
Public Safety
Bus carrying high school students to band camp veers off highway, killing 1 and hurting dozens
State police say the wreck happened Thursday on Interstate 84 in the town of Wawayanda. That's about 45 miles northwest of New York City.
13 hours ago
Tropical storm warning issued for US East Coast ahead of potential cyclone, forecasters say
The National Hurricane Center announced the emergence of “Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen” on Thursday morning.
19 hours ago
Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions
A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Wake County Superior Court claims Google had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system.
22 hours ago
Chester County residents continue to press officials about prison escape
"There needs to be state changes that happen in Pennsylvania in order for us to feel safe in our homes," said one resident.
1 day ago
New tactic to reduce Delaware highway deaths: Community engagement
After 165 deaths on Delaware roads in 2022 — the most in more than 30 years — the state is hosting town halls to get feedback on its efforts to improve highway safety.
2 days ago
Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices because the wrappers could pose choking hazard
Kraft Heinz says it initiated the recall after it received several consumer complaints, but no injuries or serious health issues have been reported.
2 days ago
Generac is recalling around 64,000 generators that pose a fire and burn hazard
At least three incidents involving the recalled generators left people with severe burns. Generac is offering a free repair kit to consumers.
4 days ago
Chester County to hold 2 town hall sessions to address prisoner escape, residents’ concerns
The Chester County Commissioners will hold the meetings to offer support, information on counseling, and more details on efforts to increase prison security.
4 days ago
All 9 escapees from Berks County juvenile detention center taken into custody
Some of the escapees knocked on a random resident's door to surrender because they were cold, police say.
4 days ago
Libya investigates dams’ collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000
Libya’s top prosecutor says he has opened an investigation into the collapse of two dams that caused a devastating flood in a coastal city.
6 days ago
Norfolk Southern CEO promises to keep improving safety on the railroad based on consultant’s report
CEO Alan Shaw told the railroad's employees in a letter that Norfolk Southern will take several immediate steps in response to the initial report from Atkins Nuclear Secured.
6 days ago
Residents displaced after massive fire in Oxford, Pa. to be moved to hotels
The four-alarm blaze likely started in a warehouse, then spread to nearby businesses and apartments on Third Street.
1 week ago
The Citizens Police Oversight Commission has released updates to prior changes on officer discipline, and recommended new reforms.
1 week ago
Listen 1:18Fire tears through warehouse, businesses, apartments in Oxford, Chester County
Officials said flames started in the warehouse and then spread to nearby stores and apartments.
1 week ago
Escaped Pa. prisoner had plans to carjack driver and head to Canada as manhunt intensified
Danelo Cavalcante told investigators he knew authorities were on to him and needed to make his ultimate getaway.
1 week ago