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Pennsylvania State Senator Speaks on Strategies to Lure Workers Back to the Office
Long before he was a State Senator, Nikil Saval authored and published a book titled, "Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace," where he examines the evolution of the office and the future of office work. With companies eager to find ways to lure workers back to their desks and...
Pennsylvania: Five facts about Erie County
Erie, the northernmost county in Pennsylvania, has carved out a niche as a bellwether in US presidential elections, with a majority of voters picking the White House winner since 2008. - Independents are key - There were more than 200,000 registered voters in Erie County at the last presidential election in 2020, of which 137,494 voted, according to state figures -- putting turnout at around 68 percent, slightly above the national average.
Pa. taxpayers overcharged by $7 million for Medicaid prescription benefits
(WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor released an audit showing that taxpayers in the Commonwealth paid $7 million more for Medicaid prescription drug benefits than they should have in 2022. According to DeFoor, the overcharging is a result of a lack of oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) by the Department of Human […]
See the latest forecast for central Pa. heading into Labor Day weekend
Forecasters with the National Weather Service (NWS) are predicting scattered rain showers and thunderstorms throughout central Pa. leading up to Labor Day weekend, but skies should be clear and sunny by Monday. Areas in and near Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Carlisle and Lebanon will have a chance for rain from Thursday...
Lawmakers pushing for televised coverage of Steelers games in Central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — As the National Football League’s regular season kickoff approaches, Pennsylvania State Reps. Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming (both D-Dauphin) are pushing for the Harrisburg region to have access to Pittsburgh Steelers football. The Federal Communications Commission currently allows NFL teams to claim television broadcast markets based solely on geography—meaning the owner of the […]
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Pa. Wilds Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:17 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming and Southern Lycoming as well as Sullivan and Columbia counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are probable. "At 5:15 p.m.,...
Watch: JD Vance courts voters in Pennsylvania
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), former President Trump’s running mate, will speak Wednesday afternoon from a shipping and warehousing company in Erie, Pa. This will be Vance’s first visit as the Republican vice presidential nominee to the city on the Keystone State’s northwest shore. But with a large and politically divided population, the commonwealth as a…
Huntingdon residents warned to stay indoors during mosquito spray
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — Huntingdon residents are warned to stay indoors Thursday night as the area will be sprayed for mosquitoes. The spray will happen Thursday, Aug. 29, starting around 7:45 p.m. and will last until 10 p.m., officials project. Areas being sprayed will include (not limited to): Penn Street, Moore Street, 5th Street, Warm […]
UPDATE: Driver Airlifted After Head-On Collision on Route 209 in Walker Township
A driver was flown to the hospital after a crash on Route 209 on Sunday evening. According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred just before 7:45pm on Route 209 just west of Mining Trail in Walker Township. According to a report from police, Allen Tracy, 18,...
Clearfield County man accused of stealing guns after being told about them
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A gun owner in Clearfield County accused a man of stealing several firearms from him. Noah Fry, 24, of Houtzdale is alleged to have taken the guns from a property in Decatur Township, according to court documents. He’s been charged with burglary, theft and criminal trespassing after police were called […]
Penn State Coaches Show returns tonight; takeaways from Lions’ latest availability: Newsstand
Penn State updates for Aug. 29 include the latest news from the practice field plus info on James Franklin's weekly radio show and more. The post Penn State Coaches Show returns tonight; takeaways from Lions’ latest availability: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
'Try to be a sponge:' Coach Franklin reflects on personal, program growth ahead of season
University Park, PA (WJAC) — On Saturday, Penn State will begin its 2024 football season with hopes of reaching the newly expanded college football playoff, but before we're fully immersed in football season, head coach James Franklin shared how he views his time in Happy Valley ahead of this season.
Penn State’s Drew Allar and the Heisman, Pat McAfee shows his Mountaineers some love, more
The news involving Penn State’s football program is not always good, but it’s usually interesting. James Franklin’s Nittany Lions are just days away from opening their season against West Virginia on the road and there is plenty to get to in this installment of required PSU reading.
Drew Allar 2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report
The Penn State Lions had been knocking on the door for years of the college football playoff. With 12 teams now, Penn State feels they have a chance, mainly quarterback Drew Allar. Allar is a former five-star recruit from Medina, Ohio. Allar has been compared to NFL great Josh Allen for his crazy arm strength and good athleticism. He committed to Penn State and hoped to be the savior to get Penn State over the hump. During his freshman season, he was the backup for now Green Bay Packers Sean Clifford. Sophomore season, Allar led the Lions with 2,631 yards, 25 touchdowns, and two ints. However, Allar only completed 59% of his passes. Under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, can Drew Allar take that next step?
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