Did you know Pennsylvania almost had a national park?
BENTON, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania has zero national parks but has multiple national historic sites, national scenic trails, national recreation areas, national memorials, national battlefields, and...
View ArticleU.S. Appeals Court to decide if Pennsylvania mail-in ballots with wrong dates...
(WHTM) -- The U.S. Appeals Court is set to make a ruling that could have major implications on this year's election: Do Pennsylvania voters need to put accurate, handwritten dates on the outside...
View ArticleMichigan Man charged in Pennsylvania for sexual exploitation of a child
(WJET/WFXP)-- A Michigan man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Erie, PA Friday for allegedly sexually abusing a minor, producing child pornography, and selling it across multiple states. After...
View ArticleHealth officials advising Pennsylvania Cracker Barrel diners watch for Hep. A...
(WJET/WFXP)-- A case of Hepatitis A has been confirmed in Erie County. The Department of Health said there are options available for those who may have possibly been exposed. Cracker Barrel has...
View ArticleTwo more candidates file papers to run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Two more candidates filed paperwork Thursday to appear on Pennsylvania’s primary ballots for U.S. Senate as Democratic Sen. Bob Casey runs for a fourth term and Democrats try to...
View ArticleYou can stay in a PEEPS-themed hotel room: Here's how
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (WHTM) -- PEEPS has announced that they will be kicking off the Easter season with a brand new sweet experience. The PEEPS team has partnered with Home2Suites by Hilton Easton to...
View ArticlePennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $300,000 sold
(WHTM) -- A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 was sold for the Thursday, Feb 22 drawing. The ticket, which was sold in Deleware County, matched all five balls 17-21-22-33-38 to win $300,000...
View ArticlePennsylvania seeks legal costs from Fulton County; outsiders accessed voting...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A rural Pennsylvania county and its elected officials may have to pay the state elections agency hundreds of thousands of dollars to reimburse it for legal fees and litigation...
View ArticleDid you know Harrisburg had a different name?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Harrisburg has been the capital of Pennsylvania since 1812 and would be the third city to serve as the Commonwealth's capital (Lancaster and Philadelphia). But like how...
View ArticleDid you know Pennsylvania is home to the first mill in the United States that...
STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) - When someone thinks of steel in Pennsylvania, your first thought is probably Pittsburgh, but one other municipality was also known for its steel. The Borough of Steelton was...
View ArticleDoes Pennsylvania buy the most American cars?
(iSeeCars) - Buying an American car has long been considered an act of patriotism, although the definition of buying American has become increasingly blurred. There are cars with American nameplates...
View ArticleDid you know Pennsylvania has its own 'Grand Canyon?'
(WHTM) -- When people think of the Grand Canyon, they probably think of the one out west with its bands of red rock and its enormous size. But did you know that Pennsylvania has a geological feature...
View ArticlePennsylvania counties could face staffing issues for November's presidential...
(WHTM) - Counties across Pennsylvania are already preparing for November's general election. But this year they may run into staffing issues. Jerry Feaser spent ten years as the director of the...
View ArticleDid you know that Pennsylvania is home to the 'world's best wooden roller...
(WHTM) -- Roller coasters are thrilling, fun, and exciting ways to have fun. Many coasters are world-famous for their intense drops, fast pacing, and crazy inversions. But did you know that a roller...
View ArticlePennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs announces outreach vans
ANNVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) announces that Mobile Veterans Outreach Vans are available throughout the state to help veterans. The vans...
View ArticleHow to find Girl Scout Cookies in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) -- It's that time of year again. Girl Scout cookies are for sale around the country. But, where do you find these delicious treats, and how do you know which troop you are...
View ArticleHorse sanctuary owner files lawsuit against Pennsylvania trooper for false...
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The owner of a Clearfield County horse sanctuary has filed a federal lawsuit against a Pennsylvania State Trooper for unlawful arrest, citing her 4th and 14th...
View ArticlePennsylvania Secretary of State calls for more election uniformity
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - This is most certainly a big election year and Pennsylvania is the biggest of the battleground states. Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt oversees elections and took...
View ArticleShapiro administration highlights resources for problem gambling as calls for...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)- Pennsylvania brought in $5.7 billion in revenue from gambling in 2023. The Shapiro Administration kicked off National Problem Gambling Awareness Month to highlight resources...
View ArticlePennsylvania dog kennel owners near state lines stunned by new law: 'I'm...
WAYNESBORO and BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (WHTM) -- In early 2023, when life as everyone knew it ended in East Palestine, Ohio, frantic dog owners rushed to one of the closest places that could take care of...
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