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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.
Companies provide updates on firefighters injured in crash on way to York warehouse fire
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Two fire trucks crashed on the way to battle the massive warehouse fire in York City last night. It happened on Mount Rose Avenue in Spring Garden Township around 11 p.m. The tankers were from Laurel Fire Company #1 in Windsor and York New Salem Volunteer Fire Company. Seven firefighters from those vehicles suffered varying injuries.
Huge warehouse blaze in York under control - firefighters now putting out hot spots
Update York City Fire Chief William Sleeger said the fire at 951 Elm Street at the intersection of Albemarle Street was brought under control sometime after midnight. This morning,...
Harrisburg man sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for odometer tampering
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Harrisburg man has been sentenced for his role in an odometer tampering scheme. According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, on July 10, Earnest Fry, 49, was sentenced to 30 months in jail by U.S. District Judge Christopher C. Conner following his conviction for odometer tampering and forging vehicle titles.
Man charged with shooting at Dauphin County pool hall
A Swatara Township man shot another person Wednesday at a local pool hall, police said. Isauly Deleon, 25, was charged on Thursday with aggravated assault in connection to a shooting around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Club Med Billiards on the 100 block of South 38th Street, police said. While responding...
Firefighters battle blaze at York warehouse
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — A warehouse in York is in ruins after a massive blaze Friday night as firefighters remain at the scene. Flames and thick, black smoke could be seen coming from the structure at Albemarle and Elm Streets in the city for much of the late afternoon and evening.
VIEW FROM THE AIR: Warehouse burns in York
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Drone photos showed the scale of Friday’s blaze at a warehouse in York. Flames engulfed the structure around 6:30 p.m., drawing firefighters from three counties to battle the blaze at Albermarle and Elm Streets in the city. At least three firefighters were injured when...
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...
Firetrucks responding to six-alarm blaze in York crash, injuring 7 people
SPRING GARDEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two firetrucks responding to a six-alarm building fire in York crashed into one another Friday night. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8. The two tanker trucks collided at the intersection of Hill Street and Mount Rose Avenue in Spring Garden Township just before 11 p.m.
Notable Pa. wrestlers flocking to North Dakota to compete in Junior National Championships
State College graduate and Arizona State commit Pierson Manville and reigning PIAA state girls champion Zoey Haines of Gettysburg lead the Central Pa. contingent of ranked wrestlers into this week’s USA Wrestling Junior Nationals in Fargo. N.D. More than 400 nationally-ranked wrestlers from 47 states will participate in the...
What $500,000 or less gets you in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill real estate market in areas of Camp Hill, and Mechanicsburg, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 1 and July 7. Below, we provide an overview of the top nine properties in each area, chosen for their proximity...
Wendy’s restaurant in Dauphin County damaged in at least 3rd crash in 3 years
A tractor-trailer crashed into a Wendy’s in Lower Swatara Township early Friday morning, tearing down one side of the restaurant. The Wendy’s at Eisenhower Boulevard and Route 283 had already been crashed into twice since 2021 at the time the tractor-trailer smashed into the building around 3 a.m. Friday.
Family sues Hershey and Walgreens after teen dies from viral chip challenge
A Massachusetts family has filed a lawsuit against Hershey, Walgreens, and others after their son, Harris Wolobah, died from participating in the viral "One Chip Challenge." Harris, a 10th grader from Worcester, died on Sept. 1, 2023, after eating the Paqui chip, which contains a high concentration of chile pepper extract. An autopsy revealed he had a congenital heart defect.
7 firefighters hurt in crash near massive central Pa. warehouse fire
YORK, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say seven firefighters were injured when two tanker trucks crashed while responding to a large blaze near York, Pennsylvania. Officials said the crash occurred shortly before 11 p.m. Friday in Spring Garden Township, about a third of a mile from the large warehouse fire in the city.
Firefighters called to 3-alarm warehouse fire in York County
Firefighters were called to a high-risk structure fire in York on Friday evening, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. The fire is on South Albemarle Street. “All city crews as well as numerous mutual aid agencies are operating on a multiple alarm commercial building fire in the...
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.
Firefighters battle commercial building fire in York City
YORK, Pa. — Firefighters battled a large commercial building fire for hours on Friday. Crews were called around 6:40 p.m. Friday to the 400 block of South Albemarle Street.. Neighbors said it's a large abandoned warehouse. It looked to be filled with wooden pallets and other items. News 8's...
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