Change proposed to falconry permit in Pennsylvania; Game Commission to consider
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Board of Commissioners will meet later this month to consider a change to the state's falconry permit. According to an agenda for the...
View ArticleWoman, dog rescued after falling near scenic Pennsylvania outlook
ATHENS, Pa. (WETM) — A terrifying moment in Bradford County took place Tuesday morning after a woman was reported to have fallen over an embankment near a scenic overlook. According to emergency crews...
View ArticleBody pulled from Susquehanna River in 1990s cold case identified
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- A body from a 1998 cold case, found in the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, has been identified with the help of advancements in DNA, officials announced. In...
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Colorful throwing knife found by TSA at Pennsylvania airport
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) - A throwing knife was found in a bag at Philadelphia International Airport. The Transportation Security Agency says officers recently found the large, multi-colored throwing...
View ArticlePennsylvania lawmakers withhold funding from UPenn's Veterinary school
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania's budget is two days late, and counting, but there is one school still waiting for last year's funding. It's being held up by the political fight over the war in...
View ArticleOfficials react to Supreme Court ruling on banning sleeping in public places
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Following a 6-to-3 vote by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold bans on people sleeping in public spaces, legislators and local officials had their voices heard. "It seems every...
View ArticleLegislation moves forward to erase school meal debt in Pennsylvania
(WHTM)-- Not everybody in school gets a free lunch and many students accrue quite a tab, but the state House passed a bill to eliminate school meal debt. It would establish an $80 million fund within...
View ArticleBill passed by PA House waives driver's license fees for homeless youth
(WJET/WFXP) — A bill that would help homeless youth have an easier time acquiring a driver's license has been passed by the House. On Tuesday, July 2, House Bill 127, which waives driver's...
View ArticleFirst-of-its-kind guide for quitting tobacco released by WHO
(WJET/WFXP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) created a first-of-its-kind clinical treatment guideline for those who want to quit tobacco. On July 2, WHO announced the release of their "clinical...
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Coroner: Skeletal remains found in Pennsylvania house, 'highly suspicious'
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) -- A death investigation is underway after Johnstown Police were dispatched for a welfare check, which led to the discovery of skeletal remains. Police were called to a home on...
View ArticleFourth of July safety reminders ahead of the holiday
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) - People are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day. Along with anticipation and excitement, officials are warning those about the danger of fires and injuries this...
View ArticleBiden Will Bestow the Medal of Honor on Pennsylvania Civil War Hero Who...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry on Wednesday to two Union soldiers who stole a locomotive deep in Confederate territory during the Civil...
View ArticlePennsylvania 'Proud Boy' sentenced to prison: 'Dont make us go against you'
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) -- More than three years after the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement and courts are still dealing with the aftermath, and a Proud Boys member from Pennsylvania...
View ArticleWoman finds unknown man in Pennsylvania motel bed, multiple items stolen
(WJET/WFXP) – Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a woman awoke to a man in her bed and several items stolen from her and another at an Erie County motel on Monday. This reportedly...
View ArticlePennsylvania non-profit closing with 270+ employees affected
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WHTM) -- A Pennsylvania-based non-profit organization is closing and as a result, more than 270 employees will be laid off. According to a WARN Notice submitted to the Department of...
View ArticlePolice fatally shoot armed man near a Pennsylvania golf course
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) - Police officers fatally shot an armed man near a Butler County golf course on Tuesday. Pennsylvania State Police say around 10:30 a.m. on July 2 Cranberry Township...
View ArticlePennsylvania Senate passes bill limiting smartphone use in schools
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Pennsylvania State Senate passed legislation today that would limit the use of smartphones in schools. According to Sen. Ryan Aument's office, Senate Bill 1207 (which he...
View ArticlePennsylvania man sentenced amid Jehovah's Witness sexual abuse investigation
(WHTM) - A Reading man will serve up to 46 years in prison amid the Pennsylvania Attorney General's investigation into alleged sexual abuse of Jehovah's Witnesses congregation members. Luis Manuel...
View ArticlePennsylvania House passes historic marriage equality legislation
(WJET/WFXP) – A historic marriage equality legislation has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. On Tuesday, July 2, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2269 with a historic...
View ArticlePennsylvania bill looks to end 'control' social media has over you: 'Unfair...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be introducing new legislation to combat "unfair censorship," when it comes to your social media. The legislation, created by...
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