 […]