State Representative Daryl Metcalfe is looking to impeach the state’s secretary of environmental protection. Metcalfe introduced a bill that calls for the impeachment of Patrick McDonnell, d... Read more
The state Senate is recognizing a program that aims at conserving wild life in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Wild Resource Conservation Program celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. It... Read more
A local lawmaker says a new law will help staff nursing homes and give reassurance to long-term care residents. Representative Tim Bonner of the 17th District says the bill would require nur... Read more
After a sprinkle here and there to begin Tuesday morning, the skies opened up around 9 a.m. and gave the area some much-needed rain. The summer so far has been about an inch behind the avera... Read more
Political experts are predicting the race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania could be one of the most expensive ever. As the campaign between Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and Democrat John Fetterma... Read more
A local company has made an acquisition and is moving forward with a change of name. Late last week II-VI Incorporated, headquartered in Saxonburg, acquired a company based in Santa Clara, C... Read more
Officials with Consolidated Communications are warning of a potential scam. A listener told our newsroom that they were sent an email that appeared to be from Consolidated asking them to upd... Read more
The price of a stamp is going up. The U.S. Postal Service says another two cents will be added to the cost of a forever stamp, bringing the price to 60 cents. The Postmaster General says pri... Read more
Six universities in the state system of higher education have officially consolidated. Clarion, California, and Edinboro are now known as Pennsylvania Western University—or PennWest. The mov... Read more
The 166th Big Butler Fair continues this week in Prospect. The event, which is held at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on New Castle Road, is one of the largest fairs in the state. Attractions in... Read more