The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg
It’s been a long week full of city news. If you missed any of our daily coverage this week, it’s all below:. Alpaca farms in the area offer a chance to connect with fuzzy animals and enjoy the fresh air. Big Brothers Big Sisters will host its fifth...
‘Playing hooky’ at the Harrisburg Humane Society for Shelter Skip Day
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Friday’s Hometown Heroes are helping rescue dogs get out of the shelter and into the community. The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area has what they call Shelter Skip Day. It’s a chance for potential adopters, or dog lovers in general, to have a dog...
2nd Degree Murder Delay– Court Impacts
Harrisburg lawmakers failed to draft new laws on how long someone should stay in prison if convicted of second degree murder; this leaves questions for prisoners and burdens on courts in the weeks and months ahead. In March, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences for second degree...
Harrisburg sculpture carved out of storm-damaged tree destroyed again in July storms
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — A sculpture in Harrisburg that was first created out of a tree damaged by a storm recently met the same fate. City officials confirmed Friday that the sculpture, which sat along Front Street, suffered extensive damages from recent stormy weather. Honoring the region's Native American...
Dauphin County Coroner warns of dangers related to kratom
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Dauphin County Coroner is pushing for tough regulations on a readily available drug linked to deaths in the area. Kratom, Coroner Graham Hetrick says, is an opioid-like drug that is widely available but unregulated on the shelves of places such as local gas stations. In a press conference F
When will the new Dauphin County Wawa open?
HUMMLESTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — More than two years after the Hoss’s Steak and Sea House in Dauphin County closed its doors, Wawa is now inching closer to officially debuting its newest location. abc27 News reported back in February 2024 that the former Hoss’s restaurant, situated at 9009 Bridge Road in Swatara Township, clo
City of Harrisburg confirms former comm director wrote letter critical of mayor, employees
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg has confirmed and released a copy of a letter shared and created by former communications director Mischelle Moyer, who was released from her role with the city earlier this month. Moyer was placed on leave pending an internal investigation on July...
New Flock cameras track license plates near Harrisburg
SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Unusual coalitions of people are lining up on both sides of the debate over Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras, which now sit above four intersections in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. One is just a half-block north of the Harrisburg city line, along North 6th Street ne
Employee charged with stealing from Lebanon County American Legion
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– An American Legion employee is facing charges after she allegedly spent thousands of dollars of the Legion’s money on skill games. According to court documents, Cheyenne Shafer, of Lebanon, is facing theft by unlawful taking, access device fraud, and tampering with evidence charges in connec
Free family movie day featuring Zootopia 2 brings families and police together
The James Biever Police-Community Alliance (JBPCA), in partnership with Making a Difference Lebanon, invites families from throughout the community to enjoy a free showing of Zootopia 2 on Sunday, July 26, at the Allen Theatre, 36 E. Main Street, Annville. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and the movie begins at...
