State News

Fatal Henderson Township Fire Update

Friday, November 21 by wcednews

HENDERSON TOWNSHIP - More information is available in a deadly Henderson Township fire earlier in the week.We previously reported that first responders were dispatched to a fully engulfed house fire that was quickly spreading on Desire Road at around 7pm Monday night.We have... Read More.

Armanini Comments on State Budget Passing

Monday, November 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - After months of stalemate, Pennsylvania’s newly approved state budget has opened the door for economic growth, according to State Representative Mike Armanini.He says that the biggest win in this budget is getting off of RGGI, the regional greenhouse gas initiative, potentially saving... Read More.

Working Family Child Care

Friday, October 17 by wcednews

UNDATED - A bill has passed the house that will improve your child care while at work.House Bill 1108 will, if enacted, allow families to earn more money while not losing access to child care.Since passing the house, the bill has moved to the... Read More.

PennDOT Closed for Columbus Day Weekend

Thursday, October 9 by wcednews

UNDATED - PennDOT offices will be closed for Columbus Day Weekend.All Drivers License and Photo Centers will close this Saturday, October 11th through Monday the 13th.All online services will be available if needed.

Fall Foliage Beginning

Tuesday, September 23 by wcednews

UNDATED - We are now into the Fall season and leaves are starting to change color throughout the state.Right now across the state, you might be seeing leaves changing color. While we are not in full season yet, cooler temperatures with sunny days are... Read More.

Legislation Could Move Rifle Hunting Season Start

Tuesday, September 16 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new piece of legislation, if approved, would split when rifle deer season would start in the Commonwealth.House Bill 1659 would allow northern counties to start rifle hunting the Monday after Thanksgiving, with a cutoff around I-80. This year’s hunting season will go... Read More.

Distributing COVID Vaccines in Pennsylvania

Monday, September 8 by wcednews

UNDATED - Pennsylvania pharmacies can now give you COVID-19 vaccines without prescriptions.This follows federal guidelines that limit who can get COVID vaccines from pharmacies.Now, after the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy has made changes to ensure you can still have access to vaccines at... Read More.

Excluding Junk Food from SNAP Benefits

Saturday, August 23 by wcednews

UNDATED - Pennsylvania Senators are looking to exclude junk foods from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.Senators Michele Brooks and Doug Mastriano intend to introduce legislation to place this restriction as data shows nearly ten percent of these benefits are “spent on sugary drinks each... Read More.

Dollar General Instant Coffee Recall

Saturday, August 16 by wcednews

UNDATED - Clover Valley Brand Instant Coffee is being recalled from Dollar General’s across the country, including Pennsylvania.According to Dollar General, the coffee has the potential to contain glass fragments inside.This recall covers their eight ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee packaged as UPC 876941004069... Read More.

PA Wilds Inspired Pasta Sauce

Tuesday, August 12 by wcednews

PUNXSUTAWNEY - You are now able to get some sauces themed around the Pennsylvania Wilds.Stello Foods Inc, located in Punxsutawney, in collaboration with PA Wilds have created a line of PA Wilds Wild Game Sauce and PA Wilds Wild Game Pasta Sauce.Based on the... Read More.