Category: State News

Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot Now Over $1 Billion
The Powerball® has crossed the 1 billion mark with an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, for the next drawing on Monday night. The jackpot has a cash value of $478.2 million.

State Police See Jump in Cadet Applications Following Removal of College Credit Requirement
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced on Thursday, September 28, that a total of 1,217 applicants have applied for the Academy since college credit requirements for the position of trooper were removed one month ago.

Great Pa News Quiz: Amtrak Addition, Taylor Swift-Inspired Legislation, 2024 Bids, and Toy Riots
Test your knowledge of the week in news, from 2024 hopefuls, to jailbreak data and Temple’s newest president:

Top Shapiro Staffer Was Accused of Sexual Harassment Before Resigning
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A top official and longtime ally of Gov. Josh Shapiro who abruptly resigned this week had been accused months earlier of sexually harassing a fellow administration employee.

Pa. Budget Chips Away at $1.4B Backlog for Parks, Forests
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers set aside $112 million to sustain and improve state parks and forests in this year’s budget, one of the commonwealth’s most significant investments in outdoor infrastructure in decades.

Pa. Lawmakers Are Still Trying to Finish the Budget 3 Months After the Deadline
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania lawmakers are no closer to finalizing the state’s spending plan nearly three months after the deadline, leaving hundreds of millions of dollars for the poorest schools, student mental health grants, and more in limbo.

PennDOT Invites Public to Share Feedback on Construction, Maintenance Services Through Online Survey
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is accepting construction and maintenance services feedback through an online survey.

Archery Deer Season to Open Statewide on September 30
HARRISBURG, Pa. – This is a case of enormity hidden in plain sight.

Marienville Soldier Killed in Action 73 Years Ago Laid to Rest
MARIENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – A local soldier who was killed in the early days of the Korean War was laid to rest on Monday, September 25, 2023, in St. Ann Cemetery in Marienville–73 years after his death.

AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Pa.
VENANGO CO., Pa. — Gas prices are five cents higher in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.941 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.