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Massive Texas longhorn bull ran loose for more than an hour along interstate in Pennsylvania
VALLEY GREEN, Pa. — A huge Texas Longhorn bull that ran loose for more than an hour along Interstate 83 in York County, Pennsylvania, has been caught. The bull repeatedly eluded capture on Wednesday afternoon as trucks and even a police SUV attempted to corral it near the Fishing Creek Exit on Interstate 83 in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania.
One year later: The Broad Street Market's journey to recovery
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa — Wednesday marks one year since an early morning fire broke out inside the Broad Street Market on July 10, 2023, destroying the historic brick building. The Harrisburg Bureau of Fire later determined that the fire was caused by an electrical issue with a fan, displacing around 23 vendors and leaving a lasting impact on the community.
‘I’m still grieving’: Past and present Broad Street Market vendors recount devastating fire one year later
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Exactly one year ago Wednesday, a massive fire tore through the historic Broad Street Market building, leaving dozens of local businesses without a place to go. “It was 6 a.m. when I finally got a call that broke through my ‘Do Not Disturb’ notifications,” Andrea...
WATCH: Bull runs loose on busy interstate
A huge Texas Longhorn bull that ran loose for more than an hour along Interstate 83 in York County has been caught. The bull repeatedly eluded capture on Wednesday afternoon as trucks and even a police SUV attempted to corral it near the Fishing Creek Exit on I-83 in Lewisberry. You can watch video in the player above of one of the failed attempts.
Alert: Dangerous High Heat, Severe T'Storms Possible
ALERT DAY: Tornado Watch in effect for Dauphin, Juniata, Perry, Mifflin counties until 9pm. Heat advisory in effect for all Susquehanna Valley counties until 8pm. The remnants of Beryl stays west of us keeping us on the humid and unsettled side of the system. This means a pop-up storm or two is possible with a higher chances for scattered showers and storms once a cold front comes in Wednesday. It’s another hot day in the mid-90s with feels like temperatures again exceeding 100°.
Chambersburg’s JJ Kelly picks up second Division I basketball offer of the week
Florida Gulf Coast University is no longer known as “Dunk City” like it was when Shippensburg’s Andy Enfield was at the helm. But if the program wants to return to that moniker under former Penn State coach Pat Chambers, they extended an offer to the right player.
Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills & Nash in Harrisburg: Where to buy tickets
Graham Nash, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash will be in Harrisburg this summer. Nash will bring his “More Evenings of Songs and Stories” tour to the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Sunoco Performance Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Fire crews battle active brush fire in York County
YORK, Pa. — Firefighters battled a brush fire in York County, according to emergency dispatch. The fire is in the 400 block of Rudy Road near Accomac Road in Hellam Township. Crews responded to the scene at 11:57 p.m. Emergency dispatch says the fire is about the size of...
Olivia's Jamaican Style Pineapple Shrimp Po’boy adds some extra heat to summer
YORK, Pa. — As if the summer wasn't already hot enough, why not add a little heat with Olivia's Jamaican Style Pineapple Shrimp Po’boy?. A refreshing Creamsicle Crush cocktail soothes your taste buds and counteracts the spice. This meal is best served along with grilled corn on the...
Doggie Delight owner reflects one year after Broad Street Market fire, three years after his own fire
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The fire that damaged part of the Broad Street Market was truly heart-wrenching for many, especially for one small business owner who had experienced a similar loss before. Donnie Farner, the owner of Doggie Delights, had already seen his business suffer when his barn burned down...
1 year after Broad Street Market fire, restoration is still in the distance
One year after a fire engulfed the Broad Street Market, the damaged brick building still faces a long road to recovery. The two-alarm fire broke out around 1 a.m. on July 10 and was so powerful it melted nearby lampposts and was visible from the West Shore. Fire departments from across the region responded to the blaze, which fire officials later determined was caused by a malfunctioning electric ceiling fan.
Harrisburg's Lehner named United East Male Senior Athlete of the Year
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Penn State Harrisburg baseball player Kevin Lehner has been named the United East Male Senior Athlete of the Year. The highest individual honor the United East Conference bestows, the award represents the epitome of the student-athlete model, thanks to their high level of performance in their respective sport, in the classroom, and in their community.
Community Comment: Love Letter to Harrisburg on One-Year Anniversary of Devastating Fire
One year ago, we all woke up to the gut-wrenching news that the Broad Street Market’s historic Brick Building had been devastated by an overnight fire. Dozens of small businesses saw their livelihoods reduced to ash. Access to groceries and other essential products in our USDA-designated “food desert” became even more sparse than it already was. Bills continued to pile up while recurring monthly revenue for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit overseeing the Market’s operations fell by 70%. The vendors who remained open in the Stone Building endured a significant decline in sales at their own businesses due to reduced overall foot traffic following the fire. Despite the absolute best efforts by everyone involved, completion of a new temporary structure to help displaced vendors get back on their feet felt like an insurmountable task at times.
Lower Dauphin’s Connor Roth earns PennLive 2024 Boys Volleyball Player of the Year
Connor Roth heard some noise. He knew that with the losses the team suffered a year ago, Lower Dauphin’s volleyball squad wasn’t expected to be nearly as competitive in 2024. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here. If you purchase a product or...
Central Pennsylvania farmers struggling with changing weather conditions
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – Being a farmer is one of the toughest jobs there is. Midstate farmers are struggling right now and not only because of the heat. “It was a little bit of a worry around here,” said Jason Nailor, the owner of J&S Dairy in Mechanicsburg.
Will storms forecast for Wednesday end string of hot days in central Pa.?
In Harrisburg, there have been five straight days of temperatures in the 90s. Another is forecast for Wednesday, as a large area from Massachusetts through parts of North Carolina including central Pa. is under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. EDT. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 105.
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