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Book Store to Close in Schuylkill County Video

The only full-service book store in Schuylkill County will close sometime in January, leaving many... more
Llewellyn: Another Case of Arson Video

Another in a series of arsons has hit the Schuylkill County village of Llewellyn. This time a... more
Donations Down for Feed a Friend Video

All kinds of canned goods from WNEP's and Pepsi's Feed a Friend program were unloaded Thursday in... more
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity Video

The North Schuylkill High School band has been picked to play at Disney World in Florida over the... more
Residents Oppose Windmill Plan Video

Another wind farm is planned for Schuylkill County. The proposal will come up Wednesday night at a... more
Barn Fire was Intentionally Set

A fire that destroyed a barn Monday in Schuylkill County was intentionally set, according to... more
Deadly ATV Crash in Schuylkill County

State police in Schuylkill County said a man was killed early Saturday morning after crashing an... more
Man Killed in Schuylkill County Blaze Video

A man died Thursday night when a double-block home went up in flames in Schuylkill County. more
Historic Church Demolition Begins

Demolition has started on the first Lithuanian Catholic Church in the United States. more
Penn State to Use Solar Energy Video

Solar energy is nothing new but the demand for it has one contractor wishing for more help. more
Marines, Corporation Santa's Helpers Video

A group of former Marines and a representative of a big company are helping Santa this year. The... more
Arsonists' Target Cleaned Up Video

A community project in Schuylkill County is geared to cleaning up a site that arsonists find... more
New Store at Schuylkill Mall Video

They opened the doors to a new store in Schuylkill County Thursday and officials there hope it's a... more
H1N1 Flu Clinic at Penn State Schuylkill Video

What is believed to be the first H1N1 flu clinic in Schuylkill County got underway Tuesday. more
Pork and Sauerkraut an Election Tradition Video

An election day tradition involving food, hard work, and some hungry people is alive and well in... more
Electronic Voter Verification System Tested Video

Tuesday is election day and also a time to experiment in Schuylkill County. more
Cashing in on the World Series Video

Some people are using the World Series to make a few extra dollars. more
Bakery Busy with Fall Treats Video

An old business which is booming in Schuylkill County. more
Woman Sentenced for Stealing from Church

A woman was sentenced Wednesday for stealing $44,000 from her church in Schuylkill County. more
Man Gets Prison for Manslaughter Video

A man from Schuylkill County learned how much time he will spend behind bars after admitting his... more
Shooting Victim's Family Speaks Out Video

The family of a woman who was gunned down by her boyfriend last week said Tuesday they could not... more
Fire Damages Home

Fire badly damaged a home near Hometown Monday evening. more
Tax Prep Volunteers Needed Video

Federal income taxes aren't due for five-and-a-half months but some people are getting ready. A... more
Early Morning Fire Destroys Home

An early-morning blaze destroyed a home just outside of Minersville. more
Four Ordered to Trial for Beating Death Video

Four men are headed to trial in a homicide case in Schuylkill County. more
Murder Suicide in Pottsville Video

Two people are dead in what Pottsville police are calling a murder suicide. The man police said... more
Boil Advisory in Schuylkill County

Several communities in Schuylkill County are without water after a main break. more
Worker Hurt, Power Knocked Out in Schuylkill County Video

An accident at an electrical substation in Schuylkill County sent one man to the hospital and caused... more
New Diner Ready to Open Video

A landmark is back on Route 61 near Schuylkill Haven. more
Blaze Rips Through Home In Tamaqua Video

Fire destroyed an apartment building in Schuylkill County Thursday morning and now investigators are... more
New Restaurant Expanding Video

Good food is in high demand in one part of Schuylkill County. A business which opened just seven... more
Missing Man Found in Schuylkill County

A man who had been missing from his home since Tuesday night has been found safe. more
Woman Charged with Stealing from the Elderly Video

A former worker at a nursing home in Schuylkill County is accused of stealing from the elderly. more
Fire Destroys Bar, Homes in Schuylkill County Video

A state police fire marshal is trying to determine what caused an early-morning blaze that gutted... more
Dogs Need New Home

Twenty-one dogs from a so called puppy mill are up for adoption in Schuylkill County. The SPCA hopes... more
Demolition Begins on Lithuanian Church Video

Preparations are underway to demolish the first Lithuanian Catholic Church ever built in the... more
Former Guard Ordered to Trial for Threats Video

A background check on a school security guard who allegedly threatened violence in Schuylkill County... more
State Money Flowing Again

As promised, money from the state is finally getting to agencies which depend on it. They were... more
Used Car Dealership Vandalized

The owner of a used car dealership hopes a reward will help track down those responsible for some... more
Cigarette Smokers to Pay Price for New Budget Video

