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Wednesday, May 25

Photo array shows Uvalde, Texas, shooting victims Irma Garza, top left, Eva Mireles, bottom left, and 16 of the 19 children.

Photo array shows Uvalde, Texas, shooting victims Irma Garza, top left, Eva Mireles, bottom left, and 16 of the 19 children.
Photo array shows Uvalde, Texas, shooting victims Irma Garza, top left, Eva Mireles, bottom left, and 16 of the 19 children.

County renews effort to hire pool lifeguards: Earlier this month, officials said they could not secure enough lifeguards to open the pool at the county's Central Park this summer. Residents say it's a much-needed amenity, particularly for Black and Brown children in Lancaster's south-side neighborhoods. (Source: LNP)

More avian flu cases found: With the identification of the virus at a Berks County duck breeder, avian flu has been found in 16 Pennsylvania flocks, 8 apiece in Berks and Lancaster counties. (Source: WGAL)

Pa. issues guidance on ballot counting: With an eye on pending litigation, the Department of State instructed counties to process, but not count, undated ballots. (Source: Capital-Star)

Pa. Senate Education Committee endorses ban on trans athletes in women's sports: Gov. Tom Wolf has vowed to veto the bill if it passes the legislature. (Source: WGAL)

Gay households, business harassed in Lancaster: A gay couple's Pride flag was stolen and the word "groomers" was written in chalk outside a woman's home and a business. (Source: LNP)

More Central Pa. residents charged in Jan. 6 insurrection: Brian Korte of York Haven, Lynwood Nester of Dillsburg and Michael Pomeroy of Harrisburg have been charged with entering the U.S. Capitol illegally. (Source: ABC 27)

• National/world: Gunman, 18, kills 19 children, two teachers in Texas. (Source: NBC News) Biden to order federal police reforms on 2nd anniversary of George Floyd death. (Source: UPI) Trump-backed election deniars los in Georgia GOP primary. (Source: AP) Hungarian government declares emergency, allowing rule by decree. (Source: Reuters) North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles. (Source: CBS News) Pfizer to offer selected vaccines, treatments to poor countries at low cost. (Source: ABC News | AP)