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Steelton-Highspire SD makes changes ahead of new school year
STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) — As students return to school in the Steelton-Highspire School District, there will be some schedule adjustments and an increased law enforcement presence. Superintendent Dr. Mick Iskric, Jr. made the announcement Friday. “As we prepare to start the new school year, we must address some recent...
'It's just truck after truck after truck:' Dauphin County residents raise concerns about dump site
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Constant noise, dirt, and dust have become the new reality for dozens of families in Dauphin County living near a construction dump site. "[It's just] truck after truck after truck," said Heidi Ferguson. “Every day they’re here from 6:45, 7:00 in the morning all the...
Middletown doctor agrees to six-figure payout to settle allegations he violated drug laws
A Middletown doctor has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations he failed to maintain adequate drug registrations for multiple medical practices that he owned, operated, and stored controlled substances. The payment resolves allegations that Dr. Joseph E. Kepko violated the Controlled Substances Act between 2021 and August 2023 by...
Trash fees increasing in Middletown, but collection service going to once a week
Middletown residents will be paying more for fewer trash collection days starting next year under a new waste hauling contract. A divided supervisors board voted 3-2 on Aug. 12 to approve a new five-year $28.4 million contract with its current hauler, Waste Management, which will take effect in January. Supervisors Dana Kane and Anna Payne voted against the new contract.
Steelton dirt pile forcing locals to consider moving
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Layers of dust from a massive mountain of dirt in Steelton forcing residents to keep their windows shut and protective masks on. A recent inspection of the massive dirt pile in a residential Steelton neighborhood has cited more issues than last reported in February.
Dauphin County road reopens after crash
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A Dauphin County road has reopened after a Thursday morning crash. Derry Street was closed just before 3:10 a.m. on Aug. 15 for a "serious" crash in the 5600 block of the roadway, according to the Swatara Township Police Department. Officers say they arrived to...
Harrisburg State Hospital: From History to New Development Plans in Harrisburg, PA
2024: Proposed Laboratories on the Former Harrisburg State Hospital. The former Harrisburg State Hospital in Pennsylvania is set to become a new lab complex for several state agencies. This project has been years in the making, but it’s still at least a year away from starting construction. The original plan was to build one large building for five different agencies, but rising costs and other challenges have led to a shift. Now, they plan to construct two separate buildings instead.
Massive dirt pile found to be in violation; officials 'prefer' voluntary resolution
HARRISBURG Pa. (WHP) — After a Steelton neighborhood raised concerns about a massive pile of dirt, a recent report from the Dauphin County Conservation District found the dumpsite to be in violation of multiple regulations. Still, officials have not ordered changes be made, instead saying in the report that...
Residents in Dauphin County neighborhood frustrated by debris pile from I-83 project
STEELTON, Pa. — Some Dauphin County residents are expressing frustration over a large pile of dirt and debris from an interstate expansion project being dumped in their neighborhood. "It's a nightmare back here. It's been a nightmare back here for the last almost four months, maybe longer," Mike Barna...
Dauphin County Cultural Fest returns to Riverfront Park
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Dauphin County Cultural Fest returned to Riverfront Park Saturday. It features food, performances, craft vendors, and more. The event aims to bring awareness to the Midstate’s diversity and culture. “Our Dauphin County cultural diversity committee kind of created this event and it evolved...
I-83 to be closed temporarily in Harrisburg for bridge removal
A portion of Interstate 83 in Harrisburg will be closed later this month for the removal of the 29th Street Bridge. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said the highway will be closed between the 19th Street and Paxton Street exits on Aug. 24 for bridge demolition. The bridge, which crosses...
Midstate company hit with $5.8M penalty for shipments tied to Chinese military programs
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — A Middletown company is facing a $5.8 million federal penalty after the federal government says they shipped items to parties tied to Chinese military electronics programs. The penalty was handed down by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security as part of...
Take a look from the sky of Tropical Storm Debby’s aftermath through central Pa.
According to Dauphin County emergency management officials, at least 130 residences incurred damage Thursday night into Friday from Tropical Storm Debby. Most of those appeared to be in Harrisburg, where Fire Chief Brian Enterline said 111 buildings were affected by the tornado that touched down near Gibson Street in Steelton about 4:33 a.m. Friday and swept to the north.
City of Harrisburg responds to charges against former Broad Street Market manager
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– The City of Harrisburg issued a statement on Friday regarding the charges against the former manager of the Broad Street Market. abc27 reported yesterday that the former Broad Street Market manager, Tanis Monroy, 31, of Carlisle, allegedly racked up $17k in bonuses and purchases made with the Market’s card.
Clean-up continues after Dauphin County tornado
Clean-up is continuing a week after a tornado ripped through Dauphin County. Bellevue Park saw some of the heaviest damage from the storm. Homeowners are still clearing out the mess and repairing the damage, as hundreds of decades-old trees have been toppled. Ken Hurst says a century-old tree landed on...
Cleanup assistance for storm damages available for Harrisburg residents
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The City of Harrisburg announced that cleanup assistance is available for those whose property was damaged in last week’s storms. Residents across Central Pennsylvania were affected by Tropical Storm Debby, and some are physically or financially unable to complete a cleanup process or repair property damages. Now, the city of Harrisburg […]
$5 million was spent transforming Second Street in Harrisburg. It hasn’t stopped crashes
Harrisburg residents say the revamp of North Second Street into a two-way road for the first time in more than six decades has slowed traffic, but did it make the street safer?. Engineers took a two-mile stretch of North Second Street between Forster and Division streets, and transformed the three-lane...
Capitol building evacuates following power outage
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– The Pennsylvania State Capitol Building was evacuated this morning due to a power outage, abc27 reports. Officials tell abc27 that the main building was cleared out and that power was going in and out in other buildings throughout the complex. A faint smell of smoke in the building’s halls is being reported. […]
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