State News

Skill Games Regulation Proposed

Tuesday, April 8 by wcednews

UNDATED - A Pennsylvania State Representative is introducing legislation to regulate skill games in the Commonwealth.State Representative Kerry Benninghoff’s bill, if adopted, would create new regulations for skill games limiting the types of establishments allowed to have them and how many machines are allowed.If... Read More.

Legislation to Improve Railway Safety

Saturday, March 29 by wcednews

UNDATED - Two bills introduced aim to improve railroad safety in the Commonwealth.House Bill 540 would require at least an engineer and conductor on each train engine.House Bill 539, if implemented, would limit the length of trains to 8,500 feet.If both bills pass, they... Read More.

Mentored Youth Fishing Trout in Pa

Tuesday, March 25 by wcednews

UNDATED - As Trout fishing season approaches, a state program is allowing young anglers to fish in stocked trout waters.To qualify you must have either a Mentored Youth Permit or Voluntary Youth License, be able to fish on your own, and all mentors must... Read More.

Flu Season Running Rampant in Pa

Friday, March 21 by wcednews

UNDATED - Feeling under the weather, well you're not alone as experts say that the common cold is running amok throughout the state.According to the Centers of Disease Control, since February flu activity has been high in Pennsylvania. They also say that this outbreak... Read More.

Lawmakers Fighting Fentanyl

Saturday, March 15 by wcednews

UNDATED - Pennsylvania lawmakers are introducing a bill to help fight against the Fentanyl crisis plaguing our area.This bill will allow law enforcement to go after trafficking organizations and go after foreign countries that are producing the drug and funding its development.Ultimately this bill... Read More.

Legislation Proposed to Include Public Feedback in School Choices

Tuesday, March 11 by wcednews

UNDATED - A State Representative is introducing a bill that would allow the public to input their feedback for higher education changes.The bill, sponsored by Charity Krupa, says that state institutions are publicly funded and have an obligation to serve everyone.The bill will be... Read More.

Bill to Open Sunday Hunting Reintroduced

Saturday, March 8 by wcednews

UNDATED - A bill that would expunge the ban on Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania has been reintroduced.The bill, sponsored by Senator Dan Laughlin would allow the game commission to include Sundays for hunting season.The bill previously passed the Senate but stalled in the House... Read More.

How Tariffs Affect Us Locally

Thursday, March 6 by wcednews

UNDATED - President Donald Trump is implementing a 25 percent tariff on both Mexico and Canada, in addition to a 10 percent tariff on China. We break down how this could affect you at home.Canada produces a large amount of energy for the United... Read More.

DuBois Bridal Expo This Weekend

Wednesday, February 19 by wcednews

DUBOIS - An expo connecting a multitude of wedding and bridal vendors will be in DuBois this weekend.Held at the DuBois Country Club, an estimated over 40 vendors ranging from florists, DJs, catering, and photographers will be there to show you their services for... Read More.

Butler Teacher Returned Home From Russian Prison Sentence

Thursday, February 13 by wcednews

UNDATED - A Butler teacher, who was held in a Russian prison for three years, is now back home.Marc Fogel worked in international education, teaching history at schools attended by United States Diplomat’s children. Now that he is back home, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson... Read More.