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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.

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18:05

Testing cow's milk in Pa. for bird flu; Push to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/16

Under new state and federal orders, cow's milk in Pennsylvania is getting tested for bird flu. Democratic state House members say they’ll champion a bill next year to legalize recreational marijuana. Time has run out for Pennsylvanians seeking health insurance coverage through the state's exchange known as PENNIE. Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts threw touchdown passes to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith as the Eagles won their franchise-record 10th straight game -- 27-13 over the Pittsburgh Steelers

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6:55

It may take time to dole out reward money for arrest...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/13

It may take some time before any reward money is released to the Altoona McDonald's worker who called 911 Monday after spotting the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Union workers at Penn State are disputing a decision that leaves them out of staffing a new housing complex on campus. Hundreds of US Steel workers showed up at the Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh to rally support for the company’s sale to Nippon Steel. Sunday's matchup between the Philadelphia

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7:20

Rally today to show support of Nippon Steel's bid to...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/12

U.S. Steel plans a rally today in Western Pennsylvania to support its acquisition by Nippon Steel, even as reports suggest President Joe Biden will block the sale. Western Pennsylvania oil and gas company PennEnergy will pay a $2 million penalty, and reduce pollution from its facilities, in a proposed settlement with the Justice Department. Penn Medicine is teaming up with billionaire investor Mark Cuban and his prescription marketplace company. New York City’s police commissioner says the gun

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8:25

Luigi Mangione fights extradition from Altoona to New...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/11

A legal battle is underway to extradite Luigi Mangione from Pennsylvania to New York. With temperatures expected to drop later today many will be reaching to turn up their thermostats. We have some tips onhow to keep your home comfortable this winter. The University of Pittsburgh has launched a new global health initiative to reduce health disparities for women. A state lawmaker from Lancaster County will soon be stepping down. A federal safety board says a corroded steam pipe and a defective

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8:17

Suspect in killing of healthcare CEO arrested in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/10

Court records show New York prosecutors have charged a man taken in to custody in Altoona with murder in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. The murder was likely carried out with a ghost gun -- one of the nearly untraceable weapons that can be made a home. The state's senior U.S. senator is making his last round of stops before leaving office.Democrat Bob Casey recently toured King’s College’s new Center for Advanced Healthcare in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Notre-Dame

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12:58

College Football Playoff heads to Beaver Stadium;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/09

Penn State has earned the number six seed in the College Football playoff and will host 11th seeded SMU on December 21st at Beaver Stadium. More delays are in store for motorists in the Harrisburg area this week as work along Interstate 83 continues. Native brook trout in the upper Delaware River draw anglers from across the globe. More than $3 million dollars will help conserve trout streams in the mountainous areas of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. It’s the first tri-state initiative of

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8:55

Two Pa. teens charged with creating AI-generated nude...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/06

The Lancaster County District Attorney's Office has filed charges against two teenage boys in connection with the creation of AI-generated pornographic images of Lancaster Country Day School students and other minors. It's been four days since a Western Pennsylvania woman went searching for her cat... and disappeared at the chasm of a three-story deep sinkhole. How do sinkholes form? State labor and agriculture leaders are looking to address the shortage of workers in the largest sector of

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8:13

Search for Pa. woman who fell into sinkhole now a...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/05

The search for a woman who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Westmoreland County has become a recovery effort after two treacherous days of digging through mud and rock produced no signs of life. Faculty members and coaches at Commonwealth University's Lock Haven campus plan to hold a "no-confidence" vote early next year on the school's president. Gun reformers in Pennsylvania say they will pressure state lawmakers to pass stricter firearms laws. Groups like CeaseFire PA want the state

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7:06

The mental health equivalent of urgent care opens in...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/04

A first of its kind mental health assessment and treatment facility is up and running in Dauphin County. Schools and businesses have been closed this week in Erie, after a snowstorm dumped nearly six feet in some areas, with more snow in the forecast. Some experts say it's an example of climate change in action. A grandmother looking for her lost cat apparently fell into a new sinkhole above an abandoned western Pennsylvania coal mine and rescuers worked late into the night to try and find her.

