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Man who blocked Harrisburg restaurant during GOP fundraiser ordered to pay fine
A Dauphin County jury on Wednesday convicted a Butler County man for unlawfully blocking the entrance to a restaurant hosting a state senator’s fundraiser last year. Michael Bagdes-Canning, 70, who was convicted of obstruction of highways and disorderly conduct, will pay a $200 fine and serve 90 days of unsupervised release. Judge William Tully imposed the sentence immediately after the jury rendered its verdict Wednesday afternoon.
Officials: Police investigating incident at Holtwood Dam
AIRVILLE, Pa. — Fire and medic crews responded near Holtwood Dam on Saturday for a report of an active shooter threat. Pennsylvania State Police now say there is no danger to the public. UPMC Memorial Hospital in York was put in a lockdown while it waited for patients, but...
Man killed by police in Harrisburg was shooting at officers with modified gun: DA
A man who police shot and killed in downtown Harrisburg last month was firing at officers with a pistol that was altered to become more dangerous and unpredictable, prosecutors told PennLive. Kendrell Hall, 22, was shooting a Glock 9-millimeter pistol over his shoulder on June 9 while he ran from...
WATCH: Over a dozen fire crews on scene of raging 6-alarm warehouse fire in York City
YORK CITY, Pa. (WHP) — Over a dozen fire and police crews were called to the scene of a high risk warehouse fire in York City, dispatchers confirm. Dispatchers say the structure fire on the 400 block S Albemarle St. began around 6:38 p.m. with clouds of smoke showing from the top of the building.
Another Midstate township issues burn ban amid dry weather
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A York County township is issuing a burn ban. Conewago Township placed the ban in effect immediately and until further notice. The ban prohibits open burning in the township. Burn bans help protect life, property, and natural resources from wildfires. According to the Department...
Crash with injuries reported on Paxton Street in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A crash with injuries has been reported on Paxton Street and South Cameron Street in Harrisburg. The severity of injuries has not been confirmed. Harrisburg police and fire responders have been sent to the scene. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. This story was...
Fire crews battle massive commercial fire in York
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A massive commercial fire in York continues burning for more than three hours Friday night. Firefighters were working for several hours to put out a blaze in York City. Several firefighters were injured during the fire-- which was upgraded to a 6-alarm. Police said...
Handgun ‘switches’ involved in 2 Harrisburg crimes fueling debate over public safety
Kendrell Hall was firing a Glock 9-millimeter pistol at police during a chase through downtown Harrisburg on June 9 when officers fatally shot him, prosecutors said. Police say the gun had been modified with a “switch” attachment that converted the semi-automatic weapon into a machine gun. If you...
6-Alarm building fire in York, Pa., still smoldering a day later
YORK, Pa. — A six-alarm fire that gutted a building in York Friday night is still smoldering today. The fire on the 400 block of South Albemarle Street started around 6:30 p.m. and burned for hours, sending up huge flames and a thick column of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Three Mile Island considers nuclear restart as Pa. lawmakers look to new tech to meet demand
The company that owns one reactor at Three Mile Island near Harrisburg is floating the idea of reopening the shuttered nuclear plant. TMI’s Unit 1 reactor closed in 2019 because owner Exelon said it wasn’t competitive against cheaper methane gas and renewable sources amid flat demand for power.
5 Best: Best French Fries in Pennsylvania
- You're in luck if you're hungry for a tasty plate of fries. Pennsylvania has more than its fair share of restaurants serving up some of the best fries in the country. Here are 5 of the state's best restaurants for French fries. The list includes Philadelphia's Chickie's & Pete's, Carlisle's Cafe Bruges, J.R.'s Fresh Cut Fries, and The Pickle Nickel in Dillsburg.
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