Temperatures are moderating for a few days. But many of Pennsylvania’s rivers remain ice-covered. And the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding people to stay off icy rivers, streams and creeks. That’s because water still flows under the ice and can sweep victims away.

Many PennDot Driver License Centers across the Commonwealth are now renovated and upgraded.

This year, Pennsylvanians whose disabilities started before the age of 46 can apply for a program known as PA ABLE, which stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience.

U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania is announcing the allocation of over $270 million in federal funding for various infrastructure, education, healthcare, and community restoration projects. The Lancaster Airport Authority is receiving the largest amount, $5 million to expand its main terminal.

The School District of Lancaster apparently overspent $10 million during the 2024-to-25 school year. Administrators say they suspect an accounting error resulting from faulty software, that didn't correctly calculate salaries and benefits.

Former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has a new job, one month after stepping down. Gainey is the newest commissioner on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, which oversees casino and online gambling in the state.

If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at www.witf.org/givenowto help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.

Temperatures are moderating for a few days.&nbsp;But many of Pennsylvania&rsquo;s rivers remain ice-covered.&nbsp;And the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding people to stay off icy rivers, streams and creeks.&nbsp;That&rsquo;s because water still flows under the ice and can sweep victims away.
Many PennDot Driver License Centers across the Commonwealth are now renovated and upgraded.
This year, Pennsylvanians whose disabilities started before the age of 46 can apply for a program known as PA ABLE, which stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience.
U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania is announcing the allocation of over $270 million in federal funding for various infrastructure, education, healthcare, and community restoration projects.&nbsp;The Lancaster Airport Authority is receiving the largest amount, $5 million to expand its main terminal.
The School District of Lancaster apparently overspent $10 million during the 2024-to-25 school year.&nbsp;Administrators say they suspect an accounting error resulting from faulty software, that didn't correctly calculate salaries and benefits.
Former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has a new job, one month after stepping down.&nbsp;Gainey is the newest commissioner on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, which oversees casino and online gambling in the state.
If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow</a> to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don&rsquo;t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what&rsquo;s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Tim Lambert will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

The Morning Agenda

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth. The Morning Agenda — where our only agenda is you.

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don&rsquo;t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what&rsquo;s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.&nbsp;The Morning Agenda &mdash; where our only agenda is you.

PA Headlines | Feb. 11 | A safety reminder to stay off Pa.’s icy rivers.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity says she would cooperate with President Donald Trump’s administration in running Pennsylvania’s elections. Garrity’s comments come after Trump called for Republicans to “nationalize” elections.

The state Republican Party is throwing its weight behind western Pennsylvania attorney Jason Richey in his bid for lieutenant governor. The party formally endorsed Richey to run alongside gubernatorial hopeful Stacy Garrity this year.

Penn State has released a budget snapshot of how much it will allocate to its colleges and campuses in the 2027-28 fiscal year. The university doesn’t list funding for the seven campuses it is in the process of shutting down

Centre County prosecutors say they’ll withdraw the felony count of aggravated assault against Penn State star hockey player Gavin McKenna.

U-S Senator John Fetterman is calling on the federal government to halt the development of two new ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding the public that it's never safe to walk on ice coating the surface of rivers such as the Susquehanna River. While lakes and ponds can become frozen with a thick layer of ice and produce recreational opportunities such as ice fishing and skating, officials say moving bodies of water such as rivers and streams are never safe to walk on. 

A Lancaster County native, who was the first government worker to be diagnosed with Havana Syndrome, has died.

In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. 

Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity says she would cooperate with President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration in running Pennsylvania&rsquo;s elections. Garrity&rsquo;s comments come after Trump called for Republicans to &ldquo;nationalize&rdquo; elections.
The state Republican Party is throwing its weight behind western Pennsylvania attorney Jason Richey in his bid for lieutenant governor. The party formally endorsed Richey to run alongside gubernatorial hopeful Stacy Garrity this year.
Penn State has released a budget snapshot of how much it will allocate to its colleges and campuses in the 2027-28 fiscal year. The university doesn&rsquo;t list funding for the seven campuses it is in the process of shutting down
Centre County prosecutors say they&rsquo;ll withdraw the felony count of aggravated assault against Penn State star hockey player Gavin McKenna.
U-S Senator John Fetterman is calling on the federal government to halt the development of two new ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding the public that it's never safe to walk on ice coating the surface of rivers such as the Susquehanna River.&nbsp;While lakes and ponds can become frozen with a thick layer of ice and produce recreational opportunities such as ice fishing and skating, officials say moving bodies of water such as rivers and streams are never safe to walk on.&nbsp;
A Lancaster County native, who was the first government worker to be diagnosed with Havana Syndrome, has died.
In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a> And thank you.

PA Headlines | Feb. 10 | Garrity would cooperate with “nationalization” of elections.

During last week's budget address, Governor Josh Shapiro pushed for more housing construction, in part to make homes more affordable.

In his budget address, Governor Shapiro also said the state’s electric utilities are making too much profit at the expense of ratepayers. The governor laid out a plan to tackle rising electricity rates.

Officials in Chester County pledge to do better as they continue to navigate fallout from an poll book error last Election Day.

