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Caiman found in storage unit in Pennsylvania now at reptile rescue
A caiman that was found in a storage unit in Columbia, Lancaster County, is now in the care of Triple J Reptiles and Rescue in West Donegal Township. John Fitzwater, who has run the rescue since 2005, said about whoever left the caiman and six cats in the unit: "It's a disgrace. I'm hoping the cops are able to charge him."
Barracks across Pennsylvania will see new state troopers
MANHEIM, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police barracks across the Commonwealth will see new troopers joining the ranks after 59 cadets graduated from the PSP Academy. Commissioner Col. Christopher L. Paris congratulated the new troopers of the 170th class during a ceremony last week. “Today is the result of a more than six-month commitment from a […]
Chester County Is Second-highest Gainer in Wealth in Pennsylvania
As residents continue flocking to suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income, with Chester County among the highest gainers. As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is among the top gainers, writes Kyle Nguyen and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Vote for Mid-Penn Conference football player of the week for games played Aug. 23-24
Every Mid-Penn Conference football team worked through the first week of the season, so why not extend the action with our player of the week poll?. Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite player or performance below. Our weekly poll is sponsored by Renewal By Andersen of Central PA. Voting will remain open until noon Tuesday. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order.
Cornel West can't be on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot, court decides
Independent presidential candidate Cornel West lost a legal challenge Friday in his bid to get on the ballot in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer, in a 15-page opinion, sided with the Secretary of State's office under Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in rejecting West's candidacy paperwork.The Secretary of State's office said West's campaign lacked the required affidavits for 14 of West's 19 presidential electors. Jubelirer, a Republican, agreed with the Secretary of State's office that minor-party presidential electors are to be considered candidates for office who must file affidavits, even if major-party presidential electors are not.The...
Pedestrian killed on I-81 ID’d as Dauphin County man
A Hummelstown man has been identified as the person struck and killed Sunday on Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, authorities said. Quinton J. Heckard, 26, was standing on I-81 south when a tractor-trailer hit him near the Wertzville Road intersection in Hampden Township at about 8:13 a.m., according to the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office.
HighHOPES Miniature Horse Challenge to be held in Dauphin County
All children ages 7 to 11 years old and their parent/guardians are invited to participate in the HighHOPES Miniature Horse Challenge near month in Dauphin County. It will take place at the Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association (CATRA), Grantville, on Saturday, Sept. 7th from 9 to 11 a.m., according to a press release.
Man charged after stabbing incident in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg Police are investigating a reported stabbing in Dauphin County. According to Harrisburg Police, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at about 12:15 p.m., police responded to the 900 block of South Front Street in Harrisburg for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers say they located an adult male suffering from a stab wound.
Injuries from an assault reported on Hall Manor Place in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. An assault with injuries has been reported on Hall Manor Place in Harrisburg. The extent of the injuries has not been confirmed. Harrisburg police and medical responders have been dispatched to the scene. This story was curated by...
29th Street Bridge implosion clears way for I-83 project in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The 29th Street Bridge in Harrisburg was demolished Sunday morning using explosives. The implosion is part of the I-83 Capital Beltway Project, which aims to improve traffic flow and infrastructure in the area. The project includes:. Widening and reconstructing portions of the I-83 roadway. Construction of...
Hershey-born Taylor Winnett conquers obstacles to compete at 2024 Paralympic Games
It’s hard to believe Taylor Winnett just turned 25 years old earlier this year. Winnett’s experiences, challenges, and triumphs separate her story into a lifetime’s worth of chapters in just the past eight years. Starting this Thursday in Paris, Winnett seeks her next triumph in the 2024...
Heating up through Wednesday, turning more humid
After a fall-like weather last week, summer is making a comeback for the last week of August!. We'll see mostly sunny skies this morning, with temperatures climbing into the 70s. You'll notice it's a bit sticky. Highs will hit the upper 80s this afternoon under partly to mostly sunny skies....
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