Now that the state budget has been signed, those affected are getting a look at how the spending... more
New Budget Means Cuts for Libraries Video

Now that Pennsylvania's long-overdue budget has passed, some non-profit groups are feeling the... more
Absentees Up at Pittston Area Video

Hundreds of students in one district in Luzerne County seem to be slammed by the flu, causing... more
Donations Needed for Rescued Horses Video

Five horses that were rescued last month from a farm are doing well but now paying for their care is... more
Firefighters Remembered In Schuylkill County Video

An event honoring firefighters and the dangerous work they do was held Sunday in Schuylkill County.... more
Suspicious Fire Concerns Neighbors Video

Arson again? That's what they're wondering in one area of Schuylkill County after a fire Thursday... more
Lawmakers Push for Texting While Driving Ban Video

The Obama administration says nearly 6,000 people were killed and a half-million injured last year... more
Three Charged with Schuylkill County Burglaries

Three men suspected in a rash of business burglaries in Schuylkill County have been arrested. more
Former School Guard Arrested

A former school guard in Schuylkill County has been arrested, after allegedly making threats. more
Schuylkill Horses Surrendered Due to Neglect

On a farm in Schuylkill County, some horses are getting some much needed TLC. more
School Security Guard Sought after Threats Video

A security guard threatened to shoot up a school in Schuylkill County and now police are searching... more
Shenandoah Church to be Demolished Video

Saint George Catholic Church in Shenandoah will be demolished because its deteriorating condition... more
Man Runs Barefoot Across USA Video

A man is running barefoot across the nation to raise awareness of homeless children. more
Pine Grove Borough Water Boil Advisory

A water boil advisory is in effect for customers in the Pine Grove Borough of Schuylkill County. more
Deadly Crash on Route 309

The driver of a van died Wednesday afternoon when it crashed into the back of a sport utility... more
Body Found in Schuylkill County Identified Video

State police have now identified the body of a man found dead in schuylkill County. more
Fire House Dedication Video

It was two years ago when a fire house in Schuylkill Haven burned to the ground. Saturday that... more
Old School Demolition in Saint Clair Video

They are tearing down an old public school in Schuylkill County to make way for a parking lot. The... more
Businesses Burglarized in Schuylkill County

Two businesses near Schuylkill Haven were burglarized overnight. more
Textile Mill Surviving Foreign Competition Video

Just this year 33 U.S. textile plants have closed and more than 30,000 jobs have been lost. Many... more
Flamingos Make a Fine Fundraiser

The Lions Club in one part of Schuylkill County has come up with an unusual way to raise money.... more
Woman Admits Stealing from Nursing Home Patient

A woman accused of stealing almost $200,000 from an elderly nursing home resident pleaded guilty... more
Two Schuylkill County Men Killed in Crash

A crash in Lebanon County killed two men from Schuylkill County. more
Dead Dog and Starving Dog Found Abandoned Video

A landlord found two abandoned dogs inside a home in Schuylkill County. One was dead. The other had... more
Schuylkill County Man Takes on General Assembly Video

A man in Schuylkill County said he has had it with the state legislature and wants them cut down... more
Woman Wanted for Attempted Robbery

Police in Schuylkill County are looking for a woman who tried to rob a bank Thursday afternoon. more
Lack of State Budget Impacts County Spending Video

Day 58 and there is still no state budget. County leaders in Lycoming County are bracing for some... more
Clunker Program Gets Mixed Reviews Video

The cash for clunkers program is getting mixed reviews in Schuylkill County. more
Teens Admit Vandalizing Cemetery Video

Pottsville police said two boys have admitted to doing thousands of dollars in damage to a... more
School Officials Prepare for Swine Flu Video

Swine flu has been called an epidemic by the Centers for Disease Control. That means the number of... more
Fish Threatened by Dam Draining Video

State inspectors say something must be done about a dam in Schuylkill County which they call... more
Scam Artists Target Elderly Woman Video

An 87-year-old woman from Schuylkill County was the target of some scam artists offering big money... more
Schuylkill Man Guilty of Groping Minnie Mouse Video

A bizarre and, dare we say, embarrassing conviction for a man from our area is making national news. more
McAdoo Residents Want Eyesores Gone Video

Some homeowners in Schuylkill County hope their trip to meet local leaders helps get rid of some... more
Schuylkill County Sweltering Video

Monday's heat was a long time coming for folks in our area who have been looking forward to some... more
Smelly Problem in Tamaqua Video

A sickening smell has invaded a neighborhood in Tamaqua. Environmental officials know what it is and... more
Help for Those in Need Video

Making ends meet is difficult for many families these days. Two agencies in Schuylkill County are... more
Father Sentenced for Assaulting Baby Video

