State News

Hunting licenses go on sale on Monday, June 14

Thursday, June 10 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - With more Sunday hunting opportunities on the way, additional days available for hunters to fill their antlerless deer tags and the biggest allotment of elk licenses yet, the 2021-22 season is one that Pennsylvania hunters eagerly are awaiting. And they won’t have to... Read More.

House of Reps votes to terminate COVID-19 disaster declaration

Wednesday, June 9 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced that the House has approved House Resolution 106, which will terminate Gov. Tom Wolf’s March 6, 2020, COVID-19 emergency disaster declaration. The resolution... Read More.

PA outlines guidance for kids not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Wednesday, June 9 by wcednews

Philadelphia, PA - Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead, Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, and Acting Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health Dr. Cheryl Bettigole visited the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia to outline guidance to keep children... Read More.

Updated unemployment website goes live today

Tuesday, June 8 by wcednews

User guides, video tutorials, workshops, and other resources available to help users familiarize themselves with new, faster, easier-to-use system Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Acting Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced that the transition from the decades-old mainframe to a new, faster, and... Read More.

Newly detected CWD-positive deer leads to new regulations

Saturday, June 5 by wcednews

HARRISBURG, PA - The CWD-positive deer recently detected in Warren County has led to new regulations to reduce the risk of the disease spreading. The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced a new Disease Management Area – DMA 5 – has been established in Warren County, where Chronic... Read More.

PSP Corporal charged with covering up DUI

Saturday, June 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal in southeastern PA has been charged for reportedly attempted to cover up a DUI involving the alleged father of another state trooper. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Corporal Jennifer Ruhl was charged on June 4, 2021 with crimes related... Read More.

54.6 percent of adult Pennsylvanians fully vaccinated

Friday, June 4 by wcednews

Department Of Health: Over 10.6 Million Vaccinations To Date, 58.6% Of Entire Population Received First Dose, 54.6% Of Pennsylvanians Age 18 And Older Fully Vaccinated, PA Ranks 9th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations 656 New Cases, 929 Patients Hospitalized And 229 Patients In... Read More.

Expiration dates for apportioned vehicle registrations extended to June 16

Friday, June 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the expiration date for apportioned vehicle registrations for Pennsylvania residents that were set to expire between May 31, 2021 and June 16, 2021 are extended through June 16, 2021. Apportioned vehicles mostly include tractor-trailers... Read More.

Four ’70s homicide cold cases solved in PA after Florida killer confesses

Thursday, June 3 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania is making nationwide news as four previously cold-case homicide investigations throughout the state are now solved after a convicted killer in Florida has confessed. Edward Surratt is currently serving two life sentences for crimes he committed and now has also implicated... Read More.

Sen. Langerholc calls for more transparency on bridge toll bill