US poised to end 2025 with the largest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded: Experts

US poised to end 2025 with the largest one-year drop in homicides ever recorded: Experts

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- This year began with a deadly New Year's Day car-ramming terrorist attack in New Orleans and is finishing with a flurry of horrific shootings, including a mass shooting at Brown University, but 2025 is also poised to end with the largest... Read More.

The stock market surged in 2025. What do experts think could happen in 2026?

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The stock market surged to record highs in 2025, hurtling past tariffs, a government shutdown and fears of a bubble in artificial intelligence.The S&P 500 -- the index that most people's 401(k)s track -- climbed about 17% this year, as of... Read More.

The new cars and SUVs everyone will be talking about in 2026

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- If you're looking for a new set of wheels next year, the choices can be overwhelming.From 3-row SUVs to wagons and futuristic electric vehicles, buyers can select from a wide range of powertrains, prices and body styles.Which models are already generating... Read More.

Quote for December 31, 2025

Wednesday, December 31 by Summer Anderson

"Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one." - Brad Paisley

DuBois/Sandy Joint Board Meets Final Time

Wednesday, December 31 by wcednews

DUBOIS – Tuesday. the joint DuBois/Sandy Board met for the final time ahead of consolidation, wrapping up unfinished business to clear the way for the new, unified city. The municipalities made their final administrative steps as separate entities, paying their remaining bills, transferring their... Read More.

Jefferson County Law Enforcement Warn of Phone Scam

Wednesday, December 31 by wcednews

JEFFERSON COUNTY - Police are warning you about a recent scam attempt claiming there is a warrant for your arrest. According to State Police, a Jefferson County woman was contacted through a local phone number claiming she had an active arrest warrant through the... Read More.

Clearfield County Bridges Set for Maintenance

Wednesday, December 31 by wcednews

CLEARFIELD – Maintenance work on several bridges owned by Clearfield County has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners at their final meeting of 2025. Not only did the commissioners vote to award a half-million dollar bid for bridge scour protection work next... Read More.

Gas Prices Continue to Drop

Wednesday, December 31 by wcednews

UNDATED – The average per-gallon price of gasoline in Pennsylvania is down another four cents during the past week, and now averages $3.05 across the Commonwealth. According to the GasBuddy survey of more than 5,000 stations statewide, prices are more than 17 cents lower... Read More.

Local Sports Update – Wednesday, 12/31

Wednesday, December 31 by wcednews

District 9 Basketball HOLIDAY TOURNAMENTS Boys - Tuesday: DUBOIS HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT: Consolation: Brockway 55 DuBois Central Catholic 27 – Luke Martino topped the Rovers' scoring sheet with 13 points Championship: DuBois 53, Brookville 40 – Maddox Bennett netted 28 points for the Beavers, bringing his two-game tournament total to... Read More.

PennDOT License and Photo Centers Closed New Year’s Day

Wednesday, December 31 by wcednews

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announces that all driver license and photo centers will be closed Thursday, January 1st, as the New Year’s holiday is observed. You may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT's... Read More.