Man in Western PA gunned down while walking with 5-year-old relative

Man in Western PA gunned down while walking with 5-year-old relative

Wednesday, February 5 by wcednews

Wilkinsburg, PA (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania are seeking a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man who was gunned down while walking with a 5-year-old relative. Allegheny County police say the 23-year-old pulled the boy out of the way of the gunfire... Read More.

Results are in: 2019 PA bear season sets new state record

Wednesday, February 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania hunters took 4,653 black bears this past fall, setting a new state record bear harvest. In 2018, the bear harvest was 3,153, 11th best all-time, but also the lowest bear harvest in the past 11 years. So, the overall bear harvest... Read More.

Two Clarion women seriously injured after hitting wheel of semi-truck on I-80

Tuesday, February 4 by wcednews

Washington Township, PA – Two women from Clarion are left with serious injuries after a rollover crash caused by hitting the wheel of a semi-truck on Interstate 80 on Friday. State Police in DuBois say it happened just before 6:30 p.m. Friday at mile marker... Read More.

13-year-old boy accidentally shoots friend with BB gun

Tuesday, February 4 by wcednews

Young Township, PA – A teen boy accidentally shot his friend with a BB gun over the weekend. State Police in Punxsutawney say it happened in the basement of a home on Grand View Drive in Young Township around 3 a.m. Sunday. A known 13-year-old boy... Read More.

No reported cases of Coronavirus in PA, risk remains low

Tuesday, February 4 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine reminded Pennsylvanians that the threat from 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) remains low. While there have been 11 confirmed cases in the United States, there are no confirmed cases in Pennsylvania currently. “We are in constant communication with... Read More.

Clearfield Police: psychological emergencies, DUIs, found class ring

Tuesday, February 4 by wcednews

Clearfield Borough, PA - Clearfield Borough Police were busy over the past several days, with multiple reports of people who were suffering from mental health issues or other psychological emergencies. They also made arrests in several DUIs. Clearfield Borough officers also say they found... Read More.

Free Valentine’s Day Dance at DuBois WPAL for 5th-8th graders

Tuesday, February 4 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – The annual WPAL Teen Valentine’s Dance will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at Galaxy Hall above the WPAL Fitness Center! Live DJ! This event is FREE for students in 5th through 8th grade. Complimentary pizza, pop, and... Read More.

Brockway American Legion selling military banners to hang through town

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – Want to honor a veteran in the Brockway community? The Brockway American Legion Auxiliary is offering the chance to have a banner dedicated to a veteran. CLICK HERE for more info, to see sample banners, and to fill out your application. The... Read More.

Record crowds as Punxsy Phil predicts early spring two years in a row, making history

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Punxsutawney, PA – History was made in Punxsutawney on Groundhog Day! In addition to this being what officials believe to be the largest crowd ever in Punxsy history, it was also the first time on record that Punxsy Phil predicted an early spring two years... Read More.

Sigel man causes head-on alcohol-related crash on Route 949

Monday, February 3 by wcednews

Eldred Township, PA – A Jefferson County man who police believe was intoxicated was injured in a head-on collision on Friday. The known but still unnamed 57-year-old man from Sigel had been driving his Chevrolet GMT-400 on Route 949 in Eldred Township around 7:30 Friday... Read More.