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Warrant served for Cumberland County child sex abuse suspect
The Lower Allen Township Police Department says an arrest warrant has been issued more than three years after a child reported instances of sexual and physical abuse. → Read More
Police looking for Cumberland County package thief
LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Police in Lower Allen Township are asking for help identifying a package thief. They say they were called to Meridian Way on Wednesday for a non-active theft, and after viewing surveillance footage, found the same suspect had been seen stealing packages in the area on Jan. 12. Anyone with […] → Read More
Police investigating York County shooting incident
SPRING GARDEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Spring Garden Township Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Jan. 14. Police said a resident of the 900 block of S. Edgar Street reported that an alarm system alerted him to a possible break-in to his detached garage. When he went outside […] → Read More
Dauphin County expected to approve volunteer first responder tax credit
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Dauphin County commissioners are set to approve a tax credit for volunteer emergency first responders. Dauphin County Commissioner Mike Pries says this is a way to say thank you to the people who volunteer their time protecting the community. Cumberland County did this last year, now Dauphin County wants to […] → Read More
Lancaster man charged after Harrisburg shooting, kidnapping
A man has been charged with criminal attempted homicide and other crimes after shooting at a vehicle and then following it until it crashed, the Harrisburg Bureau of Police said. → Read More
Test your knowledge: Jan. 13 weekly news quiz
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — How much did you catch in the news this week? Test your Pennsylvania news knowledge in this week’s quiz! The Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee advanced a bill this week to do what to the state’s gas tax? The bill passed the committee by an 11-3 vote. Pennsylvania’s gas tax increased by 3 cents […] → Read More
Photos: PA Farm Show day 6 — mini horses, calves, and more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Thursday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show featured horses both big and small! Small horses and their small riders showcased their skills during the Mini Horse Extravaganza on Thursday morning. Later in the day, the horses scaled up significantly with a draft horse demonstration. After lunchtime, kids tested their skills in the […] → Read More
Photos: PA Farm Show day 6 — mini horses, calves, and more
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Thursday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show featured horses both big and small! Small horses and their small riders showcased their skills during the Mini Horse Extravaganza on Thursday morning. Later in the day, the horses scaled up significantly with a draft horse demonstration. After lunchtime, kids tested their skills in the […] → Read More
Suspect in September York homicide arrested: police
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — York City Police said they have arrested a suspect in a September shooting that left a 19-year-old dead. Police said they conducted a traffic stop on the first block of N. West Street for an expired registration shortly before midnight on Jan. 11, 2023. During the traffic stop, officers learned that […] → Read More
Dog shot in Dauphin County, police looking for information
SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Susquehanna Township Police are investigating after a dog was shot on New Year’s Eve. Police say the dog was shot around 1:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Locust Lane. They say a man walking on the street encountered the dog, fired one round, and kept walking onto 24th Street. […] → Read More
Crews fight fire at Lancaster County restaurant
STRASBURG TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police say troopers are assisting with a structure fire in Strasburg Township. Firefighters were called to Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn on Hartman Bridge Road near Sight & Sound Theatres around 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, according to abc27 media partner LNP/LancasterOnline. LNP reports that Clair Zeager, one of […] → Read More
Cumberland County man arrested for alleged role in fatal overdose
UPPER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — Police in Cumberland County say they have arrested a man who is allegedly responsible for an overdose death. Upper Allen Township Police began investigating the death on Aug. 18, 2022. They say Christopher Hoover, 41, allegedly supplied dangerous drugs to the victim and ultimately caused his death. Hoover was […] → Read More
People urged to give blood during National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month, and if you have never donated blood before, it’s worth considering. As Dr. Thomas Waters with Cleveland Clinic explains, hospitals are always looking to increase their supply. “Blood that is donated can be used for surgical patients who are undergoing surgery, for trauma patients who’ve had a significant injury, […] → Read More
Snuggle a baby goat at the PA Farm Show
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Baby goat Hope wasn’t breathing when she was born at Steinmetz Family Farm a couple of months ago. Justin Steinmetz performed “goat CPR” on her, reviving her, and a video of him helping the little goat exploded in popularity online. “My wife grabbed the camera, and I performed ‘goat CPR,’ if […] → Read More
Test your knowledge: Jan. 6 weekly news quiz
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — How much did you catch in the news this week? Test your Pennsylvania news knowledge in this week’s quiz! Several new laws are taking effect in Pennsylvania in this new year, such as which of these: fentanyl test strips are decriminalized; drivers who have at least $250 in unpaid tolls can have […] → Read More
Suspect takes own life after being contacted regarding child porn investigation
The Dauphin County Department of Public Safety has lifted a shelter-in-place for Susquehanna Township. → Read More
Young pedestrian hit by vehicle in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams tells abc27 that a boy was hit by a vehicle in Harrisburg on Tuesday morning. The boy, a pedestrian, was struck at N. Sixth and Division streets. The child’s condition is unknown at this time. This is a developing story. abc27 is working to learn more and will provide updates as we receive them. → Read More
Forecast for the Penn State vs. Utah Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. (WHTM/AP) — It’s the big day — Penn State is playing Utah in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The game kicks off at 5 p.m. ET, and at that time, California will be seeing mostly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid- to upper-50s. Heading deeper into the game, there may be […] → Read More
Second suspect arrested in Lebanon County business burglary
Another suspect in the burglary at Blatt & Tillett garage has been arrested. A truck, tools, and other items were stolen from the garage in Lebanon County on Christmas Eve. → Read More
Lancaster County appliance theft suspect arrested
A man who allegedly stole appliances from a Lancaster County hardware store multiple times was taken into custody, the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department said Friday. → Read More