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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...
Air quality alert affecting Southwest Pa. until Friday evening
On Friday at 9 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 8 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges as well as Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. "The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code ORANGE air quality alert for Friday, including...
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.
Pennsylvania Elk Cam returns for 2024 season: Here’s how to watch
ELK COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Elk Cam is back for the 2024 season! Through the livestream, which can watched here, you’ll be able to see elk as they become more active in the coming weeks. The camera feeding the livestream is on State Game Lands 311 in Elk County, in a […]
'The squeeze is on' as Pennsylvania loses rural pharmacies
(The Center Square) — Nationally, the disappearance of independent pharmacies creates access deserts in rural areas and Pennsylvania has not been spared. An analysis by the Rural Policy Research Institute found that 10 rural independent pharmacies have closed their doors in Pennsylvania and only one opened from 2018 to 2023. The institute, based out of the University of Iowa, found that the number of retail pharmacies fell by 4% in...
State System of Higher Education recommends interim chancellor
Aug. 29—The chair of the State System of Higher Education Board of Governors intends to recommend Christopher Fiorentino, retired president of West Chester University, as interim system chancellor while a search for Daniel Greenstein's successor is conducted. Cynthia Shapira notified students, faculty and staff at the 10 state-owned universities in a message sent Thursday morning. She noted ...
Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $1 million unclaimed, set to expire
(WHTM) – A Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball ticket worth $1 million, as well as two other Powerball prizes, are set to expire in the near future. The $1 million ticket was sold in Philadelphia by United Food Market on East Walnut Lane for the October 4, 2023, drawing. The ticket matched five of the five white balls drawn, 9-35-54-63-64, to win $1 million, less applicable withholding.
Pennsylvania families face challenges finding affordable child care
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The challenges of child care brought Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to Roxborough on Thursday. It's an issue that hits close to home for him."I'm a new dad to a soon-to-be 1-year-old next week, so I'm in this just with you, trying to go through what's right for my daughter," Davis said.Davis has made several stops across the state as the co-chair of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission, also known as ELIC, looking to find out how the state can help parents and providers. One ELIC commissioner said parents face three challenges when it comes to...
State Representatives write resolution on televised Steelers games, seeking fan input
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Two Pennsylvania State Representatives are looking to help Pittsburgh Steelers fans who want to watch their team play, but are out of the coverage zone. Dauphin County lawmakers Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming have written a resolution that would call for fan input on where...
Massive $71K theft ring targeting Pennsylvania grocery stores taken down: AG
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A massive retail theft ring that targeted grocery stores across nine Pennsylvania counties has ended, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Monday. Dozens of charges have been brought against five people — three of which are in custody — for their involvement in the more than $71,000 theft ring. Marlin Polanco, 19, […]
Seneca Resources Donates Laptops to Local Volunteer Program
BROOKVILLE, Pa. – Seneca Resources donated 15 laptops to Community Action, Inc.’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The IRS’s VITA program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals generally making less than $60,000 per year, including individuals with disabilities or who speak limited English. In the spring of 2024, VITA volunteers completed 2,009 tax returns for 2023 resulting in over $1.7 million in refunds to residents of Clarion and Jefferson Counties.
Donald Trump campaigns in Johnstown, marking return to Western Pennsylvania
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Western Pennsylvania on Friday. Trump, the Republican nominee for president, visited Johnstown for a rally at 1st Summit Arena. Trump campaigns in Johnstown: Watch the report above. Following Friday's rally, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will be in...
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