Podcasts about Pennsylvania State Police

My conversation with Derek Sherwood, author of Nittany Nightmare: The Sex Murders of 1938–1940 and the Panic at Penn State, continues. He shares a story about trying to find the location of Faye Gates's murder, talks about another possible suspect in the Rachel Taylor case, and recounts his long, frustrating attempts to get the Taylor case files from the Pennsylvania State Police. The author's publisher page: ⁠https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/nittany-nightmare/⁠ The author's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@truth_revealed2k⁠ More on his Amazon author page, including a link to his book "Who Killed Betsy? Uncovering Penn State University's Most Notorious Unsolved Crime." https://www.amazon.com/stores/Derek-Sherwood/author/B005E0586W Free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince! Refresh your wardrobe here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.quince.com/notorious⁠

Harrisburg's Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is facing financial headwinds. Leadership says the science and arts center has 10 years of financial runway left, worst-case scenario.One person is dead and two Pennsylvania State Police officers are injured following a plane crash Wednesday night in Cumberland County. Corporal Bryce Corman and Trooper Jason Mills are in stable condition and expected to be okay. We have an update on this violent crash.Earlier this week, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order to force data center developers to comply with his standards for the industry. Ahead of the signing, Shapiro mentioned his visit to the borough of Archbald in Lackawanna County, which is facing the most data center proposals of any location in the state. Now, one Archbald advocate says Shapiro's order doesn't go far enough.Schools in southcentral Pennsylvania will receive more than $420,000 in state funding to continue providing free period products to students.The Hershey community is invited to Milton Hershey's 169th birthday party.And we have a deep dive, in our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, we share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Today's bright spot is this: Little League World Series play is getting underway in Lycoming County. But the wider community turned out in droves on Tuesday to greet players and families during the annual Grand Slam parade in downtown Williamsport. It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

One person is dead and two Pennsylvania State Police officers were injured following a Wednesday evening crash at an airport in Cumberland County. It was a violent collision between a state police helicopter and a small airplane.Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday signed an executive order to impose stricter regulations on data center development. Shapiro is the latest in a string of governors across the county shifting their stances or taking steps to crack down on data center development, as public opinion sours.The State Inspector General and Dauphin County DA are charging dozens of people in a SNAP trafficking operation.Democrats are declaring victory in a state House special election in Butler County, though the margin is razor-thin.With three months to go until midterms, Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt joined other officials last week to push back on election misinformation.In one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country, the 7th in northeastern PA, a strange fight is brewing between the Pennsylvania Green Party and a candidate who is petitioning to appear on the ballot under their label.Police say one of the three people found inside a burning Dauphin County home Monday morning killed the other two and used an accelerant to set the home on fire.State Ag Secretary Russell Redding recently honored a dozen Pennsylvania farms that have been in the same family for 100 years. The "century farms" include two in Perry County.It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

State Sen. James Malone and Lancaster County officials are asking the Pennsylvania Senate to pass legislation that would allow a pause on data center development. A recent survey from the University of Pennsylvania finds opposition to data centers has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans.Why is the Green Party trying to have a candidate for the US House from the Green Party removed from the ballot?Even though Labor Day weekend is three weeks away, a national crackdown on impaired driving is kicking off now - and stretching through Labor Day on September 7th. PennDOT and Pennsylvania State Police are taking part.A new law in Pennsylvania aims to resolve a long-standing legal battle over natural gas rights, but it might have sparked more complications. The NFL Draft generated $177 million in economic impact across the Pittsburgh region, according to reports released last week.Today we take a deep dive into one of today's most pressing chronic health issues, obesity. How doctors talk about weight gain with patients can mean difficult conversations.If you already support WITF with an ongoing monthly contribution, thank you. If every member of WITF's Sustaining Circle increased their gift by as little as $12 a month, we could close the budget gap caused by cuts in federal funding and keep this programming going strong. Increase your monthly gift today athttps://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow.And thanks!

April 26, 1970. East Pikeland Township, Pennsylvania. While on a weekend camping trip with his Boy Scout troop, eleven-year old Terry Bowers is discovered dead inside his sleeping bag after having been stabbed four times during the early morning hours. Even though Terry was sleeping outside and there were nearly 30 other people at the campsite, no one reported seeing or hearing anything unusual and the murder weapon cannot be found. An extensive investigation turns up some leads, but no solid suspects, so Terry's murder is never solved and the motive for the crime remains unclear. On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore the death of Terry Bowers, one of the most perplexing child murders you'll ever find. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Embreeville station of the Pennsylvania State Police at (610) 486-6280 or Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (1-800-472-8477). Additional Reading: https://6abc.com/post/47-years-later-boy-scouts-death-remains-a-mystery/1917203/ https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-clues-emerge-1970-boy-scout-murder-its-still-mystery-20121205.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20121205_Scouts___perversion_files_.html https://www.dailylocal.com/2017/04/21/update-reward-fund-now-at-51000-in-darby-boy-scouts-unsolved-murder-in-1970/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/184980133/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/176220027/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/176225072/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/198240054/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/198240158/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/198240163/ https://vimeo.com/reviews/ff8cd0e7-43b7-49fb-b653-6c2bed451d9e/videos/354919148 https://twistedpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-225-murder-of-terry-bowers https://twistedpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-226-murder-of-terry-bowers-part-2 “The Trail Went Cold” will be appearing at AdvocacyCon, which is taking place at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 11-13, 2026. To get a 10 % discount on tickets, please use our specialized promo code, “TRAILCOLD10”, by visiting https://www.advocacycon.com/. “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

