PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — There are many symbols of the state of Pennsylvania, including the state bird, which is called a Ruffed Grouse. So, what is a Ruffed Grouse? State Symbols USA said that the Ruffed Grouse was chosen as the state bird for Pennsylvania in 1931. It is considered a game bird that has been […]

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Western Pennsylvania residents will soon have more access to railway travel thanks to a recent deal between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and one of the nation’s largest railway transportation companies. On Friday, Sept. 22, PennDOT and the Norfolk Southern Corporation finalized a deal to expand rail service on the Pennsylvanian Amtrak […]

GENESSEE, Pa. (WETM) – Police in Coudersport say that a school bus from a Potter County school went into a ditch this morning in Genesee, Pennsylvania. According to police, school bus number 13 from Northern Potter School District went off the shoulder of the road and into a ditch on Ridge Road in Genesee around […]

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Pennsylvania State Trooper faces multiple charges after being accused of trying to wrongfully serve a woman he knew with an Involuntary Mental Health Commitment, court documents show. Ronald Davis, 37, of Williamstown, is accused of trying to convince fellow Troopers that the woman was threatening to harm herself, State Police […]

PHILADELPHIA, Pa (WPHL) — The Philadelphia Zoo just unveiled a couple of adorable new additions. A set of rescued puma cub siblings made their public debut at the zoo, this morning. According to Zoo officials, the siblings were rescued from Kalama, Washington in July after Washington officials were notified of a farmer who legally killed […]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Operators of Halloween attractions across Pennsylvania are being reminded about the state’s child labor laws and how they can avoid costly fines or even jail time. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) said that employers of these seasonal attractions who hire performers under the age of 18 must acquire […]

MCKEAN COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A group of UPMC medical workers were awarded a $1 million Mega Millions check from the Pennsylvania Lottery. The group, who call themselves the “Million Dollar Medicals” after buying a big money winner in the historic July 28 Mega Millions, comprise 15 UPMC medical workers who have been playing for […]

RIDGEBURY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) – A pipe replacement project is scheduled to begin next week in Bradford County. According to PennDOT, more road work will be coming to Bradford County beginning on Monday, Sept. 25, for a pipe replacement project. A PennDOT maintenance crew will be closing a portion of Chapel Road between the intersections […]

(WHTM) – Indoor smoking is largely banned in Pennsylvania, but visitors to casinos and bars are currently exempt. A state lawmaker is looking to close that loophole. Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) has introduced legislation he says will fully ban indoor smoking and protect customers and employees from second-hand smoke. “Fifteen years ago, this commonwealth took […]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Four more adults have been banned from all Pennsylvania casinos, The PA Gaming Control Board announced. The four were added to the involuntary exclusion list after being accused of leaving a total of nine children unattended in their vehicles while they went to gamble. A woman was placed on the involuntary […]