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Bill would make it easier for undocumented residents get state ID or driver's license
HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- There is a bill making its way through the Pennsylvania state House right now that is meant to help undocumented residents of the commonwealth get either a state ID or a state driver's license.House Bill 769 was authored by Democratic Rep. Danilo Burgos, who represents District 197, which is a portion of Philadelphia County.He says that here in Pennsylvania, pre-Sept. 11, 2001, if you were undocumented but had an I-10 form, you were able to obtain a state ID or driver's license. Post 9/11, the federal laws changed and now it is up for the states...
'It's happening here in Pittsburgh': Pennsylvania ranks 9th in new cases of human trafficking
PITTSBURGH — It is estimated there are more than 49 million people enslaved in the world and that human trafficking generates $150 billion in illegal profits every year, according to the International Labor Organization. In the most recent federal human trafficking report, Pennsylvania ranks ninth in the nation for...
Casey to introduce legislation to ban water beads in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A popular toy left a baby girl in Pennsylvania fighting for her life. Now, her parents want everyone to hear their daughter's story, as her scare could soon lead to statewide change. The dangers of water beads, a popular sensory toy for kidsFighting for her life at just 1 year old, Harper's sickness and symptoms stumped doctors. "When we first got there, they thought she had gastroenteritis, was just really sick," her mother, Whitney Reese, said. For nearly two weeks, Harper got sicker and sicker with no answers. "She was continuing to throw up," Reese said. "She was not having a bowel...
Local fire department hosts annual indoor yard sale
The annual Howard Fire Company indoor yard sale is in full swing in Centre County. The three-day yard sale is at the fire company banquet hall. Items include furniture, appliances, clothing for children and adults, kitchen supplies, children's toys and games and more. All of the merchandise being sold has...
‘The most democratic of the haunted places’: Pennsylvania’s Mystery Mile
Tom White, an archivist and curator of special collections at Duquesne University, thinks there’s a very good reason why almost every town and city seems to have its own legend of a haunted road. “They’re the most democratic of the haunted places,” White said. “You don’t need special permission...
Babies ‘R’ Us to open in 200 Kohl’s stores, including 9 in Pa.
Nine Babies ‘R’ Us shops will open at Kohl’s stores this year in Pennsylvania. Kohl’s and WHP Global, the owner of the Babies ‘R’ Us brand announced in March that it would open Babies ‘R’ Us shops in Kohl’s stores. If...
Centre Hall Structure Fire
We’re learning a firefighter was injured this afternoon during a structure fire in Centre County. Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of East Potter Street in Centre Hall for a structure fire. The fire broke out before Noon by what officials say appeared to be caused by...
The Susquehanna Seal: Does a legendary water creature roam Pennsylvania's river?
Williamsport, Pa. — Out of all the types of cryptids, water creatures are some of the most interesting. There are stories of snaky monsters living hidden in lakes and oceans everywhere. The most famous, of course, is the Loch Ness Monster, but there’s also Raystown Ray, Chessie, South Bay Bessie, and the Gloucester Sea Serpent. And, in the middle of Pennsylvania, there’s the Susquehanna Seal. The Susquehanna Seal was also...
Pa. Attorney General announces over $10M settlement with cell carriers
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a $10.25 million settlement with several major mobile device service carriers regarding allegedly deceptive advertising practices. The settlement alleged that AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Cricket and T-Mobile were deceptive with claims of “unlimited” data plans and “free” phones. The providers are now required to be truthful in […]
‘We’re a family’: Celebrating Nurses Week in Centre County
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — May 6-12 is National Nurses Week across the country, acting as a time to appreciate the hardships and victories that healthcare professionals find every day. Mt. Nittany Medical Center has been celebrating the occasion by having small events, raffling off items and reflecting on their time in the nursing field. […]
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