State Police Announces Firearm Purchase Denial Investigations
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced the number of firearm purchase denials and subsequent investigations for the second quarter of 2022. FULL ARTICLE
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Department of Health Reports First Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Pennsylvania in 2022
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s first probable human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2022 have been detected in Berks, Lancaster, Luzerne, and Philadelphia Counties. FULL ARTICLE
Pa. Court System Says It’s Not Responsible for County Judges Banning Opioid Addiction Medication
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A fight between the U.S. Department of Justice and leaders of Pennsylvania’s court system is playing out in federal court — and the outcome could have major implications for people who experience opioid addiction and face criminal charges. FULL ARTICLE
Scam Warning: Fraudsters Impersonate Department of Revenue in Letters Targeting Pennsylvania Businesses
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Scam artists are impersonating the Department of Revenue by sending Pennsylvania business owners fraudulent letters in the mail that direct them to turn over their accounting records. FULL ARTICLE
High School Student-Athletes in Pennsylvania May Soon Be Able to Get Paid for Name, Image, Likeness
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (EYT/D9) – One of the more interesting things to come out of the PIAA board meeting on Wednesday was the first reading of a policy that would allow high school student-athletes to one day be paid for endorsements. FULL ARTICLE
Sandy Township, DuBois Will Receive Nearly $900k Combined for Traffic Safety Improvement Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday that 70 municipalities will receive over $37.8 million to support traffic signal upgrades, increasing safety and mobility across Pennsylvania's communities through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT's) "Green Light-Go" program. FULL ARTICLE
Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Coercing an Ohio Minor to Travel to PA for Prostitution
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – An Oklahoma man has pleaded guilty to charges that he coerced an Ohio minor to travel to the Pittsburgh area for prostitution. FULL ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Has a New Child Care Tax Credit. Here’s What You Need to Know.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Gov. Tom Wolf has approved a new, permanent child care tax credit that will allow families to claim thousands of dollars in benefits. FULL ARTICLE
Spotlight PA Launches Historic Local News Effort in North-Central Pennsylvania
The middle of the Keystone State doesn't lack much in the way of natural beauty, charming towns, and fascinating people. FULL ARTICLE
‘6-State Trooper Project’ to Focus on Enforcement of Move Over Law
GREENSBURG, Pa. – The members of Troop A will be participating in the "6-State Trooper Project" from Sunday, July 17, through Saturday, July 23, with a focus on enforcing Pennsylvania's Move Over Law. FULL ARTICLE
