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Pa. receiving $500M federal investment to replace I-83 South Bridge
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The I-83 South Bridge was built in 1960 and has since been a major connector for Dauphin and Cumberland counties, carrying more than 125,000 vehicles over the Susquehanna River every day. The bridge’s weight rating has been downgraded over the years and Pennsylvania leaders believe it’s...
Alert: Strong To Severe Storms Possible Wednesday Evening
Alert Day: Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, roughly between 2pm-8pm. Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 pm for Adams, York, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster counties. Ahead of a cold front, scattered thunderstorms are possible from early afternoon through sunset. Storms may produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, and hail, just like yesterday, so please stay weather aware and download the WGAL app!
Police seek help identifying suspected Stanley cup stealers
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police in Dauphin County are searching for a trio of suspected Stanley stealers. The women are accused of taking approximately $4,000 worth of Stanley cup and Bogg bag merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods store on the 5000 block of Jonestown Road in Lower Paxton Township.
Dauphin County accepting applications for Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Dauphin County Department of Human Services launched a new program to help residents who experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program funds are earmarked for people who can show they experienced reduction in household income, incurred...
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.
No charges filed in Harrisburg road rage shooting death
Citing what he views as a legitimate self-defense claim, Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo said he will not file charges in the June 23 fatal shooting of a Susquehanna Township resident in downtown Harrisburg. Paul Kattouf died after being shot one time in the chest after he approached a...
Luke Bryan ‘Farm Tour’ to stop in Dauphin County this fall
If you are a country music fan in central Pa. you will not want to miss this opportunity to see one of the genre’s biggest stars on tour in Dauphin County this September. Luke Bryan’s “Farm Tour” will now make a stop at Bow Creek Farm in East Hanover Township on Sept. 19, the Dauphin County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday.
Dauphin County DA clears man involved in deadly shooting in Harrisburg, citing self-defense statues
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo announced Tuesday that no criminal charges will be filed against the man who shot and killed 52-year-old Paul Kattouf in an apparent road-rage incident on State Street between Second and Third Streets near Harrisburg's State Capitol Complex last month. In...
Dauphin County chocolatier wins ‘Academy Awards’ of candy making
A Dauphin County candy maker recently won a sweet award. In June, Chocolates by Tina Marie in Hummelstown took home the inaugural Grand Confection Award from the Retail Confectioners International’s annual convention and expo in Buffalo, N.Y. Owner Tina Olaf-Lerch competed against about 30 chocolatiers from across the United...
Rental assistance program relaunches in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – An Emergency Renter’s Assistance Program has relaunched in Dauphin County. “We still have a lot of people in our community that really struggle,” said Darrel Reinford, the Executive Director of Christian Churches United. “Rents have really increased since the pandemic. I think we all know that. And again, if you’re […]
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Central Pa. Tuesday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 6 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Dauphin, Cumberland and York counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. “At 6 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Carlisle, moving east at...
No charges filed after fatal shooting near Pennsylvania State Capitol
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo determined that no criminal charges will be filed in connection with the self-defense shooting death of a man last month. According to officials, 52-year-old Paul Kattouf of Harrisburg was found dead with a gunshot wound in his chest on the...
Injuries reported after multi-vehicle crash on PA-283
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — A multi-vehicle crash on PA-283 caused traffic delays in Dauphin County Monday morning. The crash happened in the westbound lanes at Exit: I-283 North to I-81/I-83 - Harrisburg, according to PennDOT. Emergency dispatchers confirmed that injuries were reported, but it's unknown at this time...
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