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The IRS might owe you $1,031 if you live in Pennsylvania, but you have to act fast
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The IRS could owe Pennsylvania residents more than $1,000 but the deadline to file for it is this week. The IRS said the average payment to Pennsylvania residents is $1,031, but the catch is that it’s for those who didn’t file a 2020 tax return — and the deadline to do […]
Two charged with trafficking stole human remains in PA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have charged two men for allegedly trafficking stolen human remains to Pennsylvania. According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, 39-year-old Angelo Pereyra of Kansas, and 38-year-old Andrew Ensanian of Montgomery, caused stolen human remains to be transported between Kansas and Pennsylvania between 2018 and 2022. These charges were filed […]
New bill classifies Xylazine ‘tranq’ as Schedule three drug
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The office of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced the restriction of xylazine in a bill signed on Monday. The release explains that Governor Shapiro took action to restrict access to the illegal drug xylazine, an animal tranquilizer commonly referred to as “tranq” by signing House Bill 1661 into Law. The bill […]
Video captures tornado ripping through building near Pennsylvania neighborhood
VENETIA, Pa. - Moments of fear as a neighborhood in Pennsylvania witnessed an unusual sight for the area this weekend - a tornado!. The National Weather Service says the tornado touched down in Venetia Saturday evening, whipping on the ground for nearly six miles. Video captured the terrifying moment the...
New information on ‘Mystery Note’ investigation
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — There is new information Tuesday in an ongoing I-Team investigation into so-called “mystery notes” being found in sealed food products and at state parks in Pennsylvania. The cryptic messages have raised lots of questions and concerns from people from across northeastern and central Pennsylvania. The I-Team has confirmed that federal investigators […]
Former inmate says Pennsylvania's life sentence for second-degree murder denies a chance for redemption
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- As a young man on the streets of Homewood, Robby Wideman was bound for trouble. At just 24, he got involved in a robbery gone wrong. Things went south when his accomplice shot and killed the victim, and Wideman went to prison for life without the possibility of parole, even though he didn't pull the trigger."I was involved in a man getting killed. I didn't kill him. Didn't expect it to happen. I was in that lifestyle. So, I don't say, 'oh, I should have never went to prison.' Yeah, I should went to prison for what I...
Rutter’s Advances Plans for 2nd Centre County Store
Planning is moving forward for Rutter's second location in Centre County. The Ferguson Township Planning Commission on Monday recommended conditional approval of the convenience store and gas station chain's preliminary land development for a proposed store at the corner of Blue Course Drive and West College Avenue. The York-based company, which opened its first Centre County location in 2020 near Bellefonte, first revealed plans for a State College-area location in 2022 when it requested a subdivision for a lot in Ferguson Township. A final subdivision plan was approved in October 2023, and Rutter's submitted a preliminary land development plan in December. Plans show...
Pennsylvania lawmakers considering expansion of smoking ban in casinos
A renewed push is afoot to close loopholes in Pennsylvania’s Clean Indoor Air Act that would end smoking in casinos — one of the last places smokers can light up inside. The legislation, House Bill 1657, is sponsored by House Health Committee Chairman Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny. It is positioned for action by the full House, but efforts are still being made to try to address concerns raised by opponents.
New tool from Pennsylvania Department of Health shows where ticks are prevalent
Just in time for National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health launched a new online dashboard to provide Pennsylvania residents and health care providers with information about tickborne diseases.
Rutter’s breaks ground on massive prototype store in central Pa.
Rutter’s is opening a massive store with a new look later this year in central Pennsylvania. The York County company announced it broke ground on a 13,500-square-foot prototype store at the Industrial Park Road exit off of PA-147 near Milton in Northumberland County. Rutter’s didn’t share too many details,...
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