Jail Calls Spark New Charges in Kennett Square Threat Case, Police Say
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A Glenmoore man already facing charges stemming from an alleged knife threat was hit with new criminal counts this week after investigators determined he repeatedly contacted the same victim in violation of court-ordered bail conditions, according to the Kennett Square Police Department. Police...
$4,100 Retail Theft and Human Trafficking Sting Mark Busy Wyomissing Day
WYOMISSING, PA — A reported $4,100 retail theft, a countywide human trafficking operation, disorderly conduct complaints, and multiple traffic and safety incidents kept Wyomissing police officers busy throughout Thursday, January 15, according to the Wyomissing Police Department’s official daily activity log. Police...
Cold Food, Hot Warnings: Health Inspectors Flag Violations Across Chesco
WEST CHESTER, PA — A routine round of health inspections across Chester County this week surfaced a string of food safety lapses at popular eateries, prompting corrective action on the spot and renewed reminders that even brief missteps can carry risks. The inspections, conducted Friday by the Chester County...
Ephrata police warning locals of jury duty phone scam
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police in Ephrata are warning the public of a phone scam circulating through the area. Officers said the department was made aware of a Facebook post claiming an individual had received a call from the 'Lancaster County Police Department.'. The caller was reportedly attempting...
Girl, 12, battered, tortured and starved to death by dad who kept her chained...
A Pennsylvania father has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges in a disturbing child abuse case that left his 12-year-old dead. Rendell Hoagland, 54, took the plea deal to avoid the death penalty. It carries a life sentence without the possibility of parole, plus 30 to 60 years.
Winter weather advisory expanded as arctic blast approaches central Pa.
Light to moderate snow continues across eastern Pennsylvania this morning as an arctic cold front approaches, bringing dangerous sub-zero wind chills to the region by Monday night. The National Weather Service (NWS) has expanded its winter weather advisory to include Lebanon County, along with previously included...
Incoming distribution center in Lebanon County supposed to help local businesses
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A 1 million-square-foot DHL supply chain distribution center is coming to part of Lebanon County. They are calling it the “east coast center of excellence,” which not only will create hundreds of new jobs in the Annville community, but it will also act as a foreign trade zone, addressing...
Crash severs pole, brings down wires in Lebanon County; road closed
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police say a Myerstown road will likely be closed for several hours after a crash brought down a utility pole and wires. The wreck happened just after 3 p.m. Friday on South College Street near West Stoever Avenue. In the report, troopers...
PennDOT lifts speed limit reductions on multiple Pennsylvania highways
(WHTM) — PennDOT announced it is lifting the speed limit reductions on multiple highways in Pennsylvania. PennDOT says the following roads will no longer be restricted to a 45 mph speed limit: PennDOT crews have been treating the roadways in an effort to keep the roads passable and free of ice and snow. Roadways will...
FIRST ALERT: More snow on the way for Sunday
After some snow landed in the Philly region on Saturday, there is some more on the way for Sunday, Jan. 18. 2026. From 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, look out for snow or rain that changes to snow. A general 1-3” of snow will fall, but a narrow band of snow may develop along I-95, with up to 5”. The Jersey Shore and...