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry reports a surge in labor law complaints in 2025.

Pennsylvania agriculture secretary Russell Redding recently announced the state is awarding $2.2 million in grant funding to support 17 research projects.

Did you know that if every sustaining circle member gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow.

And thanks!

During last week's budget address, Governor Josh Shapiro pushed for more housing construction, in part to make homes more affordable.
In his budget address, Governor Shapiro also said the state&rsquo;s electric utilities are making too much profit at the expense of ratepayers.&nbsp;The governor laid out a plan to tackle rising electricity rates.
Officials in Chester County pledge to do better as they continue to navigate fallout from an poll book error last Election Day.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry reports a surge in labor law complaints in 2025.
Pennsylvania agriculture secretary Russell Redding recently announced the state is awarding $2.2 million in grant funding to support 17 research projects.
Did you know that if every sustaining circle member gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at&nbsp;<a href="https://witf.org/increase">https://witf.org/increase</a> or become a new sustaining member at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a>
And thanks!

PA Headlines | Feb. 9 | Gov. Shapiro tackles the housing affordability crisis.

Governor Josh Shapiro touted the benefits of AI data centers during Tuesday's budget address, responding to widespread opposition with a series of regulatory proposals.

Also in his budget address this week, Governor Shapiro urged lawmakers to pass a school cellphone ban. State senators appeared to heed the call, passing their version of the bill late Tuesday.

Immigrant rights advocates say ICE has been targeting Philadelphia’s Criminal Justice Center, arresting immigrants in areas around the building. At a rally earlier this week, they called on Sheriff Rochelle Bilal to do more to protect immigrant residents at the courthouse.

In the past, if a Pennsylvanian died without a will or heirs, the Commonwealth would get their estate.  Under a change in law that took effect in January, those assets will now go to community foundations.

Emergency crews battled a blaze and evacuated patients from a hospital Wednesday night in Northeastern Pennsylvania. All patients, staff and visitors were safely evacuated from Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, according to a hospital spokesperson.

A Lancaster County prison inmate died Sunday, two days after he had been found unresponsive in his cell, according to prison officials. 61-year old Erik Guenther of Lebanon was found by prison staff unresponsive in his cell early Friday morning.

Lancaster City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Easton McDonald as the city's new police chief Tuesday night.

Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna is being charged with felony assault following an incident on Jan. 31.

Retired Justice Sandra Schultz Newman has died. Newman was the first woman elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

And a deep dive... and tribute to a local music legend:

Al Shade of Gratz, Dauphin County, recently passed away at the age of 98. In honor of Al’s legacy, we’ll listen back to a 2017 WITF Music session with WITF's Joe Ulrich, in which Al performed a few songs and talked about his life and work.

Central PA country music legend Al Shade dies at 98 | WITF Music

If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at www.witf.org/givenowto help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.

Governor Josh Shapiro touted the benefits of AI data centers during Tuesday's budget address, responding to widespread opposition with a series of regulatory proposals.
Also in his budget address this week, Governor Shapiro urged lawmakers to pass a school cellphone ban.&nbsp;State senators appeared to heed the call, passing their version of the bill late Tuesday.
Immigrant rights advocates say ICE has been targeting Philadelphia&rsquo;s Criminal Justice Center, arresting immigrants in areas around the building.&nbsp;At a rally earlier this week, they called on Sheriff Rochelle Bilal to do more to protect immigrant residents at the courthouse.
In the past, if a Pennsylvanian died without a will or heirs, the Commonwealth would get their estate.&nbsp; Under a change in law that took effect in January, those assets will now go to community foundations.
Emergency crews battled a blaze and evacuated patients from a hospital Wednesday night in Northeastern Pennsylvania.&nbsp;All patients, staff and visitors were safely evacuated from Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, according to a hospital spokesperson.
A Lancaster County prison inmate died Sunday, two days after he had been found unresponsive in his cell, according to prison officials.&nbsp;61-year old Erik Guenther of Lebanon was found by prison staff unresponsive in his cell early Friday morning.
Lancaster City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Easton McDonald as the city's new police chief Tuesday night.
Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna is being charged with felony assault following an incident on Jan. 31.
Retired Justice Sandra Schultz Newman has died.&nbsp;Newman was the first woman elected to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
And a deep dive... and tribute to a local music legend:
Al Shade of Gratz, Dauphin County, recently passed away at the age of 98.&nbsp;In honor of Al&rsquo;s legacy, we&rsquo;ll listen back to a 2017 WITF Music session with WITF's Joe Ulrich, in which Al performed a few songs and talked about his life and work.
<a href="https://www.witf.org/2026/02/02/remembering-country-music-legend-al-shade/">Central PA country music legend Al Shade dies at 98 | WITF Music</a>
If you're already a member of WITF's Sustaining Circle, you know how convenient it is to support programs like this. By increasing your monthly gift, you can help WITF close the budget gap left by the loss of federal funding. Visit us online at witf.org/increase or become a new Sustaining Circle member at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow</a> to help build a sustainable future for WITF and public media. Thank you.

PA Headlines | Feb. 11 | A safety reminder to stay off Pa.’s icy rivers.

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