Pennsylvania budget talks continue as deadline passes
(WHTM) -- The Pennsylvania State budget due date has passed, however lawmakers have yet to agree on how the state plans to spend its money. For the second straight year under Governor Josh Shapiro,...
View ArticleFish for Free Day this week in Pennsylvania
(WHTM) - During the July 4 holiday everyone is invited to fish for free. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding residents that July 4 is one of two Fish for Free Days this year....
View ArticleLawsuit says Pennsylvania county deliberately hid decisions to invalidate...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania county’s elected commissioners were sued Monday over a policy adopted for this year’s primary in which people whose mail-in ballots were disqualified for...
View ArticleWhere to watch July 4 fireworks in Central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- July 4th is shaping up to be an eventful day in Central Pennsylvania. Townships and counties across the Midstate are hosting firework celebrations leading up to, during, and...
View ArticlePSP warns residents of phone scam
(WJET/WFXP) -- Pennsylvania State Police in McKean County are warning the public about a recent phone scam involving their Megan's Law Unit. According to PSP Lewis Run, they've received several...
View ArticleNew details in death investigation where man was run over in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- New details have been released regarding a man who was found dead in a driveway after a vehicle ran him over last month in Lancaster County. According to the Lancaster...
View ArticlePennsylvania without a state budget; How long will it take?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Pennsylvania is supposed to be in its new fiscal year on July 1, but it's not. The June 30 constitutionally mandated deadline for a state budget came and went. So, what now?...
View ArticlePennsylvania legislator deployed with National Guard has bill signed into law
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A local State Representative is abroad, serving his country in the National Guard. Here at home, a bill he introduced to recognize fellow servicemembers and veterans has...
View ArticlePennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey stands by Biden, says voters will decide on...
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey said Monday that President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in the Oval Office, standing by his close ally in the...
View Article$5 million class action lawsuit against Geisinger, Microsoft-owned IT company
DANVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Geisinger and a Microsoft company – demanding $5 million to compensate patients for a data security breach. A former patient, James...
View ArticleHuntingdon man takes vehicles he was paid to repair, police say
HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Huntingdon man is accused of taking money to complete repairs on two vehicles, just to pocket it and keep the vehicles, according to police. Jason Bailey, 33, is...
View ArticleSenate confirms Pa. Secretary of Health
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The role of Secretary of Health for Pennsylvania has been officially filled since the departure of Dr. Rachel Levine. After a vote Monday, acting Health Secretary Debra Bogen...
View ArticlePreviously convicted PA man indicted on drug trafficking, firearm charges
(WJET/WFXP) – A previously convicted Pennsylvania man has been indicted on federal charges relating to drug trafficking and the illegal possession of a firearm. On Tuesday, June 25, Tre Robert Goins,...
View ArticlePa. resident pleads guilty to receiving sexually explicit photos of...
(WJET/WFXP) – A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty to receiving sexually explicit photographs from a minor online. On Wednesday, June 26, Mark Kriss, a 64-year-old Freedom resident, pleaded guilty to a...
View ArticlePennsylvania man charged after toddler shoots woman in the back
WILSON, Pa. (WHTM) -- A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police say a toddler grabbed a loaded handgun and shot a woman in the back. The incident happened Monday in Wilson Borough, a suburb of...
View ArticlePennsylvania collected billions in taxes; Here's how much
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The 2023-24 fiscal year has ended and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has reported more than $45 billion in taxes collected. The Department of Revenue reported $45.5...
View ArticleLIST: These Pennsylvania stores, restaurants are open on July 4 this year
(NEXSTAR) — Whether you forgot an item for your cookout or looking for a quick road trip snack, it can be hard to know what is – and isn’t – open on July 4. Luckily, most major retailers, fast food...
View ArticleMushroom-infused chocolates recalled in Pennsylvania amid probe into illnesses
(The Hill) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid a brand of mushroom-infused chocolates and sweets after the foods were linked to dozens of illnesses and some...
View ArticlePennsylvania Department of Health Secretary confirmed after years in Acting role
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania lawmakers have confirmed Dr. Debra Bogen as Secretary of the Department of Health after serving in an "Acting" role for over two years. Governor Josh Shapiro...
View ArticlePassenger ejected after concrete barriers struck, dislodged onto I-78
HAMBURG BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) - One person was ejected from a vehicle on I-78 in Berks County after concrete barriers were struck and dislodged onto the roadway. Pennsylvania State Police say on July 1...
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