Apr 23 Long war in Ukraine highlights need for U.S. Army to modernize ammo production By Marc Levy, Associated Press The invasion of Ukraine revealed that the U.S. stockpile of 155 mm shells and those of European allies were unprepared to support a major and ongoing conventional land war, sending them scrambling to bolster production. Continue reading
Mar 27 All 7 victims of deadly Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion recovered By Associated Press State and local fire investigators are continuing to examine the scene about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia to try to determine the cause of Friday's blast. Continue reading
Mar 25 Death toll in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion rises to 4 as search continues By Michael Rubinkam, Ron Todt, Associated Press A fourth person was confirmed dead and three people remained unaccounted for Sunday, two days after a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory shook a small town in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Mar 06 Norfolk Southern pledges millions to cover train derailment aftermath, Pennsylvania governor says By Marc Levy, Associated Press Shapiro’s office said Monday that Norfolk Southern will pay $5 million to reimburse fire departments for equipment that was contaminated or damaged in the response and $1 million to Beaver and Lawrence counties to help business owners and residents whose… Continue reading
Feb 17 Colleagues praise Fetterman for seeking depression treatment By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he has checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression. His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive. Continue reading
Feb 16 Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for treatment of depression By Associated Press Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression. Continue reading
Feb 08 Residents concerned about toxic gases from Ohio train derailment By Brittany Peterson, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Officials warned that burning the vinyl chloride would result in two concerning gases — hydrogen chloride and phosgene, which was used as a weapon in World War I. Continue reading
Feb 08 Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, ending years of GOP rule By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in special elections Tuesday, wresting partial power from Republicans for the first time in a dozen years in the competitive swing state. Continue reading
Feb 06 Ohio officials enforce evacuation order, warn of probable toxic gas release from train derailment By Associated Press On Sunday night, the governor's office warned hundreds of nearby residents who had declined to evacuate to do so immediately, citing concerns about a potential explosion from a rail car that was being monitored. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 8:25 A look at the political wrangling over house speakerships in state legislatures While Republicans in the House were fighting over the vote for speaker, two states faced their own high-stakes tensions as they chose who to lead their statehouses. Karen Kasler of Ohio Public Radio and TV and Katie Meyer of Spotlight… Continue watching