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New details released from investigations into Harrisburg July Fourth chaos
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — While fireworks erupted over Riverfront Park Thursday night, chaos erupted in the celebration below, causing the event to end abruptly. On Friday, Harrisburg police recovered a gun from the Susquehanna, but they say it wasn't the one from their suspect. Plus, District Attorney Fran Chardo...
Multiple windows shot overnight in Lebanon County; police investigating
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police are investigating after multiple community members reported damage to windows on their vehicles and homes. Residents reported the damage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the 400 block of East Maple Street, the 400 block of East Lebanon Street and the 100 block of Station Corner Drive in Annville, according to Western Lebanon County Regional Police.
Memorial held for man shot and killed near Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Harrisburg, Pa. (WHP) — A Steelton man shot and killed early Friday morning outside of the arts center was honored Saturday. The community gathered at his memorial site to release hundreds of balloons in his memory. It was an emotional day for many as yet another life was lost...
Lebanon armed robbery suspect who led police on chase, crash in 2023 pleads guilty
A 32-year-old Lebanon man who stole a car at gunpoint and led Lebanon City Police officers on a lengthy chase that hurt at least one other individual has pleaded guilty to all charges before he was scheduled to go to trial in August. Standing before Lebanon County Court of Common...
Pa capital bombing threat; what we know about Capitol evacuation
The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg was evacuated Saturday following an emailed bomb threat. Here’s what we know about the incident. The threat came in an email sent to several hundred people in the capitol Saturday evening, according to multiple published reports. The email warned of “highly lethal lead azide...
Municipal Police Officers’ Commission Accepting Letters of Interest for New Academies
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) will begin accepting letters of interest for potential new Act 120 police academies on August 1, the commission announced on Friday, July 5. “Those interested in opening a new police training academy should submit an initial...
Pennsylvania State Police, local police team up to enforce safe driving in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A statewide effort to curve aggressive driving is underway in Swatara Township, Dauphin County. According to the Swatara Township Police Department, officers will conduct aggressive driving enforcement activities from July 8 through August 18 in the Swatara Township and Paxtang Borough areas that have a history of aggressive driving.
Blotter: Burglary, simple assault, public drunkenness, fireworks prohibited
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New state law will offer added protections for victims of data breaches
Harrisburg, Pa. — A new state law will help protect consumers impacted by data breaches. Act 33 of 2024 requires an impacted organization to provide a free credit report and one year of credit monitoring to affected consumers. It also strengthens notification requirements and mandates notification of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General if a data breach occurs in the Commonwealth, according to the state legislature. The new law received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, according to a capitol update. ...
Police en route to reports of a crash with injuries in Harrisburg
COLONIAL PARK, Pa. — A crash with injuries was reported on Sequoia Drive in Harrisburg around 6:15 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No road closures have been reported at this time. The status of the injuries is unknown. Crews are at the scene. For live...
Utility pole struck in Dauphin County vehicle crash; one person injured
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A crash with entrapment occurred in the 3700 block of Chambers Hill Road, in Swatara Township Saturday morning. Emergency dispatch says the vehicle ended up on its side. According to police, a utility pole was struck in the crash, and wires were brought down across the...
Road blocked after large tree falls on wires in South Lebanon Township
SCHAEFFERSTOWN, Pa. — A road is blocked after a large tree fell on wires in Lebanon County Monday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It was reported in the 200 block of Obie Road near Schaeffer Road/Route 419 in South Lebanon Township shortly after 11:30 a.m.
Lane blocked after two-vehicle crash reported in Palmyra Borough
PALMYRA, Pa. — A road was blocked by a two-vehicle crash reported in Lebanon County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 300 block of West Main Street/Route 422 near South Mark Street in Palmyra Borough around 8:15 a.m. According to county dispatchers, the...
Fire department responds to fuel spill in Lebanon City
LEBANON, Pa. — A fuel spill was reported in Lebanon County Monday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It happened at North Lincoln Avenue and Tiffany Lane in Lebanon City. The fire department was called to clean up the spill shortly after 12:30 p.m. Please avoid...
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