‘States should lead:’ McMahon grants Iowa first-of-its-kind education funding waiver

‘States should lead:’ McMahon grants Iowa first-of-its-kind education funding waiver

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon granted Iowa a first-of-its-kind waiver to use millions of unrestricted federal dollars on education in a move that inches the Trump administration closer to its goal of transferring education power and decision-making to states."States should... Read More.

‘Pluribus’ actress is glad Golden Globes are celebrating show’s creator and star for ‘their greatness’

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Going into Sunday night's Golden Globes, Apple TV+'s new series Pluribus - about a woman who is unaffected by an alien virus that causes nearly everyone on earth to be joined to a hive mind - is up for two awards.The show, from Breaking... Read More.

Watch the trailer for Kelly Rowland and Method Man’s rom-com, ‘Relationship Goals’

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

The trailer has been released for Relationship Goals, the rom-com from Amazon MGM Studios starring Kelly Rowland and Cliff "Method Man" Smith.The film follows Rowland's character, Leah Caldwell, a TV producer preparing to make history as the first woman to... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 1/7/26

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEStars 4, Capitals 1Flames 1, Canadiens 4Blues 3, Blackhawks 7Senators 1, Mammoth 3Sharks 4, Kings 3NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONRaptors 97, Hornets 96Bulls 93, Pistons 108Wizards 110, 76ers 131Nuggets 114, Celtics 110Pelicans 100, Hawks... Read More.

Quote for January 8, 2026

Thursday, January 8 by Summer Anderson

"The best way out is always through." - Robert Frost

Police Investigating Cable Theft String

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

UNDATED - Police are asking for your help in solving a sting of Verizon cable thefts. Over the past several months, multiple copper cable lines from utility poles were cut down along rural roadways, typically overnight. Investigators believe the thefts are related due to the similarity... Read More.

Oliver Township Lumberyard Catches Fire

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

OLIVER TOWNSHIP - Fire Marshals are investigating an early morning blaze at an Oliver Township lumberyard. At around 7:17 am Wednesday morning, crews responded to MacDonald and Owen Lumber Company for reports of an active fire. Once on scene, crews discovered a wood burning boiler had... Read More.

Reworking DuBois’ Budget

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

DUBOIS - City of DuBois lawmakers relooked at the municipalities’ budget, looking to make cuts to lower the tax rate. Council members discussed options ranging from department cuts to delay nonessential spending, with some members suggesting long term revenue sources through economic growth initiatives, leasing... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois Announces First 2026 Birth

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Early New Years Day, Penn Highlands DuBois helped a Clearfield couple give birth to the facility’s first child of 2026. Hospital officials say that Rhythm Lee Mains was the first baby born at Penn Highlands DuBois at 9:13 am. He is the son of... Read More.

Local Sports Update – Thursday, 1/8

Thursday, January 8 by wcednews

District 9 Basketball Girls: WEDNESDAY DuBois 47, Johnsonburg 19 – Audrey Kennis scored 14 points to lead DuBois Punxsutawney 61, Kane 25 Clearfield 51, Bald Eagle Area 12 – Eva Helsel led the Lady Bison with 19 points Moshannon Valley 45, Curwensville 32 St. Marys 38, Bradford 22 – Top scorer... Read More.