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State lawmakers say they're making progress on Pennsylvania's budget, but we'll hear how their actions say otherwise. And travel to Williamsport with the WVIA News Team's coverage of the Little League World Series.

August 13, 2025 - The state budget impasse continues as Senate Republicans attempt to pass a temporary spending plan. Investigators are piecing together the cause of a deadly explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Western Pa. And, scenes from the Little League World Series Grand Slam Parade.

August 12, 2025 - The WVIA News team will report live from the Little League World Series’ Grand Slam Parade this afternoon. Democrats in the state house look to meet the deadline set by SEPTA amidst stalled budget negotiations. And, a look at legislation that would ban PFAS in firefighting foam currently in the state legislature.

July 10, 2025 - Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill yesterday repealing the state’s Sunday hunting ban. Keystone Mission’s executive director stepped down early and Scranton business owners don’t want parking fees to go up or hours to extend for downtown meters.

June 30, 2025 - Today is the deadline for the state budget, but lawmakers are not close to a deal. Lisa Mazzarella will bring us some insight into the Danville Area Community Center. And, Bradford County Library has a new director after a tumultuous few years.

Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Aging, who previously directed Lackawanna County's Area Agency on Aging, was named to the advisory boards of two national organizations focused on meeting the needs of older Americans and protecting them from harm.

Cody Balmer, 38, of Penbrook, "admitted to harboring hatred toward Governor Shapiro" and planned to beat the governor with a small sledgehammer, according to an arrest affidavit.

Authorities said the suspect hopped over a fence surrounding the property and forcibly entered the residence before setting it on fire.

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced significant boosts to agriculture spending in his 2025/26 budget. Farmers will reap the benefits of that boost.

At the Pennsylvania Farm Show dairy cows as big as trucks are guided through crowds for baths amongst a chorus of moos. Children fish for baby trout. And attendees slurp down the show’s iconic milkshakes.