Pennsylvania News

Western Pennsylvania Man Pleads in Prized Cow’s Killing

A western Pennsylvania man faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in killing and butchering a prize-winning cow along with five other vandalism related crimes involving a vacant house fire and vehicles damaged by shooting. Twenty-year-old Graysen …

Pennsylvania Court Upholds Motorcyclist ‘On,’ ‘Off’ Exclusion

A Pennsylvania court has ruled that an exclusion in underinsured motorist coverage for injuries incurred while on a motorcycle applies to motorcyclists injured after being thrown off their bikes. An underinsured motorist coverage from Allstate contained an exclusion for injuries …

Lloyd’s Syndicate Sues Saudi Arabia for $215M Over 9/11 Claims

Lloyd’s of London’s Syndicate 3500 filed a federal lawsuit against Saudi Arabia, several Saudi charity and financial organizations and prominent Saudi individuals over 9/11 terror attacks. The insurer said Saudi defendants bear primary responsibility for the attacks and should be …

Obama Issues Flood Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania

President Barack Obama has issued a disaster declaration for 19 Pennsylvania counties affected by last week’s deadly flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the declaration allows for assistance including grants for temporary housing and home repairs as well as …

Fire Destroys Southwestern Pennsylvania Restaurant

A popular southwestern Pennsylvania restaurant has been destroyed by fire. Officials say the Caddy Shack Bar and Grill caught fire early Monday morning in South Union Township, Fayette County. Fire officials say it took two hours to get the blaze …

Pennsylvania Officer Put on Leave Over Fraud Charges

A Pittsburgh police officer already disciplined for his conduct during an off-duty vehicle crash has been put on paid leave after county prosecutors charged him with insurance fraud in the same incident. The Associated Press could not immediately locate a …

Rain, Traffic, Land Contribute to Deadly Pennsylvania Flood

The flash flooding that killed four people and forced others to swim to safety or climb onto car roofs was a freak accident caused by heavy rainfall that overwhelmed the sewer system just as rush-hour traffic clogged low-lying city streets, …

Police: Pennsylvania Jeweler Dragged by Car After Theft

Police say a northeastern Pennsylvania man was injured when he was dragged by a car while trying to chase down a man who swiped jewelry from his store. The Times-Tribune of Scranton reports 48-year-old Mark Altier sustained minor injuries after …

Pennsylvania Inmate Claims Broken Bleachers Led to Fall

An inmate serving life in prison for murder is suing Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections, claiming broken bleachers at a state prison led to a fall that left him injured. The Centre Daily Times reports the suit filed on behalf of …

Greyhound Bus Overturns in Pennsylvania, 14 Taken to Hospital

The driver of a Greyhound bus bound for St. Louis lost control on the Pennsylvania Turnpike early Saturday, sending the bus careering across the highway and up an embankment before it landed on its side on the interstate, briefly trapping …