Wendy Olson's declaration, filed on behalf of the Associated Press and the other media organizations challenging the nondissemination order in the Bryan Kohberger case, was designed to show that the restrictions were having real consequences far beyond simply preventing attorneys from talking about the evidence. Olson documented numerous instances in which journalists had been unable to obtain information because government officials, law-enforcement agencies and others believed the gag order prevented them from speaking or releasing records. A victim's family had indicated that it wanted to speak publicly about Kohberger's prosecution but believed it was restricted by the order, while a Washington agency sought judicial guidance over whether it could even release 911 recordings in response to public-records requests. Pennsylvania State Police officials declined to discuss whether investigators were reviewing unsolved cases for possible connections to Kohberger, citing the nondissemination order, and Moscow Mayor Art Bettge said he had been advised that he could not answer questions about how the community was recovering after the murders. Reporters also described public-records requests being denied by the Latah County Sheriff's Office, Moscow Police Department, Pullman Police Department and Washington State Patrol because of the restrictions. Olson's declaration therefore attempted to demonstrate that the order was not merely controlling courtroom participants, but was effectively choking off legitimate avenues of newsgathering surrounding one of the most important criminal cases in Idaho.Olson argued that those examples demonstrated why the media coalition believed the order was excessively broad and constitutionally problematic. Journalists said they were prevented from obtaining even relatively routine information, including details surrounding Kohberger's incarceration and booking, with Law&Crime reporter Angenette Levy reporting that the Latah County Sheriff's Office refused to provide Kohberger's booking video because of the court's order. The declaration supported the coalition's larger argument that the court had imposed and later expanded the restrictions without first taking evidence or making specific factual findings demonstrating that such sweeping limitations were necessary to protect Kohberger's right to a fair trial. Olson and the media organizations maintained that there were less restrictive ways to address concerns about prejudicial publicity without cutting reporters off from sources and public records. Their position was not that Kohberger's fair-trial rights should be ignored, but that those rights could not automatically override the First Amendment rights of the press and public without evidence showing that the restrictions were actually necessary. Olson's declaration was therefore important because it put concrete examples behind what otherwise could have been an abstract constitutional argument: according to the media coalition, the gag order was already preventing journalists from gathering basic information, discouraging people from speaking publicly and creating uncertainty among government agencies about what information they were legally permitted to release.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Pennsylvania authorities arrested Bryan Kohberger at his parents' home in Monroe County during the early morning hours of December 30, 2022, after Idaho issued a warrant charging him with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary in the deaths of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Documents later unsealed in Pennsylvania showed that investigators had sought evidence including knives, weapons, blood or other biological material, dark clothing, electronic devices, records connected to the victims and samples of Kohberger's DNA. During the search, authorities seized multiple knives, a handgun, ammunition, black clothing, gloves, masks, electronic devices and other potential evidence, although the records did not establish that any of those items had been used in the killings. The warrants also revealed the scale of the operation conducted by Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI as they took Kohberger into custody and searched the family residence and his white Hyundai Elantra.Kohberger appeared in a Monroe County courtroom on January 3, 2023, and waived his right to contest extradition, voluntarily agreeing to be returned to Idaho to face the charges. By signing the waiver, he gave up the opportunity to force Idaho authorities to complete a longer formal extradition process and prove that he was the person named in the warrant. His Pennsylvania attorney said Kohberger expected to be exonerated, while officials explained that many details of the case would remain sealed until he appeared before a judge in Idaho. After the waiver was accepted, Pennsylvania authorized his transfer, and Kohberger was flown back to Idaho, where the probable-cause affidavit outlining the evidence against him was unsealed following his initial court appearance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Wendy Olson's declaration, filed on behalf of the Associated Press and the other media organizations challenging the nondissemination order in the Bryan Kohberger case, was designed to show that the restrictions were having real consequences far beyond simply preventing attorneys from talking about the evidence. Olson documented numerous instances in which journalists had been unable to obtain information because government officials, law-enforcement agencies and others believed the gag order prevented them from speaking or releasing records. A victim's family had indicated that it wanted to speak publicly about Kohberger's prosecution but believed it was restricted by the order, while a Washington agency sought judicial guidance over whether it could even release 911 recordings in response to public-records requests. Pennsylvania State Police officials declined to discuss whether investigators were reviewing unsolved cases for possible connections to Kohberger, citing the nondissemination order, and Moscow Mayor Art Bettge said he had been advised that he could not answer questions about how the community was recovering after the murders. Reporters also described public-records requests being denied by the Latah County Sheriff's Office, Moscow Police Department, Pullman Police Department and Washington State Patrol because of the restrictions. Olson's declaration therefore attempted to demonstrate that the order was not merely controlling courtroom participants, but was effectively choking off legitimate avenues of newsgathering surrounding one of the most important criminal cases in Idaho.Olson argued that those examples demonstrated why the media coalition believed the order was excessively broad and constitutionally problematic. Journalists said they were prevented from obtaining even relatively routine information, including details surrounding Kohberger's incarceration and booking, with Law&Crime reporter Angenette Levy reporting that the Latah County Sheriff's Office refused to provide Kohberger's booking video because of the court's order. The declaration supported the coalition's larger argument that the court had imposed and later expanded the restrictions without first taking evidence or making specific factual findings demonstrating that such sweeping limitations were necessary to protect Kohberger's right to a fair trial. Olson and the media organizations maintained that there were less restrictive ways to address concerns about prejudicial publicity without cutting reporters off from sources and public records. Their position was not that Kohberger's fair-trial rights should be ignored, but that those rights could not automatically override the First Amendment rights of the press and public without evidence showing that the restrictions were actually necessary. Olson's declaration was therefore important because it put concrete examples behind what otherwise could have been an abstract constitutional argument: according to the media coalition, the gag order was already preventing journalists from gathering basic information, discouraging people from speaking publicly and creating uncertainty among government agencies about what information they were legally permitted to release.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Pennsylvania authorities arrested Bryan Kohberger at his parents' home in Monroe County during the early morning hours of December 30, 2022, after Idaho issued a warrant charging him with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary in the deaths of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Documents later unsealed in Pennsylvania showed that investigators had sought evidence including knives, weapons, blood or other biological material, dark clothing, electronic devices, records connected to the victims and samples of Kohberger's DNA. During the search, authorities seized multiple knives, a handgun, ammunition, black clothing, gloves, masks, electronic devices and other potential evidence, although the records did not establish that any of those items had been used in the killings. The warrants also revealed the scale of the operation conducted by Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI as they took Kohberger into custody and searched the family residence and his white Hyundai Elantra.Kohberger appeared in a Monroe County courtroom on January 3, 2023, and waived his right to contest extradition, voluntarily agreeing to be returned to Idaho to face the charges. By signing the waiver, he gave up the opportunity to force Idaho authorities to complete a longer formal extradition process and prove that he was the person named in the warrant. His Pennsylvania attorney said Kohberger expected to be exonerated, while officials explained that many details of the case would remain sealed until he appeared before a judge in Idaho. After the waiver was accepted, Pennsylvania authorized his transfer, and Kohberger was flown back to Idaho, where the probable-cause affidavit outlining the evidence against him was unsealed following his initial court appearance.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Three people lost their lives in two separate crashes Saturday in Franklin County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. A pair of Virginia state senators is urging Governor Abigail Spanberger to call a special session focused on data center development. The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Mile Island is on schedule to receive nuclear material by the end of the year. We report on the power plant's progress as it nears reopening.A group of municipalities in northern Dauphin County voted to incorporate a joint authority to oversee emergency services. This comes as communities across the state face funding issues.Pennsylvania State Police have identified the body of a man discovered in Menallen Township, Adams County on Sunday. The demolition of the William Penn School building in Harrisburg began earlier this week.Republic Services is being fined more than $9 million for polluting a York County creek. And now a deep dive: Today, we begin a six-part series here on The Morning Agenda. Pennsylvania's population is getting older, with health experts warning that change will mean a rise in cases of dementia.  Can the state look to other regions of the world where older populations are thriving? In today's part one of the series DESIGNING DIGNITY, Kiley Koscinski from our friends at WESA went to Japan to find out. It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. 

