Newville man, 37, hit and killed while trying to direct traffic around disabled vehicle
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A man who was trying to direct traffic around a disabled vehicle was hit by a car and killed Monday evening. On Tuesday, Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall identified the victim as Christopher Alan Righi, 37, of Newville. He was struck around 5:41 p.m....
Former Arooga’s in Dauphin County sold
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The former home of the Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar in Harrisburg has officially been sold. abc27 News reported back in October 2024 when the Arooga’s restaurant located at 201 North 2nd Street in Harrisburg announced they closed their doors until further notice due to what they...
Pa. weather: Snow, possibly dangerous road conditions coming tonight
Drivers beware: Snow and ice are on the way. The National Weather Service in State College issued a hazardous weather outlook for today and tonight across much of central Pennsylvania. The alert notes that “rain mixing with or changing to snow along with plummeting temperatures below freezing could result in...
Palmyra wrestling coaches claim they faced retaliation for benching school board member’s son
PALMYRA, Pa. — Jon Regets has been a boy's wrestling coach for eight years. One year was spent as a volunteer coach, three years as a middle school head coach and the past four years as the Palmyra Area Senior High School varsity boys' wrestling head coach. That was...
‘Hell no’: Harrisburg’s top-10 livability ranking sparks strong reactions from locals
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Coming in at #9, Harrisburg’s top-10 ranking in a recent RentCafe study has sparked skepticism among locals about where the city stands today and where it’s headed next. “Hell no, hell no — not at all. That’s what they told y’all? No, the...
Movies and TV shows casting in Harrisburg
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Pennsylvania’s skill game industry deserves fair regulation, not casino lobby obstruction | Opinion
Founded in Harrisburg decades ago, Capital Vending was built on my father’s belief that entertainment and supporting small businesses go hand in hand. What began as a little company selling pool tables and pinball machines, has grown into a multi-generational business that has steadily expanded. Over the years, the...
2026 Dog Licenses Available in Cumberland County; 2025 Licenses Expired
The Cumberland County Treasurer’s Office reports that 2025 dog licenses are now expired. Pennsylvania law requires all dogs three months of age and older to be licensed. Dog owners who do not comply may be fined up to $500. Residents can purchase a 2026 dog license online, by mail,...
York County K9 dies days ahead of retirement
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A York County Sheriff’s K9 died days ahead of his scheduled retirement, the office announced Monday. K9 Khan, whose full name was Lieutenant Khan Vom Spektefeld, participated in drug busts, located firearms and joined tracking missions over his eight years with the office. One major bust in...
‘Daddy’s dead’: PA boy had Nintendo Switch taken away before shooting father: docs
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Court records are revealing what led up to a shooting that claimed the life of a central Pa. man and had an 11-year-old charged with homicide. Clayton Dietz, who was celebrating his 11th birthday the day of the shooting, was looking for his Nintendo Switch that was previously taken away from...

















