PHOTOS | Car surrounded by Harrisburg police in what dispatch calls ‘routine traffic stop’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — An incident on 7th and Herr in Harrisburg has been reported by Dauphin County dispatch as a "routine traffic stop." This is an ongoing story. Stay with CBS 21 for updates.
Here’s how the number of killings in Harrisburg in 2025 compared with previous years
The year started out with three men fatally shot to death in January. But that level of gun violence did not continue for the rest of the year. Instead, the city has recorded 13 homicides from January to December 30, down from a total of 23 killings in 2024 — a level that tied for the most homicides in a calendar...
Iconic pizza chain coming closer to Harrisburg
Grotto Pizza is moving closer to Harrisburg with its famous swirl-topped pizzas. A representative of the iconic Delaware-based chain said one of the restaurants is targeted to open in summer 2026 at the Shoppes at the Pointe. The shopping center at 1515 Lititz Pike in Manheim Township also houses a...
Harrisburg officials say fallen Broad Street Market wall will be rebuilt; others being stabilized
Harrisburg’s spokeswoman said that the city would rebuild a portion of the Broad Street Market’s brick building that recently collapsed during construction. A brick wall of the fire-damaged building fell on Dec. 15 during construction, but Communications Director Mischelle Moyer said the city would rebuild and is...
2026 PA Farm Show Parking Information
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — If you’ll be visiting the Pennsylvania Farm Show this year, you’ll probably want to know where you can park. The event draws thousands to the Capital City from all points of Pennsylvania and beyond. Parking for this year’s event, which runs from Jan....
Taking a look back at some of the biggest Midstate crime stories this year
(WHTM) — In 2025, four Midstate police officers lost their lives in the line of duty, and a politically-motivated attack at the governor’s residence made national headlines. We are taking a look at the biggest crime stories of the past year. Hostage situation at UPMC Memorial – Feb. 22 In February, a devastating...
Harrisburg police identify victim in Christmas Eve crash
Harrisburg police identify victim in Christmas Eve crash.
Crews respond to rowhome fire in Dauphin County
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Fifteen people were displaced after a rowhome fire occurred in Dauphin County this morning. According to the Susquehanna Fire Chief, the fire is located at 3442 North 6th Street in Susquehanna Township, and crews encountered flames emanating from multiple rowhomes. Officials say the fire...
OSHA completes investigation into fatal Utz factory accident in York County
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has completed an investigation into a fatal workplace incident earlier this year in York County. A Department of Labor spokesperson said no citations were issued following the death of Trevor Staten, 34, of Harrisburg, at the Utz Potato Chip...
New Pa. laws in 2026: Tax credits, distracted driving, weapons in schools and more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — While 2025 has been a challenging year in Harrisburg — with the fewest laws passed in over a decade and a budget impasse lasting over four months — a few dozen bills did find their way to the governor's desk. The laws signed by...

















