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Fire forces 125 guests out of hotel in Cumberland County
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A fire forced out 125 guests at a Cumberland County hotel early Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to the Hampton Inn on Ritter Road in Lower Allen Township, near Mechanicsburg, around 2:45 a.m. According to the fire chief, the fire was confined to one room on the...
Harrisburg man sent to prison for deadly Hall Manor stabbing involving 18 wounds
A Harrisburg man who took another man’s knife and used it to stab him to death after a dispute will spend at least three and a half years in state prison, per a sentence handed down in Dauphin County Court on Wednesday. Angel Echevarria-Rivera, 33, ripped the knife from...
Attempted homicide suspect arrested by U.S. Marshals in East PA
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Harrisburg Police report that Shawn Jason has been arrested by U.S. Marshals on April 24th following an investigation into a September 2023 shooting. Police report that Jason's arrest comes after police investigated a shooting that took place in the 1800 block of North Street in Dauphin County.
Firefighters rescue injured person from Mechanicsburg warehouse roof
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Firefighters rescued an injured person from a warehouse roof Tuesday in Mechanicsburg. According to the Mechanicsburg Fire Department, the individual was injured when he fell from the top roof of the warehouse onto a secondary roof. Officials say the rescue happened around 2:02 p.m....
HBG Police arrest another suspect related to Evergreen murder
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Harrisburg Police have arrested a second suspect in connection to an April 17 murder that took place within the Evergreen and Thompson Streets of Harrisburg. Erick Boone, 27, was arrested on April 23 following an investigation by Harrisburg Police. Police report that Boone has been...
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...
Steel High football honored by Dauphin County Commissioners
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The Steelton-Highspire High School football team was honored Wednesday, April 24, by Dauphin County Commissioners for their success on the field. Commissioners George Hartwick, III, Justin Douglas and Mike Pries celebrated the team at the event. Steel High clinched the 2023 State Championship this season, earning back-to-back titles after their […]
Brett Young to perform at Hollywood Casino
GRANTVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – An award-winning country music artist will perform this summer in Dauphin County. Known for songs like “In Case You Didn’t Know,” Brett Young will perform at Hollywood Casino in Grantville on Aug. 24. Tickets go on sale this Friday morning at 10 a.m. The performance is part of Hollywood Casino’s outdoor […]
One hospitalized in ‘critical condition’ after Harrisburg motorcycle crash
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– A motorcyclist was severely injured after a crash Tuesday night in Harrisburg. Harrisburg Police said that there was a crash involving a motorcycle around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Cameron and Market Streets. According to police, the motorcyclist was severely injured and rushed to the hospital where they were in critical […]
Cumberland Valley School Board holds special meeting after canceling gay actor's anti-bullying event
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — The Cumberland Valley School Board will hold a special meeting today after it voted to cancel an anti-bullying event featuring a gay actor and author. The special meeting will be held Wednesday, April 24, at 5 p.m. at the Cumberland Valley High School Performing Arts Center at 6746 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg.
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.
No longer in a ‘galaxy far, far away’: ‘Star Wars’ Blue Milk arrives in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A special treat for Midstate Star Wars fans is now a lot closer than “a galaxy far, far away.”. Star Wars TruMoo Blue Milk has hit the shelves of local grocery stores. The vanilla-flavored low-fat milk features both a blue color and special themed packaging.
Man accused of molesting young girl in public in Cumberland County
UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A Mechanicsburg man is facing several charges, including indecent assault, after an incident at a restaurant. Upper Allen Township Police said several witnesses reported seeing a man sexually molesting a young girl in public. Police identified the suspect as Roy Andrews, 76. Andrews is...
Rilyn Magee leads Mechanicsburg to 10-0 win over Bishop McDevitt
Mechanicsburg needed just five innings to pick up another softball victory on Tuesday, as an even attack helped secure the win. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Suspect accused of attempted homicide arrested after traffic stop in Harrisburg, State Police say
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Harrisburg man wanted for multiple alleged offenses, including attempted homicide, was arrested Sunday after leading State Police on a foot pursuit following an attempted traffic stop in the city, according to a criminal complaint affidavit filed by authorities this week. Anthony Dashawn Henderson, 31, was...
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