Pennsylvania bill introduced to allow whole milk in schools
(WHTM) - Legislation that would allow whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias has passed the U.S. House. The bill was introduced by Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn Thompson. Federal policy has...
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Stars Bradley Cooper, Gabby Barrett at Pennsylvania Annual Chamber Dinner
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A Hollywood superstar, a country music singer, the state's top politicos, and Dennis Owens all have one thing in common Thursday night. That one thing is that Bradley Cooper and...
View ArticleNew Pennsylvania bill makes porch pirating a felony
(WHTM) - A Pennsylvania bill was signed on Thursday to combat porch pirating. The bill was introduced by Senator Frank Farry (R-Bucks) and according to the release, "Implements specific penalties for...
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Pennsylvania woman accused of hiring man to kill estranged wife's family:...
BEDFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) --A Blair County woman is accused of hiring a man to burn down a house where her estranged wife was staying with family. Heather Dibert, 43 (Bedford County Prison) Heather...
View ArticlePennsylvania house explosion injures 1
BERNVILLE, Pa. (AP) — One person was injured and a house was severely damaged Friday by an early morning explosion at a home about 10 miles northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania. A male was hospitalized...
View Article$4,000 reward for information on Pennsylvania teen's double homicide
NEW PHILADELPHIA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers are offering a $4,000 reward for new information on two teens murdered in Schuylkill County. According to the Schuylkill...
View ArticlePolice investigating false swatting at PA airport
(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com)-- Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a swatting incident at the Bradford Regional Airport in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to PSP Lewis Run,...
View ArticleMcClinton & Ward recap Pennsylvania legislature's year, preview what's to come
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM)-- This week ended with a fast and furious flurry of bills after a sluggish start to the Pennsylvania legislative session. "The best news is, in addition to finishing the budget, we...
View ArticleSenate passes bill requiring Pa. school districts to have armed security
(WHTM) -- A Midstate senator is making a renewed push to get armed security guards in schools. His bill would require every district to have one and it passed the Senate in December. Republican Sen....
View Article'How do I sign signatures and stuff' without cursive? Plan would mandate it...
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. (WHTM) -- This wouldn't have been news at any other moment in history, but it is now: The fourth graders at St. Theresa School here are writing everything in cursive. Almost all of...
View Article'Kettle Cash Match' being held this weekend by Salvation Army
(WHTM) -- On Saturday, donors to Salvation Army Red Kettles in eastern Pennsylvania could see their contributions doubled. It is part of the territorial commander's 2023 Kettle Cash Match Challenge to...
View ArticlePA Counts: Sec. of State Al Schmidt talks election integrity
(WHTM) - On This Week in Pennsylvania, Secretary of State Al Schmidt sits down with Dennis Owens to discuss the state's election system and questions still being offered about its integrity. Schmidt...
View ArticleLift hill topped off on region's first dive coaster at Pennsylvania amusement...
ALLENTOWN, Pa.(WHTM) -- The northeast's first dive roller coaster has just reached another milestone at Dorney Park. The pinnacle of the Iron Menace's 160-foot tall hill was topped off on Friday, Dec....
View ArticleHow much maple syrup does Pennsylvania produce?
(WHTM) - When you think maple syrup, you think Canada, but the U.S. is also known for its maple syrup production. According to World Population Review, the following countries lead the world in maple...
View ArticlePennsylvania National Guard deployment ceremony held in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Nearly 300 Pennsylvania soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 2nd Battalion 112th Infantry Regiment will be deployed to the horn of Africa for 9 months supporting...
View Article2 men charged in Pennsylvania school van crash that killed teenage girl,...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two men accused of racing on a public highway in western Pennsylvania are facing charges in a crash involving a school van that left a teenage girl dead. The crash also sent three...
View ArticleOn this date: The First National Thanksgiving
York (WHTM) -- It's hard to tell where and when our modern Thanksgiving Day got its start. We have the pilgrims and their harvest festival in 1621, and we have Abraham Lincoln designating the Last...
View ArticlePennsylvania Democrats endorse Kenyatta, Bizzarro; undecided on Attorney General
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania Democrats on Saturday voted to endorse candidates for statewide office but were left without a consensus candidate for Attorney General. Democrats currently have five candidates...
View ArticleMajor update begins at Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Shapiro Administration has broken ground on a major modernization project at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey. According to the administration, the new...
View Article2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show: Where should you park?
(WHTM) -- With the Pennsylvania Farm Show beginning in just a few short weeks, many people are beginning to plan their visits to the event. With that comes figuring out logistics such as parking. The...
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