State News

Keep an eye out for and report potential child abuse

Saturday, August 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Soon children might be spending more time at home doing online classwork, so it's important that we all keep an eye out for the signs of child abuse that might be happening as these kids are spending more time at home... Read More.

Slow down and watch for buses, kids at start of school year

Friday, August 21 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police wish to remind motorists to slow down and use extra caution while driving now that the current school year is commencing throughout the Commonwealth. Drivers will see students walking to and from school and school bus stops. School... Read More.

PA planning launch of coronavirus exposure-notification app

Wednesday, August 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania plans to launch a coronavirus exposure-notification app in early September in an effort to more quickly break chains of transmission by using the new technology to notify people who may have been exposed. Officials told The Associated Press on Monday... Read More.

Students will have to wear masks, even if desks are 6 feet apart

Tuesday, August 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – In contrast to what some schools had planned, the PA Department of Health and Department of Education now say that students are required to wear face coverings at all times while at school. That means that, even if students are placed at... Read More.

$10 Million to Support Pennsylvania Agriculture Producers, Charitable Food System

Saturday, August 15 by wcednews

Lancaster, PA - During a visit to Sauder’s Eggs, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced a $10 million contract with Feeding Pennsylvania to acquire surplus agriculture products from Pennsylvania producers to be funneled through the charitable food system to put fresh, local foods into the... Read More.

No one is alone, mental health help is available in Pennsylvania

Saturday, August 15 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues, resources are available in Pennsylvania. You can talk to someone on the phone immediately, as a phone call or text, for free, to help you with these difficult emotions, which... Read More.

Lucky elk hunters will be announced Saturday on livestream

Friday, August 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - While the 2020 Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Elk Expo has been canceled due to COVID-19, hunters still can go online Aug. 15 to watch live as the names of those drawing 2020-21 Pennsylvania elk licenses are announced. The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s live coverage of... Read More.

LCB issues 5 new COVID-19 regulation citations, 18 warnings to restaurants

Thursday, August 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers visited 1,194 licensed liquor establishments from Monday, August 10 through Tuesday, August 11 to ensure businesses are abiding by COVID-19 mitigation requirements that include social distancing, masking, and other health and safety requirements of the... Read More.

PA compiles new data dashboard to help schools make COVID-19 decisions

Tuesday, August 11 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - A new data dashboard is available to help schools learn how their area of Pennsylvania is doing with the COVID-19 crisis and determine how to safely reopen. The Pennsylvania departments of Health (DOH) and Education (PDE) provided school administrators and governing bodies with Read More.

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