Pennsylvania law requires drivers to remove snow, ice from cars
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - With the winter weather here in the Midstate, Pennsylvania drivers are legally required to clear their cars of snow or ice before hitting the roads, according to a law that...
View ArticleHistory of the Pennsylvania Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Farm Show can date back to as early as the mid-1600s. William Penn created the Agriculture Show which would occur in other locations before settling in...
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Train delivered for Pennsylvania's first dive coaster
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) -- A train for the state's newest coaster has arrived at the construction site at Dorney Park in Allentown. The train for Iron Menace arrived last week and features three rows of...
View ArticleThis is Pennsylvania's favorite dog breed, according to Forbes
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) -- As of 2022, 44.5% of households in the country own a dog. Many breeds are more popular than others, but which one is the most popular in Pennsylvania? Forbes Advisor surveyed...
View ArticlePennsylvania Game Commission's annual seedling sale begins
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced that tree and shrub seedlings are now being offered by the commission's Howard Nursery. The commission stated that the seedling...
View ArticleNational Park Service proposes removing William Penn statue from Philadelphia...
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) - The National Park Service is proposing the removal of a William Penn statue and a model of his home from Welcome Park in Philadelphia. The park is located at the site of...
View ArticleHomicide suspect sentenced to 25-plus years to 50-plus years in escape,...
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — A homicide suspect who escaped from a northwestern Pennsylvania prison last year and was on the run for more than a week before a pet dog led to his recapture has been sentenced to...
View ArticleState police find 5-month-old puppy in cage with 'overwhelming amount of feces'
McKean County, Pa. (WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — State police responded to an animal cruelty case involving a 5-month-old puppy in neglectful conditions. According to a Jan. 8 report, Pennsylvania State...
View ArticlePennsylvania politicians begin pilgrimage to the Pennsylvania Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Farm Show is underway, as is the annual political pilgrimage to an event that attracts tens of thousands of people every day. Among them during the first...
View ArticleFlooding concerns in the Midstate after snow, expected rain
(WHTM)-- Areas could see up to two inches of rain Tuesday and that is causing flooding concerns, especially near the Farm Show Complex. With the threat of flooding, we checked in with state and local...
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Proposal to remove William Penn statue from Philadelphia park retracted
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) -- A proposal to rehabilitate a park in Philadelphia that included the removal of a statue of Pennsylvania's founder was retracted. There will be no changes for the William...
View ArticleCompetition to spud among Dauphin County students in Farm Show cook-off
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Monday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show featured "The GIANT Battle of the PA Sports Teams” between Keith Rudolf the Team Chef for the Philadelphia Phillies, and Will Shaw who is...
View ArticleTater' Tuesday: Pa. Co-Op Potato Growers Inc. introduces new and old Farm...
HARRISBURG Pa. (WHTM) - The 2024 Pennsylvania Farm show draws a crowd of thousands. One stand that is bound to form lines, is the Pa. Potato Doughnut Stand! "We never turn anyone away, we start making...
View ArticleGov. Shapiro announces first of its kind AI program for Pennsylvania workers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Governor Josh Shapiro, along with OpenAI have announced that the Commonwealth's Office of Administration will be leading a first of its kind pilot program pilot program of...
View ArticleSpeed limits changes in place on major roadways due to winter weather
(WHTM) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Tuesday the speed limits on several major roadways have been temporarily reduced due to winter weather. There are...
View ArticleAmanda Waldman running for Pennsylvania's 9th District seat
(WHTM) - Democrat Amanda Waldman has filed with the Federal Election Commission to once again run for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District seat. Waldman lost the 2022 general election to...
View ArticleMan with box cutter wrapped to his wrist stopped at Pennsylvania airport
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) -- A man was stopped at a TSA security checkpoint at the Philadelphia International Airport after his hand, wrapped in elastic wrap triggered an alarm, according to a TSA...
View ArticlePHMC hoping to calm concerns over Niagara with investments, volunteers...
Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com)-- Volunteers with the U.S. Brig Niagara have shown their concern with the flagship's future ever since the news that an agreement between the Pennsylvania Historic...
View ArticleArrest made after neglected Pennsylvania dog that gnawed off its own paw
An arrest has been made in connection with a 13-year-old Shih Tzu so badly neglected that he gnawed his own paw off. Last week, a couple in the City of Erie contacted 911 claiming they found a dog...
View ArticleAmtrak cancels Keystone Trains due to weather
(WHTM) - Amtrak has terminated two Keystone Trains due to impending weather in the northeast. As of 12:30 p.m., Amtrak has terminated Keystone Trains 618, 622, 653, and 657. The Keystone Service Train...
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