Alert issued for strong thunderstorms in central Pa. this afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a report Thursday afternoon, warning of the possibility of strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. for much of central Pennsylvania, including Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. Scattered strong to potentially severe thunderstorms will be developing...
Two arrested for allegedly assaulting tow truck driver in York County
YORK, Pa. — A New York man and a Maryland woman were arrested in York County on June 27 for allegedly assaulting a tow truck driver attempting to move their disabled vehicle off the road. Pennsylvania State Police York dispatchers noticed a vehicle that broke down on the I-83...
Middletown Community Reels After Man Dies in Submerged Tesla at Lake Luxembourg
A quiet afternoon at Core Creek Park turned grim on July 4 when a Tesla was found submerged in Lake Luxembourg, claiming the life of a man whose identity has not yet been released by the Bucks County Coroner’s Office.
Water company lays out 40-year management plan to limit dumping into Susquehanna River
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Capital Region Water has completed their 40-year plan with one goal being to limit the amount of times that wastewater and untreated sewage can be dumped into the Susquehanna River. Currently, there are more than 90 dumps per year, but the new plan could...
Tripped breakers cause widespread power outages in Harrisburg area
Update: As of 9 p.m., less than 100 PPL customers throughout Dauphin County are without power. Over 2,000 residences in uptown Harrisburg and surrounding areas are without power Thursday evening, according to PPL’s outage map. A power outage in Uptown Harrisburg was caused by a tripped breaker or blown...
Dirty Dog Hauling posts eulogy for van crushed by tree
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Dirty Dog Hauling posted a eulogy for their van that was crushed when a tree fell on top of it in Harrisburg Thursday. Today we say goodbye to a true legend on wheels. The van that started as the Mosquito Pro Van, transformed into the iParty4aLiving van, and finally found its calling as the...
Observed “broken” van filled with debris stored directly next to the building: Cumberland County...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. Maxie’s @ Wallace Golf, 1065 Heritage Shippensburg, Opening, June 27. Pass. No violations. Texas Roadhouse, 1101 Lower Allen Dr. Camp Hill, Regular/Complaint, June 27....
Increase of law enforcement at Midstate fireworks show
Safety is the top priority when it comes to fourth of July fireworks. It was also the top priority at the annual food truck and firework festival, held at Koons Park in Lower Paxton Township Dauphin County. There was an increase of law enforcement in attendance. “We have increased the number of police personnel, the...
Fourth of July 2025: What’s open? Are Giant, Walmart, Weis or the liquor stores...
The Fourth of July is almost here and whether you’re stocking up for a cookout, grabbing last-minute drinks, or just trying to figure out if the bank or post office is open, we’ve got you covered. From grocery store hours to library closures and changes to bus routes,...
Rite Aid to close third store in Harrisburg
A Rite Aid store on North Third Street is at least the company’s third Harrisburg store that has closed in recent years. The store at 2103 N. Third St. in Harrisburg is closing. On Thursday, Rite Aid announced in a bankruptcy filing that the store is on its latest...
