RNN STATE COLLEGE 04/24/26

          IT'S BEEN A WEEK OF UNFATHOMABLE ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES COMING TO LIGHT IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.  THE LATEST............. A SPRING TOWNSHIP WOMAN WHO'S FACING NEARLY 50 COUNTS OF ANIMAL NEGLECT AFTER DOZENS OF DOGS WERE RESCUED FROM A HOME DESCRIBED AS "DEPLORABLE." 
          56-YEAR-OLD DENISE KRAPE SURRENDERED TEN DOGS IN FEBRUARY, BUT A SUBSEQUENT SEARCH OF HER HOME REVEALED 32 MORE INFESTED WITH FLEAS AND LIVING IN FILTH.  CENTRE COUNTY PAWS IS LEADING THE MASSIVE EFFORT TO TREAT AND FOSTER ALL 42 CANINES AND KEEP THEM FROM AN "UNSEEMLY DEMISE." KRAPE IS SCHEDULED FOR A PRELIMINARY HEARING ON JUNE 10TH.

          TWO STATE COLLEGE PARENTS FACE FELONY CHARGES AFTER THEIR FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON FELL 20 FEET FROM A SKI LIFT AT BLUE KNOB RESORT. AUTHORITIES SAY MICAH AND MAYA PORTER WERE CHARGED THIS WEEK WITH ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD FOLLOWING THE MARCH INCIDENT. INVESTIGATORS CLAIM THE BOY WAS ALLOWED TO RIDE THE LIFT ALONE AND THAT IT TOOK STAFF FIFTEEN MINUTES TO LOCATE HIS PARENTS AFTER THE FALL. WHILE THE CHILD WAS UNINJURED, TROOPERS NOTED THE LACK OF SUPERVISION LED TO THE DANGEROUS PLUNGE. THE PORTERS ARE FREE ON UNSECURED BAIL AS THEIR CASES PLAY OUT IN COURT.  

RNN BOWLING GREEN 04/24/26

          RAPID GROWTH ON BOWLING GREEN’S EAST SIDE HAS PROMPTED CITY COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE A 3.1 MILLION DOLLAR PURCHASE FOR A NEW POLICE PRECINCT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL TRANSFORM THE CURRENT SHERWOOD’S GUNS PROPERTY ON BRYANT WAY INTO A SECONDARY HEADQUARTERS, FEATURING EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SQUARE FEET OF SPACE AND AN INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE. 
          POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL DELANEY SAYS THE MOVE IS VITAL TO BYPASS HEAVY TRAFFIC ON SCOTTSVILLE ROAD AND IMPROVE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES. THE NEW PRECINCT IS EXPECTED TO BE OPERATIONAL BY OCTOBER.  

          THE KENTUCKY HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE ISSUED A RARE PUBLIC REPRIMAND OF STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE KELLY THOMPSON. BOTH RESOLUTIONS, PASSED LAST WEEK, CENSURE THE BOWLING GREEN JUSTICE FOLLOWING HIS OPINION IN A HIGH-PROFILE IMPEACHMENT CASE. THOMPSON HAD WARNED THAT THE LEGISLATURE’S ATTEMPT TO REMOVE A FAYETTE CIRCUIT JUDGE WAS AN "UNWARRANTED" MOVE TO STIFLE JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE. WHILE THE STATE’S HIGH COURT ULTIMATELY BLOCKED THE IMPEACHMENT AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL, LAWMAKERS SAY THOMPSON’S COMMENTS CROSSED THE LINE.

THE KENTUCKY HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE ISSUED A RARE PUBLIC REPRIMAND OF STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE KELLY THOMPSON. BOTH RESOLUTIONS, PASSED LAST WEEK, CENSURE THE BOWLING GREEN JUSTICE FOLLOWING HIS OPINION IN A HIGH-PROFILE IMPEACHMENT CASE. THOMPSON HAD WARNED THAT THE LEGISLATURE’S ATTEMPT TO REMOVE A FAYETTE CIRCUIT JUDGE WAS AN "UNWARRANTED" MOVE TO STIFLE JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE. WHILE THE STATE’S HIGH COURT ULTIMATELY BLOCKED THE IMPEACHMENT AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL, LAWMAKERS SAY THOMPSON’S COMMENTS CROSSED THE LINE.

A judge is rejecting any further delay in the trial over the 2023 murder of Amber Spradlin.  Prosecutors had requested an additional continuance as some DNA evidence is still being processed.  MK McKinney is accused of stabbing Spradlin to death in a home owned by his father in Floyd County.  The father, Prestonsburg dentist Doctor Michael McKinney, and Josh Mullins are accused of tampering with evidence.  The trial is scheduled to get started on May 11th in Pike County Circuit Court.

