{"id":234202,"date":"2026-04-22T01:19:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/todays-top-stories-april-21-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T02:15:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T06:15:13","slug":"todays-top-stories-april-21-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/22\/todays-top-stories-april-21-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Today\u2019s Top Stories: April 21, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s Top Stories: April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-04-22 01:19:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Tue, April 21, 2026 at 10:59 PM UTC<\/span><\/p>\n

Each night, JET24\/FOX66 will be bringing you the top stories of the day from around northwest Pennsylvania for you to catch up on what\u2019s going on in your community! Click the links in the headlines for each story to learn more!<\/p>\n

Millcreek police ask for help identifying suspects in Waldameer break-ins<\/h2>\n

Video evidence of four suspects has been obtained, and police believe they may live nearby and frequently walk near the park\u2019s entrance on Peninsula Drive. Full story here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Gannon embraces AI education to equip students for workforce<\/h2>\n

Regardless of how you feel about artificial intelligence, it\u2019s not going anywhere. Like it or not, AI is here to stay, and as it continues to progress, some educators believe that the way to get ahead of the uncertain future is by preparing their students for its possibilities. Click here for the full story. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Drive like you\u2019re invisible\u2019 \u2013 Motorcycle riders urge safe driving<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a freeing feeling \u2013 when the weather gets warmer, you dust off the old hog and hit the road for the first time in what feels like years, but you never know when a simple bike ride can turn into your last. More details in the full story here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

JET 24\/FOX 66 team up with Sarah Reed to host annual Sarah\u2019s Great Giveaway<\/h2>\n

JET 24 and FOX 66 are once again proud to team up with the Sarah Reed Children\u2019s Center for their annual Sarah\u2019s Great Giveaway! For more details on where and when to donate, click here<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJET\/WFXP\/YourErie.com. <\/p>\n

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