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Flood advisory for York County Tuesday night
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 8:20 p.m. in effect until 10 p.m. for York County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas...
Rental assistance program relaunches in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – An Emergency Renter’s Assistance Program has relaunched in Dauphin County. “We still have a lot of people in our community that really struggle,” said Darrel Reinford, the Executive Director of Christian Churches United. “Rents have really increased since the pandemic. I think we all know that. And again, if you’re […]
Household hazardous waste and electronics collection event planned for July 20
Noble Environmental and Somerset County Recycling are sponsoring a household hazardous waste and electronics collection event starting at 9 a.m. July 20 at 6022 Glades Pike Somerset, in the Penn Highlands College parking lot. Do you have old paint, household chemicals, pool chemicals, insecticides, or other household chemicals, or any...
Damaging Winds, Hail Forecasted for Pennsylvania and Ohio Today
Pittsburgh, PA – Hot and humid weather will continue today in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, bringing with it the potential for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible from 1 PM to...
Pa. kayaker collects 100 tons of trash, including toilets, from lakes and reservoirs
A Pennsylvania kayaker enjoys making a lake more beautiful than just enjoying the scenery while he paddles. James “Jim” Zueger of Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, has spent the past 10 years traveling to different lakes and ponds in southwestern Pennsylvania and West Virginia removing litter others left behind.
Pittsburgh on Alert for Potential Storms and Tornado Threat Until Wednesday Cold Front
As the Pittsburgh region braces for yet another day of tumultuous weather, officials at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh have issued forecasts anticipating storm chances to persist throughout the Ohio River Valley until a Wednesday cold front brings drier, more seasonable temperatures. According to the latest release from the National Weather Service, the main concern until then is the potential for damaging winds, although "isolated tornadoes and large hail can note ruled out."
Piedmont Airlines hiring flight attendants in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Piedmont Airlines is hosting a meet-and-greet for individuals interested in joining its flight attendant team. According to Piedmont, the meet-and-greet will take place at Harrisburg International Airport on Wednesday, July 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “Piedmont flight attendants are the face of the airline,...
Butler Track & Field Teams Notch 9th Nationally for GPA
The Butler men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized for their continued accomplishments in the classroom, earning NCAA Division I Track & Field USTFCCCA All-Academic Team recognition. The honorees were announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Monday. When combining the men’s and women’s GPAs, Butler’s program ranked ninth nationally for the 2023-24 season. Butler’s combined GPA has been among the nation’s Top 10 for seven consecutive years. The women’s team cumulative GPA of 3.722 ranked sixth nationally, while the men’s team cumulative grade point average of 3.447 was 31st in all of…
Polis orders flags to be lowered for volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter who was killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Pennsylvania SPCA to host 'Pittiefest' with special adoption fees
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania SPCA will be hosting a special event for pit bulls across all of the rescue's locations. The PSPCA is hosting "Pittiefest," where all classic pit bulls will have their adoption fees set at $5 starting Tuesday, July 16. The promotion runs through Sunday,...
State will follow Lehigh Valley's lead on economic development under new $500 million plan, Gov. Josh Shapiro says
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Standing before long-abandoned ruins on the Bethlehem Steel campus, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $500 million economic development program into law Tuesday. Shapiro hailed the legislation as a historic step that will rev up Pennsylvania's economic engine. For decades, the state has failed to invest in...
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