Plans are changing for University of Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart.  UK President Eli Capilouto announced Barnhart will no longer take the new position heading up the university's Sports Workforce Initiative after retiring this summer.  Governor Andy Beshear appeared to be referring to that new role when criticizing UK leadership earlier this week, saying they created a position that "has no defined duties" with a salary of about one-million dollars per year.  Barnhart will instead "step away" from the proposal and leave the university at the end of June, according to Capilouto.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is getting over 30-million dollars in the latest opioid settlement payment.  This is the largest distribution of money tied to the national settlement that Kentucky has gotten yet.  The funds will support programs focused on drug treatment, recovery, and prevention.  Over 200 organizations are benefiting from the money.

 The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing money for flood mitigation projects in Floyd County.  Kentucky is getting over 400-thousand dollars to buy and demolish five properties in the community of Wayland.  Officials say tearing down the frequently flooded homes will prevent additional issues and lower the risk for local families.  The money will be distributed through FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance Program.

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A Lawrence County man will spend years in state prison following a child molestation case.  46-year-old Thomas Minns II was sentenced to seven to twenty years after pleading guilty to charges involving a child. A judge also classified him as a sexually violent predator, requiring lifetime registration. He’s been in custody since his arrest in December of 2024.

In Youngstown, a former Clerk of Courts is suing the city over unpaid wages. Sarah Brown Clark claims she was underpaid and is seeking more than twenty-five thousand dollars. The lawsuit alleges her salary was not increased in line with the municipal judge’s pay. The city has not yet responded.

And two Lawrence County food vendors are getting national attention. Medure’s Catering and Sweetpeas Comfort Spot have been selected to serve at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, providing meals for staff and broadcasters.

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A new exhibit is now on display in Crawford County. Visitors to the Drake Well Museum in Titusville can experience a unique 3D look at Pennsylvania’s industrial past. The “Seeing Double” exhibit features antique stereo photography, with a focus on the petroleum industry. The exhibit runs through the summer and is included with general admission.

Meanwhile, Meadville is marking a major step forward in clean energy. A new rooftop solar array is now in service downtown, with more than 200 panels installed on a city-owned building. Officials say the project took years to complete and is expected to generate long-term savings while supporting sustainability efforts.

And in Venango County, officials say last week’s storm damage was not caused by a tornado. The National Weather Service determined the damage came from straight-line winds, with peak gusts around 60 miles per hour. Emergency officials say no confirmed tornado touched down, despite reports of a funnel cloud. Forecasters also note the region appears to be entering severe weather season earlier than usual this year.

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A high-profile case in Clearfield County is on hold. Former DuBois Police Chief Blaine Clark’s lawsuit against the City of DuBois has been paused as both sides move to mediation. A judge has halted deadlines, with mediation tentatively set for June.

In Jefferson County, a Clarion man is facing charges after an alleged incident with police. State police say 39-year-old Christopher Reynolds is accused of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest during a domestic call in Punxsutawney. He remains in the Jefferson County Jail.

And drivers should expect delays starting Monday. PennDOT says a Route 219 restoration project near Falls Creek will bring milling and paving work, impacting traffic through early June.

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 Members of the Amish community gathered in Clinton County on Wednesday to remember a mother and children who died in a house fire.  Services were held yesterday for 34-year-old Sarah Stolzflus and her six children, who were between the ages of two-and-eleven.  Authorities said they were killed in a reported explosion and fire at their home in Lamar Township Sunday morning.  The investigation is ongoing. 

 A man is facing charges for allegedly robbing someone with a baseball bat.  Allentown police say 46-year-old Ray Fields robbed a person in the Arts Park while he was armed with a bat early Wednesday morning.  The department said Fields was later found by officers carrying the bat and taken into custody.  He's being held on 25-thousand-dollars bail. 

A vacant seat on the Williamsport City Council is filled.  David Dussinger was appointed by the Council Tuesday night at the end of a three-hour meeting with seven other candidates.  Dussinger will take over the seat left vacant by the passing of Councilwoman Bonnie Katz.  He'll serve the rest of Katz's term, which runs through January 2028. 

