Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday made it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, a charge that also has been brought against former President Donald Trump. The justices...
View ArticleLawmakers advance proposal to greatly expand Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Hunting on Sundays in Pennsylvania would be greatly expanded under a proposal that passed the state House on Thursday over objections about trespassing provisions and new...
View ArticleJosh Shapiro comes to Biden's defense after debate despite calls to join race
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro came to the defense of President Joe Biden on Thursday after some called for Shapiro to replace Biden on the Democratic Party ticket following Biden's...
View ArticlePennsylvania State House passes bill to help first-time home buyers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- On Friday morning, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation that will provide help to first-time home buyers. On Friday, June 28, the State House of...
View ArticlePPL will pay for ice, water to residents without power
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — PPL announced they will pay for ice and water for customers still without power. PPL Electric Utilities stated customers who have been without power for 24 hours or more...
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Northern Lights shine over Central Pennsylvania
CAMERON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The Northern Lights shined bright into Northern/Central Pennsylvania Friday morning. Another geomagnetic storm has hit Earth leaving the Northern Lights to reach further...
View ArticleChanges coming for Pennsylvania's free, reduced school meal program
(WHTM) -- New eligibility guidelines have been released for Pennsylvania's free and reduced school meals for the 2024-2025 school year. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the...
View ArticleHarrisburg unveils upcoming events, food trucks for July
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- July is shaping up to be an eventful month for Pennsylvania. Harrisburg city officials hosted a press event on June 28 to unveil their plans for the July 4 Food Truck...
View ArticleWhy a Pennsylvania Republican leader hopes Biden stays in the race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- With elected Democrats quietly -- and unelected left-leaning voices loudly -- calling for President Biden to consider giving up his race for re-election, an...
View ArticleYork's Crispus Attucks Center receives $2,500 grant for new play place
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- An organization typically focused on helping seniors is helping some far younger people, too. AARP Pennsylvania announced York's Crispus Attucks Center has received a $2,500...
View ArticleDiversity & Inclusion Council hosts Pride Day celebration at Capitol
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Diversity & Inclusion Council invited the LGBTQ community to gather on the steps of the Capitol building today to celebrate Pride Day. Many members of Pennsylvania's...
View ArticlePennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million sold in Gettysburg
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Someone in the Midstate is a winner as the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Wednesday that a million-dollar ticket was sold in the region. The Million Dollar Cashfall ticket...
View ArticleInmate escapes from Pennsylvania Hospital
BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bradford County District Attorney's Office announced that an inmate is at large after escaping from the hospital. According to the release 30-year-old Ryan Charles...
View ArticleAdams County man charged with endangerment in 5-year-old's death
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- An Adams County man has been charged in connection with the death of his 5-year-old child. According to State Police at Gettysburg, Nicholas Anthony Despines, 36, of New...
View ArticleThe stars might be brighter at Cherry Springs State Park due to these...
COUDERSPORT, Pa. (WETM) — A better visiting experience will soon be had for those going to Cherry Springs State Park in the fall after the announcement of a new construction project on Friday....
View ArticleTwo arrested after alleged fraud attempt, police chase
(WJET/WFXP) -- Two people were arrested in Venango County after police said they tried to fraudulently take money out of a Pennsylvania man's bank account. Troopers from PSP Franklin were first called...
View ArticleCould Pennsylvania sway the 2024 Presidential Election?
(WTAJ) -- Pennsylvania, among a few other states, is what politicians and voters call a "swing state." Could the Commonwealth be the deciding vote in the upcoming Presidential Election? A swing state...
View ArticleTeamsters Union, Penn State reach contract agreement
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — Teamsters Local 8 and Penn State University have reached an agreement during contract negotiations, only two days before the active agreement was set to expire, avoiding...
View ArticleOver $100k in grants to go towards Central Pa. conservation efforts
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds (FPW) announced more than $650,000 in grant awards to advance the protection and restoration of Pennsylvania’s waterways, including...
View ArticlePennsylvania election officials discuss trust in upcoming elections
(WHTM) - Pennsylvania will play a big role in choosing the next president. In a special edition of This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens sits down with election directors to discuss the election...
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