GlobalNews411

Comprehensive reporting, aggregated for speed.

allentown

Powerball: Check Wednesday’s $1 billion drawing

Check your ticket — the Powerball jackpot reached $1 billion Wednesday. Earlier winners in Florida and Texas split $20 million in the May 2 drawing.

Published Aug 12, 2026, 11:04 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after lucky winners in Florida and Texas shared $20 million in the May 2 drawing. Is this your lucky night?

Here are Wednesday’s winning lottery numbers:

Related

More in Allentown

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Former Knicks forward Barry Clemens dies at 83

Former NBA forward Barry Clemens, who began his pro career with the New York Knicks, has died at 83. He spent 11 seasons in the NBA, playing for...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 9:52 AM EST

allentown / lehighvalleylive

5 winners, 5 losers from the midterm elections

It was a big night for Democrats as a blue tsunami washed over the country on Tuesday. The president was the biggest political loser from Tuesday night’s results.

Published Nov 4, 2026, 9:51 AM EST

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Trump-backed candidates fall short in key 2026 midterms

President Donald Trump endorsed hundreds of Republican candidates nationwide during the 2026 midterms. Despite his backing, many Trump-endorsed candidates lost pivotal races, and the GOP was unable to...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 9:22 AM EST