Newest class of Harrisburg police officers sworn in
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg’s newest group of police officers were sworn in Thursday. Three cadets were officially sworn-in as officers at a ceremony. Kyle Gautsch was also promoted to the rank of captain. He was previously a lieutenant. “You serve with courage, professionalism, and commitment, and you do not...
2 juveniles reported missing in central Pa.: police
Police in Dauphin and Lancaster counties are searching for two missing juveniles, according to police reports issued Friday. Lower Paxton Township Police said 12-year-old Lance Wilson Jr. ran away from his home on Friday. He was last seen wearing a black Under Armour jacket, black sweatpants and silver/black New...
Another downtown Harrisburg restaurant is considering sale, closure
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Another downtown Harrisburg business could be on its way out. The owners of El Sol Mexican Restaurant are exploring the sale of their restaurant, according to a Facebook post Wednesday. "If the right opportunity doesn't come along, we may have to make the difficult choice...
Cumberland County woman accused of stealing more than $1,500 from elderly, care-dependent relative
NEWVILLE, Pa. — A Cumberland County woman has been accused of stealing more than $1,500 from a care-dependent, elderly relative. Shala Jade Wiseman, 20, of Carlisle, is charged with access device fraud, theft, receiving stolen property, and financial exploitation of an older or care-dependent person, according to...
Pennsylvania Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is a critical — and often underestimated — time for basement moisture concerns across Pennsylvania. Homeowners in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg may assume winter cold limits water...
Shooter stabbed man after gun malfunctioned during central Pa. fight: police
A violent Wednesday night disagreement ended with one man shooting, then stabbing another in Lancaster County, police said. On Thursday, Columbia police charged Matthew A. Rowley, 35, of Lancaster, with attempted homicide in connection with a shooting that happened the night before on the first block of South Sixth...
Student found with weapon at Pennsylvania school
PENNSYLVANIA — A student was found in possession of a weapon on Manheim Township school grounds on Friday, according to a notice sent to parents and staff by the school district. The Manheim Township School District said the incident occurred on the district’s shared campus, but officials did not specify which school...
Is Wegmans watching you? Chain says it uses facial recognition technology in some stores
A grocery store chain with locations in central Pennsylvania has implemented facial recognition technology at some of its stores. Wegmans confirmed in a statement it has deployed cameras to collect data in “a small fraction of stores that exhibit elevated risk.”. The Rochester, N.Y.-based chain didn’t say whether...
Get free parking and a jump on the Pa. Farm Show food court with...
Admit it, the food court is your favorite part at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. It’s hard to resist the buttery baked potatoes, thick milkshakes and gooey fried cheese cubes. But it’s not exactly fun waiting in shoulder-to-shoulder crowds during the height of the show or paying $15 to park your vehicle just so you can...
Horse herpes virus could disrupt Farm Show fun
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — One of the best weeks in the state of Pennsylvania is right around the corner. The Farm Show! But this years Farm Show could potentially feature a few less horses than in the past. “Contact your veterinarian, get their opinion on what it is...

















