State News

Bus tried to pass truck shortly before deadly Turnpike crash

Tuesday, January 7 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) – Authorities looking into the dead-of-night crash on a Pennsylvania interstate that killed five people say a loaded passenger bus passed a truck shortly before the wreck. A National Transportation Safety Board member said Monday an initial report about the incident should be... Read More.

Pennsylvania launches “Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters”

Monday, January 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced a focused multi-agency effort and anti-stigma campaign, ‘Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters,’ aimed at expanding resources and the state’s comprehensive support of mental health and related health care priorities in Pennsylvania. The governor announced several initiatives... Read More.

State Police say one person killed and 87 injured during New Year’s holiday period

Monday, January 6 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) investigated 460 crashes over the New Year's holiday enforcement period from Dec. 31, 2019 through Jan. 2, 2020. Of the collisions investigated, 30 involved alcohol, 87 people were injured, and one person was killed... Read More.

PA Farm Show underway… new food, events, and displays

Saturday, January 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The 2020 PA Farm Show is underway in Harrisburg, and we have a special look at the some of the food you can enjoy there and some of the exhibits and presentations you can watch. CLICK HERE to see the 2020... Read More.

Flu widespread throughout PA; moderate flu season

Saturday, January 4 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – According to the CDC, the flu is widespread in Pennsylvania this time of the year. In comparison to other states, our rate of the flu is moderate. CLICK HERE to check out the Central for Disease Control's interactive influenza activity map. Here are some... Read More.

All of PA’s counties will get new voting systems with paper trail

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that all 67 Pennsylvania counties have taken official action toward acquiring new voting systems. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other national security and election security experts have urged Pennsylvania and other states to use new... Read More.

Kiss Hershey’s Kissmobiles goodbye… unique vehicles get retired

Friday, January 3 by wcednews

Hershey, PA (AP) – The Hershey Co. will soon retire its vehicles that are shaped like its Hershey's Kisses. The Hershey Kissmobiles are each made up of three huge Kisses candies and have traveled across the country since 1997. The chocolate company has confirmed that the... Read More.

State funding will support 42 renovations, including in DuBois and Clearfield

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of more than $5 million in new funding to support 42 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. “These projects will better the lives of thousands of Pennsylvanians through infrastructure, beautification, and quality of life improvements in... Read More.

60,000 Pennsylvanians will see pay increase from new overtime rule

Thursday, January 2 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – More than 60,000 Pennsylvania residents are expected to see a pay increase in 2020 as a new federal overtime rule goes into effect. The rule taking effect Wednesday guarantees time-and-a-half pay to nearly all hourly employees who work more than 40 hours a... Read More.

Deadline to renew dog licenses is today

Wednesday, January 1 by wcednews

Clearfield and Jefferson Counties, PA – If you have a dog, make sure you renewed their license! Any dog three months or older must have a license in Pennsylvania by Jan. 1 of each year. An annual license is $8.50, or you can get a... Read More.