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Katie Knol is WITF's General Assignment Reporter & Host.

She graduated from Penn State University in 2024, earning bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science. She has also worked at WPSU, the News Lab at Penn State, The Daily Collegian and CommRadio.

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Election 2026: Where Scott Perry, Janelle Stelson stand on foreign affairs

Candidates for Pennsylvania’s pivotal 10th District congressional seat share their personal and policy positions on foreign affairs. Scott Perry is the seven term Republican incumbent, and Janelle Stelson is the former local TV news anchor running as the Democratic challenger.

By Katie Knol/WITF

Election 2026: Where Scott Perry, Janelle Stelson stand on immigration

Candidates for Pennsylvania’s pivotal 10th District congressional seat share their personal and policy positions on immigration. Scott Perry is the seven term Republican incumbent, and Janelle Stelson is the former local TV news anchor running as the Democratic challenger.

By Katie Knol/WITF

With skill games deadline looming, supporters rally at Pa. Capitol

About 200 skill games supporters rallied at the Pennsylvania Capitol on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to regulate and tax the terminals before an Oct. 13 deadline.

By Katie Knol/WITF

Election 2026: Where Scott Perry, Janelle Stelson stand on health care, safety

Candidates for Pennsylvania’s pivotal 10th District congressional seat share their personal and policy positions on the economy. Scott Perry is the seven term Republican incumbent, and Janelle Stelson is the former local TV news anchor running as the Democratic challenger.

By Katie Knol/WITF

Election 2026: Where Scott Perry, Janelle Stelson stand on the economy

Candidates for Pennsylvania’s pivotal 10th District congressional seat share their personal and policy positions on the economy. Scott Perry is the seven term Republican incumbent, and Janelle Stelson is the former local TV news anchor running as the Democratic challenger.

By Katie Knol/WITF

Fifth measles death in Pa., third in Lancaster County announced by state Department of Health

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the state’s fifth measles-associated death of 2026 on Wednesday. It is also the third measles-associated death in Lancaster County.

By Katie Knol/WITF

Emergency crews respond to Perry County house explosion

Emergency crews responded to a house explosion Wednesday morning in Perry County that left the area covered in debris and closed roads.

By Katie Knol/WITF

Gov. Shapiro, Harrisburg leaders unveil $64 million plan to revitalize downtown

Downtown Harrisburg is set to receive $64 million in state and private investment aimed at attracting businesses, making downtown safer and improving public spaces.

By Katie Knol/WITF

New poll finds voters cite economy as top issue in Perry-Stelson race

Voters in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District say their top issue is the economy this election cycle, according to a new Franklin & Marshall College poll.

By Katie Knol/WITF

As volunteer firefighters become harder to find, Pennsylvania departments turn to paid crews

Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighter ranks have stabilized in recent years at roughly 32,000 to 35,000, according to the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, but departments across the state are increasingly turning to a combination of paid and volunteer firefighters to keep their stations staffed. 

By Katie Knol/WITF
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