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9:37

Study shows climate change accelerated 2024 hurricane...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/03

Human-caused climate change increased damaging wind speeds for every hurricane in 2024. That’s according to a new study by the Princeton-based Climate Central. From our friends at WHYY's Climate Desk, Susan Phillips explains how higher ocean temperatures led to the higher wind speeds. You may have recently received a letter from your water company about new rules for lead and copper pipes. That letter may ask you to identify your service line, but some consumers are confused about what that means

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10:58

Penn State issues partial refunds for online pandemic...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/12/02

Universities across the country are paying students back after the shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Pennsylvania, that includes the University of Pennsylvania, Susquehanna University, Temple University and now Penn State. From our friends at WPSU in State College, Sydney Roach reports PSU students enrolled during the spring 2020 semester could be eligible for payment as part of a $17 million lawsuit settlement. A native Pennsylvania hardwood tree is facing extinction. Kat

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12:22

"Say No to Panhandling" signs removed in Lancaster;...

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2024/11/29

Central Pennsylvania has recently been getting some much needed rainfall following two months of record dryness. It came as a relief to firefighters in parts of the state that have battled wildfires. But it’s still not enough to pull the region out of the drought. A Democratic state House member who has a medical background is warning that appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the U-S Department of Health and Human Services would be harmful to Americans. Cases of Walking Pneumonia have

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6:23

On this Thanksgiving, be sure to stay safe on the...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/11/28

Pennsylvanians are among those taking to the roads, with the Thanksgiving holiday travel period getting underway. Turnpike Commission CEO Craug Shuey says an estimated 3.4 million motorists will use the toll road between now and Sunday With the arrival of Thanksgiving, state fire leaders are offering advice to make sure it's a safe holiday for al involved in the kitchen. Hospitals across the region are dealing with a shortage of IV fluids in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Boeing Company is

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7:42

Pa. expects to finalize its election results this...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/11/27

The inauguration of a new president happens thanks to a careful certification process that traces all the way back to individual counties. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports this week’s election certification, slightly delayed in 3 counties, is the first major administrative step to seating elected public officials. Pennsylvania’s farms could become more resilient to severe weather brought on by climate change thanks to millions in federal grant money. StateImpact Pennsylvania's Rachel McDevitt reports

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13:06

More Pennsylvania wildfires; Fashion’s environmental...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/11/26

More wildfires have burned in Pennsylvania this fall than in the traditional spring fire season. StateImpact Pennsylvania’s Rachel McDevitt has more, on what’s causing the shift. Drexel University is using its extensive collection of historic clothes to shape a cautionary tale about the environmental dangers of fashion. Peter Crimmins, of our partners at WHYY, reports on The Ecology of Fashion… at the school’s Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.Support WITF:

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10:16

Thanksgiving travel costs are down; Treatments for...

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2024/11/25

The Morning Agenda is supported by the City of Lancaster helping create a magical holiday season in the city by offering shopping from nearly 150 small businesses to find gifts for friends and family. More details at VisitLancasterCity.com. Pennsylvania drivers can expect to spend less at the gas pump over this Thanksgiving holiday than they spent last year. Rachel McDevitt has more on recent trends in gas prices. Treatment options for opioid use disorder in Pennsylvania jails and prisons are

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13:10

Casey concedes in the Pa. U.S. Senate race; Remains...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/11/22

In the midst of an automatic recount of the U.S. Senate race, Democrat Bob Casey has conceded to his Republican opponent Dave McCormick. Amid the recount, Democratic commissioners in Bucks County have come under fire for voting to count undated and misdated mail ballots -- a move later struck down by the state Supreme Court. A large-scale technology processing center in Luzerne County is on the way to breaking ground -- faster than ever before thanks to a new state program. The effort to build a

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7:22

Philadelphia loses lawsuit that sought greater power...

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2024/11/21

Rain has arrived, but it’s unclear if it will relieve the drought, which is severe to extreme in some areas. The drought conditions across the region are fueling wildfires and driving concerns over drinking water supplies. While climate change didn't cause the current situation, but it can make the dry conditions more severe. Dairy farmers in Pennsylvania are being required to have their milk tested for avian influenza. The state's two biggest industries, agriculture and tourism, are coming

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7:39

Required audit of the vote in Pa. underway; Amtrak...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/11/20

Counties are auditing election results to make sure vote totals reflect the will of the voters. It's a key part of the election process before vote totals are certified and officials are sworn into office. The state Department of Education has revised guidelines for training teachers on culturally-relevant topics. With the state legislative session winding down, Governor Josh Shapiro’s plan to make the state see green through cannabis taxes is stagnating. Images that depict the faces of girls

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9:57

Pa. high court orders counties not to count disputed...

The Morning Agenda ·

2024/11/19

The state Supreme Court is weighing in on an issue amid ongoing vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick. A judge In Lackawanna County has given final approval to a 65 million dollar class action settlement against Lehigh Valley Health Network. The case involved a data breach that resulted in nude photos of cancer patients ending up on the dark web. The holiday season is here, and odds are good your social calendar is already

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