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‘Whatever could have gone wrong went wrong’: increased security likely at Trump rally in Harrisburg after assassination attempt
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Former President Donald Trump will hold his first rally in Pennsylvania since the attempt on his life earlier this month in Butler County. John Sancenito, President of ‘Information Associations Network,’ is a security expert who has worked with former presidents and the United States Secret Service to secure high-profile political events. […]
K9 tries to track down motorcyclist after Franklin County high-speed chase, crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A motorcyclist led State Police on a high-speed chase in Franklin County on a stolen bike, which resulted in them crashing the bike and getting away, according to the charges filed. Online court records show Allen Keesey, 43, of Chester County, faces charges that include felony counts of receiving stolen […]
PNG failed to shut off gas lines before 2021 Tyrone house explosion, officials said
TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A complaint filed Thursday by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission (PUC) said that their investigation into the 2021 Tyrone house explosion shows that People’s Natural Gas (PNG) failed in their response. The PUC said the natural gas leak and sequential explosion on July 26, 2021, was caused by a third-party contractor replacing […]
Tractor-trailer crashes into York County bank
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Emergency crews pulled a tractor-trailer out of a bank in York County after it crashed into the building Friday afternoon, officials said. According to a spokesperson with the York County Office of Emergency Management, they got a report of the tractor-trailer crash into First National Bank, located along S. Queen Street, […]
Pennsylvania man sentenced for fake passport cards, forging signatures
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A Central Pennsylvania man was sentenced to several years in prison for having fake U.S. passports, prosecutors announced Friday. David Romero, 68, of Lancaster, will spend two and a half years in prison with three years of supervised release after being sentenced by United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero, according to […]
Phillies acquire Orioles OF Austin Hays for Seranthony Dominguez, Christian Pache
(WHTM) – Two teams who could see each other in the World Series made a rare trade on Friday involving three major league players. The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles for reliever Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Christian Pache ahead of next week’s trade deadline. Philadelphia has had a need for […]
Harvey Weinstein has COVID-19, pneumonia; moved from jail to hospital
Former film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been transferred from a New York City jail to a hospital to undergo treatment for a variety of health problems including COVID-19 and pneumonia in both lungs, his representatives said Thursday.
Caricature artist at the York State Fair whose been overseas loves meeting people and the new locations she goes
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The York State Fair offers something for everyone, you can find tons of different food options, rides, animals, and, of course, what is a fair without some fun caricatures. While at the fair Thursday, abc27’s Dennis Owens had a fun time getting his own picture drawn, wondering if he will look […]
Wegmans ranked nationally as the second best supermarket
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The big — for most locations — brown store, was just shy of earning itself the title of #1 supermarket. An article by Newsweek listed the 2024 rankings for many retailers, scattered across multiple categories. “The America’s Best Retailers 2024 rankings were identified from the results of an independent survey of […]
Bill Barr violated DOJ policy in urging Pennsylvania ballot statement: Watchdog
Former Attorney General Bill Barr improperly urged a Pennsylvania prosecutor to make public statements about concerns over election security in the 2020 race, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) said in a report Thursday. Barr weighed in on the matter of mail-in ballots discovered in a dumpster in Luzerne County, Pa., […]
Local politicians introduce “Let America Vote Act of 2024” fighting for election reform and integrity
(WPHL) — Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Representatives Jared Golden (ME-2), Andrew Garbarino (NY-2), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3) have teamed together to introduce the bipartisan Let America Vote Act of 2024. This new legislation fights for election reform and integrity with the following rules: “There is no institution more fundamental to our democracy than our […]
170-year-old Pennsylvania church destroyed in Tioga County fire
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) — The remnants of a small Baptist church in Tioga County, Pa. were seen from the roadway on Thursday after a devastating fire on Wednesday. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene of the fire on Thursday, the Cherry Flats Baptist Church sign and steeple are among the few items […]
Baja considering office to prosecute crimes against tourists in Tijuana region
Julián Palombo Saucedo, says one of the reasons visitors have stopped coming to Tijuana and the coastal areas in Northern Baja, is the fear people have of police officers and having to pay bribes when they get pulled over.
Drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ arrested in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, and the reported son of incarcerated drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman were arrested on Thursday, July 25, in El Paso and are in U.S. custody, according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney […]
How to attend Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — If you want to attend former President Donald Trump’s upcoming rally in Harrisburg, there’s only one way to get tickets. You must register online through his website, and only two tickets can be reserved. The rally is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 31, at the Farm Show Complex, located […]
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