State News

US, Commonwealth flags at half-staff in honor of General Colin Powell

Wednesday, October 20 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - In accordance with the recent Presidential Flag Order, Governor Tom Wolf ordered United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of the General Colin Powell. General Powell passed away... Read More.

LIHEAP applications available for heating help

Tuesday, October 19 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - If you meet income guidelines (150 percent of the Federal Poverty Limit), you could qualify for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Applications are open now, and the amount that is going to be given to each family has... Read More.

Deadline to register for November election is today

Monday, October 18 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – If you're not already registered, today is the final day to register to vote in the November municipal election. Remember, you will need to re-register if you have recently changed your name or address. "All eligible Pennsylvanians who are not yet registered to... Read More.

PA Drug and Alcohol Secretary awarded National Service Award

Sunday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced Secretary Jen Smith has been awarded the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Director’s (NASADAD) State Service Award which recognizes leaders of state agencies responsible for substance use disorder services... Read More.

Firearms purchase background checks, denials down after record high

Sunday, October 17 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) continues to see a decline during the third quarter of 2021 after record-breaking previous quarters. In addition, PSP released the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and... Read More.

Pennsylvania laboratory looking for missing portable nuclear gauge

Saturday, October 16 by wcednews

Williamsport, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Pennsylvania State Police are assisting in the search for a missing portable nuclear gauge containing sealed sources of radioactive material that belongs to Pennsylvania-based CMT Laboratories. The company is offering a $1,000 reward... Read More.

Clarion, Edinboro, Cal U become PennWest University

Friday, October 15 by wcednews

Clarion, PA – As three state universities merge together, a new name has been announced for the combination of Clarion, Edinboro, and California Universities. The new combined college will be known as Pennsylvania Western University, or PennWest for short. It's part of an ongoing plan through... Read More.

Penn State main campus employees required to get COVID vaccine by Dec. 8

Thursday, October 14 by wcednews

State College, PA – All faculty and staff at Penn State's main campus at University Park are now being required to prove that they fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees at the main campus must be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8. For now, this employee mandate only... Read More.

Gov. Wolf: 70 percent of Pennsylvanians 18 and older are fully vaccinated

Thursday, October 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced 70 percent of Pennsylvanians aged 18 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as of Wednesday, Oct. 13. “Today, the commonwealth has reached a milestone in our fight against this deadly virus,” said Gov. Wolf. “Now, 70 percent... Read More.

Deadline to register to vote in Nov. 2 election quickly approaching

Wednesday, October 13 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Acting Secretary of State Veronica Degraffenreid today reminded Pennsylvanians that they have one week – until Oct. 18 – to register to vote in the November municipal election. "All eligible Pennsylvanians who are not yet registered to vote still have time to register and... Read More.