Meet the Candidate: Richard Whitaker

Meet the Candidate: Richard Whitaker

Monday, October 20 by wcednews

DUBOIS - Richard Whitaker is running for the DuBois City Council in 2026. “We all just need to look at what’s best for the future,“ stated Whitaker. “I’m not running for me. I’m running for my children, and my grandchildren. I want DuBois to be... Read More.

I-80 Closure Extended

Monday, October 20 by wcednews

UNDATED - The lane closure of Interstate 80 in Jefferson County has been extended through November 7th. Crews originally closed off the westbound lane between mile markers 95 and 89 for concrete repairs. Originally planned to reopen on October 17th, work has been extended through November... Read More.

Johnson defends calling anti-Trump protests ‘hate America’ rallies

Sunday, October 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Speaker of the House Mike Johnson defended labeling this weekend's "No Kings" rallies opposing President Donald Trump as "hate America" rallies, arguing that he was not referring to Democrats themselves but the message of the protesters."Just on this notion that these are,... Read More.

11 people injured, including infant, after car crashes into child’s birthday party in Maryland

Sunday, October 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A suspect remained at large Sunday after allegedly crashing a vehicle into a child's birthday party being held on the lawn of a Maryland home, injuring 11 people, including a toddler, according to police.The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday... Read More.

Central US states under severe thunderstorm watch

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least four U.S. states are under a severe thunderstorm watch.The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued the watch for northwest Arkansas, southeast Kansas, southern Missouri and eastern Oklahoma until 6 p.m. CT. The storm is expected to bring hail... Read More.

What to know about nationwide ‘No Kings’ rallies protesting Trump

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Activists and advocacy groups are staging a second round of "No Kings" protests across the country on Saturday in response to what they call abuse of power by President Donald Trump and his administration, including his immigration crackdown and his sending... Read More.

Mount Kilauea’s latest eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island seen in new images

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(HILO, Hawaii) -- Mount Kilauea, a volcano that has been active in recent years, erupted again on Hawaii’s Big Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Sustained high fountains of lava flowed from Mount Kilauea’s two vents, according to the USGS.This is the volcano’s 35th... Read More.

Winter 2025 forecast: What to expect based on where you live in the US

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some parts of the country are expected to face a colder and snowier season this year, but exact conditions will depend on which region you live in, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's winter season outlook.The seasonal outlook from... Read More.

George Santos released from prison after sentence commuted by Trump

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump said Friday evening he has signed a commutation releasing scandal-plagued former congressman George Santos from prison "immediately."Santos, 37, was less than three months into serving a seven-year sentence in federal prison after being convicted of wire fraud and... Read More.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The Trump administration filed an emergency stay request Friday with the Supreme Court to undo a lower court order blocking the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. "This Court should stay the district court’s October 9 injunction in its entirety," the filing, written by... Read More.