Speed humps causing a traffic jam of concerns in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHTM) — Safety is the top priority for both PennDOT and Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, that’s why speed humps have been set up around the city. Yet, while the mayor said they are increasing pedestrian safety, many in the area are unsatisfied. “I can’t stand them, like, we’ll be coming down and even […
Journey Add Dates for “Final Frontier” Farewell Tour Amid Growing Band Tension
Journey have announced a long farewell run for 2026, officially billed as the Final Frontier Tour. The band said the trek will begin on February 28, 2026, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and wrap up on July 2, 2026, in Laredo, Texas, with tickets set to go on sale November 14. The announcement marks what the band says will b
Dirt pile in Steelton continued to violate PA law since 2024, inspections reveal
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A massive dirt pile in Steelton not only caused headaches for those who live nearby, but was also found to be in violation of Pennsylvania law multiple times over the past two years, according to records obtained by CBS 21. PennDOT previously confirmed that...
Crews respond to residential fire in Lower Paxton Township
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Crews responded to a residential fire in Lower Paxton Township on Tuesday afternoon. Paxtonia Fire Company was dispatched to the 5000 block of Ridgeview Drive at 3:45 p.m. Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire said crews were able to extinguish the fire within 14 minutes...
Developer nixes plan to build data center in central Pennsylvania
A developer has withdrawn its petition to rezone an area in Lebanon County for a data center. The data center was proposed for several properties on Mount Pleasant Road and Main Street in South Annville Township. A letter posted on South Annville Township’s website from the developer’s attorney, Jonathan Andrews...
Central Pa. man who threatened to ‘take out’ lawyer over legal woes learns sentence
A York man who threatened his attorney, a judge and others after getting “bad news” about a legal case of his was sentenced at the end of April. Bennett L. Zifferer, 44, of York, pleaded guilty to terroristic threats and was sentenced to five years’ probation with the stipulation that he will receive a mental health ev
Lower Swatara Township Police remind residents to keep cars locked after multiple break-ins
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A Dauphin County police department is reminding residents to keep their cars locked after a recent series of vehicle break-ins. Lower Swatara Township Police said they are investigating a rash of break-ins that occurred overnight and in the early morning hours Monday in the Rosedale and Shope's Ga
Ethics commission says claim against Harrisburg legislator won’t be investigated
The Pennsylvania Ethics Commission will not investigate a Harrisburg activist’s ethics complaint alleging that Rep. Dave Madsen, D-Dauphin County, retaliated against her. Kimeka Campbell claimed Madsen pressured the chairman and executive director of the state’s Legislative Black Caucus to remove her from planning meet
Police chase ends in charges against Harrisburg teen for street racing
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Harrisburg teen is facing charges after police say he was seen street racing and then led officers on a chase. Jason Foulkrod, 18, allegedly admitted to racing another car on Allentown Boulevard Sunday evening, according to charging documents filed by the Lower Paxton Township Police Depar
Man arrested for making ‘politically violent’ threats to lawmakers online, State Police say
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