The weather's been hot and to top it off, we've had days of poor air quality. (Air quality report across for our region).After reports of a construction fraud scam in Wayne County, Pennsylvania State Police launched an investigation into an abandoned homebuilding project.A building inspector from Port Jervis faces criminal charges after he allegedly threatened another man over money. Great news for fans of Holiday Mountain...

This week on Registry Matters: Advocacy groups finally force Pennsylvania State Police to answer for eight years of ignoring a legally mandated telephone registry verification system. Plus, we examine the 11th Circuit’s en banc ruling that recognizes parental rights as fundamental while stopping short of striking down Alabama’s ban on registrants living with their own children. And a defense attorney’s drug smuggling arrest takes a darker turn when CSAM is discovered on his devices. Show Notes [03:50] Drugs, CSAM, and a Disgraced Lawyer — A defense attorney arrested for drug smuggling is found with CSAM on his devices, raising questions about professional accountability in the legal system. [19:05] Does a Conviction Erase Parental Rights? — The 11th Circuit sitting en banc acknowledges parental rights as fundamental but remands the case without striking Alabama’s residency ban affecting registrants’ access to their children. [44:29] PA Police Ignored Phone Law for 8 Years — Advocacy organizations hold Pennsylvania State Police accountable for failing to implement a legally required telephone-based registry verification system for nearly a decade. Chapters [03:50] Drugs, CSAM, and a Disgraced Lawyer [19:05] Does a Conviction Erase Parental Rights? [44:29] PA Police Ignored Phone Law for 8 Years Subscribe & Support Registry Matters: https://www.registrymatters.co/ FYP Education: https://fypeducation.org/ Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.com Leave an old fashioned voice message: 747-227-4477 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymatters Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/6FnxwAQm57 Want to support Registry Matters with some swag: https://fypeducation.org/shop/ Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/registry-matters/id1305039280 RSS: https://www.registrymatters.co/feed/podcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3d75P7Kc37n2l79m89F9KI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/registrymatters The Registry Matters Podcast’s mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy. To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs wildlife staff is holding butterfly tours. The training grounds at Fort Indiantown Gap house the only population of the eastern regal fritillary butterfly in the world.A group of Pennsylvania residents is working to revive the colonial practice of growing flax one square yard at a time.Dual sport motorcycle riders now have 20 miles of new trails to ride on state forest land. A report from our partners at Spotlight PA says Republican state senator Greg Rothman made money from the sale of a $30 million property to a developer building a data center in Cumberland County.Congressman Glenn Thompson is joining the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support Pennsylvania apple growers who suffered catastrophic losses from a late-April freeze that destroyed crops. They're attempting to streamline and add flexibility in the crop insurance process.Pennsylvania State Police investigated 635 crashes that resulted in 128 injuries and six fatalities over the July 4 weekend.AndAttorney General Dave Sunday, along with 48 other attorneys, is calling on the FCC to help cut off scammers' access to real phone numbers.It's been one year since public media's federal funding was revoked. Thanks to our community, we're still here for you and looking toward the future. Join the thousands of members who are building a stronger WITF. Go to  www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.

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Heated debate in Harrisburg Wednesday shows the two parties are far apart on a state tax credit that benefits private schools. And that's just one reason the state budget is overdue.A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was killed Tuesday after being hit by a tractor trailer as he inspected a stopped tractor trailer along I-81 in Schuylkill County.In Dauphin County... Lower Paxton Township Police are beginning an enforcement effort they're calling Operation Colonial Crush. Environmental advocates continue to fight against a proposed hydroelectric project in Cuffs Run, York County. As we head into the July 4th weekend, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is raising awareness of boater safety and the dangers associated with Boating Under the Influence, or BUI. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, a Central Pennsylvania amusement park is marking its 100th anniversary.And now it's time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I'll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle.    Today's bright spot is this: Amid all the stories about America's 250th, here's one that could help you party like it's 1776. The New York Public Library asked a local brewery to make a beer concocted from a 250-year old recipe in their collection - George Washington's original recipe.If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at witf.org/givenow to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.

Betsy Aardsma was doing research for her English paper at Penn State on November 28, 1969 when she was attacked in the Stacks at the Pattee Library on campus. Despite multiple people being nearby when she was stabbed and seeing the man who presumably stabbed her flee, her case went cold and remains that way today, nearly 57 years later. The Pennsylvania State Police are still actively seeking information on the case. Anyone with information about Betsy Aardsma's murder is asked call the Pennsylvania State Police at (717) 783-5599. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay are rebounding from a near-record low.  Environmental protection efforts in Pennsylvania are helping keep the water clean downstream.Western PA Congresspersons Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio say mine operators must do more to help communities dig out of problems left behind when mines close.A federal judge is denying bail for a York County man, citing a history of online threats and alleged illegal gun possession. The criminal case gives insight into how the federal government monitors and prosecutes people connected to certain neo-Nazi groups.The developer of an ICE warehouse in Berks County is paying more than $82,000 dollars to resolve deficiencies.Five fatal crashes happened over the Memorial Day holiday weekend - and two involved intoxicated driving. Pennsylvania State Police report there were a total of 843 crashes over the four-day weekend.And now it's time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I'll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle.  Today's bright spot is an update on our WITF Central PA Spelling Bee Champion. Among the 247 spelling bee champions from across the country, competing this week at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, our WITF Central PA Spelling Bee Champion 11-year-old Vedika Burman of Central Dauphin Middle School, has finished in 79th place.(Click here for Vedika's recent interview on The Morning Agenda.)

Pennsylvania State Police say twenty Democratic state lawmakers were targeted by online threats, which led to the arrest of a suspect last week. State police arrested a 42-year-old Lebanon County man last week, after they say he made a series of threats on social media last month. Voting by Penn State faculty on whether to unionize ended last week. Ballot counting began Wednesday and is slated to be completed by today (Fri).The York County SPCA is asking for the public's help, after rescuing more than 50 dogs from a hoarding situation. Officials say it's one of the largest hoarding cases in its history.Dozens of clean water advocates will gather in Lancaster County next week for the Choose Clean Water Conference. It's a three-day meeting of regional leaders from the nonprofit, government and business industries.And now it's time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot: Every Friday, I'll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle.  Today's bright spot... is a no-brainer – literally.The winner of the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest was revealed earlier this week by NPR Music's Bobby Carter.The group Cure for Paranoia – with a song called “No Brainer” – is the winner, marking the 12th time that an unsigned musical artist has won the nationwide challenge.

