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Here’s how many citations Pa. State Police have issued in Central Pa. under new distracted driving law

Pennsylvania State Police have issued more than 200 citations for distracted driving in Central Pa. during the first month of fines under Paul Miller’s Law.

By Katie Knol/WITF

Pa. attorney general charges canvassers with forgery, illegal registration solicitation in 2024 election

Charges stem from allegedly fraudulent registration forms submitted in Berks, Lancaster, York ahead of the 2024 election, with Monroe’s district attorney filing additional charges.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

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Pa. brothers arrested for January 6 assault on officers at Capitol

The brothers walked with Trump supporters to the Capitol before wrestling with, spraying chemicals at, and throwing a chair at police officers.
By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

EXPLAINER: Next steps and new details in Idaho killings and the case against Bryan Kohberger of Pennsylvania

Bryan Kohberger, who was attending a nearby university around the time of the killings, was returned to Idaho to face charges of first-degree murder after his arrest last week.

By The Associated Press

Updated: 2023-01-03 16:17:00

Bryan Kohberger, suspect in Idaho slayings, waives right to fight extradition from Pennsylvania

Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old doctoral student and teaching assistant at Washington State University, was taken into custody early Friday by state police.

By The Associated Press

Federal grand jury to investigate Pa. State Police shooting of Monroe County teen

A federal grand jury is now investigating the death of Christian Hall, the 19-year-old Chinese-American who was shot by Pennsylvania State Police on Dec. 30, 2020

By Jeremy Long/WITF

Who investigates police killings in Pennsylvania, and why there are few checks and balances

In Pennsylvania, elected district attorneys determine whether or not to charge officers who kill or use force against civilians.

By Gary Harki/Spotlight PA
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