Brian Wilk

Erie

Weekend Anchor and Reporter at WJET-TV (Erie, PA)

Brian Wilk is a news anchor and reporter with JET24/FOX66 in Erie, PA.

Articles

Remembering and honoring the heroics of soldiers on D-Day

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Brian Wilk

Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 10:02 PM EDT Updated: Jun 6, 2025 / 10:18 PM EDT Eighty-one years after Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, the heroics and sacrifices of those soldiers are remembered and honored. The D-Day invasion, the largest seaborne invasion in history, led to the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of World War II.
Downtown business owners frustrated over drop in traffic from construction

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Brian Wilk

Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 05:24 PM EDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 05:24 PM EDT Water main construction on State Street continues to impact local businesses, as crews work to replace two aging water mains by the end of July. The construction project, which involves replacing water mains over 100 years old, has led to traffic disruptions and limited parking availability, affecting businesses in the area.
Downtown business owners frustrated over drop in traffic from construction

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Brian Wilk

Water main construction on State Street continues to impact local businesses, as crews work to replace two aging water mains by the end of July. The construction project, which involves replacing water mains over 100 years old, has led to traffic disruptions and limited parking availability, affecting businesses in the area.
As Rib Fest wraps up, one organizer reflects on rainy day difficulties

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Brian Wilk

Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 03:26 PM EDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 05:19 PM EDT The Erie Wild Rib Cook-Off & Music Festival is done and over, but was it as successful as years past? Performance and event manager Kathi Danielson said this was one of the toughest to date, and she has been doing this for 21 years. She said all four days were difficult with the cold and rain.
Rise in veterinarian costs causing pet owners to make difficult decisions

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Brian Wilk

Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 03:24 PM EDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 03:24 PM EDT Paying to keep your pet healthy can be very expensive, and some pet owners are making difficult decisions. JET 24/FOX 66 reporter Brian Wilk spoke with local vet tech Kalie Taylor, who said veterinarian costs have gone up over the past few years. Even basic exams and vaccines are hard to pay for.
Rise in veterinarian costs causing pet owners to make difficult decisions

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Brian Wilk

Paying to keep your pet healthy can be very expensive, and some pet owners are making difficult decisions. JET 24/FOX 66 reporter Brian Wilk spoke with local vet tech Kalie Taylor, who said veterinarian costs have gone up over the past few years. Even basic exams and vaccines are hard to pay for. Taylor’s heard people asking for help because vet costs are so expensive.
Pet owners will soon be able to honor pets at new Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Brian Wilk

Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 03:18 PM EDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 03:18 PM EDT Soon, Millcreek Township will have its own Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden for pet owners to remember and grieve their pets that have passed on. Debbie Garcia is spearheading the project with Ruth Thompson of the ANNA Shelter. The project has been approved by Millcreek Township and will be located at Scott Park.
Local cherry farmer optimistic despite cooler temps slowing harvest

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Brian Wilk

Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 06:34 PM EDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 06:35 PM EDT A cherry farmer we spoke to in North East is experiencing a delay in his harvest due to cooler temperatures, which are affecting the ripening process. Jason Wagner of Westgate Farms reports that the cool weather is slowing down the ripening of cherries, though he remains optimistic about the crop’s resilience.
Erie hosting myriad of events to celebrate Pride Month

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Brian Wilk

Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 04:13 PM EDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 05:12 PM EDT June is Pride Month — a whole month dedicated to the celebration of LGBTQ+ pride. Pride Month is when the whole community comes together to network and get in touch with resources, and celebrate who they are. Michael Malher with Erie Gay News said Pride also shows the spectrum of the community.
Two weeks left to ‘Glow Wild’ at Erie Zoo centennial celebration

2 weeks ago | yourerie.com | Brian Wilk

Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 05:04 PM EDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 05:46 PM EDT Erie Zoo’s Glow Wild Chinese lantern festival has been very successful, but there are only two weeks left to experience your zoo in a new light. The festival started back in April and will run through June 15th and features 60 handcrafted lanterns inspired by zoo animals. The zoo also has cultural performances two times a night.