The Shapiro Administration is now two months into its “Healthy Moms, Vibrant Futures” maternal health strategic action plan. The goal is to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, supported by community input, collaboration from multiple state departments and a 5-year federal grant.A Lebanon County man is charged with making terroristic threats online, against 20 Pennsylvania lawmakers. Pennsylvania State Police arrested and charged 42-year-old Adam Berryhill after they say he posted quote "politically violent" posts including a "hit list" on his X account in late April.President Donald Trump is nominating State Senator and former GOP gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Slovakia.Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the drowning of a 5-month-old girl at a Lancaster County hotel.In Schuylkill County, Pottsville city council voted earlier this week to join the ICE 287(g) program.Chambersburg Borough Council voted earlier this week to end the Franklin County community's 62-year-old fluoridation program in the public water supply. Votes by council were evenly split for and against fluoridation, so the mayor cast the tie-breaking vote to end the program.Mifflin County is being awarded $1.5 million in PennDOT funding, to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety.As “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” heads into the sunset, keyboardist and Philly resident Corey Bernhard says he's “looking forward to getting back in the mix” and collaborating with Philly's local music scene.

A Sniper in the Woods - and a Town Under Siege. The 48-Day Manhunt That Terrorized America.A Silent Forest. A Sniper's Bullet. A Community Held Hostage.On the night of September 12, 2014, the autumnal quiet of the Pocono Mountains was shattered by the crack of a .308-caliber rifle. At the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Blooming Grove, Corporal Bryon Dickson and Trooper Alex Douglass fell, victims of a calculated ambush launched from the darkness of the treeline.The shooter was not a phantom, but a neighbor: Eric Matthew Frein, a survivalist and military reenactor who had spent years preparing for a private war against the state. As Frein vanished into the dense, unforgiving woodlands he knew intimately, he sparked one of the largest and most expensive manhunts in American history. It also landed him on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list.Lying in Wait takes readers deep inside the forty-eight-day siege that transformed a peaceful region into a "Green Hell" of fear and paranoia. From the terrified silence of lockdown to the high-tech war room of the pursuit, Howard Frank reconstructs the harrowing search for a "mission-oriented killer" who viewed murder as an art form.Drawing on forensic reports, court transcripts, interviews with key players, and the killer's own chilling journals, this is the definitive account of a domestic terrorist who mistook his own delusions for revolution, and the relentless machinery of justice that rose to meet him.Howard Frank is an award-winning journalist, a senior content writer and a native New Yorker. Howard transitioned from a successful career in the fashion industry to spend over a decade as a frontline reporter, eventually bringing his investigative rigor to the world of high-level scientific instrumentation.A dedicated mental health advocate and true crime author, Frank specializes in the shadowed architecture of the criminal psyche. He is the author of two gripping works that explore the extremes of human experience: TALK TO THE DEVIL - A raw, tear-stained memoir of surviving severe clinical depression, hailed for its unflinching honesty and its role in breaking the silence surrounding mental illness, and CHAMELEON: A chilling, meticulously researched account of a double murder in the Poconos, praised for its deep-dive into the fractured mind of killer Michael John Parrish.From the precision of the laboratory to the dark corners of the forensic world, Frank remains a singular voice in the study of the human condition.About Author Howard Frank

A memorial service Monday honored fallen Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor Jr. at PSP Headquarters in Harrisburg. The 40-year-old O'Connor was fatally shot on March 8th in Chester County during a traffic stop.Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has joined a coalition of nearly two-dozen states urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse new restrictions on medication abortion. Pennsylvania has more than 450 community health centers that serve more than a million patients each year, many of whom are low-income earners. They operate without consistent state funding, despite supporters saying they're a good investment and help to fill gaps in the health care system.Childhood obesity is a major public health crisis. Doctors say GLP-1 drugs could help treat kids who are already experiencing adult conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. But some families face barriers to obtaining medications according to new research from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Pennsylvania State Police say a Chambersburg man told them he spent three days surveilling a former neighbor before fatally shooting him on May 1st.Berks County officials are announcing plans to purchase the former Wells Fargo Penn Street building and turn it into a new county government center.The Pennsylvania State Police is expanding their Rapid DNA program to municipal law enforcement agencies.

 This is the second year Pennsylvania hunters can bag certain game on Sundays, once again with the exception of migratory game birds. The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently approved dates and regulations for the upcoming seasons.The Pennsylvania Game Commission is accepting works for its 2027 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest. An environmental group has issued a ‘notice of intent to sue' the Neville Chemical Company for polluting the Ohio River near Pittsburgh.York City officials have notified a homeless encampment that they'll be shutting down the encampment within a month. The city is calling it a "compassionate clear-out."Harrisburg Area Community College officials have reversed their decision to eliminate several varsity sports programs.Pennsylvania State Police report events of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh were safe and secure. There were no significant incidents during the three-day event, and only one minor arrest.

Here's why Mr. Twenty Twenty believes in the Science of MiraclesRead at your own risk.....My pants were full of poop... And I couldn't move my arms.... And my hands were numb.... Blood was trickling down my throat and that's when I decided....."I won!"That's when I imagined - being free! Hiking in the woods, making babies, swimming naked in that lovely waterfall....."I won...."Meanwhile....My body died....And I was revised....And I still, couldn't move my arms....And blood was now caked in my mouth.....And I took a moment to imagine....What implied I still had all my teeth.....(I like my teeth....)Now....About six more hours went by....Where I was moved by my captors from one cell block to another - for my protection from the other inmates.....And it was getting close to morning, and I knew.... This is when, hostages DIE.And here I was, a prison guard taken hostage in one of the worst prison riots in United States history. Knowing that if I lived for 60 more minutes, I'd be fine....."I won...."That's when I imagined AGAIN - being free! Hiking in the woods, making babies, swimming naked in that lovely waterfall.....When the Pennsylvania State Police and the Hostage Rescue Team attacked the cell block I was being held in, all the inmates ran to the back of the block.....I was in a cell near the front doors, I made a good shield....They left me behind in the panic.... "for some reason".I wiggled my head out of the pillow case it was trapped inside for hours.... and saw the main doors to the cell block being closed.....FUCK.....I'm gonna get locked in here with these fucking animals, if I don't RUN NOW!I found my body slamming against the cell block doors, they burst open, and there they were.....The GOOD guys.....And one of them shoved a 12 gauge shotgun into my belly....."I won...."Any millisecond now.... I'm either walking out with a little help from my friends.....Or I am gonna be a blood splatter on the cell block doors..... GAME OVER...Better luck next time.... That's when I imagined AGAIN - being free! Hiking in the woods, making babies, swimming naked in that lovely waterfall....And that's when a buddy of mine identified me as a GOOD GUY.....And I jogged out of the prison.... And into freedom.....So don't tell me this doesn't work.I don't want to hear your excuses.I want you to be free.And you don't need to go to the depths of hell like I did.....to BUY THE PEARL - to USE THE TOOLS.You can in this moment - FIND FREEDOM.But don't tell ME that it's gonna be difficult....Because I'm just gonna sit here, and smile.....

