U.S. Department of Homeland Security
A trucker who fatally struck a Pa. state trooper on I-81 had been ordered to leave the U.S. But Michael Bon legally obtained a commercial drivers license in Massachusetts before being told to leave.
Calvin and Nicole Dickey
Aimee Dilger
/
WVIA News
Latest Stories
-
Interfaith clergy held a vigil at Christ Church in Philadelphia on Thursday. They said they were marking the nation's 250th anniversary by demanding an end to President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement crackdown. WHYY's Emily Neil has more.
-
A South Jersey woman was back in Superior court Wednesday fighting efforts to force her to sell a more than 2 acre property she owns in Middle Township. WHYY's David Matthau reports.
-
Former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Len Dykstra was sentenced Thursday in Pike County to serve a year on probation and pay a $500 in a drug-related case. -
Judges appointed by the Pennsylvania Utilities Commission heard testimony Tuesday mostly against PPL Electric Utilities' proposed infrastructure project in southern Luzerne County. -
Michael Bon, 33, of Brockton, was arrested following the crash that killed Trooper Michael Pahira in Butler Township as he was inspecting a tractor-trailer on the right shoulder of the interstate at about 7 a.m. -
Independence Day observations around the region will run the gamut from festivals and fireworks to historic open houses and somber remembrances. -
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware are joining Democrats in 22 other states to sue the Trump administration over impending work requirements for people with Medicaid. WHYY's Nicole Leonard has more.
-
A state trooper inspecting a tractor-trailer was killed when another tractor-trailer crashed into the scene during Wednesday morning rush hour.
-
The sale of ¼ pound of marijuana and the use of counterfeit bills led to the death of a 19-year-old man from Scranton, Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian J. Gallagher said Tuesday. Police charged Kayden Christopher Jurbala, 20, of Archbald, with criminal homicide and robbery in connection with the death of Tyvon Amari Ash. -
Acting on numerous complaints, the state Democratic Party assumed control of the process for election new Lackawanna County Democratic Party officers. -
Williamsport police are still searching for suspects in a Memorial Avenue shooting Monday that left an 18-year-old man dead and two others wounded. -
The days leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday will feature hot dogs, high temperatures and humidity. The temperature in Northeast and Northcentral Pennsylvania could reach 100 degrees by Thursday. The humidity will make it feel even hotter.
News Briefs
- Wilkes-Barre fireworks display will not be rescheduled
- Preparations begin next week in Wilkes-Barre for America250PA concert series
- Ex-Tamaqua cop gets 27-plus years in prison for producing child pornography and an animal crush video
- Former Crestwood administrator Foster died in Susquehanna County murder-suicide, police say
- Penn State Master Gardeners to host Spring into Gardening event
- Autopsy scheduled for body found off Route 315 in Plains Twp.
- Home heat assistance program extended
- Lackawanna County, Scranton issue Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert
- State funding announced for Horton Street improvement projects in Wilkes-Barre
- Jones to remain on primary election ballot for state rep seat
WVIA News wants to hear from you! If you have a story idea for one of our journalists, it's as simple as sending an e-mail. Reach out anytime at wvianews@wvia.org.
Meet Our News Team
Director of Journalism
WVIA News Managing Editor
Morning Edition host and multimedia journalist.
WVIA News Team community journalist.
All Things Considered host and multimedia journalist.
WVIA's Rural Government Journalist.
WVIA News Team multimedia journalist.
WVIA News Team multimedia journalist.
WVIA News Team multimedia journalist.
WVIA News Team Healthcare Journalist
WVIA News Team bilingual multimedia journalist.
WVIA is committed to transparency in every aspect of funding our organization.
To see a full list of $5,000 and above individual and foundation donors who give restricted gifts in support of WVIA News, please click here.
To see a full list of our current WVIA underwriters, please click here.