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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.
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...
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...
'Inappropriate material' shown to students at Susquehanna Twp. SD by contracted employee
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Susquehanna Township School District released a statement to local families concerning reports of a contracted employee of the Thomas Holtzman Elementary School showing “inappropriate material” to students. The administration’s statement assures families and caregivers that the incident was handled promptly in accordance with...
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....
Remaining cool the next two days with some light showers tomorrow
TODAY: Patchy Frost Early, Then Mostly Sunny. Hi 63. TONIGHT: Increasing Clouds. Lo 43. SATURDAY: Cloudy, Light Showers. Hi 60. Winds: SE 5-15 mph. Thanks to clear skies and calm winds this morning, temperatures have tumbled. While frost won’t be widespread, there are pockets of it around as a few locations are below 32° to start this Friday. It will be a mostly sunny and pleasant day with highs in the low 60s. Clouds will increase tonight ahead of a warm front. Temperatures won’t be as chilly tonight with lows in the 40s.
What $500,000 or less gets you in Hershey
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between April 15 and April 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Hershey, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top three...
Harrisburg's Group Violence Intervention strategy: What's going on with it?
Ronald Williams remembers the life he used to live. One filled with crime, drugs and, guns. Williams would sell drugs in the 90s a new way for him to make money after getting laid off from his job. He says he would rake in up to $3,000 a day. His drug dealing started with marijuana and later led to cocaine.
Slowdowns on Derry Street due to crash reported in Swatara Township
LAWNTON, Pa. — A crash causing traffic disruptions was reported in Dauphin County this afternoon. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to East Park Drive at Derry Street in Swatara Township shortly after 12:30 p.m. Slowdowns were expected in the area. At this time, the...
Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in walk-in cooler: Dauphin County restaurant inspections, April 24, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Days Inn Grantville, 252 Bow Creek Rd. Grantville, Follow-up, April 12. Pass. No violations. Sawasdee Thai Cuisine, 1319 E. Chocolate Ave. Hershey, April 12. Pass. Observed raw eggs in bain-marie unit in...
Lebanon County man accused of infant abuse dies by suicide as trial nears end
The trial of Brian Hungler, a North Lebanon Township resident accused of severely abusing his infant child, ended abruptly when the defendant died by apparent suicide early Wednesday morning, April 24. Hungler had been on trial over four felony charges related to injuries inflicted on his infant child, two counts...
Steelton homicide suspect arrested by U.S. Marshals
STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) – Kier Sims, the suspect in a homicide at the Hideout Lounge in Steelton, has been arrested in York by U.S. Marshals. According to Steelton Police, Sims was taken into custody on Thursday and is currently being held at the York County Prison on warrants not related to the Steelton homicide.
Streetlights malfunctioning reported on Hershey Road in Hershey
HERSHEY, Pa. — Streetlights are reportedly malfunctioning at an intersection in Hershey. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It was reported at the intersection of Hershey Road and Hersheypark Drive around 7 a.m. According to Dauphin County dispatchers, Public Works has been notified. Drivers are asked to...
Hershey Theatre announces Apollo Awards nominations for high school musicals
The Hershey Theatre has announced the nominations for the 16th Annual Apollo Awards today. This year’s ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19, at 7 p.m. Similar to the Tony Awards, the Apollo Awards gives recognition to the cast and crew of various central Pennsylvania high school musicals. During the award show the nominees will perform monologues and songs from their school’s show.
Wawa wants to sell beer at this central Pa. store it’s building
If Wawa has its way, at least one store planned as part of its central Pa. expansion will sell beer and wine. The convenience store chain is acquiring a restaurant liquor license for the location under construction at Linden Centre, north of Route 230 in Lower Swatara Township, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board database.
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