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No Charges Filed In Shooting Near State Capitol
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Charges will not be filed in the fatal shooting near the Pennsylvania State Capitol last month. The Dauphin County District Attorney's Office has ruled the shooting on the 200 block of State Street was in self-defense. Officials said 52-year-old Paul Kattouf was discharging pepper spray into a vehicle containing a pregnant woman, male, and child when he was shot. The shooting reportedly stemmed from a road rage incident.
Mother and daughter from Pottsville compete for national titles
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — The reigning National United States Pennsylvania Ms. Regina Burhop, walked the streets of Pottsville as a little girl. The very same streets where she is now raising her 4-year-old daughter, Ella Burhop, who is following in her mom's footsteps. Ella was crowned Pennsylvania princess in February....
East Stroudsburg math teacher accused of recording fiancée's daughters in bathroom
A man employed by East Stroudsburg Area School District is accused of recording his fiancée's two minor daughters in the bathroom without their knowledge. John Swineford, of East Stroudsburg, was charged in May with endangering the welfare of children, invasion of privacy, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and possessing instruments of a crime.
Harrisburg RB, Penn State recruit Messiah Mickens talks Micah Parsons youth camp
HARRISBURG — A unique pipeline is forming in Pennsylvania’s capital city. Micah Parsons is the architect. The three-time Pro-Bowler was once a standout for Harrisburg’s football team before piecing together a stellar career at Penn State, all en route to becoming the face of the Dallas Cowboys. Three stops to glory while being recognized as one of the best to ever do it.
Severe Weather Live Stream Update
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Due to a technical issue, Newswatch 16's live stream service is down momentarily. The Stormtracker 16 Team has been on the air providing the latest on severe weather throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16 hopes to have the issue resolved soon, but if you are...
Power Outages Reported Across Pennsylvania After Overnight Storms
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are still without power after severe thunderstorms downed trees across the region on Tuesday, July 16. The outages are mostly concentrated in the following areas, according to the PPL and Met-Ed outage maps: Fontaine Atglen Wyomissing Lanark Hanover…
With all the extra money coming to school districts from the state, isn’t it time for a give back?
July 17 – After a number of local school boards decided on a roughly 4% tax increase for next year’s budget, the state came in with the numbers they are providing to Pennsylvania school districts – and it’s way bigger than expected. In fact, not only...
Pennsylvania’s ‘hidden’ UberEats fees among U.S.’s priciest
According to Babson College, hidden fees (also called “junk fees”) are “last-minute charges you receive when purchasing something typically online.”. Delivery apps are one of the main perpetuators behind implementing such fees. And Pennsylvanians are shelling out some of the most money in this regard, particularly on Uber Eats.
Man Admits to Tracking Drivers, Programming Keys, Stealing and Reselling Vehicles
A New Jersey man has admitted to orchestrating a multistate car theft and fraud ring that involved tracking drivers, programming keys, stealing their cars, and reselling their vehicles. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said that Warren Guerrier pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal court...
Police search for missing teen in Lower Paxton Township
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police are searching for a missing teen in Dauphin County. Randy Ortiz-Albino, 17, has not been seen since July 11, according to Lower Paxton Township Police. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Lower Paxton Township Police at (717) 558-6900 or submit a...
17-year-old reported missing in Dauphin County
A 17-year-old boy has been missing for nearly a week from Lower Paxton Township, police said. Randy Ortiz-Albino was last seen July 11 on the 1000 block of Buttonwood Drive, police said. Police are asking anyone with information on Ortiz-Albino’s whereabouts to call Dauphin County dispatch at 717-558-6900 or submit...
Shapiro administration secures $500 million for I-83 bridge
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania made history this week when the Shapiro Administration received the largest federal transportation grant the state has ever seen. The $500 million Large Bridge Project grant, planned for the I-83 South Bridge in Harrisburg, was formally announced Wednesday at a press conference with Governor Josh Shapiro, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, elected officials, and labor and local leaders. ...
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