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Murder-Suicide In Shippensburg: PSP Chambersburg
The "domestic altercation where shots were fired" happened in Lenwood Park, Southampton Township, Shippensburg, around 7:25 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, Trooper Megan Frazer detailed in the release. PSP Chambersburg Troopers formed a perimeter around the home but they failed to make contact with the people inside, so the Pennsylvania...
Fire forces Cumberland County school to evacuate
An electrical fire at Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational Technical School forced officials to evacuate students and staff members Friday morning, according to dispatch. Silver Spring Township firefighters responded to the school at 110 Old Willow Mill Road after the fire was reported at 7:33 a.m. Dispatch said an electrical panel inside...
Multi-vehicle crash shut down part of I-83 in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Drivers in Cumberland County using I-83 were alerted to a multi-vehicle crash that caused a closure Thursday afternoon. According to a PennDOT spokesperson, there was a crash before 4 p.m. involving a “few” tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles in the northbound lanes of I-83 near the Lemoyne Exit. The road was closed […]
Philadelphia-style hoagie shop announces it’s closing one unit in Cumberland County
A Philadelphia-style hoagie restaurant with two Harrisburg-area shops is consolidating operations. Hoageez announced on Thursday the restaurant at the West Shore Plaza in Lemoyne is closing on May 11. Owners Mike and Linda Martin said they are not renewing the lease after operating for five years. If you purchase a...
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.
What $500,000 can buy you in Carlisle
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 Carlisle, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top three...
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...
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.
Slowdowns expected after crash reported on Allen Road in Carlisle Borough
CARLISLE, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash was reported in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews were called to Allen Road between Ritney Highway and Logistics Drive around 6:45 a.m. According to Cumberland County dispatch, only minor injuries were reported. Slowdowns were expected...
Frost advisory affecting part of Pennsylvania Friday
On Thursday at 1:32 p.m. a frost advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Southern Centre, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming as well as Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, York and Lancaster counties.
'Inappropriate material' shown to students at Susquehanna Twp. elementary by employee
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Susquehanna Township School District released a statement to local families concerning reports of a Thomas Holtzman Elementary School employee showing “inappropriate material” to students. The administration’s statement assures families and caregivers that the incident was handled promptly in accordance with Susquehanna Township Police...
Trooper Among 3 Hospitalized Following Crash: PA State Police
The crash involved a marked PSP patrol SUV with lights and sirens on and a Ford Transit van with two 57-year-old men, a California driver with a Massachusetts passenger on Saturday, April 20 at 1:38 p.m., as detailed in the release. The van was heading south of Millerstown Road in...
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...
Battleground state Pennsylvania gets first electric school buses funded by Biden admin
Pennsylvania received its first electric school buses funded by the Biden administration Thursday, an effort in the critical battleground state that is expected to highlight the president’s climate agenda. First Student, which is the leading school transportation provider in North America, is set to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday in Harrisburg, Pa. The event will…
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.
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