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29th Street bridge over I-83 near Harrisburg to close for over a year
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding drivers the 29th Street bridge, which goes over Interstate 83 near Harrisburg, is scheduled to close for replacement starting on Monday, July 8. Weather permitting, the bridge will close Monday night and will not reopen until Nov. 12, 2025, according to a press...
7 juveniles arrested at Koons Park fireworks event, police say
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PA. (WHP) — Multiple people were arrested Wednesday evening at a fireworks event at Koons Park. Lower Paxton Township Police confirmed that officers made multiple arrests and broke up several fights between teenagers/kids. Eight people were arrested at the event, and seven of those arrests were juveniles, police said.
Silent Night: Harrisburg Family Dollar neighbors confirm false overnight alarms have stopped
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The company promised to fix the problem. Then it sent contractors out to do that. But the big question after false alarms kept neighbors of the Family Dollar at 18th and Derry streets awake night after night for months: Would the alarms finally stop this time?
50-year-old incarcerated man died of suicide: coroner
A 50-year-old man incarcerated at SCI Camp Hill died from suicide on Monday, according to Cumberland County Corner Charles Hall. Bryan Conrad was found unresponsive in his cell, the Department of Corrections said in a Wednesday press release. He was pronounced dead at 3 p.m. If you purchase a product...
Lititz celebrates Independence Day
LITITZ, Pa. — Lititz, Lancaster County, is hosting its 207th Independence Day celebration. The day started with a blanket run and baby parade followed by the parade. There are games, food and contests in Lititz Springs Park, with the Lighting of the Candles and fireworks capping off the celebration.
Lt. Gov. Davis hails gun violence efforts
In Harrisburg last week, Lt. Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion with local and state leaders, representatives of law enforcement, community organizations and victim’s advocates to showcase the strategies and efforts that have resulted in Pennsylvania showing the second-biggest improvement in gun-related homicides. “Pennsylvanians deserve to be safe...
Two inmates dies at SCI Camp Hill within 24 hours
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says a second SCI Camp Hill inmate died hours before after another inmate was killed. Inmate Bryan Conrad, 50, was found unresponsive in his cell on July 1 and pronounced deceased at 3 p.m. despite life-saving measures. Conrad was serving a 4 to 8-year sentence for Failure to Comply with Registration of Sexual Offenders Requirements. He had been at SCI Camp Hill since April 6, 2023.
Multiple arrests made during Koons Park firework and food truck festival
LOWER PAXTON, Pa. (WHTM) — While some people were enjoying the fireworks show in Linglestown Wednesday night, police say others were arrested for fighting. Lower Paxton Township Police said in a Facebook post that several fights broke out among juveniles at the Koons Park fireworks and food trucks display. Multiple people were taken into custody […]
Hershey man, teen charged in New Year's Day burglary, assault at Palmyra home: police
A young adult and a teen face burglary and assault charges after they allegedly broke into a Palmyra home on Jan. 1, according to police. The Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department arrested Isaiah Williamson, 18, of Hershey, and a 17-year-old female on July 3, saying they forcibly entered a residence in the 600 block of North Railroad Street and attacked the people inside on New Year's Day.
‘Nothing more American than baseball:’ York Revolution celebrates Fourth of July
YORK, Pa. — On Independence Day, while many Americans celebrate with cookouts, fireworks, and parades, others choose to spend it at the stadium with the York Revolution and Lancaster Stormers. The schedule included an orchestra concert, fireworks, and competitions. According to John Gibbson, the general manager of The York...
Death reported at Camp Hill prison for 2nd time in 3 days
A 50-year-old man died at SCI Camp Hill this week, officials said on Wednesday, one day after announcing another man was killed by his cellmate. Bryan Conrad, 50, was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday, the Department of Corrections said in a Wednesday news release. He was pronounced dead at 3 p.m. His cause and manner of death have not been released.
'Dough N JOE' Doughnut Shop Opens In Central PA To Rave Reviews
DOUGH n JOE's Grand Opening was at their new storefront on 33 East Simpson Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, according to the company's Facebook page. Locals who stopped by were impressed! Some took to Nextdoor to share how they felt, one wrote:. "OH!!! MY!!!...
'The Spot' still grills up smiles on City Island | Sports Spotlight
HARRISBURG, Pa. — For some students, FNB Field is a go-to place for a summer job once school is out. But it's not just students. It's where you can also find teacher, Eric Solomon. "The preparation in April and May looks a lot different than the preparation in June,...
Six Mid-Penn Conference lacrosse players garner USA Lacrosse All-American honors
Six Mid-Penn Conference lacrosse -- four girls and two boys -- were named as All-Americans by USA Lacrosse this week. Two-time PennLive girls lacrosse Player of the year Cadyn Eismann of Lower Dauphin -- n addition to Sienna Chirieleison of Trinty, Morgan Lantz of Palmyra) and Hailey Russell of Hershey -- were USA Lacrosse All-American selections.
Justin Timberlake to perform at Hersheypark Stadium, 2 weeks after DWI arrest
HERSHEY, Pa. — Popstar Justin Timberlake will perform at Hersheypark Stadium on Thursday. Video above: Headlines from News 8. Timberlake will take the stage as part of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. It comes two weeks after the singer was arrested for driving while intoxicated in New York. Timberlake...
Williams Grove hosts rich Mitch Smith Memorial as Pa. Speedweek roars down the home stretch
Williams Grove Speedway hosts one of the marquee events of Pa. Speedweek Friday when a large contingent of 410 sprint car drivers will contest the Mitch Smith Memorial over the Mechanicsburg oval. More than $50,000 in prize money is up for grabs with the winning driver taking home the $20,000...
"I always feel like I'm in the service": Veterans battling PTSD around the 4th of July
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The 4th of July is a celebration of our independence— but it’s also important to think of those who have protected those freedoms – and how our celebrations might trigger them. PTSD and other mental health conditions among veterans is a...
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