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Wires down in the street reported in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Wires were reported down in Dauphin County this morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. They were reported on Elm Street between North 17th and North 18th streets in Harrisburg around 7:45 a.m. Crews have been notified. For live traffic updates, click here. Do...
After a workweek of sun and heat, the weekend brings chill and rain
After five days of mostly clear skies and high temperatures in the 80s, central Pennsylvania will see a return to more typical spring weather over the weekend. So far, the high temperatures in the Harrisburg area for May have been in the 80s — and it hit 90 degrees Thursday at Harrisburg International Airport, breaking a record for that date, according to the National Weather Service in State College.
Cumberland County man convicted of January 6 felonies identified by dating website
(WHTM) – A Cumberland County man was convicted of multiple felonies related to his actions on January 6 at the U.S. Capitol. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia, Joseph Pastucci of New Cumberland was convicted of three felony offenses, including obstruction of an official proceeding, civil disorder, and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers.
Vehicle crash on Davidsburg Road in Dover Township
WEIGELSTOWN, Pa. — A vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Davidsburg and Carlisle roads in Dover Township around 6:22 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. According to the York dispatcher, it is unknown if there are injuries at the scene. For live traffic updates, click...
Harrisburg-area men wanted for allegedly spending counterfeit cash, fleeing police
LOWER ALLEN TWP., Pa. (WHTM) – Two men are wanted for allegedly fleeing police after spending counterfeit cash at a Midstate mall. Quadir Shawn Rameau, 22, and Malik Sashawn Dario, 27, are wanted by Lower Allen Township Police after officers were called to the Capital City Mall on Thursday for a man attempting to spend counterfeit $20s at a clothing store.
Central Dauphin High School prom: See 53 photos from Friday’s event: Part 1
Students arrive at the Radisson Penn Harris for the 2024 Central Dauphin High School Prom. SUBSCRIBER BENEFIT: This prom season, PennLive is offering subscribers free downloads of print-quality images. Simply log in to PennLive, look through the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer, and choose “Get Photo” to download the images of your choice. You can also get 50% off the purchase of prom-related keepsakes. If you are not a subscriber, you can subscribe here.
What is the 'Senior Assassin' game?
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Though the community is still waiting for more answers about the death of 16-year-old Justin Johnson, the family’s attorney Wednesday brought attention to a TikTok trend he thinks may have contributed to the teen’s unexpected passing. Nick Johnson with the Osborne &...
Crash reported at an intersection in Berrysburg Borough
BERRYSBURG, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash was reported at an intersection in Dauphin County Friday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to East Market and North Main streets in Berrysburg Borough just before 8:30 a.m. Expect slowdowns in the area. At this time, the...
Mechanicsburg man arrested on charges of strangulation and assault against juvenile
CUMBELRAND, Pa. (WHP) — Upper Allen Township Police arrested March Rodriguez, 35, on April 28 following reports of a domestic assault involving a juvenile victim. Police were dispatched to the 600 block of Geneva Drive in Mechanicsburg, PA at around 7:20 p.m. Upon arrival, police determined that Rogriguez assaulted...
Rolling stop planned on I-81 for construction project
SOUTH MIDDLETON TWP., Pa. (WHTM) – Traffic on Interstate 81 near Carlisle will be stopped for a short time this Monday because of a construction project adjacent to the highway. PennDOT says there will be a rolling stop between Exits 44 and 45 to allow a contractor to blast...
The United Methodist Church could emerge stronger after its vote to repeal a ban on LGBTQ+ clergy | PennLive Editorial
The United Methodist Church has taken a bold stand to repeal its ban on LGBTQ+ clergy, and the move is likely to have a significant impact on dozens of churches in our region. That’s a good thing. The decision leaders of the UMC took during their General Conference in...
Students protest at Central Dauphin over lack of action against ‘cycle of racism’
Nearly 100 people gathered outside the Central Dauphin School District administration building Friday to protest the lack of a response or action to students’ complaints about racism and bullying at area schools. The students started with a “sit-in” inside the building, then marched outside carrying signs at 3 p.m....
Over 1 billion birds to pass over Harrisburg this weekend during annual migration
(WHTM) – This time of year one of the most amazing natural phenomena on the planet is taking place over our heads, but we don’t see it because it happens while we’re asleep. In spring and early summer, millions and millions of birds make their annual migrations...
New stuffed cookie franchise, pottery studio, and local comic & trading card store
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — This week in the Midstate, a new stuffed cookie franchise opened, a new pottery studio made its debut, and a local comic book and trading card store announce its expansion. Dirty Dough. This new cookie franchise is most known for offering a wide variety of...
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