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is preparing to activate a solar microgrid to provide power for a data center at its regional office and State Police barracks in New Stanton. A transit system in Northeast Pennsylvania is investing in a multi-million-dollar expansion project. It's known as the Pocono Pony. If you have tickets for FIFA World Cup matches this summer, you might be wondering how to travel to the games or where to park. Pennsylvania's spring turkey hunting season will soon open. The latest edition comes on the heels of the best harvest in the last five years. The 25th annual “Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous” is underway in the Pennsylvania Wilds region. It's an event that attracts artists from across the United States and globally.   Pennsylvania State Police are debuting a new state-of-the-art mobile communications unit - to bolster their capabilities this week, with hundreds of thousands of fans expected in Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL draft. Friday (today) is Arbor Day - and the York County Master Gardeners are holding a ceremonial tree planting at John Rudy Park. Events this weekend include the Wetlands Festival at Harrisburg's Wildwood Park, Saturday from 10 to 4. And this weekend is Fountain Fest in Chambersburg. And now it's time for our weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I'll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Today's bright spot is this: This week, amid all the memories of Prince as we mark 10 year since his death – there was one story that stood out. The story of Prince's neighbor Yvette who grew up with Prince as her babysitter. But he wasn't known as Prince then – instead his nickname was Skipper. Her memories and story is archived through StoryCorps and the Library of Congress.   Federal funding for public media has been rescinded. But your monthly gift to WITF can help fill the gap as we navigate this new reality. Become a monthly sustaining member today at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In six of the last ten years, Pennsylvania lawmakers have missed their June 30 deadline to deliver a state budget. New legislation is aimed at ensuring state funding can still get out, even when lawmakers blow their deadline. Pennsylvania's decades-old ban on using Medicaid to cover an abortion is on the edge of unraveling. A statewide court ruled Monday that the ban is unconstitutional. Free testing, treatment and counseling for sexually-transmitted infections is available at all 59 state health centers in Pennsylvania – which is why, state officials say, the overall number of sexually-transmitted infections are declining.  Pennsylvania may soon adopt the scarlet tanager as its official state migratory bird. The colorful songbird makes its way from South America to Pennsylvania each spring to breed in the state's forests. On this Earth Day, more than a third of Pennsylvania is either abnormally dry or in drought status. About 37% of the state is classified as abnormally dry or in moderate to severe drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Two environmental organizations have filed legal petitions to stop the Department of Homeland Security from opening ICE detention centers in Berks and Schuylkill counties. The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and Green Amendments for the Generations are citing community and health concerns. Now an update on a story we first reported last week. The death of a 19-year-old inmate at the York County Prison is now ruled a homicide according to Pennsylvania State Police. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is one of 32 Pennsylvania institutions receiving national recognition as an opportunity college, by the Carnegie Foundation. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania is introducing new privacy protections for people with disabilities, including those with autism. Governor Josh Shapiro announced the changes last week in a series of executive orders. The Pennsylvania auditor general says the state's so-called motor-voter system is working as intended, despite one error caught during a review. A Florida energy company is planning to build a high-voltage power line in southwest Pennsylvania to feed data centers in Northern Virginia. The company is seeking the right of eminent domain. A house fire claimed the lives of a mother and six children Sunday in Clinton County, near Lock Haven. Following the discovery of a woman's body inside a foreclosed Lebanon County home last week, the woman's husband is facing charges. The executive director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission announced Friday that he'll step down in June. A 20-year old Cumberland County man is facing charges of ethnic intimidation and harassment after Pennsylvania State Police say he and a juvenile posted anti-Semitic signs on several properties. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s historic 28th Infantry Division has created a new unit to counter modern threats. The change is part of a broader initiative across the U-S Army in response to lessons learned in Ukraine, where drones and other electronic warfare made traditional tactics obsolete. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, slated for closure in May, will instead continue operations under a new nonprofit owner. The Pennsylvania state House has approved two bills to regulate data center development. The State Department of Labor and Industry has announced nearly 3 million dollars in Industry Partnership grants aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania's workforce and economy. Some of that investment is headed to our region. State officials announced the digital marketing agency Web FX is making a nearly $11 million investment to expand its operations in Harrisburg. The commonwealth is contributing $900,000 to the project which is expected to create 100 new tech jobs over the next three years, in addition to retaining around 400 existing positions. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a death at the York County Prison. Maternal health advocates are applauding Governor Shapiro's five-year plan to improve maternal health, but they are concerned about how the plan will be funded. Did you know that if every one of WITF’s sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow. And thanks!Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Weather Service issued an elevated risk of wildfire spread Thursday. Forecasters say the combination of marginally dry and breezy conditions is creating an elevated risk of wildfire spread across most of central Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania's wildfire season runs from March through May. Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity recently donated nearly $38,000 in unclaimed property to five nonprofit agencies. One of the nonprofits receiving those donations is the Caring Cupboard based in Palmyra, Lebanon County. Officials with an animal rehab center in northeastern Pennsylvania are looking to re-house hundreds of pigeons that were rescued from a Wilkes-Barre home earlier this week. Pennsylvania State Police investigated more than 530 crashes over the Easter holiday weekend. Six of those crashes involved fatalities. Former Gettysburg mayor Chad-Alan Carr is facing additional charges after three more people came forward with allegations including sexual assault. Additionally, a warrant was issued for his arrest, after it was determined he had left Gettysburg and was in Texas. Konnor Griffin has signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The deal with the 19-year-old shortstop is the largest in club history. And now it’s time for a new weekly segment called The Bright Spot. Every Friday, I’ll share a positive news story that may have gotten lost amid this week's news cycle. Today’s bright spot is this: Nearly 50 years later, Cincinnati may get a real radio station named WKRP. As heard on WITF’s Morning Edition earlier this week, the call letters WKRP were recently put up for auction. Did you know that if every one of WITF’s sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow. And thanks!Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode: 00310 Released on March 16, 2026 Description:  In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Dr. Greg Thomas returns to the show to discuss his journey from investigating organized crime to teaching geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) at Penn State University. Greg reflects on the early days of intelligence analysis, his work with the Pennsylvania Crime Commission and Pennsylvania State Police, and how the profession expanded dramatically after 9/11. The conversation also highlights the role of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA) in shaping analyst training, standards, and professional development. Greg discusses the Foundations of Intelligence Analysis Training (FIAT), IALEIA analytic standards, and the importance of professional involvement in advancing the field. Listeners will also hear Greg's perspective on geospatial intelligence, artificial intelligence in analysis, and why critical thinking, writing, and communication remain core skills for analysts. Greg closes by sharing career advice for analysts and emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance outside of work.

