Pennsylvania man accused of shooting gun after making adult content
BALD EAGLE TWP., Pa. (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man faces charges after he fired a gun when he was caught creating adult content in his car. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on December 24...
View ArticleSpecial elections cost Pa. at least $1M last legislative session
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View ArticleNearly 700 Party City store leases heading to auction; several in Pennsylvania
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) -- Earlier today, it was announced that nearly 700 Party City store leases will be heading to auction next month. A&G Real Estate Partners, which is a real estate...
View ArticleBeaver Stadium press box demolition: How to watch the historic event
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Beaver Stadium's iconic press box, which has stood as a cornerstone of Penn State football history, is set to be demolished on Saturday, Jan. 4, at approximately 8 a.m....
View ArticlePerson sentenced for buying stolen human remains from Pennsylvania man
(WHTM) -- A man who purchased human remains from a Midstate man who made national headlines in a human trafficking scheme involving body parts has been sentenced to more than a year in jail. Matthew...
View ArticlePSP releases crash report for New Year's holiday
(WHTM)-- Pennsylvania State Police announced its crash and enforcement report for the 2025 New Year's holiday. According to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), from Dec. 31 to Jan. 2, PSP...
View ArticlePennsylvania State Rep. Gergley hospitalized after medical emergency
(WHTM) - State Representative Matt Gergley (D-Allegheny) was hospitalized after experiencing a medical emergency during the holidays, according to House Democrats. Gergley replaced Lt. Governor Austin...
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Dave McCormick sworn in as Pennsylvania's newest U.S. Senator
(WHTM) - After two campaigns for the U.S. Senate, former hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick was sworn in as Pennsylvania's newest U.S. Senator on Friday, the first day of the 119th Congress. McCormick (R)...
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DA: Lancaster County traffic stop leads to arrest of Pennsylvania man charged...
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Philadelphia man is behind bars after the Cambria County district attorney said that he was charged in a November homicide. Dashane White-Ferguson, 25, is accused in the...
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Twenty people transported after fire at Pennsylvania nursing center
MOUNT CARMEL, Pa. (WBRE/WYOU) — Twenty people were taken to area hospitals after a Saturday morning fire at a nursing home in the coal region. According to an official on scene, crews were dispatched...
View ArticlePennsylvania health network moves closer to acquiring smaller neighbor
FOUNTAIN HILL, Pa. (WHTM) -- A Pennsylvania health network is one step closer to acquiring one of its smaller neighbors as a trend of mergers continues statewide. St. Luke's University Health Network...
View ArticleIRS reminds taxpayers in parts of Pennsylvania of 2025 deadlines
(NEXSTAR) – A tax filing extension for residents of two dozen states, including Pennsylvania, affected by disasters is coming to an end in 2025, the IRS reminded taxpayers Friday. Those who received a...
View ArticleToddler dies after Berks County head-on crash
MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. (WHTM) -- A two-year-old girl died Friday morning after a crash in western Berks County. State Police at Reading said the crash happened around 5 a.m. in the 5900 block of...
View ArticleHow to watch the Orange Bowl: Penn State vs. Notre Dame
(WHTM)-- Penn State is gearing up to face Notre Dame in this year's Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on Jan. 9, 2025, and fans from all across the country will be tuning in. ESPN will cover the...
View ArticlePennsylvania Agriculture Secretary talks issues for farmers during PA Farm...
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding discussed some of the biggest issues farmers will be facing as the PA Farm Show opened up in Harrisburg. Redding noted that potential...
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Will Pennsylvania see more northern lights in 2025?
(NEXSTAR) — Last year gave skywatchers multiple stunning sky shows, including the total solar eclipse, the return of the “devil comet,” and multiple nights colored by the northern lights. If you...
View ArticlePennsylvania lawmakers react to Biden blocking U.S. Steel-Nippon deal
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania lawmakers are reacting to President Joe Biden's plan to block the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based U.S. Steel by the Japanese company Nippon Steel. Pennsylvania Governor Josh...
View ArticlePennsylvania man shot, killed over eviction notice, investigation underway
EMPORIUM, Pa. (WTAJ) -- An altercation over an eviction notice led to the shooting death of a Pennsylvania man over the weekend, state police report. According to State Police at Emporium, they were...
View ArticleBeaver Stadium press box demolished, next chapter begins
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Generations of Penn State football fans witnessed the next chapter of the Beaver Stadium Revitalization Project by watching the press box turn into rubble Saturday. For...
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Sharon Regional Medical Center closes, no longer accepting ER patients
SHARON, Pa. (WKBN) - Sources say Sharon Regional Medical Center's Emergency Room closed at 7 a.m. on Sunday, and for a few hours, there were no emergency services available at the hospitals serving...
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