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State Police Honors Personnel for Heroism, Exceptional Work to Keep Pennsylvania Safe
MANHEIM, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) hosted its annual department awards ceremony at LCBC Manheim on Thursday, August 29, to recognize the heroism and exceptional work of dedicated personnel who helped to keep Pennsylvania communities safe last year. Among the honorees was Lieutenant James Wagner, of Troop...
Auditor General says DHS failed to oversee pharmacy benefit managers, costing taxpayers
Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor has released a report detailing how the Department of Human Services failed to adequately oversee pharmacy benefit managers that provide prescription drug services for Pennsylvanians enrolled in Medicaid. The result, DeFoor said, meant Pennsylvanians paid an estimated $7 million more for the Medicaid program in 2022 alone. The report specifically […]
Dept. of Education offers $1 million in grants for Hunger-Free Campus program
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pa. Dept. of Education has opened applications for Hunger-Free Campus grant funding to help institutions of higher education ensure that students have continual access to healthy, nutritious foods. Last year, $1 million in grants was given to 30 different institutions. “Learning and achieving is much harder to accomplish when you’re trying to learn on an empty stomach, and food insecurity knows no age or geographic limits....
More than 8 million athletes competed in high school sports last year. Where does Pa. rank?
Pennsylvania recorded the fourth-most participants in high school sports, according to a survey released by The National Federation of State High School Associations on Wednesday. The survey noted that a total of 8,062,302 participants were involved in high school sports for the 2023-24 school year, increasing by over 200,000 from the previous year and besting the previous record of 7,980,886 set in 2017-18. Record turnouts were recorded in both boys and girls sports, and the national trend indicated...
Severe thunderstorms hit parts of Pa., closing roads and flooding homes
Severe thunderstorms rolled across Pennsylvania Thursday night, bringing a deluge of rain to some areas and next to no rainfall in others, according to the National Weather Service. Port Royal in Juniata County received the most rain — more than 7 inches, according to the weather service. In Dauphin...
KDKA Radio Editorial: A Message For Those Who Know Who Know Hard Work
Since it is an election year, politicians for national office are campaigning heavily in the Commonwealth. It is said winning Pennsylvania is key to the presidential race and success in Western PA requires the support of blue-collar voters.
High school roundup for Aug. 29, 2024: Shady Side Academy outlasts Deer Lakes in OT
Mark Bence scored the overtime winner to lead Shady Side Academy (1-0-1, 1-0-1) to a 2-1 victory over Deer Lakes (2-1, 1-1) in an early season matchup of Section 1-2A boys soccer contenders Thursday night. Allderdice 4, West Mifflin 0 – Jacek Piekut had a goal and two assists and...
Football Game Preview: Chartiers-Houston Hits the Road
The Chartiers-Houston Buccaneers will take on the Springdale Dynamos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chartiers-Houston is leaving town to face Springdale after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Chartiers-Houston took a blow against Jefferson-Morgan on Friday, falling 35-6. The defeat leaves the Buccaneers without a win on the season.
NCAA Football: Pittsburgh at Syracuse
Nov 11, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs the ball defended by Syracuse Orange defensive back Justin Barron (8) during the second half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
How to Watch: No. 10 Oregon Ducks Volleyball Faces No. 4 Pitt in Oregon Invitational
The Oregon Ducks Volleyball Team kicks off their season tonight against the Pittsburgh Panthers in a highly anticipated top-ten matchup. The Ducks are ranked No. 10 in the AVCA poll, while the Panthers come in at No. 4. Oregon has a 2-1 record under head
Jason Mackey: Who’s under more pressure - Pat Narduzzi or James Franklin?
PITTSBURGH - They are the highest-paid and most-visible members of their respective schools. They're also both now into double digits when it comes to their respective tenures at Pitt and Penn State - and those contracts run through the early part of next decade. Pat Narduzzi and James Franklin are...
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