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Lawmakers say deadly Philly shooting shows PA needs violence prevention

Wednesday, July 7 by wcednews

Philadelphia – After a deadly shooting over the holiday weekend in Philadelphia, some lawmakers say it's a sign for that our state needs to be more focused on preventing gun violence. On July 4th, about 90 to 100 shots were fired into a crowd gathered... Read More.

Clearfield County man accused of choking victim, drug charges

Wednesday, June 30 by wcednews

Lawrence Township, PA – A Clearfield County man was arrested for allegedly assaulting another person and having drugs. Lawrence Township Police were called to Lawrence Park Village near Clearfield for a domestic disturbance. They found that 39-year-old Eric Gillingham was trying to flee the residence, but... Read More.

PA House leaders respond to events in Washington D.C.

Thursday, January 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Center/Mifflin) issued the following statement: “Any act of violence or destruction is a crime and should be treated as such. “Peaceful transitions of power are something our country has responsibly... Read More.

Gov. Wolf condemns violence in D.C., disinformation that sparked riots

Thursday, January 7 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf condemned the violent riots in Washington, D.C. and the actions of Republican legislators who incited those riots by perpetuating a deliberate disinformation campaign following the 2020 General Election. The governor released the followed statement: “Today, President Trump’s supporters attempted... Read More.

Local Congress member Glenn Thompson statement on violence at Capitol

Thursday, January 7 by wcednews

Washington, DC - The Congress member from our area, Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, has given this statement on the acts of violence and unrest at the nation's Capitol: "I unequivocally support the right to peacefully assemble, but what occurred today at the U.S. Capitol was... Read More.

Keep an eye out for and report potential child abuse

Saturday, August 22 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Soon children might be spending more time at home doing online classwork, so it's important that we all keep an eye out for the signs of child abuse that might be happening as these kids are spending more time at home... Read More.

PA Dept of Health launches new violence data dashboard

Wednesday, August 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Health has launched a violence data dashboard to collect data on the scope, frequency, geography and populations affected by violence in Pennsylvania. The creation of the dashboard was a mandate in the governor’s 2019 Read More.

Fight at St. Charles Cafe in Clearfield, police looking for more info

Thursday, July 9 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – If you saw a fight that broke out in Clearfield on Tuesday night, police want to hear from you. The St. Charles Cafe in Clearfield had a disturbance around 6:30 Tuesday night that started inside the restaurant and ended outside, where one... Read More.

Amid protests, PA addresses police reform and accountability

Friday, June 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – After meeting with leaders in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Governor Tom Wolf announced several actions to improve law enforcement relations with the community and strengthen training and accountability. “Today, I am taking steps to address concerns about community relations with law enforcement as... Read More.

How to get help or report child abuse and domestic violence

Friday, April 17 by wcednews

Pennsylvania – As the Stay at Home order continues in Pennsylvania and schools remain shut down for the remainder of the academic year, kids at stuck at home... some of them in unhappy, abusive homes, unfortunately. We have a comprehensive list of phone numbers you... Read More.

Stories tagged with: violence

Lawmakers say deadly Philly shooting shows PA needs violence prevention

Clearfield County man accused of choking victim, drug charges

PA House leaders respond to events in Washington D.C.

Gov. Wolf condemns violence in D.C., disinformation that sparked riots

Local Congress member Glenn Thompson statement on violence at Capitol

Keep an eye out for and report potential child abuse

PA Dept of Health launches new violence data dashboard

Fight at St. Charles Cafe in Clearfield, police looking for more info

Amid protests, PA addresses police reform and accountability

How to get help or report child abuse and domestic violence

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