State News

Proposed legislation would remove permitting for stream maintenance activities

Tuesday, March 29 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – State Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) is part of a legislative effort to confront the difficulty faced by local municipalities when attempting to maintain waterways in their jurisdiction and address the threat of flooding. “Pennsylvania is well known for the hoops it requires... Read More.

Dept of Ag highlights $1.6 million investment in Farm Vitality Grant program

Monday, March 28 by wcednews

Mifflintown, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured Juniata County Reinford dairy farm recently to highlight more than $1.6 million invested by the Wolf Administration in on-farm business plans and future generations of Pennsylvania farmers through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill’s Farm Vitality Grant Program.... Read More.

Funeral arrangements for State Troopers Mack and Sisca

Monday, March 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the funeral arrangements for Trooper Martin F. Mack III and Trooper Branden T. Sisca who lost their lives in the line of duty on Monday, March 21. The indoor portions of the funeral services for both... Read More.

PA unemployment rate falls to 5.1%, lowest since Feb 2020

Saturday, March 26 by wcednews

More than 80% of jobs lost have been recovered Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment situation report for February 2022. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 5.1 percent in... Read More.

PA State Police and Capitol Police donate body armor to Ukraine

Friday, March 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Gov. Tom Wolf commended the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and the Pennsylvania Capitol Police for their effort to donate used body armor to Ukraine. "It's wrong that Russia's attack on Ukraine made this necessary, but I'm proud of both our State and... Read More.

Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day this Saturday, March 26

Friday, March 25 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) reminds anglers that Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, March 26, 2022, beginning at 8 a.m. This is a statewide event open to youth anglers and their mentors in all 67... Read More.

Driver identified in fatal crash that killed two troopers, pedestrian

Thursday, March 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The woman behind the fatal crash that killed two state troopers and a pedestrian has now been arrested on charges of homicide by vehicle while DUI and third degree murder. 21-year-old Jayana Tanae Webb allegedly was under the influence when she sped... Read More.

PA offers grant up to $25K to inspire interest in fishing and boating

Thursday, March 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking applicants for grants to support education programs that promote new interest in fishing and boating in Pennsylvania through the recruitment of new participants, retention of existing participants, and reactivation of former participants... Read More.

Two PA State Police Troopers, state flags ordered to half-staff

Tuesday, March 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania state flags will be flying at half-staff after the deaths of 33-year-old State Trooper Martin F. Mack III and 29-year-old State Trooper Branden T. Sisca, who were both struck by a driver near Philadelphia. *** Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)... Read More.

PA to get $5M to support flood mitigation following Hurricane Ida