Real Id Down to the Wire
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is ramping up efforts as the deadline for REAL ID approaches… now within 10 days. Starting May 7, residents 18 and older must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or federal identification, such as a passport, to fly domestically. PennDOT is extending hours at driver’s license centers, including upcoming REAL […]
Read MoreHolbrook Trial Underway Now in Maryland
The trial of Brandon Holbrook, accused of murdering and dismembering Washington D.C. photographer Joe Shymanski, began Monday in Calvert County, Maryland. Prosecutors say Holbrook shot Shymanski in his driveway on Labor Day weekend 2023, then transported his body back here to Pennsylvania, where remains were later found burned near Holbrook’s home. Surveillance footage and license […]
Read MoreMangione Defense Attorneys File Motion to Suppress Evidence
Defense attorneys for 26 year old Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, have filed a motion to suppress evidence, arguing that his rights were violated during his arrest. They claim Mangione was unlawfully detained by Altoona police, who also seized his backpack and personal belongings without cause. However, at least one former […]
Read MoreHope May Be on the Way for Ailing Us Postal Service
It’s no secret that service from the U.S. Postal Service in many cases isn’t what it used to be. Now, the postal service could see some major changes as President Trump considers issuing an executive order to disband its governing board and place the agency under the Commerce Department. While some critics fear it could […]
Read MoreMail-other Services Suspended Today
A quick reminder this morning… if you are expecting an important letter or package, you won’t be getting it through the US Postal Service today. There will be no mail delivery today, as the nation mourns former President Jimmy Carter. Other federal offices along with some state and local services may be affected today as […]
Read MoreSugar Bowl Postponed Due to New Orleans Terror Attack
The attack in New Orleans forced the NCAA to postpone the Sugar Bowl. Georgia and Notre Dame are now scheduled to play the game today at the Caesars Superdome at 4 PM Eastern….
Read MoreMangione Indicted in New York / Also Facing Charges in PA
NEW YORK DISTRICT ATTORNEY ALVIN BRAGG ANNOUNCED THE INDICTMENT OF LUIGI MANGIONE ON TUESDAY. MANGIONE IS SUSPECT IN THE FATAL NEW YORK CITY SHOOTING OF UNITED-HEALTHCARE C-E-O BRIAN THOMPSON. THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY DETAILED THE CHARGES THE 26-YEAR-OLD ALLEGED GUNMAN IS FACING…. 2024-12-18 – WMRF-BRAGG-MANGIONE (YELLOW-14) MANGIONE… WHO WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AT A MCDONALDS IN […]
Read MoreHealthcare Ceo Shooting Suspect Appears in Court
THE 26 YEAR OLD SUSPECT IN THE FATAL NEW YORK CITY SHOOTING OF UNITED-HEALTHCARE C-E-O BRIAN THOMPSON WAS DETAINED MONDAY IN ALTOONA ON CHARGES OF POSSESSION OF AN UNLICENSED FIRE ARM, FALSE IDENTIFICATION, AND FORGERY… BLAIR COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PETER WEEKS SAYS THAT 30 TO 45 DAYS IS A “REASONABLE ESTIMATE” FOR HOW LONG IT […]
Read MoreUnited Healthcare Ceo Shooting Suspect Nabbed in Altoona
THE SUSPECT IN THE KILLING OF UNITED HEALTHCARE C-E-O BRIAN THOMPSON WAS ARRESTED IN ALTOONA… PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO IS PRAISING THE PERSON AT THE ALTOONA MCDONALDS WHO TIPPED OFF POLICE…. MANGIONE WILL BE EXTRADITED TO NEW YORK TO FACE CHARGES THERE…BUT THAT COULD TAKE UP TO 45 DAYS.
Read MoreLead Pipe Worries Result in New Legislation
You’ve probably already received a notice. If now, you likely will get one soon. Water authorities across central Pennsylvania are urging residents to check their water service lines for lead following new federal rules. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, established in October, mandate that all U.S. water systems inventory and replace lead pipes within […]
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