Monroe County

February 15, 2024 | 3:45 PM

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

January 5, 2023 | 5:26 AM

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 Rebecca Boone/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

August 2, 2022 | 12:33 PM

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 Tom Riese/WVIA News

November 21, 2021 | 7:52 AM

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

June 27, 2020 | 9:11 AM

Pocono twin bill weekend loses luster with no fans at track

After allowing a small number of fans into races in Florida and Alabama, none will be allowed at this weekend’s races at Pocono.

By The Associated Press

May 27, 2020 | 10:51 AM

New search in Pennsylvania for student wanted in killings comes up empty

Police in Luzerne County said a firefighter spotted a man with a large backpack behind the Germania Hose Co. shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday.

By The Associated Press

July 25, 2019 | 5:00 AM

Election upgrades could come with hidden costs for Pa. taxpayers

Already facing $100M+ in upfront costs for machines, counties struggle to pin vendors down on pricing for software updates

By Emily Previti/PA Post

October 13, 2018 | 2:39 PM

Environmentalists win battle for ‘exceptional’ streams in the Poconos

By Catalina Jaramillo/WHYY

February 19, 2015 | 6:40 AM

Proposed panel would recommend rules for taxing nonprofits

By Mary Wilson

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