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Code Orange Air Quality alert issued for Philly area Monday impacting those with respiratory issues
PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday, July 15, in the Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. There will be eight-hour concentrations of ozone in the Code Orange range Monday due to partly...
Somerset weather: How long will heat last? Will it rain?
Somerset County continues to experience extreme temperatures as the heat wave continues into the middle of July. There is some hope for rain as the middle of this week approaches, according to the National Weather Service in State College. The National Weather Service said they expected the heat index on...
Beaver Stadium Construction Updates: What Student Gate A and the Super Ribbon South End Scoreboard Look Like
Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft, we have learned, doesn’t mess around. And neither do the construction crews and cranes operators that were working on Saturday to feverishly finish some early key elements of the multi-year, multi-hundred million dollar renovation of Beaver Stadium. Time is of the essence. While downtown State College and the central Penn State campus may have been the region’s epicenter on Saturday, just a bit more than a mile to the north crews were at work trying to complete essential punch list items for a renewed Beaver Stadium. The 2024 season is looming. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions were...
Two Hershey natives to compete on Team USA Women’s Field Hockey team in 2024 Paris Olympic Games
HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Hershey natives are heading to Paris to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Maddie Zimmer and Jenny Rizzo were selected to compete on the Team USA Women’s Field Hockey Team last month. Zimmer, a Northwestern University grad, will join Rizzo, a Penn State alum, in representing the United States […]
Penn State Planning $700M Renovation of Its Football Stadium, but Not Everybody Is on Board With It
Penn State is planning a $700 million renovation of its football stadium, but some trustees and alumni are questioning the plan. Pennsylvania State University’s board approved a $700 million renovation of its football stadium this spring, but not everybody is happy about the massive debt-funded project, writes Melissa Korn for The Wall Street Journal.
Tesla catches fire and burns to ashes at a supercharging station in Pennsylvania
A Tesla caught fire at the Sheetz supercharging station in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on July 8, at about 5:45 PM. The model of the vehicle involved is not confirmed but it seems to be a Tesla Model Y. The Tesla car caught fire at a Tesla charging station...
Logan Wagner Goes Back to Back, Weaver Claims 2nd Career Win, Shoemaker Wires Limited Late Model Field
Port Royal, PA - Logan Wagner charged from his 8th starting position to the win on Saturday night to claim his 2nd win of the season in 410 competition behind the wheel of the Kreitz racing 69K. Jake Karklin and Austin Bishop would make up the front row of the...
Clarion Area Bobcats’ Smail Brothers And Clarion-Limestone Lions’ Tommy Smith Members Of Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association’s Inaugural All-State Team
The recently formed Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association has announced their Inaugural All-State Teams and three local players are among those selected. Brothers Dawson and Derek Smail from Clarion Area were selected in Class 1A and Tommy Smith from Clarion-Limestone was selected in Class 2A on this historic 2024 team. The three have played ball together in travel ball, Little League All-Stars, etc. throughout the years. The tri had outstanding years in the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference (KSAC) and District Nine.
State Police Calls: Troopers Investigating Child Endangerment Cases
FOREST COUNTY, Pa. (EYT) — Marienville-based State Police responded to the following incidents:. PSP Marienville received a report of child endangerment around 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5th, on South Elm Street in Tionesta Borough, Forest County. Police say the victim is a two-year-old female from Tionesta. This investigation...
11-Year Olds Win Back-to-Back All-Star Tournaments!
The Hopewell 11-Year Old All-Star team is playing some great baseball!. The Vikings followed up winning last weekends Hopewell tournament by dominating and winning the North Hills Tournament, beating Shaler, 8-3. This weekend, Hopewell went 4-0 and outscored their opponents, 48-11. Last weekend, this team also went 4-0, outscoring their...
Scammers try to trick drivers into sharing financial information to settle outstanding tolls
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) is warning, again, about a scam targeting drivers.PTC says a smishing scam is being sent to random individuals, aiming to trick them into sharing their personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.The video featured is from an earlier report.In April, PTC also warned of a similar E-ZPass phishing scam.The texts purport to be from "Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services," and urges people to settle their overdue balances or face additional charges."I'm sure if you look at it without thinking, you could potentially look at that like, 'Oh my God, I have to go pay this...
Gov. Youngkin issues flag order to honor life of former firefighter killed at Trump rally
RICHMOND (DC News Now) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of the former Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter who was killed during a Trump rally shooting over the weekend. Gov. Youngkin said he issued this order to remember the life of Corey Comperatore, who died while shielding his family. At noon […]
Heat advisory in effect across Pennsylvania
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — The heat wave continues for northeast and central Pennsylvania with highs reaching the low and mid-90s Tuesday afternoon. Heat Advisories remain in place until Tuesday evening, when heat index values can reach between 95-100 degrees at times. Take extra precautions if you plan to be outdoors for an extended period of […]
Local Lawmakers Praise Education Funding in New Budget | WDIY Local News
On Thursday, nearly two weeks after the deadline, the state legislature presented a budget to Governor Shapiro. That budget includes historic investments in education, economic development, affordable housing, public transit, and more. Education funding was a top priority after a 2023 court ruling determined Pennsylvania’s funding of public schools to...
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