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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...
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 […]
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...
Rescheduled “National Night Out!” Celebration Taking Place September 3rd, from 6-8PM!
Please join us for Hellam Township’s 2024 “National Night Out” celebration!. Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Hellam Township Municipal Complex, 45 Walnut Springs Rd. York, PA 17406. *Parking is at a premium, so we suggest carpooling if at all possible*. Bring your own lawn chair!. Activities include: Face Painting,...
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, […]
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