Man charged following deadly drug delivery in Cumberland County: police
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A man is facing charges after a victim reportedly died from a drug overdose in East Pennsboro. Police said they found the victim unresponsive in the 300 block of W. Shady Lane on July 4 around 9:30 a.m. The victim was reportedly taken to...
Harrisburg cop says he acted ‘properly and lawfully’ when he pushed man into street
A Harrisburg cop denies all wrongdoing in response to a lawsuit saying he pushed a 22-year-old man into moving traffic in March before arresting him. It’s the third time Marc Howell has been sued over excessive force claims, and in his response to the initial lawsuit filed last week, he said he treated Carter Burch...
Encounter with state game warden at York County gun range leads to weapons conviction...
DILLSBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission on Monday announced the arrest and conviction of a suspect charged with firearms violations stemming from a recent encounter at a public gun range in northern York County. According to the PGC, the man was using the public gun range in State...
Central Pa. retailers sell truckloads of top-shelf overstocks at bargain prices
A bargain hunter at heart, Claudine Hill couldn’t believe the vast inventory — and the prices — at Half Off Outlet in Swatara Township. Standing amid furniture, including recliners, coffee tables and bookcases, the Harrisburg woman, nicknamed Bargain Betty by friends and family, had several purchases in mind: a lamp,...
Former central Pa. man found in a Fla. store’s bathroom with no memory of...
A man from Pennsylvania was found in a Wawa gas station in Orlando, Florida, unable to remember his identity. Now, his ex-wife is asking for help to piece his life back together. On Sept. 8, Darrell Powell, originally from Middletown, was found unconscious in the store’s bathroom and taken to...
Electric rates will rise Dec. 1 for Met-Ed and PPL customers, PUC says
York County residents should brace for higher electric bills starting Dec. 1, according to a news release . The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced seasonal price changes for all regulated utilities, including Met-Ed and PPL — two of the largest providers in the region. Met-Ed’s “Price to Compare” for...
Familiar chain restaurant returns to Dauphin County with wings
A fast casual version of Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant opened today in Dauphin County. Buffalo Wild Wings to Go arrived at 4023 Union Deposit Road at the Point Shopping Center in Lower Paxton Township. The 1,508-square-foot restaurant replaces SuperCuts between Staples and Giant. A grand opening will be held Nov....
Attorney representing Harrisburg officer in excessive force lawsuit responds to claims
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The attorney representing a Harrisburg police officer involved in a use-of-force lawsuit filed a response to claims in the suit Monday. The lawsuit was filed after a video went viral of officers shoving Fulton County man Carter Burch to the ground and arresting him outside of the Nocturnal...
The Medical Minute: Latest Treatment Options Offer Relief for People With Epilepsy
HERSHEY, Pa. — At 14 months old, Maverick Ranco started making strange faces by rolling his eyes straight up into his head. Before long, his parents said, they realized he wasn’t trying to make them laugh — or doing it on purpose at all. Then, out of nowhere, he started slumping to the floor like a rag doll.
Heart-to-Heart: Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the United States. Every single person that suffers from it is also more likely to develop heart disease. Type 2 alone has affected approximately 35 million people in the United States. "Diabetes is an extremely common...
