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Kutztown University Professor appointed to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Governor Josh Shapiro has appointed Kutztown University’s Dr. Jonathan Kremser to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Kremser, a professor and department chair in KU’s criminal justice department, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role on the committee. Established by law in 1978, the...
Police: New York man attempted to scam over $500K from Pa. woman
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A New York man is facing charges in Pennsylvania after police said he stole a 71-year-old woman’s identity. Zhiping Lui, 44, of Flushing, NY, was charged after the victim received a call from a “potentially blocked spam” number on July 31, stating that a PlayStation 5 and limited edition headset […]
Firefighters rescue man stuck 30 feet high in tobacco barn in Lancaster County
BART TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Firefighters rescued a man stuck in the top of a tobacco barn in Lancaster County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews from Quarryville and Bart Township fire companies responded to the 1700 block of Georgetown Road in Bart Township at 8:52 a.m.
Portion of Route 283 West in Lancaster County will be closed this weekend
MOUNT JOY, Pa. — A portion of Route 283 in Lancaster County will be closed this weekend so that workers can set beams on the Strickler Road Bridge, which spans the westbound lanes of the highway in Rapho Township. The bridge has been closed since last October after being...
Cumberland County police investigating road rage incident in Shippensburg Borough
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Cumberland County police are investigating a road rage incident that damaged one car. According to the Shippensburg Police Department, on Thursday, Aug. 15, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rowe Road and West King Street in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County. Officers are seeking the...
Ex-manager of Broad Street Market charged with stealing company funds; community reacts
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — The former Executive Director of the Broad Street Market has been charged with felony theft and is accused of taking thousands of dollars from the market while it was trying to recover from a devastating fire. Tanis Monroy, 31, is facing felony charges of...
Man wanted for raping hotel employee in Cumberland County, police say
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man is wanted for allegedly raping a Cumberland County hotel employee in February. Lower Allen Township Police issued an arrest warrant on Aug. 7 for 28-year-old Michael Cates, of Millersville, on felony charges of rape and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse along with misdemeanor charges of indecent assault without the […]
Celebrate Lancaster returns to downtown
LANCASTER, Pa. — Celebrate Lancaster returns to downtown from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today. The annual event features live performances, food vendors, local organizations and an array of unique vendors. The lineup of performers across two stages includes Boston Bachert the Magician, Angelica & the Midnight Ghost, SwimGood,...
Coleman Memorial Chapel to celebrate 150th anniversary of cornerstone laying
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Increasing clouds, turning a little sticky in south-central Pennsylvania
Look for increasing clouds this afternoon, and mostly cloudy skies by evening. An isolated shower is possible late. Highs will reach the upper 80s, and it will feel a bit stickier by evening. Tonight, a warm front approaches, leading to scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows will fall to 70 degrees.
Here's why Gettysburg battlefield officials won't say what was stolen and vandalized
It has been an unusual time at the Gettysburg National Military Park, where officials have recently sought the public's assistance on vandalism and stolen artifacts. The park service has been tight-lipped about both cases, providing only a brief release and a mention of a reward for information. Previously reported: Artifacts taken from...
Police investigate a traffic accident at Front & Walnut Thursday evening
Local police were investigating a traffic accident at Front and Walnut Streets this evening. The accident, involving an e-bike, occurred shortly before 6 p.m., according to the Lancaster County News Facebook page.
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