Man waives extradition, to be sent to Pennsylvania in arson case
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A West Michigan man accused of driving to the Philadelphia area to set a house on fire last week will soon be taken back there to face attempted murder charges. Court...
View ArticleRed Cross seeking volunteers in rural Pennsylvania areas
(WHTM)-- The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania announced it is seeking volunteers in rural areas across Pennsylvania. According to the Red Cross, Red Cross volunteers will help respond to...
View ArticlePennsylvania Senate bill would bar transgender athletes from female sports
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Republican state senators want Pennsylvania to join the growing number of states barring transgender athletes from joining female sports. "We want to ensure that female...
View ArticleDriver killed in Berks County crash involving Lancaster County man
MAXATAWNY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) - One person has died after a crash in Berks County involving a Lancaster County man. Pennsylvania State Police say on Feb. 18, a Lancaster County man was driving a 2018...
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View ArticlePennsylvania gambling revenue up $51M last month
(WHTM)-- The total combined revenue generated from gaming and fantasy contests in January 2025 increased more than 10% from January 2024, according to a report from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control...
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Pennsylvania Auditor General's report calls for "major reform" to cyber...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Following an audit of Pennsylvania's cyber charter schools, the Pennsylvania Auditor General is calling for "major reform" to how the schools are funded. Auditor General Tim...
View ArticleTrump announces Shapiro's appointment to Council of Governors
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has been appointed to the Council of Governors. President Donald Trump announced Shapiro's appointment to the bipartisan council alongside nine other...
View ArticleHow to file taxes for free in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania taxpayers have less than two months to file their annual taxes and there are several options for residents to file for free. Approximately 2.1 million Pennsylvanians are eligible...
View ArticleRockford man denies starting PA fire, blames mysterious 'them'
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The West Michigan man accused of driving halfway across the country to set fire to a romantic rival’s home maintained his innocence in a jailhouse interview with News 8,...
View ArticlePennsylvania's first sanctioned bare-knuckle fighting event sells $2 million...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania's first-ever sanctioned bare-knuckle fighting event drew thousands in Philadelphia and brought in millions of dollars in ticket sales. The Department of State's...
View ArticleFederal funding freeze could impact $500 million grant to fix I-83 bridge
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The $500 million from Washington, D.C., to help repair the John Harris Memorial Bridge, which connects Harrisburg to the West Shore, could be in limbo as the Trump...
View ArticleMillions of Pennsylvanians can now file taxes for free; Here's how
(WHTM)-- Tax season is underway, and millions of Pennsylvanians can now file their taxes for free. According to the Shapiro Administration, around 2.1 million Pennsylvanians are now eligible to use...
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Sick of winter? Pennsylvania spring weather predictions released by NOAA
(NEXSTAR) – If you're one of the millions of Americans thawing out after a week of Arctic air and deep freezes, spring weather and sunshine can't come soon enough. On Thursday, national forecasters...
View ArticleCentre County Grange Fair announces 2025 entertainment lineup
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Centre County Grange Fair is several months away, but it's never too early to think about the festivities that will await attendees. On Friday, Feb. 21, the fair...
View ArticleHuntingdon man surprises girlfriend with out-of-state wedding
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Huntingdon County woman received an invite to her own wedding without knowing. Last October, Kara Smith was getting ready to celebrate her birthday, and her partner, Ronald,...
View ArticlePennsylvania Senator looks to keep Radium, other waste out of drinking water
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A Senator announced plans to introduce a bill that would keep radium out of drinking water in the Commonwealth. The bill, authored by Senator Katie Muth (D - Berks, Chester...
View ArticleRepublicans have a chance to transform the Pa. Supreme Court this year
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View ArticleWhen was the last mass shooting in Pennsylvania?
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) -- Earlier today there was an active shooter situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County, now joining several other mass shootings that have taken place in...
View ArticleOfficer identified after fatal UPMC Memorial Hospital shooting
WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- West York Borough announced in a statement on Facebook that Officer Andrew Duarte lost his life while responding to an active shooting and hostage situation at...
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