A man from Schuylkill County was sentenced Wednesday for assaulting his six-week-old son last year. more
Deadly Motorcycle Crash

A man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Schuylkill County. more
More Damage in Pottsville Cemetery Video

Four teens were cited for trespassing Sunday night for being in a vandal-plagued cemetery in... more
New Bishop Installed in Diocese of Allentown Video

It's a historic day in the Diocese of Allentown. more
Mural to Honor War Hero Video

A tribute to a World War II hero from our area is being put together in Schuylkill County. more
Farmers: Rain is Good News, Bad News Video

All the rain this year is good news for some farmers but bad news for others. It all depends on what... more
Power Outage in Tamaqua

On one of the hottest days of the summer, people in Tamaqua sweltered for a while Tuesday afternoon. more
Victims Want Family Member to Pay for Crime Video

A family is speaking out after one of their own loved ones stole thousands of dollars from them. more
County Fairs Could Lose State Money Video

The state budget cuts could affect the signature events of summer, county fairs. more
Row Homes Hit By Flames Video

Twelve homes in Schuylkill County were either destroyed or damaged by fire. Some residents are... more
Injured Dog Gets New Home Video

A stray dog found with a broken leg in Schuylkill County is starting a new journey. more
Bleenies Keep Church Going Video

Parishioners in Schuylkill County are trying to keep their church budget in the black. They don't... more
Energy Saving Homes in Schuylkill County Video

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Fundraisers Help 'Go Joe' Effort

As WNEP meteorologist Joe Snedeker pedals around northeast and central Pennsylvania to raise money... more
Burglary Victims to ID Loot Video

Police in Northumberland County have received about two dozen calls from people who believe they... more
No Swimming in Frackville Pool

A pool in Schuylkill County that was supposed to open for the Fourth of July is still off limits.... more
Man Sentenced for Child Sex Abuse

A man from Spain will spend at least seven years in a federal prison in the U.S. for having sex with... more
Man Injured in Ammonia Leak

A man from Schuylkill County is in critical condition after an industrial accident. He inadvertently... more
Tree Falls Days After Storm

Consider it a kind of delayed reaction after strong weekend storms in Schuylkill County. more
New Cemetery Damage in Pottsville Video

In Schuylkill County vandals have struck again. Their target was the Charles Baber Cemetery in... more
Memories Auctioned Off at Leiby's

Some in Schuylkill County are mourning the end of a landmark. The interior of Leiby's Ice Cream... more
Wal-Mart Helps Feeds Those in Need Video

A nation-wide food distribution to help people down on their luck is getting started in our area.... more
Murder Victim Reinterred

It was a solemn day for a family in Schuylkill County. Twenty-four years after a loved one was... more
Historic Cemetery Vandalized Video

Vandals have targeted a cemetery in Pottsville again. Officials said this is the fifth time in the... more
Lightning Strikes Tree, Sets House on Fire Video

It was quite a shock for a family in Schuylkill County. Lightning struck a tree in their front... more
Judge to Address Rundown Cemetery Video

It's not vandalism, but a lack of care at a cemetery in Schuylkill County that is the center of... more
Strip Mining Expansion Proposed in Schuylkill County

A contentious crowd gathered Monday night for a special public meeting in Schuylkill County over a... more
Abandoned Dog Needs Help

A dog at a shelter in Schuylkill County needs help. His legs must be amputated to save his life and... more
Yuengling Celebrates Milestone

One hundred eighty years ago they started to make beer in Schuylkill County and now that company's... more
Convenience Store Robbed

Police in Schuylkill County are looking for the man who robbed a convenience store early Monday... more
Port Carbon May Get New Bridge Video

The heavy machinery is gone but it's calling card can be seen in Port Carbon one day after an 88,000... more
Crews Still Working on Frackville Pool Video

In Schuylkill County a crew is racing against the clock to get a community pool open by July Fourth.... more
Four New North Schuylkill School Board Members Attend Meeting

It was the first school board meeting for the North Schuylkill School District since a county... more
Operator Escapes Injury in Excavator Accident Video

A worker escaped death Thursday afternoon in Schuylkill County after a piece of heavy machinery... more
Grandmother Helps Troops

A grandmother from our area is rallying for our troops overseas. more
Judge Boots School Board Members Video

Eight school board members have been booted off the North Schuylkill School Board. A judge ruled... more
New Heating System for Schuylkill County Courthouse Video

A high-profile energy project is underway at the Schuylkill County courthouse that officials said... more
Flood Control Project to Protect Port Carbon Video

This month marks two anniversaries in our area, the devastating Hurricane Agnes flood of 1972 and... more
Reaction in Shenandoah to Beating Death Sentences Video

New developments in the case involving the beating death of an illegal immigrant in Schuylkill... more
Shenandoah Teens Sentenced in Connection with Beating Death Video

