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17-year-old charged with attempted homicide in Harrisburg shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Harrisburg police are currently seeking the whereabouts of Tyjawan Hill, who is currently wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred on May 25th. According to police, this stems from the incident that happened in the 1200 block of Thompson Street, where a 15-year-old boy...
Storms canceled Memorial Day events across central Pa., but didn’t happen. Why not?
Did rain wash out your Memorial Day plans, only for sun to persist throughout the holiday?. Residents in several municipalities woke up to disappointment to see their annual town parades canceled because of predicted thunderstorms and bad weather. Initial forecasts showed problematic weather beginning as soon as 5 a.m., leading to some of the cancelations. Then projections were pushed back to the afternoon.
Tunnel to Towers looks to bring permanent, affordable housing to homeless Harrisburg vets
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — It's a plot of land that doesn't look like much now, filled with trees and vines, but the land between Front Street and the Susquehanna River will soon be home to permanent affordable housing for veterans. Tunnel to Towers said it's working on setting up...
Here’s when to expect thunderstorms in central Pa. on Memorial Day
Thunderstorms are expected in the Harrisburg area on Monday, and they could be severe. The National Weather Service in State College says storms with 60 mph winds and hail are possible from late this morning into the late afternoon. Tornadoes are also possible, the weather service says, and heavy rain could lead to flash flooding.
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in parts of central Pa.
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 6:04 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Perry, Dauphin and Cumberland counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:03 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Enola, moving east at...
10 most expensive homes sold in Harrisburg, May 20-26
A house that sold for $716,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Harrisburg in the past week. In total, 26 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $244,161, or $161 per square foot.
Harrisburg council member declares vote switch, says she’ll support proposed Broad Street Market construction manager
Work to rebuild the burned-out brick building of the Broad Street Market appears to be one vote closer to starting, as a Harrisburg council member has announced a change in her position. On Monday morning, Crystal Davis stated that she would switch her vote from “no” to “yes” on hiring...
PSP: Fleeing motorcyclist dragged trooper on Route 22
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — State Police in Lebanon County are seeking a motorcyclist they say dragged a trooper who was attempting to remove them from the bike. State Police at Jonestown said the incident happened around 10:35 a.m. Saturday on Route 22 in Swatara Township. Three motorcycles passed...
Men fatally shot in Harrisburg mass shooting have now been identified
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The two men killed in a mass shooting that injured three others have now been identified by the coroner. According to the Dauphin County Coroner, 27-year-old Dominic Jackson and 21-year-old Zauhnteen Jackson were identified on Thursday as the men killed in Tuesday night's shooting on S. 16 St.
Solicitor arrested in Cumberland Co. for allegedly assaulting, shouting slurs at driver
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A solicitor in Cumberland County was arrested Friday after he allegedly assaulted a passing driver. According to the Camp Hill Police Department, officers were dispatched Friday at approximately 7:06 p.m. to a disturbance in the 2300 block of Logan Street, where they found that a 44-year-old man address was soliciting door-to-door without a permit.
Danny Dietrich wins big at Williams Grove Speedway
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Danny Dietrich earned a big payout on Friday night in the Hoosier Diamond Series John Throne Tribute Race for Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars at Williams Grove Speedway. Dietrich took home $10,039 from the race after leading all 25 laps. The victory marked Dietrich’s 30th career track win. Lucas Wolfe had […]
Pa. House lawmakers pass childcare cost bill, considering another
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Soaring childcare costs are causing headaches and forcing some parents to adjust their careers to take care of their kids. Last year’s state budget expanded the childcare and dependent tax credits in Pennsylvania. Legislators are eyeing more support this time around. The roar of the...
Stormy Memorial Day forecast prompts Dauphin County community to cancel parade
Thunderstorms are forecast for Memorial Day in the Harrisburg area and across most of eastern Pennsylvania, potentially putting a damper on the many events planned for the Monday holiday. Storms are expected to start after 5 a.m., according to the National Weather Service, with the most severe weather likely to...
Checking Out the Pennsylvania State Police Academy
HERSHEY, Pa. — The typical morning for a cadet in the Pennsylvania State Police Academy begins at 5 a.m. with a morning run. "Which could be anywhere from three to three and a half miles, at which time they'll come back shower, have breakfast, complete another segment of duties," said Captain Jamal Pratt, Recruitment Service Director.
ArtsFest returns to Harrisburg for 56th year
HARRISBURG, Pa. — ArtsFest is back for its 56th year in Harrisburg, bringing over 150 vendors selling handcrafted works across sixteen categories to Riverfront Park. The annual event brings hundreds of artisans and craftsmen nationwide to the state's capital. “I love my customers here! Like I love them, I...
Clearing skies overnight, sunny start to Tuesday
TONIGHT: Clearing Skies. Lo 62. TUESDAY: Breezy, Stray Afternoon Showers. Hi 79. Lo 57. WEDNESDAY: Scattered Afternoon Showers, Mild. Hi 74. Lo 52. The few storms that developed are now east of the area and now we have clearing skies with temperatures dropping into the low 60s overnight. We start Tuesday with sunny skies, but a few pop up showers will develop for the afternoon. Wednesday will be a repeat with sunshine to start, followed by a few showers developing in the afternoon.
New puppet theatre coming to Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new puppet theatre will be opening its doors to the public in the coming days at the Strawberry Square in Harrisburg. ‘Imaginary Friends’, which is a new puppet theatre, will be opening its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1 in suite 117 on the first floor of Strawberry […]
Camp Hill to host 105th Memorial Day Parade
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa — Camp Hill will be hosting its 105th annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. It will start at 9:30 a.m. with festivities taking place at Willow Park at 10:30 a.m. The parade will have the high school marching band, scouts, fire trucks and more. It will...
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