Charges filed against suspect who returned stolen Mother Mary statue
(WJET/WFXP) — Charges have been filed against an Erie man who stole a Mother Mary statue from a local church. Mark W. Alloway, 55, of Erie, was named the suspect after allegedly stealing the statue on...
View ArticleCould the giant, flying Joro spiders make their way to Pennsylvania?
(WHTM)-- They're giant, they fly, and they very well could invade the northeast this summer. Experts say they expect the Joro spiders to head to New Jersey and New York this summer. The good news is...
View ArticleNurse practitioners push for independent practice legislation
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Joyce Knestrick has been a nurse practitioner for over 30 years. Many of them were spent in Pennsylvania. "That was until my practice partner decided to retire," Knestrick...
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Where does Pennsylvania rank for LGBTQ equality?
(NEXSTAR) – As the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride month this June, they also reflect on a year filled with legal battles and growing restrictions on their rights, particularly those of transgender...
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Police find human remains at former home of Johnstown man convicted of murder
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Law enforcement agencies said they found human remains during a search of the former home of a Pennsylvania man who was found guilty Thursday of killing his wife in 2018....
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Behind America's fastest growing sport: pickleball
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) - The sport of "pickleball" has been around for nearly 60 years, but you've likely noticed it popping up over the past few years at a tennis court or local gym near you. "Everyone...
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Dan Meuser discusses Trump, jeering of former Capitol officers in Harrisburg
(WHTM) - Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA) on This Week in Pennsylvania reacted to members of the Pennsylvania State House jeering two former U.S. Capitol Police officers who were being recognized on the...
View ArticleCrash kills three in northwestern Pennsylvania
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — Three people were killed in a vehicle crash Saturday night in northwestern Pennsylvania. The accident happened at 8:10 p.m. along Centerville Road in Athens...
View ArticleCommunity gathers at Raystown Lake to celebrate 50th anniversary
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The 50th birthday celebration for the Raystown Lake Project took to the skies Saturday evening. A crowd gathered at the Seven Points Recreation Area in anticipation of...
View ArticleDHS reminds Pennsylvanians to be alert for skimming devices that steal your...
(WJET/WFXP) – The Department of Human Services (DHS) is sending a reminder to Pennsylvanians with SNAP benefits using EBT cards. DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh reminded Pennsylvanians who receive...
View ArticleWoman claims she's a Pennsylvania girl missing since 1985, but fingerprints...
BUTLER, Pa. (NEXSTAR) — Authorities say despite a woman's claims, she is not Cherrie Mahan, who went missing as an 8-year-old girl in 1985. State police are, however, continuing to investigate. Nearly...
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90-year-old Huntingdon County man reported missing
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police in Huntingdon County are searching for a missing 90-year-old man who is reported missing. Robert Oliver, 90, of Huntingdon County. Photo provided by...
View ArticleAntique gun found by TSA agents at Philadelphia International Airport
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) - A Dauphin County man was cited for attempting to bring an antique gun onto a flight at Philadelphia International Airport. The Transportation Security Administration says an...
View ArticleSouth Park resident sentenced to nearly 11 years for child sexual abuse material
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) - A South Park man was sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for distributing and possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of minors. The U.S. Attorney's...
View ArticleMaher, Fetterman at odds over Biden's chances against Trump in November
(The Hill) -- Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and late-night host Bill Maher differed in their opinions on whether President Joe Biden can win reelection on Maher’s show Friday. “He's actually the only...
View ArticlePennsylvania bill would allow teachers to help certain students get a...
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow teachers to help certain students obtain a driver's permit or license. House Bill 127, sponsored by State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro...
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Pennsylvania man accused of trying to sacrifice sister: 'The devil made me do...
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A Centre County man claimed the devil made him try to sacrifice his sister Friday night, according to Bellefonte police. D'Andre James McCaslin, 20, is facing attempted...
View ArticlePolice find body of missing Pennsylvania man
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The body of a Huntingdon County man who had been missing since Wednesday was found Saturday night. On June 8, around 8 p.m., the Huntingdon Borough Police Department...
View ArticleSaving Pennsylvania's endangered…rat?
(WHTM) We usually don't think of rats as animals in need of protection. If anything, we're usually looking for ways to get rid of them. But one species of rat is in trouble, and needs our help. As...
View ArticlePennsylvania House passes school funding bill
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A lot more money for public schools: it is the crown jewel and top budget ask for Governor Josh Shapiro and House Democrats, and it just passed. The bill also includes a cap...
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