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Disabled woman’s legs went black from neglect, disease before she died in homicide: police
An elderly Dauphin County woman who could not move or speak died in February after her daughter and son-in-law declined to have her decaying legs amputated, police said in court documents charging them with homicide. Christiana Blake, 77, suffered from one of the worst cases of neglect that central Pennsylvania...
Newark, New Jersey, woman killed in Pa. Turnpike crash
NEWARK, N.J. — A New Jersey woman was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The crash happened around 11 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the turnpike near Harrisburg, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police identified the rider as Kimberly Toliver, 49, of Newark, N.J. PSP...
Mom-to-be died shielding child from flying bullets in Harrisburg: ‘She didn’t deserve this’
Tyemeshia Miller, known by her nickname “Dooda,” went to Fourth and Woodbine streets to hang out with friends on a beautiful Monday afternoon in Harrisburg. As Miller chatted on the crowded front porch, gunfire erupted. Miller’s first instinct was to try to protect the children around her, according to relatives.
📰Man set ex's car on fire
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In 1992, people wrestled a 900-pound bear at an outdoors show at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The year was 1992. The place was the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, where a 900-pound bear was waiting to take on all challengers — human challengers. The Canadian black bear, named Caesar, was not muzzled or declawed. And according to our report from 1992, he didn't like to lose.
Opa! No shortage of food at PA Greek Fest in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– This is the weekend to get your Greek on in the Midstate as the 52nd Annual PA Greek Fest returns. During the festival at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, located at 1000 Yverdon Drive, that runs from Friday to Sunday there is all kinds of food, dancing and Greek culture. […]
Police search for missing child in Cumberland County
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Police in Cumberland County are searching for a missing child. According to the Camp Hill Police Department, Zurisadai Irizarry-Zeno ran away from her home in Camp Hill. She was last seen wearing a green jacket, black long pants, and black Nike sneakers. Anyone with information...
Police searching for York County couple accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of antiques
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A Pennsylvania couple is being sought by police after they allegedly duped a victim out of his antiques collection and tens of thousands of dollars in profits. The York County victim allegedly told police he contacted Thomas and Christina Taylor, who own Palmyra-based Collectors Auction...
Iconic Harrisburg riverboat won’t be seen as soon as expected. Here’s why
The Pride of the Susquehanna will be setting out on the river later than planned. The Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society has announced a delayed start to the 2024 cruise season, due to unforeseen repairs. “Due to an unexpected repair requirement by the U.S. Coast Guard, the historic paddlewheel boat will...
Son of famed country music singer to perform in central Pa.
An artist with a legacy of country music stardom is performing in New Cumberland. Dion Pride, son of country music star and Country Music Hall of Fame member Charley Pride, will perform at the West Shore Theatre on May 23. The performance starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m.
Hundreds attend vigil for 19-year-old mom-to-be killed in Harrisburg
Family and friends gathered Thursday evening to remember Tyemeshia Miller, also known as “Dooda,” and her unborn son after she was shot and killed in Harrisburg on Monday. Hundreds gathered at the intersection of North 5th and Woodbine Streets in Harrisburg for a balloon release at 5 p.m. The meeting near the scene of the crime was organized by Miller’s sister.
Public housing needs in the Midstate; How $800 million in funding will help
(WHTM)– Over $800 million dollars is heading to communities across the Commonwealth to help with affordable housing. The Midstate will get a nice chunk of that. Who will get the most? It’s a pretty good amount, all things considered. Urban areas like Harrisburg and York will certainly get their share. More rural areas, not so […]
Central Pa. dad launches ‘Men Raising Black Boys’ event in Harrisburg
Corey Dupree believes that young Black boys should be supported by a community because that was the one thing he wanted after having his first child at 20 years old. Today, the 34-year-old has two children. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Capital City Mall employee allegedly stole over $15,000 worth of phones and cash
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) – A T-Mobile employee at Capital City Mall was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing over $15,000 in merchandise from the store. On May 5 around 1:24 p.m., the Lower Allen Township Police Department received a notification of a non-active theft at T-Mobile in the Capital City Mall. It was reported that […]
Cumberland County glass maker to 'modernize' federal buildings
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — The Biden administration is asking companies to cut back on carbon and using a south-central Pennsylvania company as the benchmark. "42% of emissions come from the built environment," said Robin Carnahan, U.S. General Services Administrator. Carnahan visited Vitro's South Middleton Township facility on Thursday alongside...
New details released after man pulled gun on Camp Hill couple during road rage
A woman who beeped her car’s horn prompted another driver to pull a gun and point it at her husband, according to court records obtained by PennLive Thursday. The couple told police a white man, in his 50s, driving a Toyota Camry was following them closely while they were driving home at 7:08 p.m. on May 5 in Camp Hill, according to court records filed by police.
‘It’s a great building block’; Mechanicsburg’s Maria Clark captures elusive District 3 gold with discus win
Maria Clark has been one of the best throwers in District 3 throughout her entire career, particularly in the discus. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Harrisburg School District's superintendent may leave for another district
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Harrisburg School District's superintendent could be taking another job elsewhere in the Susquehanna Valley. On Friday, Eric Turman shared in a letter with the school community that he is the finalist for the superintendent position at Central Dauphin School District. Central Dauphin's School Board is...
Car dealership thefts with similar MOs, police are investigating
In less than two weeks, there have been car thefts in York and Adams counties following similar methods. The first on April 26 where two cars, a 2024 Chevy Corvette Stingray and a 2018 yellow convertible Camaro ZL1, were stolen from the Renn Kirby Chevrolet. The general manager at Renn...
Brand new fire equipment on display during firefighter expo in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Firefighters from all over the country are taking to the Farm Show Complex this weekend. The Fire Expo, put on by the Lancaster County Firemen’s Association, connects thousands of firefighters with displays of the newest equipment and technology. “You’re coming to look at all...
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