Lancaster and York County law enforcement agencies who partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they are not interested in a targeted operation in Central PA. Newly released records showing ICE sought a local surge. Budget hearings continue in Harrisburg. The Governor’s budget proposal includes spending $6.6 million more of the state’s EMS operating fund to help support emergency medical services across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania is expecting to host more than 200 million visitors this year as the Commonwealth celebrates America 250 and hosts a number of major sporting events. With that in mind, state officials have kicked off Pick Up PA. The Philadelphia Flower Show wrapped up on Sunday. During the final days, gardeners learned about ways to be more sustainable. A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot and killed Sunday night in Chester County after responding to the report of an erratic driver. Governor Shapiro wants to incentivize data center developers to follower stricter environmental and transparency standards, by offering them an expedited permitting process. In Harrisburg, tensions continue between Mayor Wanda Williams and city council. The mayor released a statement Sunday, in response to council's motion Friday to hold her in contempt of court. And the nonprofit Main Street Gettysburg is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its Gettysburg Welcome Center this afternoon (Tuesday at 1).Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It took answering just one question for Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity to secure President Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement in this year’s governor's race. That’s according to an audio recording obtained by WITF of Garrity recounting the story at a Republican fundraiser. Our recent snowstorm is having a ripple effect on the area blood supply, among regional American Red Cross banks and centers. The organization declared a severe national emergency last month. Demand at health centers is currently outpacing supply. Health advocates and doctors are raising awareness about a program for seniors that helps people on Medicare pay for their prescription costs in monthly installments, instead of all at once. Research shows the program has seen scant enrollment since debuting last year. The Pennsylvania State Police is now accepting applications for its 20-26 Law and Leadership Academy. The program is free and open to anyone interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday unveiled a 53-billion-dollar state budget for the fiscal year that begins July first, the final budget proposal of Shapiro's term. Under the governor's plan, the spending gap would be made up by tapping into the state's rainy-day fund. Increasing public school funding is the big ticket item in the governor’s budget. But it’s not the only school policy he has in mind. Republicans in the state Senate say that Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal would threaten Pennsylvania’s financial future if enacted. Republican Congressman Lloyd Smucker of Lancaster and York counties is suing Lancaster’s main newspaper. A Dauphin County judge dismissed Harrisburg mayor Wanda Williams' lawsuit over this year's budget, ruling that City Council was acting within its power when it defunded four positions within the mayor's administration. Pennsylvania State Police announce they're upgrading their vehicles with some of the latest technology. Those improvements include distinctive V-shaped light bars that provide full 360-degree illumination during traffic stops - and turn into arrow boards for traffic control - or floodlights for dark, hazardous conditions. Pennsylvania is expanding and improving its all-terrain vehicle trails and facilities across the state. The state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announces it's awarding $1.4 million in grants for ATV projects in five counties in western PA and the Pennsylvania Wilds region. One of our region's high school athletic conferences has a new name. The York Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association - the YAIAA - voted to change its name to the South Central Athletic Conference, or SCAC. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message!In July 2007, 33-year-old Joey Lynn Offutt disappeared from Sykesville, Pennsylvania. Days later, her home caught fire—investigators believe the blaze was intentionally set. In the aftermath, Joey's infant son was found deceased in a bathtub inside the burned home. Joey was not there, and she has never been found.In this episode, we lay out the known timeline, what investigators have said publicly, and the key unanswered questions that continue to fuel this disturbing Pennsylvania cold case.If you have information about Joey Lynn Offutt: Pennsylvania State Police (PSP Punxsutawney): 814-371-4652 Anonymous tip line: 1-800-4PA-TIPS (1-800-472-8477)*This episode contains discussion of an infant death, arson, and a missing person case. Some details may be disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.Sources used for this podcast can be found hereSupport the showJOIN THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE IN-LAWS AND OUTLAWSSTART KRIS CALVERT'S BOOKS TODAY FOR FREEH2H WEBSITEH2H on TWITTERH2H on INSTA

