Vehicle Breakdown Leads to Immigration Arrest in Brookville 

BROOKVILLE - A vehicle breakdown led Brookville police to the arrest of a man wanted on a immigration warrant Wednesday morning. Officers responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle at the BFS Convenience Store along West Main Street. When police arrived, the vehicle tried to leave,... Read More.

Brookville Taxidermist Accused of Deceptive Business Practices

BROOKVILLE - A Brookville taxidermist is facing over 70 charges for alleged deceptive business practices. According to police, over the past five years 53 year-old Chad Kurtz allegedly accepted money from at least 16 victims for services before allegedly ignoring them and refusing to do... Read More.

Brookville Receives Grant for Park Renovation 

BROOKVILLE - Renovations are coming to the Longview Park in Brookville. Brookville received $300,000 dollars through the Local Share Account grant to replace the playground equipment.  Current playground equipment was installed decades ago and has begun to go against safety regulations.

Brookville Man Accused of Spitting on Police Chief

PUNXSUTAWNEY – Aggravated assault charges have been filed against a Jefferson County man for allegedly spitting on a police chief. According to Punxsutawney police, 29-year-old Zephaniah Vickers caused a disturbance at the Punxsy McDonald's on Christmas Eve. Vickers, of Brookville, was reportedly yelling and... Read More.

Brookville House Destroyed by Fire

BROOKVILLE – No injuries were reported at a house fire in Brookville on Friday, and the blaze has been determined to be accidental. According to state police in Jefferson County, flames were reported at a Jared Street home just before 5 pm. The two-story... Read More.

Brookville Schools Bomb Threat Investigation Continues

BROOKVILLE – Investigation into last week's bomb threat at the Brookville Area School District continues. Police are focusing on who they say are two individuals of interest. On Thursday, students and staff at the Brookville Area High School were evacuated after a threatening note... Read More.

Brookville Civic Club to Host 80s Dance Party

BROOKVILLE - Get your neon and leg warmers ready, as the Brookville Civic Club invites you to an 1980s themed dance. Held on January 31st at the Pinecrest Country Club from 7pm to 11pm, this follows last year’s successful retro dance. With costume contests, photo booths,... Read More.

Brookville High School Evacuated

*Update* - Students have been dismissed early with specific instructions for bus or van pickup times. BROOKVILLE - Brookville Area School District officials say the high school has been evacuated after a note was discovered in the building earlier today. As a precaution, authorities are currently... Read More.