 A HOUSE COMMITTEE HAS APPROVED A MEASURE REGARDING MAIL-IN BALLOTS. 
          RADIO NOVO'S TORY GATES REPORTS, FROM OUR HARRISBURG STUDIO:
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BY A VOTE OF 15-TO-11, THE STATE GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE SENT THE BILL TO THE FULL CHAMBER. THE
MEASURE WOULD ALLOW COUNTY BOARDS OF ELECTIONS TO MEET UP TO SEVEN DAYS BEFORE AN ELECTION
TO PRE-CANVASS BALLOTS. AN AMENDMENT WOULD ALSO REQUIRE OFFICIALS TO BEGIN PRE-CANVASSING NO
LATER THAN 7 AM ON ELECTION DAY, AND CONTINUE UNTIL EACH BALLOT RECEIVED BEFORE THE 8 PM
DEADLINE HAS BEEN PROCESSED. THE BILL FOLLOWS CONCERNS BY ELECTION OFFICIALS AND COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, WHO HAVE SAID THEY NEED MORE TIME TO ENSURE TIMELY REPORTING OF RESULTS. I’M
TG, RADIONOVO NEWS.

One person is in the hospital after a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Monroe County Tuesday afternoon.  Officials said a tractor-trailer had rolled over onto another vehicle on Resica Falls Road in Middle Smithfield Township, trapping the other driver.  It reportedly took about an hour before crews were able to remove the driver and transport them to a trauma center with "major injuries."  Authorities are investigating.  

 Kentucky officials are updating guidelines for combatting child sexual abuse.  State Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the changes this week.  A 75-page handbook on dealing with cases of this nature is being distributed to law enforcement, prosecutors, medial and mental healthcare providers, and children's services professionals.  Coleman says the guidelines are meant to minimize trauma and provide the best care for victims.  April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. 

Leaders with the University of Kentucky are looking to raise tuition.  The UK Board of Trustees is scheduled to review potential rate hikes during a meeting tomorrow.  The proposal would increase tuition by two-percent for most students beginning this fall.  The per-semester cost would go up for in-state undergrads by 135 dollars if the pitch is adopted.  Out-of-state students would pay over 340 dollars more per semester under the plan.

 A federal trial is being delayed for a man accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing a Rockcastle County teen.  A judge has moved federal court hearings from next month to September for Christian Delgado.  Investigators say Delgado picked up the 13-year-old victim in Kentucky before taking her to Florida and then to his home in Maryland.  He is facing additional charges in a separate case filed with the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

A measure that sets up a 25-foot buffer zone for first responders is now a state law.  Senate Bill 104 became active on April 12th without a signature from Governor Beshear.  The legislation requires people to stay at least 25 feet away from officials while they are responding to emergencies.  This means, anyone who gets closer after being verbally warned to stay back is subject to prosecution.  Initial penalties would be misdemeanors, but charges would escalate to felonies for repeat offenders.

 A Kentucky Derby hopeful will try to make history next week.  Chestnut colt Emerging Market will enter the race with just two previous career starts.  He's currently two-for-two, including a win in the Louisiana Derby on Tuesday.  The last horse to win off just two career starts was Leonatus in 1883.  The Kentucky Derby takes place May 2nd at Churchill Downs.   

 THE FINISH LINE IS IN SIGHT FOR THE LEBANON VALLEY RAIL TRAIL. LEBANON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GAVE UNANIMOUS APPROVAL LAST WEEK FOR A NEW, CRITICALLY IMPORTANT PHASE 10-C OF THE PROJECT THAT, UNTIL RECENTLY, RAIL TRAIL GRANT WRITER TOM KOTAY SAID THEY WEREN'T SURE THEY COULD MAKE HAPPEN:

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          HE SAID ON A TYPICAL SUMMER WEEKEND, UPWARDS OF A THOUSAND PEOPLE CROSS LICKDALE ROAD.   WHILE SOME PROPERTY DETAILS ARE STILL BEING IRONED OUT, KOTAY SAID THEY'RE RACING TO MEET A STATE GRANT DEADLINE AT THE END OF THIS MONTH.  HE PLACES CONSTRUCTION COSTS AROUND 600-THOUSAND DOLLARS.  

 First responders in Lancaster County were called to a crash involving a school bus on Wednesday.  Lancaster Township police said a school bus was the third vehicle struck in a chain-reaction crash at Abbeyville and Schoolhouse Roads shortly after 3:30 p.m.  One person in another vehicle was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.  The crash is being investigated. 

 One person is injured after a vehicle crashed into a house in Lancaster County yesterday afternoon.  Authorities said a pickup truck and SUV collided at the intersection of Route 501 and Farm Lane in Warwick Township, with the impact causing one of the vehicles to slam into a nearby home.  Officials say one person suffered minor injuries, but no other details have been released. The investigation is ongoing. 

A man from Ohio is facing charges for allegedly threatening a Berks County lawmaker.  Fifty-eight-year-old Kenneth Yochum is accused of leaving a threatening voicemail for Pennsylvania State Representative Mark Gillen last December.  Yochum reportedly said in the voicemail that "blood will roll" if Pennsylvania "thinks they're going to come after" his guns.  He has been released on 50-thousand-dollars bail with a court appearance in Berks County scheduled next month.