Beahive Affordable Housing Outreach – Helping Families Facing Housing Instability
Dauphin and Cumberland counties are facing a severe shortage of affordable housing, with many families just one unexpected expense away from housing instability. Beahive Affordable Housing Outreach helps families navigate these struggles while building for their future. Executive Director and CEO Samara Scott joined...
Cybersecurity experts warn of increased risk at Pennsylvania Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Cybersecurity Association of Pennsylvania (PennCyber) on Tuesday issued a warning ahead of the upcoming Pennsylvania Farm Show, claiming the event, which draws more than 500,000 visitors and 250 exhibitors, is "a dense and attractive target environment for cybercriminal activity." The 2026...
Harrisburg man charged in connection to bank robberies in Lancaster, York counties
YORK, Pa. — A Harrisburg man has been charged in connection to two bank robberies in Lancaster and York counties last year. Shannon Steckbeck, 59, robbed a Truist Bank location in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County on Nov. 14, and a week later struck again at a First National Bank branch in Manchester Township,...
‘Altercation’ sends Harrisburg elementary school into lockdown
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — An “altercation” that may have involved a gun sent a Harrisburg elementary school into a lockdown Tuesday, according to the district. The incident that sent Melrose Elementary School into lockdown during dismissal did not originate on school grounds but reportedly made its way there,...
All but 1 cut by Harrisburg City Council start new year without jobs
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg let go three of the four positions defunded by city council as Mayor Wanda Williams (D) continues to threaten legal action. Council cut funding in the 2026 budget for the interim director for building and housing development, interim business administrator, project director for...
Central Pa. trap-neuter-release clinics: Here’s where to find cat services in your county
Communities can help improve the quality of life for free-roaming cats by providing them with proper care and treatment. There are dozens of places across central Pennsylvania where stray/feral cats can be brought for treatment, and many TNR volunteers who can trap them or teach people how to trap. If you need TNR...
Animal rights protesters to gather at Pa. Farm Show
Along with the animal competitions, butter sculpture and fun foods, visitors at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Sunday might encounter protesters. Central Pennsylvania Animal Action will be at the Farm Show’s main entrance from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. holding signs and handing out literature regarding what they say is abuse...
Officials release name of man, 20, who died after shooting, crash in Harrisburg
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One week after his passing, officials have released the name of a young man who died after he was shot in Harrisburg and then involved in a crash while trying to escape. The coroner's office on Tuesday identified the victim as Mehki Brooks, 20,...
PA man who sold stolen human remains appeals 6-year sentence
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Cumberland County native recently sentenced for his role in the theft and sale of human remains has filed an appeal, according to court documents. On Dec. 22, Jeremy Pauley was sentenced to six years in prison after he admitted to participating in a...
Missing Endangered Person Reported in Carlisle
Carlisle Borough Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a missing endangered man reported missing from Carlisle. Wayne Hovermill, 59, was last seen on January 2, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m. in the area of the DMV on Walnut Bottom Road in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland County. Police...
