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Man arrested on assault charges in Mechanicsburg

MECHANICSBURG, PA — Police arrested a man following a domestic disturbance on Nov. 1, 2026. Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of West Simpson Street at approximately 4:46 p.m. for a report of an active physical domestic incident. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim and the victim’s...

Mechanicsburg, PA · 7h

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Trespasser allegedly injures staff member at Harrisburg middle school

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A trespasser injured a staff member at Camp Curtain Academy on 2900 North 6th Street in Harrisburg while students were being dismissed on Thursday around 3:45 p.m. Once the trespasser was on campus, an altercation occurred that was broken up by staff members, leading...

Harrisburg, PA · 7h

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Man facing charges for hit, run involving parked ambulance in Dauphin County: police

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A man is facing charges for allegedly hitting a parked ambulance and driving away on Oct. 26 in Elizabethville Borough. Officials said they saw the crash and pulled over 32-year-old Hunter Johnson. He was reportedly charged with a Title 75 misdemeanor.

Dauphin County, PA · 2d

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1 taken to hospital after early morning crash on I-83 in Dauphin County: dispatch

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Wednesday morning on Interstate 83 brought traffic to a crawl in Dauphin County, according to emergency dispatchers. The crash happened around 5:50 a.m. near exit 44B heading northbound toward Harrisburg. Dispatch confirmed at least...

Dauphin County, PA · 1d

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Man arrested on DUI, fleeing charges in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, PA — Lower Swatara Township Police arrested a 21-year-old man on charges of fleeing and eluding an officer, DUI and four additional charges following a pursuit Nov. 8, 2026. Michael Thomas Dawson Jr., of Harrisburg, was arrested after police received a call from a concerned citizen reporting a...

Middletown, PA · 7h

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Boxing stars from the same Harrisburg gym are ready for the national spotlight

Two men will represent Harrisburg as they showcase their boxing talents in Philadelphia.

Harrisburg, PA · 1d

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Woman arrested on assault charge in Lower Swatara Township

LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP, PA — Police have arrested a Middletown woman on a simple assault charge following a domestic incident. Lynsley Ashe Kireta, 33, was arrested Oct. 18, 2026, by Lower Swatara Township Police. Police said Kireta and a victim were engaged in a physical confrontation at 1800 Oberlin...

Lower Swatara Township, PA · 1d

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Man arrested on drug charges in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, PA — A 54-year-old Harrisburg man faces drug paraphernalia and other charges following a traffic stop on Oct. 30, 2026. Lower Swatara Township Police arrested Tony Eugene Williams on one count of paraphernalia and three additional charges. An officer conducting foot patrol in the area observed a ziplock...

Middletown, PA · 1d

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New thrift donation center debuts in Dauphin County

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new thrift store just opened its doors earlier this month near a shopping center in Dauphin County. On November 2, the Blue Mountain Thrift Store announced on Facebook that it officially opened the doors to its newest storefront at 3951 Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg. This new opening now marks […]

Dauphin County, PA · 2d

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Singer to perform in Hershey early next year

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM)– A popular singer-songwriter is coming to Central Pennsylvania early next year. According to Hershey Entertainment, Grace Potter is bringing “The Trespasser Tour” to Hershey Theatre on Wednesday, January 27, 2027, at 7:30 p.m., with special guest Pokey LaFarge. Hershey Entertainment said that Potter’s released her latest album, “Trespasser,” earlier this year. The […]

Hershey, PA · 2d

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Cumberland County man charged with raping multiple children

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – A Cumberland County man has been charged with allegedly raping multiple children in Allentown. Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced the arrest of 44-year-old Nathaniel Melendez, of Mechanicsburg, for multiple child sex offenses. The District Attorney’s Office says that on January 15, 2025, a […]

Allentown, PA · 13h

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Get professional clothes for low prices during sale being held at Colonial Park Mall

(WHTM) — Tuesday night’s Hometown Heroes are helping others dress for business on a budget. The annual Suits To Career fall inventory reduction sale runs this Thursday through Sunday at a new location this year. It will be at the Colonial Park Mall at the former American Eagle store. Organizers want men and women to […]

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Harrisburg woman could face 50 years, $1.5M fine after $390K money laundering guilty plea

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg woman pleaded guilty Monday to federal money laundering charges stemming from a scheme that swindled around $390,000 from a municipality, according to the Department of Justice. Charlette Baquero, 32, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, laundering of monetary instruments,...

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Nonprofit opens new veterans village in Harrisburg

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Some veterans experiencing homelessness in the Midstate now have a new place to call home. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation officially opened its veterans village on South Front Street in Harrisburg on Wednesday morning. The development will feature an apartment complex and permanent homes for 80 veterans. Foundation leaders say […]

Harrisburg, PA · 1d

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Police look for driver in hit-and-run in Middletown Borough

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A hit-and-run occurred Tuesday at 10:35 p.m. in the 200 block of South Union Street in Middletown Borough. A small light-colored SUV struck a vehicle parked on the east side of Union Street and fled the scene, according to the Middletown Borough Police Department.

Middletown, PA · 12h

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Fire Chief Involved In Harrisburg Crash As Video Circulates, City Says

Harrisburg’s fire chief was involved in a traffic collision that remains under investigation as video circulates online, city officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Fire Chief Brian Enterline was involved in the crash at Market and Evergreen streets on Monday, Nov. 9, according to the city. The cal…

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Free annual Christkindlmarkt in Dauphin County

LINGLESTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – The eighth annual Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt will be held next month in Linglestown. The free rain-or-shine event will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the village. The outdoor market will feature 120 craft vendors, an expanded food area with authentic German and festival food, a […]

Dauphin County, PA · 14h

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Hit-and-run reported in Mechanicsburg

MECHANICSBURG, PA — Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred at the intersection of East Main and Walnut streets. The victim contacted the police department at approximately 12:19 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2026, to report their vehicle had been struck. The victim reported their vehicle was hit on...

Mechanicsburg, PA · 7h

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Coroner called to car accident in Carlisle: dispatch

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Cumberland County Coroner was called to a car accident on 1400 Distribution Drive on Wednesday around 11 a.m. The crash involved one vehicle, though parked vehicles in the victinity were also damaged, according to North Middleton Township Police Department. Dispatch said they thought...

Carlisle, PA · 1d

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Harrisburg to introduce ordinance banning dirt bikes, ATVs from city gas stations

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Harrisburg City Council is getting ready to debate an ordinance that would prohibit unregistered dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from fueling up at gas stations in the city. The first reading of the ordinance is set to take place at the council meeting on...