Jaime Arroyo became the 44th Mayor of Lancaster when he was sworn into office, Monday night. Arroyo, who was Vice President of City Council, won 84 percent of the vote in a 3-way race for mayor last September. During a recent interview on WITF's The Spark, Arroyo talked about the importance of representation as he was set to become the first Hispanic mayor in Lancaster history. You can hear Arroyo’s full interview at Jaime Arroyo Wins Historic Election as Lancaster’s First Latino Mayor, Shares Vision for the City | The Spark State lawmakers agree they’ll need to reestablish the twenty-four-hour window for local public agencies to change their meeting agendas – known as the Sunshine Law. According to at least one analysis, Pennsylvania has among the LEAST effective state legislatures in terms of how many bills it passes. Vehicle crashes over the holiday season nearly doubled from the previous year, according to Pennsylvania State Police data. York Fire Chief William Sleeger Jr. is retiring after 33 years of service. York College of Pennsylvania is offering a new lifelong learning program for older adults. The Hershey Bears held their 25th annual Giant Teddy Bear Toss, Sunday. After all the teddy bears were counted, this year's total was 81,796. Did you know that if every sustaining circle member gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow, and thanks!Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump administration is pushing new nuclear energy projects to power the ongoing race to advance artificial intelligence. Dauphin County’s Three Mile Island is at the center of that goal. The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police is leaving Harrisburg for the national stage. Avian Influenza may be making a comeback among poultry flocks in Pennsylvania. About 400 snow geese likely died of the virus in Northampton County. In Washington, four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care. Three of the four are from Pennsylvania. They signed onto a Democratic-led petition, forcing a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans. Dauphin County Commissioners approved a 2026 budget plan Wednesday. It includes a 9.75% property tax increase - the second major tax raise in two years. Pennsylvania is one of 35 states reaching a settlement with automakers Kia and Hyundai over faulty anti-theft systems. The Pennsylvania company that makes the marshmallow treats known as Peeps announces it's planning a Peeps Chick Drop on New Year's Eve. If you already support WITF with an ongoing monthly contribution, thank you. If every member of WITF's Sustaining Circle increased their gift by as little as $12 a month, we could close the budget gap caused by cuts in federal funding and keep programming like the Morning Agenda. Increase your monthly gift today at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this replay, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the disappearance of Lonene Rogers with Lonene's daughter Alison Duiker. Lonene disappeared from Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania on January 7th, 1981. If you have any information please call the Pennsylvania State Police at 814-332-6911. This episode was originally published on December 7th, 2023. Justice For Lonene Facebook page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/285829136570490/⁠. Check out Alison's book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Journey-Story-Resilience/dp/B09RG625BQ⁠. More info on Lonene's case: https://www.investigationsforthemissing.org/rogers-lonene. ⁠https://www.lightthewaymissing.com/lonenerogers⁠. ⁠https://uncovered.com/cases/lonene-rogers⁠. Join us for a live virtual fundraising event on Tuesday night November 25th, 2025 at 8pm est to commemorate International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Join us here: https://www.youtube.com/@MissingCSM/streams. Check out Uncommon Goods: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uncommongoods.com/MISSING⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MISSING for a great deal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://happymammoth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out Mood and use my code MISSING for a great deal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mood.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out Bioma Health and use my code MISSING for a great deal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gobioma.com/missing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Missing: IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447. Follow Private Investigations For the Missing and please donate if you can: https://investigationsforthemissing.org/. http://piftm.org/donate. https://twitter.com/PIFortheMissing. https://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/. https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Hamaker, DJ to those who knew him best, was a 43 year old from Girardville, PA. He was a father who liked taking care of his mother. In the early morning of May 28, 2024, DJ and another man got a ride to a gravel pit to fish. DJ allegedly drowned in the water. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568956539285 Video: https://youtu.be/CQCdIWAKjtw Charley Project: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/133523?nav Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/donald-dj-hamaker-holding-water/ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of DJ Hamaker, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at (570) 874-5300. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I can answer your questions. --Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast. You can also contribute at Paypal: paypal.me/unfoundpodcast --email address: unfoundpodcast@gmail.com --the website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Hamaker, DJ to those who knew him best, was a 43 year old from Girardville, PA. He was a father who liked taking care of his mother. In the early morning of May 28, 2024, DJ and another man got a ride to a gravel pit to fish. DJ allegedly drowned in the water. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568956539285 Video: https://youtu.be/CQCdIWAKjtw Charley Project: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/133523?nav Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/donald-dj-hamaker-holding-water/ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of DJ Hamaker, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at (570) 874-5300. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I can answer your questions. --Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast. You can also contribute at Paypal: paypal.me/unfoundpodcast --email address: unfoundpodcast@gmail.com --the website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COLD CASE: Investigators have announced that they have solved the 1976 murder of a 15-year-old girl and her unborn baby in western Pennsylvania, thanks to a DNA match found in an ancestry database. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Police, along with Carbon County District Attorney Michael Greek, revealed the arrest of 63-year-old Luis Sierra, who has been charged with the homicide of Evelyn Colon that occurred 45 years ago." SOURCES: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2021/04/15/Evelyn-Colon-Luis-Sierra-DNA-cold-case-ancestry/4891618507488/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/03/us/evelyn-colon-beth-doe-found ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_CiF0xvmew⁠⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86600375/⁠⁠https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86600758/⁠⁠ https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-beth-doe-murder-solved-20210401-ngxt4d6xirbzrkzpmbv4mdfe7y-story.html ⁠⁠https://www.newspapers.com/image/?spot=1364992⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Center_for_Missing_and_Exploited_Children⁠⁠ https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/poconos-coal/ny-man-63-charged-in-decades-old-homicide/article_1ac00b3a-9256-11eb-8708-07b53fe6d4b5.html⁠⁠ http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-carbon-county-beth-doe-20141129-story.html#page⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a more than $50 billion state budget into law. Lawmakers praised compromise to end the four-month budget standoff. Legal battles over SNAP funding continue, even as Congress takes steps to end the federal government shutdown. Food retailers in Pennsylvania are worried what will happen if SNAP payments are paused any longer. An Adams County couple is suing the Bermudian Springs School District following the suicide death of their 15-year-old son in December 2023. More than $250,000 is heading to York County nonprofits, thanks to community grants from the York County Community Foundation. In total, grant funding is headed to 21 nonprofits. Pennsylvania State Police are reminding pet owners to take care of their furry friends as winter weather approaches. Pet owners not providing for animals' basic needs face potential animal neglect and cruelty charges. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**Season Break Re-Release** S4 EP12: Lonene Rogers Is Missing with Light The Way We are joined by Shayna and Tates from Light The Way to discuss the disappearance of Lonene “Lonnie” Rogers. Lonnie Rogers was last seen on January 7, 1981 between 2 or 3 AM in Hayfield Township, PA by her husband Clinton “Buddy” Rogers after an argument. The search is lead by Lonnie's daughter Alison Duiker, who wrote about her mother disappearance and what happened to here afterwards titled A Daughter's Journey: A Story of Resilience. Together Alison and Light The Way are working towards keeping Lonnies' story out there in hopes of finding information. If you know of any details related to the disappearance of Lonene “Lonnie” Rogers please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 814-332-6911. Resources for this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Journey-Story-Resilience/dp/B09RLY9L9M https://www.lightthewaymissing.com/lonenerogers Follow or Visit Invisible Tears everywhere at: https://linktr.ee/invisibletearspodcast Music Credits dreamy-piano-soft-sound-ambient-background-4049 Music by WinkingFoxMusic from Pixabay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employers and entrepreneurs are reacting to President Trump declaring a change to H1B visas. In Philadelphia, City Council members are planning to strengthen the city’s plastic bag ban and impose a ten-cent fee on paper bags, but Mayor Cherelle Parker may not be on board. PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police observed school bus safety week with a ceremony Wednesday at the State Museum. At one Pittsburgh high school, students from all over the world speak a total of around 50 languages. About 40% of Brashear High School's student population are English Language learners. Some good news of you’re a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles…Brandon Graham has come out of retirement. Public media's federal funding has been revoked. Your support is now more vital than ever. Help power the independent journalism and trusted programming you find on WITF by making a gift of support now at witf dot org slash give nowSupport WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sin City Deciples Raided! Heavy-Handed Tactics?Today on Black Dragon Biker TV, we're breaking down a controversial move by Pennsylvania law enforcement — and what many are calling another example of biker overreach. The Raid on Sin City Deciples MCMultiple agencies — including the City of Washington Police Department, the Washington County District Attorney's Office, and the Pennsylvania State Police — raided a building leased by the Sin City Deciples Motorcycle Club this week.Here's the kicker: the club wasn't even the target of any investigation.Authorities claim the raid was solely to obtain security footage they believed could help another case.So why the battering rams and full-force entry? Why not just ask for the footage?Many are calling this a clear case of heavy-handed policing — and a dangerous precedent for how biker clubs are treated.

