Bomb threat prompts closure, investigation at Strasburg Rail Road in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — State police are currently investigating a reported bomb threat that has shut down the Strasburg Rail Road and surrounding areas. Pennsylvania State Police confirmed the public is urged to avoid the 300 block of Gap Road in Strasburg Township, as roadways have been shut down.
Lancaster Teens Adjudicated in Child Exploitation Image Case
HARRISBURG, PA — Two Lancaster County teenagers were adjudicated delinquent Wednesday in juvenile court after admitting to dozens of felony charges related to manufacturing child sexual abuse material involving manipulated images of classmates, Attorney General Dave Sunday said. The 16-year-old males admitted earlier...
Nonprofit to open housing project for young adults facing homelessness
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Tonight’s Hometown Heroes are building a better future for young adults living on their own. The nonprofit Community Basics is building a new housing project in Lancaster City called Manor Youth House. It will provide affordable housing for young adults who are homeless or aging out of foster...
Man charged with disorderly conduct in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, PA — Police have filed charges against a man accused of throwing a ball at a store employee during a dispute over change. Salvador Contreras-Guardian, 60, of Pennsylvania, faces charges of disorderly conduct, harassment and driving while operating privilege is suspended. Police responded to Sheetz at 3830...
Teen charged after reportedly assaulting Warwick Middle School student, giving them a concussion
LITITZ, Pa. — A teenager has been charged with simple assault after reportedly assaulting a student at Warwick Middle School, giving them a concussion. Lititz Borough Police said they charged the teen, 14, on March 10 after he allegedly pushed the victim, also 14, twice into a concrete wall, causing them to hit their...
‘Midnight Hoodie Heist’: Lancaster police seek man accused of stealing $350 worth of vapes
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Manheim Township police are searching for the man responsible for what was described as the "midnight hoodie heist." At 12:55 a.m. on March 19, a man was seen entering the Sunoco at the 1100 block of Harrisburg Pike wearing a grey hoodie. The police...
Restaurant & event venue in York County closes amid fire damage
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — The Eagles Nest Restaurant & Event Venue just announced they will be temporarily closing their doors amid damage from a fire that occurred earlier this week. On Tuesday, March 24, the Greater York Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 2377 shared on Facebook that crews were responding to a basement...
At long last, Spruce on Blackbridge now open along Route 30
Spruce on Blackbridge has opened its doors to customers, according to a Facebook post by the restaurant. "Now open!!! 4-10 PM!!," the restaurant announced in the social media post in the late afternoon of Tuesday, March 24. Spruce on Blackbridge — the former San Carlo’s Restaurant & the Hop along Route 30 in...
Men accused of stealing power tools, ATVs from Lancaster County businesses
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — An investigation into burglaries at Lancaster County businesses last month has led to Pennsylvania State Police charging two men. Theft, burglary, criminal trespassing and criminal mischief charges were filed Monday against 37-year-old Ricky Dunn, of Paradise, and 38-year-old Daniel...
NTSB updates probe into fatal Amtrak accident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) earlier this week issued a preliminary report on its ongoing investigation into a Feb. 23 accident in which an Amtrak roadway worker was struck and killed by an Amtrak snow-patrol train in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The accident occurred in the vicinity of the High Steel...

















