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One person was killed early Saturday morning after a shooting that took place on East 21st and Wayne Streets. According to Erie Police, the shooting took place around 3 a.m. with one man being transported to UPMC Hamot where he was pronounced dead. There are currently no suspects at this time. Erie Police are still […]

With saturated ground after recent snows melted, and 24-hours of whipping winds, Erie County emergency responders answered several calls for trees down across the region on Saturday. On Carter's Beach Road in Harborcreek, a tree fell on power lines and blocked the roadway. Penelec repair crews had to be called...

Although I admire the boldness of Millcreek Township’s plan to buy several properties near West Eighth Street and Peninsula Drive, the General Authority failed to present all the facts in a public forum. And now it’s come back to haunt the project. It turns out one of the...

SPRING TWP., Pa. (EYT) – State Police in Meadville released the details of a 13-year-old student who has been charged with drug possession in Spring Township, Crawford County. Meadville-based State Police were dispatched to Conneaut Valley School located at 22154 State Highway 18 around 10:07 a.m. on February 6...

Another candidate has tossed his hat in the ring for Millcreek District Judge. Joe Ianello announcing his campaign at Bizzarro’s Ringside Restaurant. Ianello has served for 30 years in law enforcement as a corrections officer at the Erie County prison and he said that he’s learned a great deal about how to lead with fairness […]

After four decades of tradition, a long-standing fitness event called “The Quad” is seeing its founders retiring and stepping back from the games. Past and present supporters of the Quad attended a Banquet at the Brewerie at Union Station Sunday afternoon, where they shared achievements and memories. For...

March is recognized as Women's History Month. In honor of the month, Erie News Now spoke with a local business owner about what she's learned in the field and her advice to fellow women in business. To learn more, watch the video above.

Sydney Benes, whose unattended wheelchair was pushed down stairs in a viral video, hopes her story can be used for change and be an advocate for others in her situation.

Some parts of the Erie area will be under a winter weather advisory from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Erie, Ashtabula, Crawford and Chautauqua counties will all be under a winter weather advisory. Erie County could receive two to four inches of snow with the snowbelts looking at four to six potential inches of snow. […]

March is recognized as Women's History Month. In Erie, there's dozens of female business owners who have made their mark in Erie. From teaching Pilates, to consulting and making popcorn, these are just a handful of local businesses run by women in the community. Heidi Bemiss, the owner of the...

A motor vehicle accident in the 4300 block of West Ridge Road Friday night has left one person injured. West Ridge Fire Department was dispatched around 8:30 p.m. for a two-car accident that left both vehicles with heavy damage. According to witnesses, one vehicle left the roadway, hitting a pole. East-bound traffic on West Ridge […]

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At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded March 9 through Wednesday. 2 critical violations. Superchicken, 1015 State St. (No paper towels at hand-wash sink, raw chicken stored improperly). Wednesday. 1...

Ryan Mazzocco thought he had no chance of rescuing the man in the burning apartment house he was driving past. Mazzocco, 51, had twice tried to enter the black and flame- and smoke-filled apartment on the second floor of 2804 Liberty St. on the morning of March 8 to see if he could rescue a man in his 70s whom the downstairs tenant said might still be home.

The rains, heavy winds, snow and sunshine, was no match for three local athletes who took part in a physical challenge for charity. The 4x4x48 challenge began on Friday, where three friends were planning on running four miles, ever four hours for 48 hours total to raise money for Brooklyne's Beacons a non-profit which supports families of pediatric cancer patients. The non-profit began after an 18 month old, Brooklyne lost her life to Acute Myeloid Leukemia and complications from a lung infection.

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising the public that road work on Zuck Road is set to begin on Monday, March 20. The $7.8-million project will resurface the 2 miles of Zuck Road from Zimmerly Road to West 26th Street in Millcreek Township. Road work will include milling and overlay, ADA compliant […]

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — A local business recently fell victim to a forced burglary in Fairview Township. According to a Pennsylvania State Police report, the burglary was between the hours of 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 19 and 7 a.m. on Feb. 20 at a business on the 7300 block of Market Road in Fairview Township. The burglar […]

The Gliding Stars of Erie hosted their 23rd annual show, Viva Ice Vegas at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. The program helps kids with disabilities ice skate. The event also featured a performance from members of the Mercyhurst Men's Hockey Team. Ethan Fuller, a Gliding Stars Skater said, "sometimes you have...

An Erie man’s sentencing has been deferred after pleading guilty in court. Todrick Arrington Jr. pleaded guilty to terroristic threats and simple assault before Erie County Judge David Ridge on Thursday morning. Arrington was previously charged with riot and criminal mischief in regard to damage of the Erie Parking Authority meters located around Perry Square […]

Monday is the first day of spring, but winter isn't done with us yet. The Erie region can expect gusty winds and one to 2 inches of snow Saturday plus 3 to 5 more inches Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service forecast office in Cleveland. There's worse news...