>>Bald Eagle Found With Avian Flu In Chester County
(Harrisburg, PA) - State agriculture officials say a dead bald eagle has been found to have avian flu. The wild bird found in Chester County has tested positive for the highly contagious virus. The officials stress that the avian flu has not yet been detected in commercial and backyard flocks in the state. But because the virus can spread so easily, they're urging owners to be on the lookout for the disease.
>>Man Arrested For Unsecured Baby Death In Perry County
(Harrisburg, PA) - A man who is accused of DUI and killing an infant who was not secured in the front seat has been taken into custody. Kevin Kissinger is charged with murder in the death of the 6-week-old in Perry County on New Year's Eve of last year. Police have now released their findings from the single-car crash in Greenwood Township. He was arrested Tuesday and remains in the Perry County Prison on charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI, third-degree murder, and various other counts.
>>Hundreds Of Alumni Show Up At Pitt Day In Harrisburg
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Students and staff members of Pittsburgh University and alumni from across the state have let their voices be heard at the state capitol Tuesday. Attendees met Tuesday with legislators in small groups to advocate for the future of the university, particularly for funding issues. The event is sponsored every year by the Pitt Alumni Association in conjunction with Pitt Advocates and the school's Office of Government Relations.
>>Waning Pandemic Needs Allow For Closure Of York COVID Clinic
(York, PA) - Decreasing needs for COVID testing have led to the closing of a York clinic. Officials associated with the Family First Health vaccine clinic say it closed Tuesday. It had been open for over a year and vaccinated more than seven-thousand people.
>>Nearly 2M Pennsylvanians Now Enrolled In Food Stamp Programs
(Harrisburg, PA) -- The number of Pennsylvanians who are now enrolled to get food stamps is seeing a sharp increase. New information from the Department of Human Services reports nearly one million 9-hundred-thousand people are part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, or SNAP Program. Officials say lingering employment issues due to COVID, as well as a loss of a child tax credit are a couple of reasons for the increase.
>>Governor Candidate Josh Shapiro Reveals Part Of Plan To Provide Financial Relief To Residents
(Carlisle, PA) -- The state's current attorney general and leading democratic candidate for governor is revealing a bit about how he'd give some financial relief to residents. Speaking in Cumberland County, Josh Shapiro says he'd do away with the eleven percent sales tax on cell phones, expand the property tax, rent rebate program, and give state drivers a gas tax refund. He says the gas tax refund would come from American Rescue Plan Act funds.
>>Senior Home Honors Residents Who Are Veterans With Wall Commemoration
(Cumberland County, PA) -- A senior home in Silver Spring Township has found a unique way to honor the more than 20 veterans who live there. The facility called the Bridges at Bent Creek has erected a wall that shows the service of each of the veteran-residents along with the flags of the various armed forces they served under. Administrators for the home say it's just a small way to show gratitude to their residents who have served their country.
>>One Killed in Car Accident In Lancaster County
(Lancaster County, PA) -- One person has died after their car was hit by a semi-truck in Lancaster County. East Hempfield Township police say it happened just before noon Tuesday at Route 72 and Lititz Road. The person who died was a passenger in the car. Their name has not been made public. State police would like any witnesses to come forward with details of what they saw and talk to Sgt. Joshua Sandman.
>>Reading City Leader Asks for More Police, Face-To-Face Contact
(Reading, PA) -- A Reading Councilwoman says her colleagues can do more to get involved in helping prevent violence in their city. In addition to urging city officials to talk to people on the streets, Donna Reed is also asking for more officers to be added to the Reading police force. City leaders are also encouraging residents to download an app called 'iRequest,' which lets people anonymously report issues.
>>City To Raise Transgender Flag This Week
(Reading, PA) -- The City of Reading has announced it is holding its first transgender flag raising ceremony this Thursday. The group Reading Pride Celebration says the event is part of honoring the Transgender Day of Visibility this week. The ceremony will take place at the Washington Street entrance to Reading City Hall at 5:30 p.m.
>>U.S. Postal Service To Host Job Fair Next Month In Lancaster
(Lancaster Co., PA) -- The United States Postal Service is hiring. They'll be hosting a job fair next month to answer questions about the positions, because applications are only being received online. In Lancaster, the information session will take place Tuesday April 19th at the Lancaster Post Office. A news release says postal carriers start at nearly $19 per hour for city routes and those who take rural routes make
$19.50 per hour.
>>Officials Release Death Toll, Injury Tally In I-81 Mass Accident
(Pottsville, PA) -- Officials have released the death toll from a mass casualty accident on Interstate-81 Monday near Pottsville. The chain-reaction pile-up left five people dead and nearly 25 injured. Officials say the wrecks was caused by sudden whiteout snow conditions on what were already slick roads. Three semi-trailers and two smaller vehicles caught fire and more than 50 vehicles were involved.
>>Investigation Launched After Jeep Driver Crashes Into State Trooper
(Hanover Township, PA) -- State police are investigating a crash Tuesday morning where the driver of a Jeep Liberty crashed into a state trooper. It happened near Avenue A and Airport Road in Hanover Township in Lehigh County. A state police spokesperson says both the trooper and the driver of the Jeep were injured, but not critically. The circumstances surrounding the crash haven't been made public yet.
>>Sixers Fall By Two At Home
(Philadelphia, PA) -- The Philadelphia 76ers are losers of two straight games after falling to the Milwaukee Bucks 118-to-116 at home. James Harden led the way for the Sixers with 32-points while Joel Embiid added 29-points and 14-rebounds. Philly will be off tonight before returning to the court tomorrow night against the Detroit Pistons.
>>Eagles Bring Back Kelly Green Jerseys
(Philadelphia, PA) -- The Eagles are bringing back a popular jersey from the past. The classic Kelly-green jerseys and matching helmets will make a return, but it won't be until the 2023 season. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie says the delay is because of some supply issues with Nike. Lurie said he's been hearing the requests from you the fans, so it was time to give everyone what they want.