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FBI director reveals new details about Trump shooting at House hearing
Washington — FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before House lawmakers Wednesday about the investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, and he revealed new details about the gunman's actions in the lead-up to the July 13 shooting in Pennsylvania.Wray told members of the House Judiciary Committee that the gunman, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, flew a drone near the site of the rally roughly two hours before he opened fire. Wray said investigators recovered the drone in Crooks' vehicle, and the bureau believes he was watching video streamed from the device to scout the area.The FBI chief also said...
Shapiro signs two new bills into Pennsylvania law
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Governor Shapiro recently signed two new bills into Pennsylvania law, both centering around solar power and Pa. energy. HB 1032, called the Pennsylvania Solar for Schools Grant Program, will issue grants to school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools and community colleges. The grants will cover the costs of the […]
White Out vs Washington to kickoff at 3:30 or 7:30 pm
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WTAJ) — A week ago Penn State made the long awaited announcement that the White Out will be on November 9 against Washington. The announcement comes much later than in the previous years due to complications with the television networks. The network for this years White Out is unknown right now, however […]
Henderson's message to Big Cat visitors: 'There's no better place in the country'
This weekend will be Big Cat on the Auburn campus and it's the first opportunity for 4-star running back Alvin Henderson to have an extensive visit back on the Plains since flipping from Penn State in late June. One of the key additions for Hugh Freeze and the Tigers, the Elba standout tells Auburn Undercover that he's excited about being back in Auburn this weekend, but is just as excited about how things have been since he committed to the Tigers.
Who is Jessica Pegula? Bills owners’ daughter in Olympics
Penn State fans probably know the Pegula name, and tennis fans have been hearing it more and more over the past few years. Now, sports fans around the country will be cheering Jessica Pegula as she takes the court for Team USA in Paris. ...
PA’s No. 1 recruit confirms Lasch Bash visit, excited for another look at ‘top-notch’ Penn State football program
The Penn State football team is looking to make a huge impression on several top prospects this weekend at the annual Lasch Bash. One of those prospects who has been a confirmed attendee is the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania in the 2026 recruiting class Kevin Brown. As the Nittany Lions look to inch closer to looking up the top prospect in PA.
Turnpike toll booth savings plan won’t stop fares from rising
(The Center Square) — The future of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is booth-less. As parts of the eastern side of the state have seen, a $600 million plan will convert the entire length to open road tolling, making all fares payable via E-ZPass or mail. Starting in January 2025, the...
Federal dollars driving energy policy in Pennsylvania toward solar, hydrogen
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. A flurry of recent bipartisan agreements by state lawmakers on energy projects and policies is sending a clear message: Pennsylvania is slowly moving toward clean energy but fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere. The grab bag of initiatives that passed alongside the $47.6...
Old Farmer's Almanac fall forecast; what it says for Pennsylvania
As the country is still sweltering from above-average temps this summer, Pennsylvania will be sliding into a cool fall, according the Old Farmer's Almanac. The Old Farmer's Almanac released its annual fall forecast, predicting below-average temperatures for Pennsylvanians, while the majority of the country to the west, is forecast to see above-average temps. Precipitation,...
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