Martinsburg
LATEST NEWS
US Steel warns plants could close without Nippon sale
United States Steel warned Wednesday it could shut its headquarters and factories in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in the upcoming election, if a takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel is blocked. In December, US Steel sealed a $14.9 billion agreement to sell itself to Japan's Nippon Steel, which has promised investments to keep Pennsylvania factories competitive with foreign producers and newer "mini mills" in the American South.
An at-risk butterfly hunkers down at Pennsylvania’s biggest bombing range
The eastern regal fritillary butterfly once floated across meadows from North Carolina to Maine. Now the range of the vividly patterned insect is reduced to a single foothold inside the busiest National Guard training center in the country.
Pennsylvania Lottery unveils new Game of Thrones Second Chance drawing; cash prizes up to $7 million
(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Lottery has announced that their new Game of Thrones Second-Chance Drawing is now open to players. Starting now through January 23, 2025, players may enter any non-winning [$10] Game of Thrones Fast Play game ticket into this Second-Chance Drawing. Each non-winning Fast Play ticket will be awarded ten entries. 44 winners will be […]
Pa. House Republicans focus on shortcomings of state stalking laws at Bucks County hearing
Lawmakers and Bucks County officials testified at a hearing at Upper Bucks Technical School to help identify the various forms of stalking and the legal blind spots that prevent law enforcement personnel from intervening.
Pennsylvania receives “D” grade for pro-union policies from Commonwealth Foundation
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania has received a grade of “D” in one new ranking of states. However, not everyone considers this bad news. After Labor Day, the Commonwealth Foundation ‘graded’ states based on their labor laws. A handful of states in the South received an “A+.” States like Maryland and California received an “F.” “The defining […]
Spotlight PA investigation spurs call for more oversight of who can be a medical marijuana doctor
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Elk expert, photographer share insights on unique, unusual elk and offer tips to see them
With Pennsylvania’s elk becoming more active in September, a tenured wildlife photographer and an elk expert share some of their stories about unique and unusual bulls as well as advice on how to see these large animals. Pennsylvania has about 1,400 wild elk living in northcentral Pennsylvania and their activity picks up in...
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to defrauding $2M from investors
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Pittsburgh man has pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding his investors out of $2 million in a green energy scheme. Jonathan Freeze, 65, pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud, according to United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan. He pleaded in front of United […]
Fall forecast calls for impressive autumn foliage in upstate NY
Leaf peepers rejoice — conditions appear to be aligning for vibrant fall colors in western and central New York and the North Country. AccuWeather predicts especially colorful fall foliage across more than 20 states this autumn, though not in traditional prime areas like much of New England. ...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.