Coroner called to crash on Cumberland County highway
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– The Cumberland County Coroner was called to a crash on I-81 southbound in Carlisle on Thursday morning, according to a spokesperson from PennDOT. PennDOT said the incident involved a single vehicle. There is a ramp closure on the roadway. According to 511PA, crews are conducting a vehicle
This Pennsylvania River Crossing Lets You Ride the Last Wooden Paddlewheel Ferry in America
There is a spot in Pennsylvania where time slows down the moment you reach the riverbank. A wooden paddlewheel ferry, creaking and churning across the wide Susquehanna River, has been making this same crossing since 1817. No other wooden paddlewheel ferry like it exists anywhere else in the United States....
York man charged with attempted homicide in connection to reported shots-fired incident
YORK, Pa. — A York man faces multiple charges in connection to a reported shots-fired incident over the weekend. According to court documents, Brian Kennard McFadden, 58, was charged with criminal attempted homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children and three counts of recklessly en
Military planes won’t go on display at Air Dot Show
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — When the Air Dot Show flies into Harrisburg International Airport this weekend, a usual military presence will be missing. The show, which runs from May 23-25, won’t feature military planes on the ground, known as static displays, organizers said, citing “ongoing operational commitments and mis
Dauphin County school bus driver and coach fired after arrest, district says
A substitute school bus driver, who also worked as a volunteer coach, was terminated by a transportation company and the Upper Dauphin Area School District after a recent arrest, according to a statement issued by the district. On Wednesday, the school district posted a statement that included the following:. “The...
Structure fire closes road in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Crews are responding to an active structure fire in York County on Wednesday. According to the Lower Windsor Township Police Department, an active structure fire was reported in the 500 block of Bull Run Road in Wrightsville, York County. Police said the east side of Bull Run Road will be […]
Teen arrested, charged as adult after girl shot during post-prom party in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 16-year-old is now in custody after a shooting broke out during a post-prom party, seriously injuring a teen girl. Tarojay Taylor, 16, of Penbrook, is charged as an adult with attempted homicide due to the seriousness of the offense, according to the Swatara Township Police Department.
Dauphin County Prison will no longer stall inmates’ release to give ICE time for...
Dauphin County Prison will no longer cooperate with federal immigration detainers that delay the release of incarcerated people to give federal agents the opportunity to scoop them up. The Wednesday afternoon vote, which divided the prison board of inspectors, means inmates will no longer be held past their planned rel
Thousands of central Pennsylvanians without power amid thunderstorms
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Local energy providers are reporting that thousands of Pennsylvanians are without power due to Wednesday afternoon's thunderstorms. PPL reported about 9,800 Pennsylvanians without power as of 5:35 p.m. Much of the outages are in Lancaster County, with 2,460 customers affected. FirstEnergy
Midstate golf course could close sooner than expected
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A central Pennsylvania golf course could be shutting down sooner than expected. abc27 news reported back in August 2025, when the Dauphin County General Authority (DCGA) confirmed that the 228-acre Dauphin Highlands Golf Course on 650 South Harrisburg Street was sold for $45.6 million. The sale

















