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Harrisburg police-involved shooting ‘justified,’ suspect wanted to be shot by officers, DA says
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– A wanted man shot by Harrisburg Police during a traffic stop in June wanted to be shot by officers, the Dauphin County District Attorney announced Tuesday. Bryan Horton, 39, of Harrisburg, said that he did not want to go back to jail so he pretended to have a gun to get police […]
Harrisburg boxer Antonio Perez is rising, quickly becoming a big-time name in pro boxing ranks
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg's Antonio Perez continues to make a name for himself in the WBC boxing ranks. His latest fight came on the undercard for Adrien Broner; he not only defended his title but also added another one to his collection. Through it all his hometown of Harrisburg has been a huge reason he fights.
Harrisburg Family Dollar responds to noisy overnight false alarms
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — He doesn’t shop there often, but for most of the nearly a decade the Family Dollar store at 18th and Derry has been across the street from where Mohamed Kharabiesh lives, he felt it sure beat the vacant lot it replaced. “But now I...
Officials are urging people to stay safe on the water ahead of Independence Day
Many will be celebrating the Independence Day on the water. The Susquehanna River is just one of the many bodies of water people will come and enjoy their long weekend on. Harrisburg officials want you to be aware if you decide to hit the water. “One day he’s here the...
As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw a 23% decrease in Pennsylvania gun homicides compared to last year, according to the Center for American Progress. Pennsylvania saw the second-largest decline in the country last year. Philadelphia experienced the largest gun violence decline of major American cities in the same period.
Body pulled from Susquehanna River in 1990s cold case identified
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A body from a 1998 cold case, found in the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania, has been identified with the help of advancements in DNA, officials announced. In a news release, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office announced the identity of the body that was pulled from the Susquehanna River in […]
New program will offer free rides to local bar patrons, aims to deter drunk driving
A local organization is offering to be the designated driver for nights out downtown. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) announced at a press conference on Tuesday the launch of its pilot program “Sober Ride Home,” which aims to lessen the number of impaired driving incidents by offering free rideshare vouchers for those consuming alcohol at local bars and restaurants.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg opens new fitness center to the community
A new gym in Harrisburg offers something for everyone. The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg recently opened its new Symons Family Fitness Center at its Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. The Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg moved into the Alexander Grass Campus at 2986 N. 2nd St. in August...
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities announces new president and CEO
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has announced a new top official, following nearly three decades under the same leadership. Jennifer Doyle, who has worked for the organization in several roles, will take over as the new president and chief executive officer for TFEC. Doyle fills the position left open...
Die-hard college football fans could have their ashes interred at this stadium
Those who want to take their love of their favorite sports team with them to the great beyond might get a kick out of this idea. Barbara Weitz, a regent for the University of Nebraska, came up with an interesting way to raise money for the school by building a columbarium (a room or building with niches for funeral urns to be stored) under the football field, where lifelong Cornhusker fans can have their ashes interred.
Fourth of July Radio Specials
As you celebrate our nation’s independence on July 4th, we hope you’ll enjoy these specials on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. The founders left three groups out of the Declaration of Independence: Black Americans, Indigenous peoples, and women. This is how they responded. A few years ago, Civics 101,...
Crews fight overnight fire in Harrisburg
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — Firefighters tackled a fire in Dauphin County early Tuesday morning. Crews were dispatched at 1:59 a.m. to the intersection of N. 6th and Division Streets, according to emergency dispatchers. No injuries have been reported at this time. This is a developing story. Stay with...
Harrisburg's Broad Street Market announces 5 finalists in tent naming contest
HARRISBURG, Pa. — It's time to make your choice for the name of the temporary tent at the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg. Market vendors and community members considered more than 200 submissions and selected these five finalists:. Tenty McTentface. Tent to Table. Little Broad Street Market. The Pavilion.
Man found with loaded gun in carry-on bag at Harrisburg airport: TSA
A Virginia man was found with a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at a Harrisburg International Airport security checkpoint on Monday, according to authorities. Transportation Security Administration officers said they detected a 9mm handgun during security screening. The firearm, which was loaded with seven bullets, was packed alongside a magazine, police said.
Judge gives unorthodox order to Dauphin County worker who quit: Pay court costs
Dauphin County Judge William Tully handed down one of the more unusual orders of his career at a Monday afternoon hearing. Cole Goodman, who resigned Friday from his job as Dauphin County’s first deputy clerk of courts, will have to pay the tab for incorrectly entering the verdict for an environmental activist whom a jury found guilty of obstructing the entrance to a downtown Harrisburg restaurant.
UPMC Welcomes New Chief of Neurology in Harrisburg and Williamsport
UPMC has appointed Kerstin Bettermann, M.D., Ph.D., FANA, FAAN, to chief of neurology for UPMC Neurological Institute and hospital services in central and north central Pennsylvania. She will have clinical oversight of eight UPMC Neurological Institute locations serving Annville, Carlisle, Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, Spring Grove, and Williamsport. “Our neurologists...
There's a new push to remove the Dock Street Dam in the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Susquehanna River is a favorite spot during the summer. While it can be a lot of fun, it can also be dangerous—especially near the Dock Street Dam in Harrisburg. This year, there's a new call to remove the dam to keep people safe. However,...
Man jailed after stabbing woman in Cumberland County, police report
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man is in jail after police say he stabbed a woman Friday. Amgad Hanna, 30, of Harrisburg, is accused of stabbing the woman at a residence located in the first block of Gettysburg Pike after 11 p.m., Upper Allen Township Police said in a report. According to the police […]
New clerk sworn in to head troubled county courthouse recordkeeping office in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The county's chief judge named a temporary replacement Monday for the Dauphin clerk of courts, three days after the elected clerk fired a deputy clerk and she and another top aide abruptly quit before a hearing about mismanagement of the office. Dauphin County President Judge Scott...
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