Chester County child care worker accused of physically abusing 3 children

A child care worker is facing charges accused of physically abusing three children who were in her care at the Malvern School in Westtown Township, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced.

Community mourns loss of Chester County retired teacher after COVID diagnosis

Howard Reinard, 78, a deeply beloved retired teacher and football official died after he and his wife Kelly were diagnosed with COVID-19 earlier this month. His family says they both were fully vaccinated.

Police investigate alleged assault of youth soccer referee

A Maryland youth soccer coach is under police investigation for an alleged assault of a referee during a tournament in Chester County over the weekend.

Coatesville Area School District sends students home after receiving threat

The Coatesville Area School District sent students home early on Thursday as local law enforcement investigated the threat of a school shooting, officials said. 

Rapid at-home COVID tests are a challenge to find

At-home rapid COVID tests are a hot item and rapidly becoming difficult to find in local stores, selling out much like popular Christmas toys.

Former Chester County pastor admits to stealing $30K from parish

A former Roman Catholic pastor has admitted he stole $30,000 from his Pennsylvania parish, money he spent on a beach house on the New Jersey shore and men with whom he had sexual relationships.

Family rescued from flooded car in Caln Township during heavy downpours

A mother, her two children and their dog needed to be rescued from a car when heavy downpours caused floodwaters to overcome a street in Chester County. 

Police identify 2 suspects accused of throwing lit firework into Tredyffrin apartment

Two men are accused of throwing a lit, fountain-style firework into an occupied apartment on the Fourth of July and causing a fire. One of the suspects has since been taken into custody.

West Chester University marching band to perform halftime show at Eagles' home opener Sunday

West Chester University's Golden Rams marching band is preparing to take the national stage on Sunday when they perform during halftime at the Philadelphia Eagles' home opener.

Chester County grocery store sells $3M jackpot scratch-off ticket

A $30 scratch-off ticket turned into a $3M payout for someone in Chester County, Pennsylvania Lottery officials said on Wednesday. 

$2 million Powerball ticket sold in Chester County

Officials say someone bought a winning Powerball ticket at the Wawa on west Schuylkill Road in North Coventry Township.

Pa. State Trooper struck, injured while directing traffic in Oxford

A Pennsylvania State Trooper is hospitalized after they were struck while directing traffic. The extent of the injuries to the trooper is unknown at this time.

Sikorsky helicopter plant in Coatesville to close

Lockheed Martin said Thursday that it will close its Sikorsky helicopter plant in southeastern Pennsylvania, saying it has made a final decision on it amid a downturn in the commercial helicopter sector.