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Harrisburg police-involved shooting ‘justified,’ suspect wanted to be shot by officers, DA says
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– A wanted man shot by Harrisburg Police during a traffic stop in June wanted to be shot by officers, the Dauphin County District Attorney announced Tuesday. Bryan Horton, 39, of Harrisburg, said that he did not want to go back to jail so he pretended to have a gun to get police […]
Pennsylvania State Police release Top 5 Most Wanted in Lykens
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police in Lykens, Dauphin County have released their top five most wanted people. Kevin Timothy Stephenson, 48, is wanted for endangering the welfare of children in 2023 and simple assault. Stephenson is described as 5'10", weighs 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. His last known location was in Williamstown.
When can voters elect a new Dauphin County Clerk of Courts?
Now that a temporary acting Clerk of Courts has been appointed for Dauphin County, a variety of different steps could be taken while the office stabilizes. Patti Sites, a 17-year veteran of the office and former first deputy Clerk of Courts who also filled in for a time as acting Clerk of Courts, will lead the office once more to help stabilize its functions.
Dauphin County restaurant inspections from June 16-31
The following Dauphin County restaurants were found to have violated Pennsylvania’s health and safety regulations between the dates of June 16-31, 2024. Inspections are overseen by the Department of Agriculture. The department notes that in many cases violations are corrected by the restaurant before inspectors leave. Fishers Delight. If...
Judge gives unorthodox order to Dauphin County worker who quit: Pay court costs
Dauphin County Judge William Tully handed down one of the more unusual orders of his career at a Monday afternoon hearing. Cole Goodman, who resigned Friday from his job as Dauphin County’s first deputy clerk of courts, will have to pay the tab for incorrectly entering the verdict for an environmental activist whom a jury found guilty of obstructing the entrance to a downtown Harrisburg restaurant.
Duo steals ‘large sums’ of money in driveway sealcoating scam in Perry County, Troopers investigating
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Two men stole a lot of money when they scammed someone about having work done to their driveway, and Troopers are asking for the public’s help in trying to find them. State Police at Newport said in a report, Troopers were contacted after 3 a.m. Tuesday for a scam that […]
River restoration group calls for removal of Harrisburg's Dock Street Dam
It's been called a "drowning machine" after several incidents, and now one group is calling for the removal of a low head dam in the Susquehanna river. American Rivers, a group that seeks to restore rivers across the country, is proposing the removal of the Dock Street Dam in Harrisburg. This comes after another close call rescue at the dam just a few weeks ago.
Harrisburg Family Dollar responds to noisy overnight false alarms
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — He doesn’t shop there often, but for most of the nearly a decade the Family Dollar store at 18th and Derry has been across the street from where Mohamed Kharabiesh lives, he felt it sure beat the vacant lot it replaced. “But now I...
PALE ERECTIONS: THE MONUMENTS PLAY To Be Presented At The Open Stage Studio Theatre
Pale Erections: The Monuments Play, a play by Gettysburg native Kramer Hardman, will be performed at the Open Stage Studio Theatre (25 N Court Street, Harrisburg, PA 171015) for three performances only. Part of the 2nd Annual Harrisburg Fringe Festival, Pale Erections will play on July 18 at 7:20PM, July 20 at 3:50PM and July 21 at 4:10PM.
Officials are urging people to stay safe on the water ahead of Independence Day
Many will be celebrating the Independence Day on the water. The Susquehanna River is just one of the many bodies of water people will come and enjoy their long weekend on. Harrisburg officials want you to be aware if you decide to hit the water. “One day he’s here the...
After SCOTUS ruling on camping bans, the City of Harrisburg focuses on housing solutions
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A U.S. Supreme Court decision now allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people from sleeping outdoors in public spaces. The ruling known as the Grants Pass ruling came down on Friday. The City of Harrisburg spokesperson, Matt Maisel said that ruling won't have an...
Body pulled from Susquehanna River in 1990s cold case identified
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A body from a 1998 cold case, found in the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, has been identified with the help of advancements in DNA, officials announced. In a news release, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office announced the identity of the body that was pulled from the Susquehanna River in […]
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg opens new fitness center to the community
A new gym in Harrisburg offers something for everyone. The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg recently opened its new Symons Family Fitness Center at its Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg moved into the Alexander Grass Campus at 2986 N. 2nd St. in August...
Man Arrested for Stabbing in Cumberland County
Harrisburg resident Amgad Hanna, 30, is currently being held in Cumberland County Prison following his arrest for allegedly stabbing a woman late Friday night. The incident occurred in the first block of Gettysburg Pike, Upper Allen Township, shortly after 11 p.m. Upper Allen Township Police were called to the scene...
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