State News

Four PA State Troopers earn the Governor’s Awards for Excellence

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Four Pennsylvania State Troopers will be recognized by Governor Tom Wolf for individual and group actions that prevented injury or loss of life and improved the quality of life of Pennsylvanians. The men are among 49 employees from nine agencies who... Read More.

More than 165,000 Pennsylvanians download COVID Alert PA app

Wednesday, September 30 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – More than 165,000 Pennsylvanians have downloaded the COVID Alert PA exposure notification mobile app in the first week since the app was released to the Apple and Google app stores. However, given that there are about 12.8 million people who live in... Read More.

Octoberfest in Downtown DuBois this Saturday

Tuesday, September 29 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Celebrate the fall season with Downtown DuBois Inc. at Octoberfest from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3. Click Here to check out the Facebook event page. West Long Avenue from High Street to Brady Street in DuBois will be blocked to... Read More.

PA approves night vision and infrared optics to hunt furbearers

Monday, September 28 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission has approved the use of night vision and infrared (thermal) optics in the hunting of furbearers, animals traditionally trapped or hunted for their pelts. Commissioners gave final approval during a brief meeting Saturday to the change, which... Read More.

Motorcycle safety training classes available for rest of year

Saturday, September 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Want to become a safer motorcyclist and even get your motorcycle license? Motorcycle safety training classes for PA residents are resuming and will be available for the rest of the year. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that through the... Read More.

New interactive PA map aims to help hunters

Saturday, September 26 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The deer hunters who most consistently fill tags year to year know their woods. They know what food sources are available and where they are, they know the location of whitetail bedding areas, they know the travel routes deer use to go from... Read More.

PA House of Reps fails to override sports veto, but fed judge ruling still allows sports

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives failed to override Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 2787, legislation that would ensure decisions about school sports and spectators can be made at the local level. However, despite this sports decision by Gov. Wolf, some... Read More.

COVID Alert PA voluntary, anonymous contact-tracing app launched in PA

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Rachel Levine on Wednesday launched the COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app, COVID Alert PA, to help fight the spread of the virus. Available now free to smartphone users as a download... Read More.

Bill to loosen restrictions on bars/restaurants sent to gov, expected to veto

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — A bill to loosen pandemic restrictions on bars and restaurants is on its way to the Pennsylvania governor, who has threatened to veto it. Lawmakers on Wednesday passed the measure, which would end a requirement that customers buy food when they... Read More.

Operation Clear Track: PA reminds you to respect train and stay safe

Thursday, September 24 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Office of State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) are proud to be joining forces with the first responder community throughout the U.S. and Canada today for “Operation Clear Track” — the single largest rail-safety initiative in... Read More.

Four PA State Troopers earn the Governor’s Awards for Excellence

More than 165,000 Pennsylvanians download COVID Alert PA app

Octoberfest in Downtown DuBois this Saturday

PA approves night vision and infrared optics to hunt furbearers

Motorcycle safety training classes available for rest of year

New interactive PA map aims to help hunters

PA House of Reps fails to override sports veto, but fed judge ruling still allows sports

COVID Alert PA voluntary, anonymous contact-tracing app launched in PA

Bill to loosen restrictions on bars/restaurants sent to gov, expected to veto

Operation Clear Track: PA reminds you to respect train and stay safe

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