(WHTM) — A new law in Pennsylvania aims to protect patients getting surgery. It passed the State House and Senate unanimously just before Thanksgiving before Governor Shapiro signed it into law. The law requires healthcare providers to get consent from patients before having medical students perform pelvic exams while patients are under anesthesia. Work on […]

(WHTM) – Republican Pennsylvania State Representative Craig Williams (Delaware/Chester) has announced he is running for Attorney General. A United States Marine Corps veteran, Williams flew 56 combat missions during the Gulf War and was “personally decorated 11 times, including twice for acts of Valor in combat.” He served as a Chief Prosecutor for the largest […]

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WHTM) — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that TSA officers at a Pennsylvania airport prevented a man from carrying his loaded gun to a flight. The TSA stated that the incident occurred on Saturday, Nov. 25 at Pittsburgh International Airport. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with seven bullets and one […]

(WTAJ) — Every holiday has its trademark food that has become popular. As we near the upcoming holiday season, one might wonder what the most and least popular Christmas dishes are. In a survey done by Crestline, a branded merchandise company, over 2,100 Americans were asked their opinions on Christmas foods, including entrees, sides, desserts, […]

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has announced the results of its nearly week-long crash enforcement this Thanksgiving weekend. During the Thanksgiving travel period — November 22–26 — PSP investigated 979 vehicle crashes statewide that resulted in four fatalities, which is three more than in 2022. Alcohol was a factor in 73 crashes. Troopers arrested […]

(WHTM) – Summer is over and winter is coming and most amusement/theme parks in Pennsylvania have shut down for the year. Pennsylvania has 16 amusement/theme parks with more than 55 roller coasters, multiple rides, and plenty of activities. The oldest amusement park that is still operating in Pennsylvania is Idlewild which is located near Pittsburgh […]

ELYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Many amusement rides have come and gone at Pennsylvania amusement parks. Some rides are removed due to them reaching the end of their service life, and some get moved to other parks around the country. But there is one roller coaster that called Pennsylvania home for over 10 years before it […]

Pa. (WETM) — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office is advising pregnant Pennsylvanians to be cautious when choosing healthcare providers and counselors. According to the attorney general’s office, only licensed medical professionals can provide medical care in Pennsylvania. Some facilities that provide resources to pregnant Pennsylvanians are not staffed by licensed medical professionals and, by law, […]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– PPL is facing millions in fines after tens of thousands of customers experienced billing issues for months. According to the Pennsylvania Utility Commission, the investigation began after a billing issue began in December 2022 when customer meter data was not transferring from the utility’s meter data software to the customer service system. […]

(WHTM)– The Pennsylvania Treasury works hard to return unclaimed property including jewelry and cash, and some items were earned by veterans. The state treasury is full of military memorabilia such as medals, ribbons, and pins. “Since taking office, I’ve returned 397, including eight Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars,” Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity said. Army […]