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No criminal charges in fatal State Street shooting, ruled self-defense after road rage: DA
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — No one will face criminal charges in the death of Paul M. Kattouf after he was shot on State Street on June 23 following a road rage incident in which he pepper sprayed a pregnant woman and a child, according to Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo.
Lancaster Township Police Department returning for first time in decades
LANCASTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — For the first time in decades, Lancaster Township will have its own police force again. The township named its new police chief ahead of the department's return in 2025. Monday night's announcement was the first of many steps in the process. "The new police department...
Firefighters blast hot spots after six-alarm warehouse fire
YORK, Pa. — York firefighters battled more hot spots after a six-alarm fire destroyed a commercial warehouse on Friday. The cause of the fire near the intersection of Elm Street and Albemarle Street in York is still under investigation. Seven firefighters from neighboring communities were hospitalized after two tanker...
Cumberland County township institutes burn ban until further notice
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — Southampton Township supervisors announced this week they are instituting a ban on open burning across the township until further notice, citing conditions and the lack of rain in the forecast. The Cumberland County township's burn ban went into effect on Monday. It was instituted under...
Restaurant in south-central Pa. known for locally brewed beer closes
A restaurant in Lancaster County known for locally sourced food and Pennsylvania beer, wine and spirits has closed. Tied House at 27-31 E. Main St. in Lititz abruptly locked its doors on July 13, according to a Facebook post. “Today was to be our final service at Tied House in...
Employee in Lancaster County charged for using company card to buy personal items; police
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — An employee for a company in Lancaster County that helps those with disabilities is facing charges after police say they racked up thousands of dollars worth of personal purchases on the company credit card. According to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police, Kim Vandersluys, 30, of Red Lion, is accused of […]
Middletown Area School District breaking ground on new primary school
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The Middletown Area School District is breaking ground on a new primary school today. The ceremony is set to take place on July 16 at 1 p.m. behind Middletown Area Middle School on Oberlin Road, Middletown. According to the Middletown Area School District, the primary...
Tröegs announces release of Hopora seasonal IPA
HERSHEY, Pa. — We might be in the midst of another summer heat wave, but Tröegs Independent Brewing is already looking ahead to the fall. The Hershey-based brewery on Tuesday announced the release of Hopora IPA to usher in the fall season. Part of Tröegs' seasonal series, Hopora sits alongside three other seasonally rotating beers, including fan-favorites Field Study Summer IPA and Blizzard of Hops Winter IPA.
Philadelphia Hits Sweltering Heights with Excessive Heat Warning, Health Officials Advise Caution
The National Weather Service in Philadelphia has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for parts of northern Delaware, New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania that remains in effect until 8 p.m. EDT tomorrow. During this period, dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents are...
Beef bandits make off with 400 cases of meat after cargo truck heist in Southwest Philadelphia
Another cargo truck has been targeted by thieves in Philadelphia.This time, bandits made off with $15,000 worth of beef from a truck parked in Southwest Philadelphia.Police believe the suspects are part of a crime ring responsible for similar robberies dating back to last year.Investigators said the thieves struck around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday and broke into a cargo trailer, swiping 200 cases of oxtail.The owner of Bradway Trucking, Andrew Bradway, told Action News the driver was sleeping in the truck sleeper when the criminals pounced.A witness saw the theft unfold on the 2800 block of S. 63rd Street and called police.The...
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