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Police: Two brothers jailed following Altoona shots fired investigation, 3-hour standoff
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Police in Blair County say two brothers are behind bars following an investigation into a shots fired incident from earlier in the week. Authorities say 25-year-old Robert McCloskey Jr. and 31-year-old Jody Colyer were reportedly involved in an incident early Sunday morning in which at least one shot was fired at a group of juveniles who were walking down the street.
Free haircuts for school kids in York
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Friday’s hometown heroes are making sure all kids look and feel great as they head back to school. Next Level Barbershop East in York is giving away free haircuts this Sunday to Elementary, Middle, and High School students. It’s not the first time they’ve...
Midstate company hit with $5.8M penalty for shipments tied to Chinese military programs
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A Middletown company is facing a $5.8 million federal penalty after the federal government says they shipped items to parties tied to Chinese military electronics programs. The penalty was handed down by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security as part of...
Richland Township Debates Rezoning 80 Acres for New Housing Development
Developers recenty proposed rezoning 80 acres of forest reserve land to build 165 single-family homes in Richland. At a recent Richland Township Board of Supervisors meeting, developers proposed rezoning 80 acres of forest reserve land to build 165 single-family homes, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The...
Middletown doctor agrees to six-figure payout to settle allegations he violated drug laws
A Middletown doctor has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations he failed to maintain adequate drug registrations for multiple medical practices that he owned, operated, and stored controlled substances. The payment resolves allegations that Dr. Joseph E. Kepko violated the Controlled Substances Act between 2021 and August 2023 by...
Something in the water: Lancaster County police seize crocodile from storage unit
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — An unexpected animal was found inside a Lancaster County storage unit. The Columbia Borough Police Department received a report of a crocodile left in a storage unit along with other small animals. Due to the inadequate living conditions, the croc was seized by officers and turned over to a local Reptile Rescue expert.
RoadRage: Men Stop Traffic To Attack Vehicle, Shippensburg Police Say
Officers were sent to the intersection of Rowe Road and West King Street in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County after Cumberland County 911 received a call about a road rage incident that had just happened. The men in the photo above, hopped out of the white Ford Fusion and damaged the...
New ALDI grocery store opening in Franklin County
WAYNESBORO, Pa. (WHTM) — A new ALDI grocery store will soon open the doors of its first-ever Waynesboro, Franklin County location. According to ALDI, the company will soon open a new store at 1517 East Main Street in Waynesboro on Thursday, August 29, starting at 9 a.m. To celebrate...
Police: Fire police officer struck, killed in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A fire police officer was killed in the line of duty while directing traffic at a crash Friday afternoon. Newberry Township Police said it happened around 2:20 p.m. at Red Mill Road and Corn Hill Road in the township. The fire police officer was directing traffic there for a separate […]
Body of 10-year-old found after he went under water while kayaking with his family
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News/TMX) – The body of a 10-year-old kayaker who disappeared under the water in Pennsylvania on Saturday was found under a pile of debris Wednesday morning, officials said. The York County Coroner’s Office identified the child as 10-year-old Matthew Coffroth Jr. Matthew set out...
Massive dirt pile found to be in violation; officials 'prefer' voluntary resolution
HARRISBURG Pa. (WHP) — After a Steelton neighborhood raised concerns about a massive pile of dirt, a recent report from the Dauphin County Conservation District found the dumpsite to be in violation of multiple regulations. Still, officials have not ordered changes be made, instead saying in the report that...
Palmyra church to hold clothing giveaway
(WHTM) — Thursday’s hometown heroes are providing clothes to people in need. Palm Lutheran Church in Palmyra has been collecting clothes from the community and they will offer them for free this Saturday. Anyone is welcome to the event at the church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Dave Myers’ records stand test of time
He may have a common name, but the legacy left by Dave Myers as an athlete at Chambersburg was nothing but uncommon. Myers was a standout athlete in four sports for the Trojans before graduating in 1966, and he led a very interesting life after his playing days were over.
PA State Rep Guzman and Mayor Moran host back to school even in Reading
Kids stock up for classes at Reading back-to-school event. Kids in Reading are getting stocked up for another year of classes as summer winds down. The city of Reading gave them a boost Friday with a free giveaway.
Elk County farmers discuss issues during legislative tour
ELK COUNTY (WTAJ) – On August 16, local farmers in Elk County met at The Winery at Wilcox to discuss some of the pending legislation that the Elk County Farm Bureau is following in Harrisburg and Washington. “This is where we invite all our local, county, state and federal representatives to and ag divisions within […]
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