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Arkansas lawmakers call for DOJ review of raid that led to death of former LVIA executive
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (745+ words) Partly sunny and still fairly pleasant. A later afternoon shower is possible but most will stay dry for the day. . There might be an early shower; otherwise, mostly cloudy. State lawmakers in Arkansas are calling for an investigation into the…...
Gun violence task force makes series of arrests related to firearms straw purchases
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (442+ words) Partly cloudy skies. . (Top - left to right) Wilson Rivera, Javon Richardson and Jateek Santiago (Bottom - left to right) Joanna Vazquez and Elvis Hernandez=Gonzalez READING, Pa. - The Berks County District Attorney's Office says a task force assembled for the goal…...
From Zoology to Engineering: Local students show off 'hands-on' science at annual fair
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (266+ words) Showers and thunderstorms likely with a severe storm or two possible early on. Main threats are damaging straight-line wind gusts and excessive rainfall. Large hail and a brief tornado are also possible but that threat lies mostly away to our…...
Japanese animation enthusiasts gather for Anime Fest at Reading's Double Tree hotel
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (198+ words) WFMZ. com Police: 3 suspects arrested post stolen car crash on Route 61 in Berks County READING, Pa. - Japanese animation took over the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Reading on Saturday. Crowds of people came out for the city's Anime Fest....
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz has died at 89
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89. Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida,…...
2 down and 1 to catch: Missing serval cat spotted in Fleetwood
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (266+ words) Snow develops early, then mixes with and changes to rain from south to north by midday; stays mostly snow with only limited mixing in the Poconos. 1-3" along I-78 corridor, 1" or less farther south. Up to 3-6" Poconos and far NW NJ. . Gradual…...
An Arkansas father accused of murder says he's running for sheriff while awaiting trial
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (476+ words) A little sun, but turning mostly cloudy for the day; brisk southerly breezes gusting to 25-30mph in the afternoon. . Mostly cloudy with showers likely overnight. An Arkansas father accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser is running for sheriff while awaiting…...
Arkansas coach John Calipari vows to retire before adopting transactional approach
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (477+ words) Mostly sunny and breezy; a seasonable, brisk, and dry day for voters in PA and NJ. . Turning partly cloudy and chilly with lighter winds. FILE - Arkansas coach John Calipari stands on the sidelines against Mississippi State during an NCAA college…...
Woman threatens park visitors with handgun at Hickory Run State Park
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) KIDDER TWP. , Pa. - A woman threatened people with a weapon at Hickory Run State Park in Carbon County on Sunday afternoon. Officials say that a call came in just before 3: 00 p. m. on Sunday for reports. .. KIDDER TWP. , Pa. - A woman threatened…...
PA offers broadband equity, access and deployment funds; Indiana County is interested
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) Byron G. Stauffer Jr. , executive director of the Indiana County Office of Planning and Development, long has worked to bring broadband to unserved and underserved areas of the county, including efforts with Salsgiver and, as shown in this 2023 presentation, REA Energy…...