Lisa Baker, R-Dallas. Michael Conahan was one of two judges accused of receiving kickbacks in exchange for sending juvenile offenders to two private prisons. He received a prison sentence of 17.5 ...

Federal prosecutors allege Robert Powell, a central figure in Luzerne County’s infamous kids-for-cash scandal, owes more than ...

Michael Conahan had been sentenced to 17½ years in federal prison after being convicted of racketeering conspiracy for his role in the so-called Kids for Cash scandal in Luzerne County.

Prosecutors said Powell paid $770,000 to former Luzerne County judges Mark A. Ciavarella Jr. and Michael T. Conahan, who in turn funneled juvenile defendants to two private, for-profit detention ...

Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports proposed the idea of Los Angeles trading for St. Louis Cardinals All-Star closer Ryan Helsley.

The Carbon County Hall of Sports Hall of Fame committee will hold its 2025 induction dinner and program on Sunday, May 25, at ...

Northwestern captured wins in both baseball and softball on Thursday, while Lehighton had two first-place finishers at the ...

Biden's decision to commute the 17-year prison sentence of Michael Conahan angered many in northeastern Pennsylvania, from the governor to the families whose children were victimized by the ...

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts makes key announcement on Michael Kopech amid signs of a potential return.

Michael Kopech, a flamethrowing right-hander who was acquired by the Dodgers at the deadline last season, has yet to pitch in a game this season. Kopech has been dealing with a shoulder injury ...