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Excessive heat watch affecting part of Pennsylvania Monday and Tuesday
An excessive heat watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 5:40 a.m. valid from Monday noon until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 degrees...
DNC rolling out battleground billboards tying Trump to Project 2025
The Democratic National Committee is launching billboards that link former President Donald Trump to the controversial Project 2025 policy agenda. The billboards will be displayed in English and Spanish in Philadelphia and other cities in battleground states. Trump has said he is not connected with the plan, created by the...
Danville teacher climbs trees to raise awareness for Pa.'s forests
Van Wagner hiked a half mile up the Susquehanna Trail at Elk Mountain Ski Resort to the highest point in Susquehanna County. The slope was green, no snow. Not a cloud in the blue sky at 2,700 feet elevation. Wagner looked for a tree to climb. "I've spent my life...
Illinois lawmakers react to shooting at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
CHICAGO (CBS) -- There was a swift reaction Saturday night from Illinois and national lawmakers as the country learns more about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.Illinois lawmakers took their thoughts, prayers, and concerns to social media. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Governor JB Prtizker said that violence is not the answer in our Democracy." Senator Dick Durbin agreed that political violence is never acceptable. While keeping the former president, those injured, and the person killed in his thoughts, he thanked law enforcement for keeping thousands in attendance safe. Senator Tammy Duckworth also released a statement, saying in...
3rd heat wave of summer rolling in to already-scorched Lehigh Valley
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Here we go again. Get ready for another round of extreme heat starting Sunday and continuing through the week. A heat advisory and excessive heat watch will be in effect for the Lehigh Valley and southeastern Pennsylvania. The heat advisory from the National Weather Service will be...
ESPN analyst ranks Penn State football in his preseason top 10
As we approach the 2024 college football season, it’s time for analysts around the country to start ranking the top teams. Penn State football is expected to land in the top 25, but it’s the rationale that’s provided by each analyst that makes you a believer. Recently, Greg McElroy of ESPN released his preseason rankings where the Nittany Lions landed in the top ten.
Local Republicans react to shooting at Trump rally
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Millions of people across the country are reacting to the shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. Republican delegate Debbie Foertsch says she was in her hotel room in when she saw the shooting on television. She says the violence on display was unbelievable. Chairman of the Vanderburgh County […]
Delaware, New Jersey, and Southeastern Pennsylvania Gear Up for Potential Floods and Intense Heatwave
Residents in parts of Delaware, New Jersey, and southeastern Pennsylvania are bracing for a series of weather hazards, with heavy rains potentially leading to flooding and a looming heatwave expected to bring oppressive heat, according to reports from the National Weather Service. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 PM EDT today, with areas of heavy rainfall that could cause flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and urban areas. Forecasters warn that "excessive runoff may result in flooding," and "localized amounts near 3 inches are possible," posing significant hazards for low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Pennsylvania Caregiver Sentenced for Stealing from Elderly and Faking Cancer
BUCKS COUNTY, PA—Shannon Lynn Eberhart, a 48-year-old caregiver from Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to serve time in county jail after admitting to multiple offenses, including stealing from her elderly clients…
Custer wins Xfinity race at Pocono for Stewart-Haas Racing
Cole Custer drove away from Justin Allgaier over the final laps to give the 2023 Xfinity Series champion his first win of the year, earning a playoff spot for Stewart-Haas Racing in its farewell season with the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono...
Big Lots With NJ & PA Locations Closing Stores & May Go Bankrupt
Bad news for another major retail chain. It may be going under. The New York Post is reporting that Big Lots is in financial trouble. News like this is becoming all too common these days with other chains like Walgreens and Red Lobster struggling as well. If you're not familiar...
State cut permitting backlog 60% since 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection has long had a reputation for its painfully slow permitting process. And now, new numbers show that, at least dealing with backlogs, the agency has made significant progress. In December 2023, more than 2,000 permits were in the backlog queue at DEP’s offices. By June 28, the backlog had been reduced by 56% to 970 permits, John Ryder, DEP’s deputy secretary for field operations, announced...
Western Pennsylvania Braces for Scorching Heat, Rain on Horizon
Pittsburgh, PA – Western Pennsylvania is set to experience a sweltering heat wave over the coming days, with temperatures forecasted to reach the low to mid-90s. According to the US National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, heat index values will soar, making it feel even hotter. Starting today, Pittsburgh will...
Pennsylvania healthcare remains expensive and imperfect. Is the solution more regulation or less?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — For her first decade in private practice, Dr. Kimberly Legg-Corba of Allentown did what a lot of doctors complain they do: charge patients a lot but give much of the money to insurance companies and other middlemen, while asking patients to do things that made little sense: come back for a […]
Pa Game Commission announces changes for mentored hunting, land purchases
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners met on Friday, July 12, and are highlighting several changes that residents may be affected by. Some of the most notable things are a new change to how adults can accompany additional hunters, the growth of the state game land system, a proposal to decrease the […]
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