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RNN SELINSGROVE 04/30/26           POLICE ARE MAINTAINING AN INCREASED PRESENCE AT DANVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL TODAY FOLLOWING A STUDENT THREAT REPORTED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. OFFICIALS SAY THE EXTRA SECURITY IS A PRECAUTION AFTER INVESTIGATORS DETERMINED THE STUDENT INVOLVED HAS NO ACCESS TO WEAPONS AND POSES NO CREDIBLE DANGER. STUDENTS WHO CAME FORWARD TO REPORT THE THREAT ARE BEING PRAISED FOR SEEING...

RNN LEBANON 04/30/26           REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR THE 48TH DISTRICT STATE SENATE PRIMARY BROUGHT OUT A GOOD-SIZED CROWD TO LEBANON CITY HALL TUESDAY NIGHT.  INCUMBANT SENATOR CHRIS GEBHARD, CHALLENGER CLOVIS CRANE, WHO ARE ON THE BALLOT............ AND WRITE-IN CANDIDATE WILLIAM CARROLL ANSWERED QUESTIONS POSED BY MYSELF AND JAMES MENTZER OF LEBTOWN.             AMONG THE ISSUES DISCUSSED W...

 New details are being released following a major drug bust in Jessamine County.  Last week, four people were arrested after more than two-million-dollars worth of cocaine, 15-thousand-dollars of cash, and a gun was found following a months-long investigation in Nicholasville.  The quartet all now face charges which include trafficking of a controlled substance.  With just a few more days until th...

RNN BOWLING GREEN 04/30/26           A NEW REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX IS COMING TO GLASGOW, PROMISING TO BE A MAJOR ECONOMIC ENGINE FOR SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY. THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS APPROVED TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT, WHICH WILL SERVE FAMILIES ACROSS BARREN AND FOUR NEIGHBORING COUNTIES.            PHASE ONE IS SET TO FEATURE COURTS FOR BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, AND PIC...

Good morning, New York State is reporting an increase in local sales tax collections to start the year. According to Thomas DiNapoli, collections rose more than 5 percent statewide in the first quarter. In Cattaraugus County, receipts topped 5 million dollars in March—up more than 13 percent from last year. The city of Olean saw one of the biggest gains in the region, with revenue jumping nearly 5...

Good morning, Two Elmira nonprofits are teaming up to better serve the community. The Neighborhood Transformation Center is moving into a new shared space on William Street alongside Meals on Wheels for Chemung County. Leaders say the partnership will make it easier for residents to access multiple services in one location, including meals, tutoring, and other support programs. In Corning, Corning...

Good morning, Police in Youngstown are investigating after a man was shot and killed while riding a motorcycle Tuesday evening. Officers say the victim was found along Maryland Avenue near Oakwood after being shot around 7 p.m. He was taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle, where he later died. A child was reportedly on the motorcycle at the time, though the child’s condition has not been rel...

Good morning, Closing arguments have now been filed in a case involving a Washington County Veterans Service Commissioner. The legal effort seeks to remove Jared Smith from the position, with allegations including misconduct and attempts to access confidential records. A judge will now review the filings and decide whether Smith should be removed from the commission. Gas prices are also climbing a...

Good morning, The City of Meadville is planning a technology upgrade after receiving new state funding. Officials say about 142-thousand-dollars will go toward improving software systems, including streamlining utility billing and allowing residents to pay sewer bills online, while also improving coordination between city departments. Drones are being used to locate abandoned oil and gas wells in...

Good morning, Pennsylvania State Police say troopers across Troop C, including here in the DuBois area, will take part in the annual “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign from May 11th through the 31st. Officers will take a zero-tolerance approach to seatbelt and child safety violations, with checkpoints and enforcement planned throughout the region. Drivers who aren’t buckled up could face mu...

Good morning, New York State’s long-overdue budget may finally be taking shape. Leaders in Albany are signaling progress nearly a month after the April first deadline. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins says negotiations are moving forward on key policy items, including possible reforms to car insurance laws, new immigration protections, and changes aimed at boosting housing development...

Good morning, Authorities in Logan County are investigating an incident at Logan Middle School that has placed two staff members on administrative leave. School officials say those employees are barred from campus while the investigation continues. The district says it’s cooperating with law enforcement, along with the District Attorney’s Office and the West Virginia Department of Education, and i...

Good morning, New York State is investing millions to expand affordable housing. Officials say more than 44 million dollars will go toward transforming vacant properties into over 420 affordable rental homes statewide. The funding will help renovate distressed buildings—mainly outside New York City—with grants supporting lower-income households. Projects include new housing in Buffalo, Syracuse, a...

