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Legal Matters: The Impact of Kayden’s Law on Custody Cases in Pennsylvania
In a significant move to protect the well-being of children, Pennsylvania has passed Kayden's Law, which officially goes into effect. In a significant move to protect the well-being of children, Pennsylvania has passed Kayden’s Law. The bill was signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday, June 14, 2024, and goes into effect today, August 13. Named in memory of Kayden Mancuso, a seven-year-old girl who tragically lost her life during a court-ordered visit with her father, this legislation introduces crucial changes to the state’s custody laws. Kayden’s Law aims to prioritize child safety in custody and visitation decisions, marking a transformative step in family law.
Cabot Man Charged After Winfield Bridge Crash
A Cabot man is facing summary offenses after a crash into a bridge in Winfield Township late last month. After a crash damaged the Smith Road Bridge on July 29th 55-year-old James Minton is now facing several summary charges including required financial responsibility, careless driving, and accident involving damage to unattended property.
Coterra Energy boosts Penn College's dual enrollment program for high schoolers
Williamsport, Pa. — Through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC), Coterra Energy has made a two-year $140,000 commitment to Penn College's dual enrollment program. This program allows students from over 70 Pennsylvania high schools, tech schools, and career centers to earn college credits with no tuition charge. Coterra's contribution will also support transportation costs when high school students visit campus to go on tours and meet faculty. ...
Pedestrian Taken To Hospital After Crash
One woman was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car Tuesday night. The accident happened just before 8 p.m. at the White Star Fraternal Society on Shuster Drive in Buffalo Township. Details on the crash are unclear, but a 55-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle. She...
‘Pa. still requires annual safety inspections,’ PennDOT responds to legislation claims
PENNSYVLANIA (WTAJ) — After conversations of Pennsylvania introducing legislation that could end yearly inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has made a statement. WTAJ reached out to PennDOT, asking for confirmation that yearly inspections in Pennsylvania will remain the same until further notice. Pennsylvania still requires annual safety inspections, and there has not been […]
Boosting CTE education and the trades still a legislative priority
(The Center Square) — As schoolchildren across Pennsylvania prepare to return to the classroom, House Republicans are emphasizing the importance of career and technical education. As they argued during a GOP Policy Committee hearing Tuesday in Bucks County, to get young students ready for the future, more money and support needs to flow to careers that don’t require a traditional college education. “Now is the time to focus on CTE...
Track & Field Programs Earn USTCCCA All-Academic Honors; Sharp & Tereska Pick Up All-Academic Athlete Laurels
LEWISBURG, Pa.- The Bucknell Bison track & field programs continued their reign of strong academic performances by once again earning All-Academic team honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTCCCA). Women's throwers Justley Sharp and Brylee Tereska won All-Academic Athlete honors. Tereska repeated for the second straight year.
Walz above water but relatively unknown in Pennsylvania: Poll
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is seen more in a positive light than a negative one when it comes to likely Pennsylvania voters but is still relatively unknown for the Keystone State voters, according to a new poll. The Quinnipiac University poll, conducted Aug. 8-12, found that 36 percent of...
First Up: Women's Soccer Opens 2024 Campaign at Home vs. La Salle, Delaware
La Salle (0-0) at Bucknell (0-0) When:Thursday, Aug. 15, 5 p.m. Where: Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium, Lewisburg, Pa. Delaware (0-0) at Bucknell (0-0) When: Sunday, Aug. 18, 1 p.m. Where: Emmitt Field at Holmes Stadium, Lewisburg, Pa. Streaming: ESPN+. Live Stats: BucknellBison.com. Season Preview (Click Photo Below) Bucknell at...
State makes audits easier to find, understand
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania auditor announced a website update on Wednesday to make audit reports and public information easier to find and understand. “It’s now easier than ever to search our site for information on audits, jobs, (volunteer firefighter relief associations), municipal pension plans, and more,” Auditor General Timothy DeFoor said in a press release. “This is another step we’re taking to transform and modernize our department.” The...
PA sees increase in EBT, SNAP benefit fraud — Here’s what you should know
Officials with the Erie County Assistance Office, which handles human services work for the region, said they’ve seen widespread mishandled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) funds and fraudulent activity associated with those programs. For example, one local man said he discovered his balance was being spent in Texas, despite never leaving Erie. Other people shared similar […]
Report: Traffic stops show insignificant racial, ethnic disparities
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Pennsylvania State Police found no statistically significant racial or ethnic disparities during traffic stops in 2023. The data, analyzed by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, shows troopers pulled over white, Black and Hispanic drivers at the same rate. The odds of receiving a warning or citation or being arrested were “statistically insignificant,” said Dr. Robin Engel, professor of criminal justice at the University of Cincinnati. ...
Workplace bullying isn’t illegal in PA, lawmakers aim to change that
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) – Workplace bullying and psychological abuse are not illegal in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers raised the issue during a policy committee hearing Wednesday. House Majority Policy Committee members heard from advocates, survivors and attorneys about concerns of a public health threat and the need to protect Pennsylvania’s workers from what researchers call a […]
Latest round of transportation improvements outlined across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Transportation Commission has adopted the 2025 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP). The plan anticipates that $88 billion will be available for the next 12 years for improvements to roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, railroads and active transportation. This is a reported increase of more than 5% from the 2023 TYP.
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