• Lancaster safe-streets project receives $12.7 million federal grant: The money will fund modifications at high-crash intersections and other initiatives. (Source: ABC 27)
• Anxiety diagnoses dominate Pa.’s medical marijuana prescriptions: Anxiety was cited in 60% of the 385,000 certifications issued in 2021. Critics say it’s too easy for recreational users to obtain a medical prescription. (Source: Spotlight PA)
• Cold weather returns: Daytime highs will be in the 30s through Thursday. (Source: CBS 21)
• Columbia school district partners with Lancaster County Academy: The borough school system is the 10th county district to make use of the alternative school. (Source: LNP)
• Some counties don’t check probation officers against misconduct database: District courts in Cameron, Carbon, and Elk counties say, based on guidance from state police, that the checks aren’t required. (Source: Spotlight PA)
• Nation/world: Two more officers suspended, three EMTs fired after Tyre Nichols death. (Source: NPR) Ice storm in South prompts 1,000 flight cancellations. (Source: NBC News) Experts urge better access to naloxone. (Source: AP) 10 wounded in Lakeland, Florida, drive-by shooting. (Source: CBS News) Americans receiving assistance on energy bills jumps 26% to 6.2 million. (Source: USA Today) Ukraine wants fighter jets. (Source: AP) “Laverne & Shirley”‘s Cindy Williams dead at 75. (Source: CNN)
