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Which Pennsylvania counties are home to the most excessive drinkers?

(NEXSTAR) — According to a recent report, nearly one in six U.S. adults are considered binge drinkers. Newly released data shows some states (and counties within those states) may be more prone to...

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This Week in Pennsylvania: U.S. Senator Bob Casey

(WHTM) - U.S. Senator Bob Casey is the guest on the latest edition of This Week in Pennsylvania as the race for Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate seat heats up. Casey is set to face Republican Dave McCormick...

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Dozens arrested after protest blocks Pennsylvania interstate, police say

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dozens of people were arrested during a protest that briefly blocked traffic on a Philadelphia interstate over the weekend, authorities said. Philadelphia officers were called...

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Another $1M Powerball ticket in Pennsylvania, jackpot nears $1B

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) – Someone won $1 million off a Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania in Saturday night's drawing. This ticket matched all five winning numbers but not the Powerball. If Power...

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How rare is the Pennsylvania quarter — and is it worth more than 25 cents?

(NEXSTAR) — It’s been 25 years since the U.S. Mint began producing arguably the most-collected coins: the 50 State Quarters.  Just as the name implies, every state got its own quarter, sporting a...

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Pennsylvania communities home to some of the best public schools in America,...

(NEXSTAR) – For families with young children, settling down in an area with great public education can bring both piece of mind and thousands of dollars in savings. Parents looking for superior K-12...

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USDA invests millions in Pennsylvania clean energy projects

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that it is investing more than $5.69 million in 31 different renewable energy projects across Pennsylvania;...

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Pennsylvania House to consider AI disclosure bill

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A bill to require a disclosure on content generated by artificial intelligence is heading to the Pennsylvania State House. House Bill 1598, sponsored by State Rep. Chris...

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Shapiro says antisemitic vandalism has ‘no place’ in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said antisemitic vandalism has “no place” in Pennsylvania after a synagogue was spray-painted with a red swastika Saturday night. “This is the second message I’ve...

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"I'm the reason my mom is dead," says Pa. teen charged in deadly stabbing

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 13-year-old girl is being charged as an adult with homicide after stabbing a woman to death, according to police. Police have charged 13-year-old Lataya...

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Lancaster County farm provides eggs for annual White House Easter Egg Roll

LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) - When tens of thousands of people descend on Pennsylvania Avenue for the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, they'll be using eggs from a Lancaster County farm. American Egg Board...

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Two $1 million+ Pennsylvania Lottery tickets sold

(WHTM) -- Two lucky lottery winners in Pennsylvania have won $1 million, and it isn't an April Fools joke. Both a $1 million-winning Powerball ticket and a more than $1 million jackpot-winning Match 6...

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Pennsylvania State Police detail Easter weekend crashes, arrests

(WKBN) -- More than just the Easter bunny was busy this holiday weekend -- Pennsylvania State Police were out patrolling in full force, assisting with hundreds of crashes and making arrests across the...

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Little Round Top at Gettysburg close to reopening

Gettysburg, Pa. (WHTM) - Little Round Top in the Gettysburg National Military Park has been closed to the public since July of 2022. Since then, the site has been getting a much-needed makeover after...

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Legalized marijuana could bring over $1 billion in tax revenue to...

HARRISBURG, (WHTM) - Legalized marijuana in Pennsylvania has the potential to bring in more than $1 billion in tax revenue over the next five years, according to a new report by the Independent Fiscal...

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Pennsylvania trio accused of stealing $300K+ by submitting fake insurance claims

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- Owners of two Cumberland County auto body repair shops and a former furniture store manager are accused by the Attorney General's Office of submitting years of...

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Proposed bill would make it easer for former Pennsylvania prisoners to find work

(WHTM)-- Re-joining society could become easier for former prisoners in Pennsylvania if one proposal becomes law. The Democrat-controlled state House passed a bill that would make it easier for people...

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Proposed bill requires artificial intelligence transparency in Pennsylvania

(WHTM)-- A house bill requiring AI transparency in Pennsylvania passed out of committee by a 21-to-4 vote. The bill requires the disclosure of content made by artificial intelligence. Supporters say...

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Undecided Pennsylvania voters describe "scary and insane" choice between...

(WHTM) - This is a presidential year but the presidential candidates in the two major parties are decided ahead of Pennsylvania's April primary. In that race, Pennsylvania voters don't have a voice,...

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Young Ambassadors to keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, program open for applications

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WKBN) - The Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program is seeking high school applicants to help keep Pennsylvania clean. The Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful organization is inviting 10th...

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