CRIME & SAFETY
Coroner's office identifies man killed in riding mower accident in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster County Coroner's Office has identified the man killed in a riding mower accident. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. On Wednesday, May 8, crews were called to the 1900 block of Oreville Road in East Hempfield Township at 1:13 p.m. When first...
Police: Lancaster County woman stole $184K from nonprofit
COLUMBIA, Pa. — A Lancaster County woman is charged with stealing $184,251 from a nonprofit organization. Police said Kimberly Clark, 47, of Columbia, was co-treasurer at the time. Video above: Headlines from News 8. The Columbia Boys Athletic Association said in a statement that while the incident is disappointing,...
Lancaster County woman neglected puppies at condemned home: police
A 38-year-old Lancaster County woman was arrested and charged with several counts of animal abuse after police said she had six dogs, including five puppies, living in unsanitary conditions on the side porch of her condemned home, according to charging documents. Amanda Kinnard, of Columbia, Lancaster County, is charged with...
Report: Vehicle crash on East Main Street in Mount Joy Borough
MOUNT JOY, Pa. — A vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of East Main Street and Newcomer Road in Mount Joy Borough around 5 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No injuries or road closures have been reported at this time. Crews are on the...
Pennsylvania State Police Academy graduates 81 new State Troopers
MANHEIM, Pa. (WHTM) – The newest class of Pennsylvania State Troopers is ready to hit the streets. Eighty-one new troopers graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy Friday afternoon. The 169th graduating class was recognized during a ceremony at LCBC Church in Manheim. “I am extremely proud of the...
77-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run worked as Penn State fitness instructor
The 77-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run crash on Eastfield Drive in South Lebanon Township in late April worked as a senior fitness instructor for Penn State University, was an active member at her local church and volunteered her “master gardener services” at the Lebanon VA Medical Center, according to her obituary.
Police department in York County holds golf tournament fundraiser for K9s
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Thursday’s hometown heroes are participating in a benefit golf tournament in York County. Hellam Township Police will host its second Pars For Paws golf tournament on June 29. Like last year, proceeds benefited K9 Cerberus, but since then, Hellam Township Police added K9 Sage so the tournament is raising money for […]
School officials: Investigation underway after student brings knife to Richland Elementary
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with the Richland School District say an investigation is underway after an elementary student reportedly brought a knife to school on Thursday. School officials say the incident was addressed immediately and the district is working with local law enforcement to conduct a thorough...
Crash on Route 30 in East Hempfield Township
LANCASTER, Pa. — A single-vehicle crash took place on Route 30 westbound and Route 741 to Route 30 West Ramp in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. According to the Lancaster dispatcher, there were no injuries and only one vehicle was involved.
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