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Police investigating Dauphin County car fire that spread to home
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Dauphin County police are investigating a fire that occurred in Swatara Township. According to Swatara Township Police, on Friday, Jan. 27 at 9:27 a.m., officers responded to a car crash along the 900 block of S. 29th Street. At the scene, one of the cars...
PennDOT announces emergency route closure in Manor Township, Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — An emergency closure has been implemented along Route 441 in Manor Township, Lancaster County. According to PennDOT, the emergency closure has been implemented on Route 441 (Water Street) just south of Columbia Borough, due to a retaining wall that is a hazard to the road.
Hershey Farm fire reduces restaurant options for Lancaster County tourists
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Lancaster County’s tourism season unofficially starts on March 10, when Sight & Sound Theatre opens its latest show. The show is the highlight of many organized tours through the area. With barely more than a month before the season begins, the area is down...
Route 441 in Lancaster County will remain closed until early next week, PennDOT says
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster County roadway will be closed through the weekend while workers repair a damaged retaining wall that is creating a hazard, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said Friday. A portion of Route 441 (Water Street) in Manor Township, just south of the Columbia Borough,...
Vehicle fire causing delays on Route 30 in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A vehicle on fire is causing backups on Route 30 in Lancaster County this morning. Emergency responders were alerted to the fire just after 7 a.m. on Jan. 27. The vehicle is on Route 30 eastbound between the Prospect Road exit and the Mountville exit...
City of Lancaster debuts app for residents to submit non-emergency service requests
LANCASTER, Pa. — City of Lancaster residents have a new tool to help keep their city clean and beautiful—the Fix It! Lancaster app. Community members will be able to submit their non-emergency service requests, receive updates as the problem is addressed and be notified when the issue is resolved.
One airlifted from scene of Perry County house fire
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews are at the scene of a Perry County house fire. According to crews at the scene, the fire broke out around 2:38 p.m. along the 100 block of Pine Hill Road in Spring Township. The homeowner was the only one inside the home...
Pa. hospitals facing 30% staffing shortages
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Hospital staffing across the Commonwealth has reached critical levels, according to one industry expert. A recent study by the Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania says three out of 10 positions remained vacant at the end of last year. The positions include registered nurses, medical...
Police search for missing Chester County man with ties to Lancaster County
PEACH BOTTOM, Pa. — State Police are searching for a missing Chester County man with ties to Lancaster County. Thomas Caldwell, 59, of East Nottingham Township, was last seen Sunday on the 2600 block of the Robert Fulton Highway in Fulton Township, Lancaster County. He was wearing a black...
Harrisburg homeless encampment mostly cleared out, city to begin cleaning Tuesday
HARRISBURG, Pa. — While the homeless encampment under the Mulberry Street Bridge in Harrisburg still looked occupied on Monday, most of its residents were gone. “It’s just the starting process now," said Matt Maisel, the City of Harrisburg's director of communications. "There’s still a lot of work to be done but where we were a week ago compared to where we are now, I think, is a big step in the right direction.”
Lancaster City Police Bureau investigating shots fired incident that injured 4
LANCASTER, Pa. — Update, 9:15 a.m. (Jan. 27): Four people were transported to a local hospital in private vehicles for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries in connection to the incident, according to Lancaster Police. Investigators believe the incident was not a random act, and that there is no danger to...
Cleanup from snow dusting in Perry County
DUNCANNON, Pa. — It was slow going on Interstate 83 as snow began to fall in south-central Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning, reminding drivers that winter is still here. On Route 22 outside Duncannon, vehicles crept by on the snow-covered roads in the early afternoon, while plows in Duncannon Borough tried to keep streets clear.
Say biscuit! Camp Hill K9 officer Det. Gibbs is included in this year's high school yearbook photos
CAMP HILL, Pa. — A Cumberland County school district recently found a heartwarming way to honor its facility K9 friend. K9 Detective Gibbs, a community outreach officer with the Camp Hill Police Department, recently was invited to pose for a yearbook photo along with other students. Gibbs is partnered with the Camp Hill School District's resource officer, Joe Capers.
State Police: Two pronounced dead at scene of York County crash
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Update, Jan. 26, 7:45 a.m.: According to the York County Coroner's Office, two people died as a result of a head-on collision on Delta Road yesterday. The office reports that a woman driving in the northbound lane lost control of her car and crossed over into opposing traffic, striking the deceased's vehicle head-on.
York County barn fire reportedly under control
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews are currently at the scene of a York County barn fire. According to York County 911 Dispatch, the fire is along the 400 block of York Road in Newberry Township and the first call came in just after 6 p.m. The Newberry Township...
Funds from former Gov. Wolf and the DCNR going towards planting trees in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Former Governor Wolf and his administration announced an $11.8 million investment to plant trees and meadows in Pennsylvania, in order to better the environment and enhance recreation. “Not only will that benefit the people, but it will also benefit the environment as well,” said Kalaia...
Lancaster County family charged with drug offenses, animal neglect after raid of their Manheim home
MANHEIM, Pa. — A Lancaster County family has been accused of drug dealing and animal neglect following a raid of their Manheim home by the Lancaster County Drug Task Force, authorities said Friday. Austin Breland, 21, Jordan Breland, 24, Heide Breland, 46, and Scott Breland, 49, all of the...
Mental health advocacy center in York receives $5,000 donation
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A local group that helps support and educate people about mental illness has thousands more dollars to work with. This week, FOX43's Vice President and General Manager Chris Topf presented a check for $5,000 to the executive director of NAMI of York and Adams Counties.
Crash closes portion of Interstate 81 NB in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A multi-vehicle crash has closed a portion of Interstate 81 northbound in Cumberland County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 around mile marker 35.5 on Interstate 81 in Penn Township. As a result of the crash, the...
Penn Township Police Department makes record donation honoring one of their own | On the Bright Side
HANOVER, Pa. — For officers in the Penn Township Police Department, "No Shave November" extended far past the month. With the help of the community, this fun effort to give back continued through the end of the year. They raised more than $5,000 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance...
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