Good morning, Kentucky State Police are asking for help finding a missing West Virginia woman. Authorities say Bariah Cooley of Summersville was last seen April 22 walking along U.S. 119 heading south toward Pikeville, Kentucky. She was reportedly wearing a Batman shirt and blue shorts at the time. Anyone with information is urged to contact Kentucky State Police at 606-433-7711. Meanwhile, the We...

Good morning, A major investment is headed to Steuben County. Nearly 17 million dollars is being awarded to power up the Wayland Business Park, with officials saying the upgrade will help attract new industry and jobs to the region. In Hornell, a man has been indicted for allegedly threatening two Livingston County judges. Police say 44-year-old Jarid Hawkins faces charges including making a terro...

Good morning, Early voting begins today in Wood County after officials completed testing on the county’s voting system ahead of the May 12th primary. That election includes a contested Republican race for the House of Delegates 11th District seat, with Jeff Sandy and Andrew Borkowski facing off. The winner will move on to face Democrat Daniel Miller in November. Meanwhile, state and local authorit...

Good morning, An Erie man will spend decades behind bars for a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a teenager. Jamarion Boone has been sentenced to 53 years to life in prison for the 2024 drive-by shooting that killed 17-year-old Armoni Cantu, who was not the intended target. State police in Mercer County are also investigating two deadly crashes that happened just hours apart. A 17-year-old...

Good morning, More legal trouble could be ahead for Youngstown native and NBA player Terry Rozier. According to ESPN, federal prosecutors are preparing additional charges tied to an alleged sports gambling scheme. Investigators say Rozier is accused of soliciting and receiving a bribe as part of a wider case involving the sharing of inside NBA information. New charges could be filed as soon as mid...

Good morning, A Brockway man is facing charges after a dangerous high-speed motorcycle chase in Jefferson County. Police say 20-year-old Chandler Nolet is accused of fleeing officers at speeds topping 90 miles per hour, passing vehicles in heavy traffic and crossing double yellow lines before police called off the pursuit. He’s now facing a felony charge along with multiple additional counts. Driv...

Good morning, Fire crews are investigating after a home was destroyed in Corning. Multiple departments responded to a house fire on College Avenue Monday afternoon. When crews arrived, much of the home was already gone and partially collapsed. There’s still no word on injuries, and the cause remains under investigation. In Elmira, an early morning fire has been linked to an e-bike battery. Crews w...

          THE STATE TREASURER’S REFUSAL TO PAY FOR SECURITY UPGRADES TO GOVERNOR JOSH SHAPIRO’S HOME HAVE RESULTED IN A RESPONSE.            RADIO NOVO'S TORY GATES REPORTS, FROM OUR HARRISBURG STUDIO: _________________________           THE MATTER INVOLVES APPROXIMATELY ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO IMPROVE SECURITY AT THE GOVERNOR’S FAMILY HOME IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. STATE POLICE HAVE APPROVED THE...

Governor Andy Beshear is among those mourning the loss of former State Representative Jesse Crenshaw.  Beshear shared word of his death at age 79 yesterday, calling him an inspirational leader in the commonwealth.  Crenshaw was a military veteran, teacher, and lawyer who became the first Black member of the Kentucky House from Fayette County in 1993.  He retired from the House in 2014. Crews have...

RNN BOWLING GREEN 04/28/26           TWO SMITHS GROVE RESIDENTS ARE BEHIND BARS IN INDIANA AFTER A 2-MONTH-OLD INFANT WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES.            STATE POLICE SAY 21-YEAR-OLD AURORA HAMILTON AND 18-YEAR-OLD BENJAMIN REALE DROPPED THE BABY OFF WITH A RELATIVE IN SALEM, WHO IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE CHILD'S CONDITION AND SOUGHT HELP. THE INJURIES WERE SO SEVERE THE...

           AUTHORITIES HAVE IDENTIFIED THE 26-YEAR-OLD LEBANON WOMAN WHO DIED AFTER COLLAPSING AT A CAR WASH ON THE EAST END OF THE CITY EARLIER THIS MONTH.             THE YORK COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE SAYS GLADYS LOPEZ WAS FOUND UNRESPONSIVE AROUND 7:30PM ON APRIL 15TH........... AFTER LEANING AGAINST AN OUTSIDE VACUUM AT THE CARRIAGE HOUSE CAR WASH ON BOWMAN STREET.                     LOPE...