Pennsylvania Future Caucus outlines legislative priorities
(WHTM)-- Some of Pennsylvania's youngest state lawmakers unveiled their legislative priorities this year. The Future Caucus includes Gen Z and millennials from both parties. Their goal is to help with...
View ArticlePennsylvania State Police looking for missing endangered woman
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- State Police are looking for a missing endangered woman and are asking for the public's help. Nancy Heydt, 86, was reportedly last seen around 8:50 a.m. Monday in the area...
View ArticlePhiladelphia prison chief to leave job after string of inmate deaths and escapes
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The chief of the Philadelphia Department of Prisons is leaving the job after a series of inmate deaths and escapes. Blanche Carney, who has overseen the city’s four prisons and...
View ArticleCase closed: Stolen Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads arrive in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTAJ) — The case is closed on the Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads that were stolen earlier this March and the collectibles are now in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Monday...
View ArticlePush for Equal Pay continues at State Capitol
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) --The Business and Professional Women’s Club Alongside the American Association of University Women are Holding a Press Conference in the State Capitol Rotunda at 1:00 P.M....
View ArticleCourt documents show new details on deadly Pennsylvania truck stop shooting
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- Court documents detail the moments that led up to a deadly Pennsylvania truck stop shooting that a Florida man is facing charges in Berks County. According to the charges...
View ArticleDiscarded cigarette leads to Pennsylvania cold case murder arrest
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) - A discarded cigarette in New Jersey has led to the arrest in a Berks County cold case. The Berks County District Attorney's office says Vallis Slaughter is facing charges...
View ArticlePennsylvania neighborhoods named best places to live in the US, study finds
(NEXSTAR) – Do you love where you live? From large communities down to small neighborhoods, a new Niche study ranks the best places to live in the United States in 2024. Pulling statistics from the...
View ArticleForward Party announces Pennsylvania Attorney General, Treasurer candidates
(WHTM) - The Forward Party, formed by former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, has introduced statewide third-party candidates for Attorney General and Treasurer in Pennsylvania. Eric Settle, a...
View ArticleIs the Ames comeback too good to be true? We spoke to a representative
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — In early 2024, almost a year after Ames Department Stores was supposed to re-open, the date was changed to the Summer -- June -- of 2026, but what is going on here? Ames, owned...
View ArticlePSP: Man wearing ghost mask charged in chainsaw homicide
LEHIGHTON BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Details have been released regarding a homicide in Carbon County where a man was killed by a suspect wearing a ghost mask while using a chainsaw, PSP...
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Governor Shapiro and First Lady host annual Easter Egg Hunt
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro hosted the annual Easter egg hunt at the Governor's residence on Tuesday. Preschool students from Montgomery County...
View ArticlePennsylvania House passes bill to make Hershey's Kisses the official state candy
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania lawmakers have advanced a bill that would make Hershey's Kisses the state's official candy. State Representatives Thomas Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Patty Kim...
View ArticlePennsylvania farmers advocate for fewer regulations, better deals
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Pennsylvania farmers sat down for lunch with the Governor and lawmakers to discuss different ways to help farmers. The sit-down lunch was organized by the Pennsylvania Farm...
View ArticleYork County company awarded $300 million+ U.S. Army contract
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- A company out of York County was recently awarded a contract with the U.S. Army that is valued at over $300 million. BAE Systems, which offers a wide array of the "world's...
View ArticleThis Pennsylvania city named the state's 'best summer destination'
(WJET/WFXP) — Planning your next summer vacation spot? This Pennsylvania city might be one to consider for your list. In a study from TravelPulse, Erie was named the commonwealth's "best summer...
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Punxsutawney Phil surprises, starts family with 2 baby groundhogs
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Who could have predicted this!? For the first time in 138 years, Punxsutawney Phil and his wife Phyllis have started a family. The world-famous groundhog is now the father...
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What can census data tell us about Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Pennsylvania's primary election is just a few weeks away on April 23 and among the most heavily anticipated races in the Midstate is the 10th Congressional District. There...
View ArticlePennsylvania awards $2 million+ in grants to law enforcement
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Lt. Governor Austin Davis joined local law enforcement to highlight the more than $2 million worth of grants awarded to local law enforcement agencies across the...
View ArticleCharges filed against 94 people in Pennsylvania for public assistance fraud
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)-- The Office of State Inspector General announced that over 90 people are charged with public assistance fraud for February in Pennsylvania. According to the OSIG, 94 people...
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