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Pa.’s top-ranked high school football players of the past 20 years. Who was a hit, and who was a miss?
Zahir Mathis is one big, bad dude. The Imhotep defensive end, who is committed to Ohio State, combines a 6-foot-6, 230-pound frame with elite athleticism. Because of that, he is the top-ranked player in Pennsylvania’s Class of 2025, according to Rivals.com. If you purchase a product or register for...
Report: Pa. State Police Pull Over Drivers at Similar Rates Regardless of a Driver’s Race
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania State Police pulled drivers over at about the same rate regardless of the motorists’ race or ethnicity, according to a study of traffic stops made in 2023. Released last week, the analysis by criminologist Robin Engel and other data scientists also found little discrepancy in the outcomes of traffic stops, noting negligible differences in the rate of arrest, citations and warnings across racial and ethnic groups. The study did find a small difference...
State leaders asking Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight drug overdoses
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) – Pennsylvania leaders are calling on the Shapiro Administration to give them more tools to fight and prevent opioid deaths. Pennsylvania has a standing order that allows first responders to use the life-saving drug, Narcan for when a person overdoses. “The standing order was written a long time ago. There was only one […]
Trump taps ‘alternate’ elector Bill Bachenberg as Republican Electoral College member
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Pennsylvania college students should get delayed aid awards in September; PHEAA ‘hopeful next year will be smoother’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Normally, college students would know by now how much financial aid they’re getting for the new school year. That, in turn, would normally come after filling out Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, as early as Oct. 1 of nearly a year earlier. PHEAA, Pennsylvania’s centralized grant agency, would […]
Pennsylvania's run ends in Little League World Series after 3-1 loss
Evan Taveras struck out 12 Pennsylvania batters in five and two-thirds innings, and Hawaii made two runs in the first inning stand up for a 3-1 Little League World Series victory on Wednesday. That loss eliminated Council Rock Newtown from the tournament. The Bucks County team, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region,...
One year later: Memorial honoring fallen Pennsylvania firefighter unveiled
A volunteer doesn’t ask why. They go because they’re called to help someone in need. That’s exactly what North East firefighter Shawn Giles was doing one year ago when he was killed by a speeding car ignoring the safety perimeter at an accident. “His ultimate sacrifice saved lives a year ago, including my own. We […]
Food truck owner retiring after 12 years of serving at Hellam Carnival
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Dan Gift, the owner of Dan’s Cooking Can, has been a familiar face at the Hellam Carnival for the past 12 years, but this year will mark his final appearance. Gift, known for his crab, mac & cheese, and homemade crab cakes, has decided...
2024 football preview: New staff, new look at Lebanon
Lebanon County begins its 2024 football campaign in a few days, and there's plenty of new storylines to watch for on each squad. With each team's opening game set for Aug. 23, make sure to follow all coverage on LDNews.com through the season's first Friday night experience. Building a 'player-led' culture: Tyler Pritchett navigating...
Upscale casual restaurant closing in York County
HANOVER, Pa. (WHTM) — An upscale casual restaurant in downtown Hanover, York County announced that it will be closing at the end of the month. McAllister’s on York, located at 11 York Street in downtown Hanover, announced on Friday, August 16 that they would be closing their doors later this month.
State police in Cumberland County investigating report of 13-year-old’s death
Pennsylvania State Police in Carlisle responded to an address in Shippensburg on Tuesday afternoon after receiving a report of a deceased 13-year-old, according to a press release. Troopers were sent to the 300 block of Britton Road around 2:08 p.m., according to the release. If you purchase a product or...
Firefighters are en route to structure fire in Lebanon County
LEBANON, Pa. — Emergency services responded to reports of a structure fire in Lebanon County around 8 p.m. The report was made on the 800 block of Jonestown Road in Lebanon City. No injuries or road closures have been reported at this time. It is unknown what started the...
Volunteers needed to help City of Harrisburg clean up storm damage
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The City of Harrisburg is looking for help cleaning up from the tornado that swept through the Bellevue neighborhood on August 9. Able-bodied volunteers are needed to help clear tree limbs and brush on from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, Harrisburg's Public Works Department said in a press release.
Harrisburg High's quarterback ruled ineligible for 2024 season
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Big news came out of the high school football world on Wednesday. One of the Susquehanna Valley's top college prospects was just declared ineligible for the 2024 season. WGAL knew this was a possibility, but the PIAA made it official. Harrisburg's Shawn Lee Jr. will not...
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