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Governor Shapiro visits Shippensburg University, touts education reform
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Shippensburg University Tuesday morning to tout newly approved educational reforms in Pennsylvania, which many have called a blueprint for the rest of the country. The 2024-25 state budget, which Shapiro signed into law last week and ceremonially signed Tuesday, increases funding for universities within the...
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 […]
Plum man discharged from hospital after Trump shooting
A Plum man wounded during a shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Butler County was discharged from a hospital Wednesday, officials said. Allegheny Health Network released an update Wednesday on both patients being treated at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny General Hospital following the shooting at the former president’s July 13 campaign rally.
Butler Memorial Hospital Receives Recognition For Stroke Care
Butler Memorial Hospital has once again received recognition for care of stroke patients. According to Independence Health System, the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award signifies that Butler Memorial Hospital provides stroke patients the best treatment aligned with nationally recognized, research based guidelines.
Affordable housing plans in Bloomfield scrapped as Giant Eagle takes over site
New affordable housing and other developments are no longer in the works in Bloomfield. Plans for the the former ShurSave had included a Giant Eagle in place of the current Community Market, 248 rental units including 25 affordable units, 10,000 square feet of retail space and an outdoor plaza. The...
Man shot, killed outside Pittsburgh convenience store
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man was shot and killed outside a convenience store in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood.Police said they were called to Amanda Street for reports of a man shot outside Triangle Mart shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday. When first responders got there, they found a 51-year-old at the back of the building with a gunshot wound to his chest, police said. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later died. His identity hasn't been released. Detectives are investigating and reviewing video, police said. Crime scene tape blocked off the front of the convenience store as police...
Local middle schooler only survivor in crash that killed father, siblings
***Video above: Road fatalities, crash causes in Ohio over 5 years.***. SLIPPERY ROCK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WJW) – A 10-year-old girl is fighting for her life in the hospital after a Pennsylvania car crash killed her father and siblings over the weekend. The crash happened early Saturday morning in Slippery...
So Far Nothing Found For Foul Smell Around The Johnstown Area
If you’re in or around the Johnstown area you may have caught a wiff of something Tonight and it isn’t pleasant. Viewers in the area reached out to us tonight about a manure like stench we even smelled it outside of our studio. So we reached out to...
31st Annual Blues and Jazz Fest Returns to Frontier Park
For over 30 years, the Erie Blues and Jazz festival has been one of Erie's most unique and important music festivals, hosted at Frontier Park. This summer fixture has featured world-class artists alongside local talent, who perform for thousands of residents over the first weekend in August. It's long served as a showcase for both up-and-coming artists and music legends, and carrying on the tradition this year are Dumpstaphunk, Barbara Blue featuring Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, and Terrance Simien and the Zydeco. A second stage, at the McCain Amphitheater, which is located near the Griff Slides, has been added that will feature local music performances, along with blues-based karaoke hosted by Matt "Broke" Boland.
Oil City Woman Accused of Allegedly Punching Ex-Girlfriend During Domestic Altercation Due in Court Today
OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — A local woman accused of punching her ex-girlfriend in Oil City is due in court on Wednesday morning. According to court records, a preliminary hearing for 32-year-old Trista Marie Tanner, of Oil City, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, in Venango County Central Court.
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...
More funding for home repair program left out of state budget despite high demand
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. Harrisburg, Pa. — A popular program that helps Pennsylvania homeowners with the cost of essential repairs did not receive more funding in this year’s state budget, despite overwhelming demand in many counties. Almost 18,200 homeowners who applied for help...
AG shuts down Pennsylvania drug lab with arrest of parents — $200K in narcotics found
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A DMT and THC drug lab in Pennsylvania was shut down after two parents were arrested for running it — and the children were at home. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrests of Drew Divelbliss, 36, and Lauren Divelbliss, 40, after a raid on their home in Eighty […]
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