An alleged theft and police chase ends with two troopers wounded and a suspect dead in Pennsylvania. The AP's Jennifer King reports

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Georgia, Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Birmingham, England-by-way-of-Wisconsin.11 Alive's coverage of Officer David Rose's fundraiser: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gofundme-fundraiser-for-officer-david-rose-killed-confrontation-with-cdc-shooter/85-b6a7aa14-790e-43cb-b0f2-5d760344cd48A GoFundMe for Officer David Rose's family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/7xahr9-officer-roses-official-gofundme11 Alive's coverage of the troubled background of the shooter who killed Officer David Rose in Atlanta: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/in-911-calls-father-of-the-cdc-shooter-pleaded-for-help-fearing-his-son-was-gunman/85-395544da-d9fb-4731-a92a-cec2a66ef4c4ABC's coverage of the murder of Officer David Rose in Atlanta: https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/active-shooter-reported-emory-universitys-atlanta-campus/story?id=124495968WNEP's coverage of the murder of Lori Wasko and the shootings of Trooper Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins: https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/susquehanna-county/trooper-jenkins-released-from-hospital-days-after-ambush-in-susquehanna-county-william-trooper-joseph-perechinsky/523-50f071f5-53a8-4e4b-87d6-6328ab2b003dFox 5 San Diego's coverage of the murder of Lori Wasko and the shootings of Trooper Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/national-news/suspect-who-ambushed-pennsylvania-state-troopers-shooting-2-is-dead-police/The Associated Press's coverage of the murder of Lori Wasko and the shootings of Trooper Joseph Perechinsky and Trooper William Jenkins: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/2-pennsylvania-state-troopers-shot-173834925.htmlFox News's coverage coverage of Kevin Moses Walker's murder of of Holly Hatcher and the attack on her husband Michael: https://www.foxnews.com/us/polite-strangers-yes-maam-no-sir-demeanor-suddenly-turned-violent-murder-country-singers-momNBC News's coverage of the conviction of Aimee Betro for a plot involving Mohammed Aslam and Mohammed Nazi in an attempted murder against Aslat Mahumad's son Sikander Ali: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-assassin-wisconsin-convicted-uk-failed-murder-plot-rcna224699The New York Post's coverage of the conviction of Aimee Betro for a plot involving Mohammed Aslam and Mohammed Nazir in an attempted murder against Aslat Mahumad's son Sikander Ali: https://nypost.com/2025/08/12/us-news/wisconsin-hitwoman-aimee-betro-found-guilty-of-uk-murder-plot/Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every year, between one in every 1,000 to 2,000 babies is born deaf or hard of hearing. For about 90% of these children, they're born into hearing families, families who suddenly begin a journey they never expected. Maxine and Raymond Raffle were one such family. Their daughter, Lonene “Lonnie” was diagnosed as deaf at 18 months old. From that moment forward, they walked beside her as she carved out a life that defied limitation. Lonnie embraced everything, community, friendship, love, motherhood. Her world expanded, even as society tried to shrink it. Her husband was also deaf. Their children, however, were hearing; what's known as CODAs: Children of Deaf Adults. For Lonnie's daughter, Alison, that meant stepping into the role of translator, advocate, and bridge between two worlds, sometimes before she was old enough to truly understand what that meant. Then, when Alison was just five years old, Lonnie disappeared. Alison has made it her mission to share her mother's story. On this show, we always strive to include the voices of those closest to the story. But we also understand the emotional weight that comes with retelling deep personal trauma. When we spoke with Alison, she chose not to be interviewed for this episode, and we fully respect that. Instead, with her permission, we've drawn from the interviews she's previously given, as well as publicly available records and reporting. Alison graciously reviewed the research for accuracy, and gave us her blessing to move forward. What you'll hear today is shared with her care, her trust, and her enduring hope for justice. This is Lonnie's story, and the story of the daughter she was taken from 43 years ago. If you have any information that could help solve Lonnie's case, please call the Pennsylvania State Police at 814-332-6911. Help Alison Raise Awareness for Her Mother's Case: Facebook Group - "Justice For Lonene": https://www.facebook.com/groups/285829136570490/ Sign the Lonnie's Law Petition: https://www.change.org/p/grant-families-of-missing-persons-access-to-police-files-after-a-period-of-20-years Alison's Book - "A Daughter's Journey: ...and Story of Resilience" :https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Journey-Story-Resilience/dp/B09RLY9L9M Listen Ad Free: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Sponsorship Links: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your retail business to the next level today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shopify.com/murderdiaries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/wx7pm9967k95696-7gmam-sjfe8-5737y-3p233-2rmha-kac9n-69gzk-j6ctk-bkght-wx7ah-dwby7-xzfpf-r33cx-tcjde-xr48m-p5dn9-dlgc2-nnfkj-ef448-n2a25-a2zg3-ppy4e-ccjt6-majwr Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Links: Link Hub: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this gripping episode, Michael dives deep into the decades-old unsolved murder of 9-year-old Marise Chiverella from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. After 57 years, this cold case was cracked thanks to the groundbreaking work of Eric Schubert, an 18-year-old college student and genetic genealogist. Learn how Eric's unique skills and determination helped the Pennsylvania State Police identify the killer through DNA and family tree research — all while balancing college life. Then, hear about some amazing DNA discoveries from the audience. This episode uncovers the power of modern science and the relentless pursuit of justice for a community waiting decades for answers. Original air date 31 July 2025.

On a quiet afternoon in November 1969, 22-year-old graduate student Betsy Aardsma was studying in the stacks of Penn State's Pattee Library when she suddenly collapsed. Despite decades of investigation, her case remains one of Pennsylvania's most haunting unsolved mysteries. Anyone with information is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police tip line at 1-888-292-1919 or email tips to tips@pa.gov. For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com   Follow us on social media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcast TikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Facebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: @SarahETurney Instagram: @SarahETurney TikTok: @SarahETurney Facebook: @SarahETurney YouTube: @SarahTurney   The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, we shared the first part of Isaac Seidel's story, providing insight into his life and the events leading up to his disappearance. You learned that Isaac vanished along with his bike, phone, and backpack, leaving behind everything else at his home. Isaac hadn't mentioned to anyone that he had plans to go anywhere. In fact, it appeared that Isaac was simply going about his usual Sunday routine. He had chicken thawing, something he regularly did to prep meals for the week. It seemed he set out for a bike ride, intending to return in time for dinner. But something happened to Isaac, and several years later, his whereabouts remain unknown.If you have any information about Isaac Seidel's disappearance, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at (717) 567-3110. Isaac's dark green Cannondale bicycle is also missing.Megan has a social media page for Isaac to help spread awareness. You can follow her over on Facebook at Find Isaac Seidel. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, help is available. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is open 24/7 at 800-273-8255.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.