First at 4: Troika Festival 2026

First at 4: 2nd Annual Broadway by the Bay

The Titusville Renaissance, Inc. will host National Trails Day on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. along the Queen City Trail in Titusville, Pennsylvania, offering free activities suitable for all ages and skill levels to enjoy outdoors.

The Erie Police Department's cold case unit is using a high-tech drone to help investigate and unsolved case that is 43-years-old.

With the arrival of warmer weather, significant bird migration is anticipated. To support the migrating birds, the Bicentennial Tower lights will be turned off along the Erie shoreline from May 18 to May 19. Updates can be found online.

Travelers preparing for Memorial Day should anticipate high gas prices, with Western Pennsylvania seeing a slight drop to $4.76 per gallon but national averages rising to $4.51. This is due to increased demand during this time.

Erie News Now Names Tom DiVecchio Chief Meteorologist

EmergyCare in Erie will soon equip ambulances with blood supplies to enhance emergency medical response and improve survival rates for trauma patients. This initiative is funded by grants from the Erie Community Foundation.

The City of Erie will conduct roadwork on the southbound lanes of Interstate 79 between Exit 183 and Exit 182 beginning May 20, weather permitting. PennDOT crews will patch potholes and seal cracks on the bridge to improve roadway conditions.

The new stations join Lilly Broadcasting’s four existing stations in Erie and Warren, Pa.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on May 17, emergency services responded to a pedestrian struck incident on West Main Road in Conneaut, the man succumbed to his injuries. Following police located the man involved who is facing Impaired Driving charges.

Updated information on the recent house fire at 11700 Edinboro Road in Washington Township from May 15.

The PA Route 6 Alliance has opened registration for its 2026 Educational Workshop, Annual Meeting, and “Do 6” Awards Program, scheduled for September 9 until September 11 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania.

Updates from Hagen History Center

NAMI of Erie County will hold a Mental Health Movie Night at UPMC Park on June 5, with gates opening at 7 p.m. The event features a free public screening of The Unbreakable Boy at 8 p.m., promoting mental health awareness in a family-friendly setting

First at 4: Community Seedling Swap and Potluck

First at 4: Meadville Area Free Clinic

First at 4: Secrets in Room Four

The merchandise line launched on May 9 and quickly gained popularity, with over 140 items sold within the first week. Key items such as the “It’s All in Erie” long-sleeve tee and “Lake Life” icons tee are customer favorites.

The Warriors to Washington veterans’ group of 38 departed from Erie today, beginning their annual ride to the nation’s capital. The journey started at Presque Isle Downs and Casino.

Local and state officials convened in Erie to discuss policy priorities and the economic outlook during a State Legislative Briefing hosted by the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership at Penn State Behrend.

The United States Canine Scent Sports Classic Trail returns to Erie on May 17 at Erie County Technical School, hosting 30 dogs from Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The ANNA Shelter responded to a Pennsylvania State Police call about several abandoned dogs and horses found without food or water in poor conditions. Upon arrival, they discovered several deceased animals and rescued 29 dogs and four horses.

Unknown number of students missing following attack by armed groups on school in Borno, Nigerian police say.

Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire after another round of talks in the US, State Department says.

Military identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century. From the World Wars to…

Beth Hammack, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland CEO, toured Erie to discuss economic conditions, noting community efforts in downtown revitalization alongside financial struggles faced by residents and businesses. She highlighted challenges posed by higher interest rates impacting commercial investments.

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press. The indictment would require approval by a grand jury. The people spoke on condition of…

Justice Department moves toward Raul Castro indictment, AP sources say, as Trump administration heaps pressures on Cuba.

Uganda confirms an Ebola case in a Congolese man who died in the Ugandan capital and was tested posthumously.

The Pentagon is drawing down thousands of troops in Europe by stopping units from deploying to Poland and Germany as opposed to yanking those already stationed there. Several U.S. officials confirmed that 4,000 troops from an Army brigade are no…

US halts Army deployment to Poland as part of troop reduction in Europe initially focused on Germany, AP sources say.

A fire was reported at 12:40 p.m. in a three-story home on Edinboro Road, near General McLane High School. Multiple fire crews are responding, and the roof has been compromised. The General McLane School District confirmed the school day continues…

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. war in Iran, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London, has been arrested and charged with supporting…

A former Warren County teacher and Boy Scout leader has pleaded guilty to corruption of minors charges stemming from an incident police say happened in June of 2025 following an Eagle Scout ceremony. Ryan Zavinski, who entered the guilty plea…

President Donald Trump’s three-day trip to China was unexpectedly dominated by discussions about Taiwan and a new framework for managing Washington and Beijing's complicated relationship. Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off Trump’s whirlwind visit with a warning: If Washington mishandles…

Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury says it is deadlocked.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms. The new law is to take effect July 1. It prohibits the sale and manufacture of what it describes as "assault firearms." But gun-rights groups quickly sued seeking to…

The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum. Prosecutors disclosed the decision in a court filing Friday. Elias Rodriguez faces…

The jury in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial says it's at loggerheads, but a judge has told the panel to keep trying for a verdict. The signs of stalemate emerged Friday, a few hours into the third day of deliberations. Jurors…

Investigators are looking into what caused a small plane crash to crash into a house in northeast Ohio Thursday and explode into flames, killing both people aboard. The National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Aviation Administration and Ohio State Highway Patrol…

Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing two staff members of Israeli Embassy in Washington.

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee is ending his bid for reelection. He's just the latest lawmaker to have his career upended by the redistricting battles that are sweeping the country. Republicans in Tennessee this month enacted a new U.S.…

Emergency crews from Crawford and Venango counties responded to a fire at Lin Van Lanes Bowling Alley in Titusville early May 15. The fire began shortly before 1 a.m., leading to multiple departments battling the blaze. The structure was destroyed,…

A political dynasty heiress and a former trade minister advance to Peru’s presidential runoff, final vote tally shows.

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee says he's ending bid for reelection after redraw of his Memphis district.

The Texas Supreme Court has refused to declare that Democratic state lawmakers who briefly left the state last year in a quorum break to stop a vote on new congressional voting maps pushed by President Donald Trump vacated their offices.…

Texas Supreme Court rejects governor's effort to remove Democrats from office over leaving state to delay redistricting.

U.S. President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping is considering the case of detained pastor Ezra Jin Mingri. Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One as he flew back on Friday. Jin is from an underground church called…

Iran’s foreign minister says that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages from the U.S. have made Iran reluctant about its intentions…