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Two men jailed in Lancaster and York Counties, attorney claims they are being held illegally
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Two men are behind bars in central Pennsylvania, and their attorney claims they are being held illegally. Attorney Robert Barnes is representing Ethan Wentworth of Airville and Rusty Herr of Christiana. “I’ve seen crazy cases, this is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen," said Barnes, a...
A 20,000-square-foot hospitality center in the works to be built next to the Revs stadium
An agreement to break ground on a plot of land adjacent to WellSpan Park has been reached by three leading downtown York organizations, according to a news release. The property will be called "Ballpark Commons,” a 20,000-square-foot mixed-use building featuring hospitality and office space at the North George Street entrance to York’s downtown. ...
Police: Two teens carjacked woman, 74, in Perryville
PERRYVILLE — Two females suspects, ages 16 and 18, are in custody after they allegedly assaulted and carjacked a 74-year-old woman in Perryville on Wednesday night — while she was doing them a favor, according to police. Investigators arrested the suspects after locating them and the stolen vehicle in York, Pa. on Thursday morning — about 12 hours after the carjacking, which occurred at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday on Honaker Street near Keesey Lane, reported Chief Robert Nitz of the Perryville Police Department. ...
Man accused of fatally beating person attending 'The Hideout' now in custody
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — U.S. Marshals have arrested Kier Sims in York after allegedly beating a man to death, leaving his body inside a Steelton club. According to Steelton Police, 33-year-old Kier Sims was arrested Thursday for the homicide of Otilio Lugo-Rivera, who was found dead inside "The Hideout" near the end of March.
State Police release updated Harrisburg's 'Five Most Wanted' list
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police have released an updated "Five Most Wanted" list of at-large suspects in the Harrisburg area. According to Troop H, the five offenders are wanted for crimes including fleeing from police, drug distribution, retail theft, failing to register as a sex offender, and firearms offenses.
Go Green festival in downtown York to feature food, entertainment and kid activities
Go Green, a family-friendly festival that celebrates healthy living, will be held this weekend in downtown York, according to a news release. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on North and South Beaver Street in the Market District. ...
Multi-vehicle crash involving tractor trailer shuts down NB lanes on I-83
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Police were dispatched to I-83 near the Lemoyne exit just before 4 p.m. on reports of a multi-vehicle accident. PennDOT says that the crash involved a tractor-trailer and several other passenger vehicles in the north bound lanes of the interstate. No injuries were reported. Officials...
Driver from deadly York County crash charged
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The driver from a deadly York County crash in August has been charged after State Police say they were speeding, causing them to lose control before the head-on collision. Charges were filed by State Police in York on Wednesday against Timothy McNamer, 20, of Delta, for the early morning crash on […]
Police: Video surveillance, DNA used to link man to 2019 Hanover home invasion, shooting
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Maryland man faces attempted murder and other charges from a 2019 home invasion robbery and shooting in York County. Eric Morton, 36, also faces charges that include felony counts of robbery, aggravated assault, and trespassing along with misdemeanor counts of theft, unlawful restrain, theft, and recklessly endangering another person, court documents show.
York City Police investigating a stabbing, victim and suspect ran from the scene
York City Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Wednesday evening, according to a news release. It happened around 5:46 p.m. in the 1000 block of Wayne Avenue, the release states. ...
School District in Pennsylvania Leads the Charge with Electric School Buses from EPA Funding
Steelton-Highspire School District is the first in Pennsylvania to adopt electric school buses with EPA funding. First Student leads the electrification initiative, operating over 330 electric buses and committing to transition 30,000 diesel buses by 2035. Electric buses at Steelton-Highspire are powered by solar energy, showcasing the district’s sustainability commitment....
"Inappropriate material" shown to students at Susquehanna Twp. elementary by employee
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Susquehanna Township School District released a statement to local families concerning reports of a Thomas Holtzman Elementary School employee showing “inappropriate material” to students. The administration’s statement assures families and caregivers that the incident was handled promptly in accordance with Susquehanna Township Police...
PPL set to pay back customers after overbilling in 2023
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — PPL is being required to put one-million dollars in a "Customer Hardship Fund” after it overbilled customers throughout 2023. This comes after the PUC voted 3-2 to approve a joint motion from Chairmain Stephen M. DeFrank and Commissioner Kathryn L. Zerfuss. These changes will...
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