The Butler County man shot and killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump is being described as a hero for his final actions.

Early indications are the man who attempted to kill the former president was a quiet student in Bethel Park schools in Allegheny County.

FBI investigators say they believe the shooter used a legally purchased AR-style rifle.

The nation’s top law enforcement official is denouncing the violent attack against the former president.

Research shows political violence builds on itself with every iteration and escalation, but the practice of peace also creates a cultural habit. WITF's Jordan Wilkie reports on ways to understand what you can do to create peace and democracy and tamp down potential violence and disorder.

The Butler County man shot and killed during an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump is being described as a hero for his final actions.
Early indications are the man who attempted to kill the former president was a quiet student in Bethel Park schools in Allegheny County.
FBI investigators say they believe the shooter used a legally purchased AR-style rifle.
The nation’s top law enforcement official is denouncing the violent attack against the former president.
Research shows political violence builds on itself with every iteration and escalation, but the practice of peace also creates a cultural habit. WITF's Jordan Wilkie reports on ways to understand what you can do to create peace and democracy and tamp down potential violence and disorder.

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.

Picking up the pieces after attempted assassination against Donald Trump in Pa.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette employees found out from the paper’s owners earlier this month that the publication plans to shut down at the start of May. Now, a dispute has broken out among members of the paper’s union and other staff members about what to do next.

If all the ice and snow has you down – we may have the antidote: The 197th Philadelphia Flower show opens in about a month and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has a preview of what to expect.

Despite cold, icy and snowy weather, this is the time of year that gardeners and farmers lay the groundwork – so to speak – for the next season’s crops. In Philadelphia, one nonprofit is creatively acquiring and repurposing vacant lots to do just that.

As scientists learn more about the harms of PFAS chemicals and microplastics, researchers are trying to find new ways to remove them from drinking water.

And a deep dive into the potential impact of data centers on the Susquehanna River: Andrew Dehoff, executive director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission joins us for a conversation about how data centers typically use water, the alternatives, and whether the Susquehanna would be able to support water usage at data centers currently proposed for Central Pennsylvania.

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. 

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette employees found out from the paper&rsquo;s owners earlier this month that the publication plans to shut down at the start of May.&nbsp;Now, a dispute has broken out among members of the paper&rsquo;s union and other staff members about what to do next.
If all the ice and snow has you down &ndash; we may have the antidote:&nbsp;The 197th Philadelphia Flower show opens in about a month and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has a preview of what to expect.
Despite cold, icy and snowy weather, this is the time of year that gardeners and farmers lay the groundwork &ndash; so to speak &ndash; for the next season&rsquo;s crops.&nbsp;In Philadelphia, one nonprofit is creatively acquiring and repurposing vacant lots to do just that.
As scientists learn more about the harms of PFAS chemicals and microplastics, researchers are trying to find new ways to remove them from drinking water.
And a deep dive into the potential impact of data centers on the Susquehanna River: Andrew Dehoff, executive director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission joins us for a conversation about how data centers typically use water, the alternatives, and whether the Susquehanna would be able to support water usage at data centers currently proposed for Central Pennsylvania.
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 | Jan. 26 | How data centers could impact the Susquehanna River.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Junior is touting the Trump administration’s new national nutrition guidelines in what he’s calling the “Take Back Your Health Tour.” His first stop — a rally in Pennsylvania’s state Capitol.  

Some Democrats say Kennedy himself is a danger to health.

State Senator and registered nurse Maria Collett says Kennedy, blaming most health issues on diet alone, is oversimplifying a complicated issue.

Pittsburghers are interested in learning how to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence, as the agency ramps up detentions and deportations in major cities. A meeting by an immigrants’ rights groups earlier this week drew hundreds.

An eastern Pennsylvania woman who lost both her husband and son to suicide is now working to increase awareness about the issue, especially now that the holidays are in the rearview mirror.

More than seven in ten public school students in Pennsylvania are enrolled in at least one arts class, according to the Arts Education Data Project. It’s good news, but there are caveats.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Art Association of Harrisburg. Executive Director Carrie Wissler-Thomas recalls the organization's founding by Gertrude Olmsted McCormick in 1926.

Art Association of Harrisburg Marks 100 Years with April Gala at the King Mansion | The Spark

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.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Junior is touting the Trump administration&rsquo;s new national nutrition guidelines in what he&rsquo;s calling the &ldquo;Take Back Your Health Tour.&rdquo;&nbsp;His first stop &mdash; a rally in Pennsylvania&rsquo;s state Capitol. &nbsp;
Some Democrats say Kennedy himself is a danger to health.
State Senator and registered nurse Maria Collett says Kennedy, blaming most health issues on diet alone, is oversimplifying a complicated issue.
Pittsburghers are interested in learning how to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence, as the agency ramps up detentions and deportations in major cities.&nbsp;A meeting by an immigrants&rsquo; rights groups earlier this week drew hundreds.
An eastern Pennsylvania woman who lost both her husband and son to suicide is now working to increase awareness about the issue, especially now that the holidays are in the rearview mirror.
More than seven in ten public school students in Pennsylvania are enrolled in at least one arts class, according to the Arts Education Data Project. It&rsquo;s good news, but there are caveats.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Art Association of Harrisburg.&nbsp;Executive Director Carrie Wissler-Thomas recalls the organization's founding by Gertrude Olmsted McCormick in 1926.
<a href="https://www.witf.org/2026/01/21/art-association-of-harrisburg-marks-100-years-with-april-gala-at-the-king-mansion/">Art Association of Harrisburg Marks 100 Years with April Gala at the King Mansion | The Spark</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 | Jan. 23 | RFK Jr.’s nutrition tour launches in Harrisburg.

Pennsylvania lawmakers and consumer advocates are blaming new data centers for rising home energy prices.

A new statewide program is designed to preserve and expand Pennsylvania's supply of affordable rental housing for residents at risk of homelessness.

The State Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging Pennsylvanians to test their homes for radon during Radon Action Month in January.

The federal government is buying a former Schuylkill County distribution center with plans to turn the site into a processing facility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering adding more than 1,100 acres of additional state game land across the state.

Hersheypark is announcing upgrades and expansions to its attractions for 2026. Plans include a new hotel, a new restaurant, and new features at its water park known as The Boardwalk at Hersheypark.

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. 

Pennsylvania lawmakers and consumer advocates are blaming new data centers for rising home energy prices.
A new statewide program is designed to preserve and expand Pennsylvania's supply of affordable rental housing for residents at risk of homelessness.
The State Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging Pennsylvanians to test their homes for radon during Radon Action Month in January.
The federal government is buying a former Schuylkill County distribution center with plans to turn the site into a processing facility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering adding more than 1,100 acres of additional state game land across the state.
Hersheypark is announcing upgrades and expansions to its attractions for 2026.&nbsp;Plans include a new hotel, a new restaurant, and new features at its water park known as The Boardwalk at Hersheypark.
In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at <a href="https://www.witf.org/givenow">www.witf.org/givenow.</a> And thank you.

Picking up the pieces after attempted assassination against Donald Trump in Pa.

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