Two teens convicted in connection with the beating death of an illegal immigrant in Shenandoah... more
Building Renamed for Late State Senator Video

Family, friends and members of the community came together to dedicate a building Wednesday night in... more
Chopper Crash Investigation Ends

The National Transportation Safety Board issued its final report about a helicopter that crashed... more
Teens Set for Sentencing in Shenandoah Beating Death Video

Two teens convicted in connection with the beating death of an illegal immigrant will be sentenced... more
Thrift Store Reopens in Tamaqua Video

A thrift store that failed is making a comeback in Schuylkill County. New owners have taken over the... more
Double-block House Fire an Accident Video

The Tamaqua fire chief ruled a fire that damaged a double-block home Thursday an accident. It... more
Officers On the Job for Safety Video

For some police departments Friday was a balancing act, letting officers pay last respects to... more
Couple Accused of Identity Theft

A Schuylkill County couple is locked up in Allentown, accused of stealing the identities of more... more
Fire Hits Double Home in Tamaqua Video

Two families, a total of 18 people, lost just about everything in a fire Thursday in Schuylkill... more
Schuylkill County Teacher Witnessed Museum Shooting Video

A man who opened fire inside the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. is now charged with... more
Veterans Heading to Washington Video

Three bus loads of area veterans will leave schuylkill County saturday mormning and head to... more
Deadly Motorcycle Crash

A man from West Mahanoy Township is dead after a motorcycle crash in Frackville. more
Teen on Bike Killed in Schuylkill County Video

One teen is dead and his friend critically injured after a crash Monday night near Shenandoah. more
50 Years Later, Schuylkill County Explosion Victims Remembered Video

Fifty years ago, 11 people were killed in an accident in Schuylkill County. more
Rendell: Teens in Beating Death Case Should Face Civil Rights Charges

Governor Ed Rendell is asking the U.S Justice Department to look into filing civil rights charges... more
Cleaning Memories For Sale

There's a big task ahead for members of dozens of churches closed by the Diocese of Allentown. They'... more
New Bishop for Diocese of Allentown Video

A new man has been chosen by the pope to run the Diocese of Allentown. more
Dog Owner Guilty of Animal Cruelty

A man from Schuylkill County was found guilty Wednesday of animal cruelty charges. more
Saint Clair Park will Honor Naval Officer Video

The patroitic feelings of Memorial Day continues in a Schuylkill County community. Some are... more
Deadly ATV Crash

A man died Monday night after losing control of an all terrain vehicle in Schuylkill County. more
Veterans Display in Schuylkill County Video

In Schuylkill County a historical society is driving home the importance of Memorial Day. It is... more
Veterans Honored at Schuylkill County Service

People in one part of Schuylkill County gathered the Sunday before Memorial Day to honor local... more
ATV Rider Killed in Crash

A crash involving an all-terrain vehicle in Schuylkill County killed a man from Pottsville. more
Man Gets Jail Time for a Shove Video

A man will spend at least 11 months behind bars for pushing his friend into a deep coal pit and then... more
Teens Sprucing Up Historic Grave Marker Video

Some teenagers in Schuylkill County are doing their part to save a piece of their community's... more
Con Artist Sentenced in Schuylkill County Video

It was fraud and theft to the tune of $300,000 that has a man in trouble in Schuylkill County. The... more
Frankie Warren Tops DJ Poll

Listeners across our area have responded and now the results to WNEP's DJ Poll are official. more
Knowles Defeats Mackey in Special Election

A special election in the 124th Legislative District has filled a seat vacated by Dave Argall. more
Candidates for Special Election Campaign

Voters in Schuylkill and parts of Berks counties have a special election to consider. A race there... more
Teen "Delinquent" in Beating Death Case

A fourth teenager accused in the beating death of Mexican immigrant in Shenandoah was found... more
Motorcycle Crash Claims Two Lives

Two people from Schuylkill County died Sunday night when the motorcycle they were on crashed. more
Second Robbery Suspect Nabbed

A second person has been arrested in a robbery in Schuylkill County. more
Chrysler Targets Dealerships for Closure Central and Northeast Pennsylvania Video

Chrysler wants to eliminate nearly 800 of its 3,200 U.S. dealerships by next month as part of the... more
Latino Group Calls for New Hate Crime Laws Video

There is a call for new hate crimes laws in the United States. At the center is the beating death of... more
Robbery Suspect Arrested

A man wanted for a stong-armed robbery was arrested Thursday night after a traffic stop. more
Business Destroyed by Fire Video

The fire that destroyed a beauty salon in Schuylkill County was no accident. more
Thrift Store Opens Temporarily Video

A store run by a battered womens shelter in Schuylkill County is open again after being closed since... more