Weekend forecast: Sunny Saturday, rainy Sunday across central Pa.
A cold front will sweep through central Pennsylvania on Sunday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms, followed by a significant cool-down with temperatures dropping well below normal for late August. Saturday in the Harrisburg area is supposed to be sunny and warm, with high temperatures in the 80s. Sunday is...
Man arrested after firing shotgun at Lebanon nightclub; one injured
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) — A man was arrested after allegedly firing a shotgun at a Lebanon nightclub. Lebanon City Police say the incident happened around 1:45 a.m. Saturday morning at a nightclub in the unit block of North 9th Street in the city. Upon investigation, police learned that Melvin Robles, 57, of Lebanon, was...
Volunteers lend their voice to Dauphin County children in need
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Tonight’s Hometown Heroes took an oath to provide a voice for children in the foster system. They are the newest volunteers for Dauphin County CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, who represent children in foster care who have experienced significant trauma because of abuse and...
Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania
One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.
Giveaway distributes about 100 sneakers for back-to-school
STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) — Around 100 pairs of sneakers were given to area kids ahead of the new school year. This took place in Steelton where two men have been collecting, cleaning, and restoring gently used sneakers. Saturday, they were given out on South Front Street. “I just want to be able to provide a […]
Humidity builds overnight as showers intrude into Midstate
MONDAY: Less Humid, Breezy, Comfortable. Hi 78. Lo 56. Thanks to southeasterly flow from a high pressure off the coast we'll see an influx of moisture overnight as lows dip into the mid 60s. Expect some of the first showers before sunrise as a broken line prepares to push through.
York distributing free Narcan
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The City of York will distribute a life-saving medication next week that has significantly lowered overdoses in the city. As part of a partnership with the city’s Bureau of Health, York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission and York Opioid Collaborative, Narcan is available every fourth Tuesday...
Police searching for missing person in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 11-year-old John Harrell, who was last seen in the 100 block of West Jackson Street in York City. John is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall with curly hair and a medium to stocky build. He was reportedly wearing a green Minecraft T-shirt […] The...
WATCH | Neighbor’s doorbell camera captures Cumberland County barn fire
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A barn in Penn Township was devoured by flames Thursday afternoon, and a woman who lives next door captured it on video. The blaze was reported around 12:50 p.m. in the 2600 block of Walnut Bottom Road, according to emergency dispatchers. No injuries were...
School supply drive helps families in need in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A community challenge to collect school supplies is now complete. Renewal by Andersen held the drive for students in the Harrisburg area. More than 600 backpacks were collected and students picked them up Saturday along with new school supplies. “We got over 600 book bags...