State News

Pennsylvania Traffic Ticket Scam Reported

Monday, June 2 by wcednews

UNDATED - A new scam plaguing Pennsylvania is attempting to swindle you through false text messages.This scam will claim that you have unpaid traffic tickets and need to be paid through a website.These messages state that your vehicle may be suspended and you could... Read More.

Trump Receives Custom Steelers Jersey

Monday, June 2 by wcednews

UNDATED - During a Speech at a Pennsylvania steel plant, President Donald Trump was gifted a custom jersey from Pittsburgh Steelers players.On Friday evening, the President was in the U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works-Irvin Plant talking about the impact that partnerships and tariffs will... Read More.

Proposed Legislation Could Age Cap Firearms Purchases

Saturday, May 31 by wcednews

UNDATED - A proposed piece of legislation would make it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to buy semi-automatic rifles in Pennsylvania.Proposed by Representative Melissa Shusterman, she believes that similar to cigarettes and alcohol, these types of firearms should be kept out... Read More.

Area Rite Aids Closing

Wednesday, May 28 by wcednews

UNDATED - Over 200 Rite Aid stores will be closing as they file for bankruptcy, including a handful in our area.Earlier in the month, the pharmacy filed for bankruptcy and is subsidizing all their assets. Of the 210 stores across 12 states announced to close,... Read More.

GIANT Salsa Recall

Wednesday, May 28 by wcednews

UNDATED - Watch your cupboards as the GIANT Company is recalling salsa for possible contamination.According to the company, MARTIN’S and GIANT brand hot and mild salsa may be contaminated with salmonella.The salsa in question would have lot numbers UPC 68826703195, UPC 68826703252, or UPC... Read More.

Penn State DuBois to Close

Thursday, May 22 by wcednews

STATE COLLEGE- In a 25 to eight vote, Penn State will close seven of their branch campuses, including DuBois.After weeks of discussions and hundreds of direct emails and public comments, the board of trustees voted to close the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington,... Read More.

Marijuana Legalization Passes House, Fails at Senate Committee

Monday, May 19 by wcednews

UNDATED - Over a week after a Bill to legalize adult-use cannabis in the Commonwealth passed through the House of Representatives, the bill was shot down by the Senate Committee.The Bill was introduced to the house on May 4th then quickly and narrowly passed... Read More.

REAL ID Benefits

Thursday, May 8 by wcednews

UNDATED - The deadline to get your REAL ID has passed, and we will break down for you the benefits of having one.If you have a REAL ID you can access domestic flight easier in addition to getting access to government facilities.We have now... Read More.

Jefferson County Inmate Alleged Assault

Wednesday, May 7 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - An inmate at the Jefferson County Jail is facing charges after allegedly assaulting two correction officers and a nurse.According to police, 20 year-old Steven McGovern was given medications by a corrections officer and a nurse where he allegedly threw the placate... Read More.

Former Police Chief Sentenced for Drug Dealing

Tuesday, May 6 by wcednews

DELMONT - The former police chief of Greensburg Pa will be spending over a year behind bars after he was caught selling drugs.According to court documents, in April of 2024 44 year-old Shawn Denning, of Delmont Pa, pleaded guilty for conspiring to distribute 50... Read More.