November 6, 2025 4:44 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Two Pennsylvania counties were forced to replace poll books at all polling places in the middle of voting because of what officials described as mistakes made in creating voter data ahead of Tuesday’s election. Affected voters were offered provisional ballots as a temporary fix. Chester County got a judge’s order to extend voting by provisional ballot for two hours. Officials say Chester County apparently used voter data containing just voters registered with the two major parties for the printed poll books that went to polling places. In Fayette County, officials say the state Department of State mistakenly supplied electronic voter data that was from the 2024 voter file.
November 6, 2025 2:20 am
State Police issued a press release Wednesday afternoon saying they are investigating the reports of multiple autopsy reports being withheld from the Washington County District Attorney’s Office by the county coroner, pending payment for their release. Authorities said that recent events involving the Washington County District Attorney’s Office have brought attention to the handling of certain coroner autopsy reports. According to police, under Pennsylvania statute, non-governmental entities may be charged fees for specific autopsy reports, but government agencies like the DA’s office are not subjected to such charges.” “Our goal remains committed to maintaining strong, cooperative relationships with all partner agencies,” the release said. “We recognize the importance of collaboration and teamwork in serving the people of Washington County. At the same time, it is our duty to conduct thorough and comprehensive investigations, particularly in homicide cases, where our responsibility is to give a voice to the victims.” Coroner Tim Warco told WJPA that he was taken by surprise when his office was raided Wednesday afternoon. He says he, along with some of his employees were threatened with being taken to jail if they didn’t cooperate. This isn’t his first run-in with the DA. Warco says District Attorney Jason Walsh coerced him into filing a fraudulent death certificate for a Peters Township infant – who died under suspicious circumstances – for political purposes ahead of the 2023 election. Walsh has not responded to requests for comment from WJPA.
November 6, 2025 12:46 am
It was a busy election night in Washington County. All results are in and voters showed a strong interest in this year’s off year election. In Washington County 42.49% of registered voters turned out. In contested races, Heather Sheatler won her race for County Controller, Judge John DiSalle was retained as Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge. Cindy Fisher held off a challenge for her seat as a Cecil Township Supervisor and Dave Rhome will hold onto his position of Mayor of Canonsburg. Election officials say the write-in votes have to be manually reviewed by the Canvass Board and they will not be available until the end of next week. The Canvass Board begins meeting this Friday at 9:00 am. The first step is to review the mail in ballots which were unreadable by the scanner due to rips, tears, and unclear marks by the voters. After those votes are tabulated , provisional ballots will then be reviewed. After the provisional ballots are tabulated, the board will begin reviewing the write-in votes. The required deadline for final certification is November 24th. A full review of all races can be found here.
November 5, 2025 6:26 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. The reduction stands to impact thousands of flights nationwide. Air traffic controllers have been working unpaid since the shutdown began Oct. 1. With some calling out of work, staffing shortages during some shifts have led to flight delays at a number of U.S. airports. Citing growing staffing pressures, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said Wednesday that the agency would not wait for a crisis to act. He says a list of the affected markets will be released sometime Thursday.
November 5, 2025 5:05 am
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal investigators say a UPS cargo plane’s left wing caught fire and its engine fell off just before a fireball crash after takeoff in Kentucky. The crash and fire Tuesday destroyed the plane and spread to nearby businesses in Louisville. Authorities say at least 11 people died and others are missing. Three people were aboard when the plane crashed as it took off for Honolulu from UPS Worldport at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport. Video showed flames on the plane’s left wing and a trail of smoke. Todd Inman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, spoke to reporters Wednesday.
November 5, 2025 5:04 am
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are dominating the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. A debate about the future of the Democratic Party may have only just begun, but there are signs that the economy — specifically, Trump’s inability to deliver the economic turnaround he promised last fall — may hurt the Republican Party for the foreseeable future. Democrats won governor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states electing new chief executives this year. Trump was largely absent from the campaign trail, but the GOP candidates closely aligned themselves with the president. They bet that his big win last year could provide a path to victory this time.
November 5, 2025 5:03 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California voters have approved a plan to overhaul the state’s congressional district boundaries, giving Democrats a boost in their bid to win the U.S. House majority next year. The approval of Proposition 50 could allow Democrats to gain up to five additional seats in the 2026 midterms, when they hope to gain the power to block President Donald Trump’s agenda in Congress. The measure was pushed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to a Republican-led redistricting effort in Texas. The California measure replaces maps drawn by an independent commission with new districts created by the Democratically controlled Legislature.
November 5, 2025 4:54 am
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered prosecutors in the criminal case of former FBI Director James Comey to produce materials from the investigation, saying he’s concerned the Justice Department’s position had been to “indict first” and investigate second. Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick in Virginia instructed prosecutors to produce by the end of Thursday grand jury materials and other evidence investigators seized during the investigation. The order followed arguments in which Comey’s attorneys said they were at a disadvantage because they’d not been able to review materials gathered years ago. Comey is charged with lying to Congress in a case filed after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute him. Comey has pleaded not guilty.
November 5, 2025 4:53 am
MIAMI (AP) — President Donald Trump celebrated his economic achievements on the anniversary of his election victory. Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, Trump claimed the U.S. economy is thriving, though voters expressed concerns about affordability in Tuesday’s elections. He said Republicans need to talk about their achievements more. Trump highlighted lower prices and regulatory cuts, while criticizing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Despite his optimism, a recent AP poll showed public concern over rising costs and job opportunities.
November 5, 2025 4:48 am
The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to list where it plans to scale back flights by 10% starting Friday. The agency says it will release details Thursday. It says flights are being reduced to maintain safety during the government shutdown. Air traffic controllers have been working unpaid since Oct. 1. And many are working mandatory overtime. Officials warn there could be chaos next week if controllers miss a second full paycheck. Staffing-related flight delays had been largely isolated and temporary throughout October. But the past weekend brought some of the worst staffing issues since the start of the shutdown.
