Rachel Yonkunas
WPMT FOX43
York, PA, United States
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Patients in need of mental health care fill ERs due to shortage of treatment programs
Patients in need of mental and behavioral health care services are spending days in Pennsylvania emergency rooms because hospitals have nowhere to send them. → Read More
Inside the high-stakes game of youth club sports and the chances of a big payoff
Parents pay thousands of dollars for their kids to play on youth club teams in return for a shot at a college scholarship. FOX43 Reveals the chances of a big payoff. → Read More
York County mom fighting to shut down suicide website linked to her daughter’s death
A website that provides detailed instructions about suicide is raising concerns among lawmakers and mental health advocates. → Read More
After another violent weekend, Harrisburg approaches 2021 homicide numbers three months into 2022
The number of homicides in Harrisburg so far this year is approaching what the city saw in all of 2021. → Read More
A closer look at the technology behind smart guns
Advocates believe smart guns could help reduce crime, but questions about reliability have persisted for decades. FOX43 Reveals how the new technology works. → Read More
York Co. food processor accused of polluting local waterways
Hanover Foods Corporation is accused of discharging unsafe levels of pollutants from its wastewater treatment facility in Hanover, York County. → Read More
Stalkers and thieves are using Apple AirTags to track people. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim
Turning off Bluetooth or location services will not prevent unwanted tracking by Apple AirTags. FOX43 Reveals how you can avoid becoming a victim of remote stalking. → Read More
Two years into the pandemic, healthcare workers reflect on the challenges and rewarding moments
Hospitals are emerging from another wave of COVID-19. Omicron cases are fading, but staffing shortages continue to strain health care systems. → Read More
The battle over books in Pa. communities
People are challenging books at a pace not seen in decades. FOX43 Reveals what both sides are saying about the controversial issue happening in our communities. → Read More
There's a nationwide nursing shortage. Here's a look at the numbers in Pa.
Ongoing staffing shortages have made it difficult for hospitals to maintain low patient-to-nurse ratios and it has pushed healthcare workers to a breaking point. → Read More
Here's where you can get hard-to-find antiviral pills for COVID-19 in Pa.
Fewer than 15 pharmacies in South Central Pennsylvania are carrying the pills, making it difficult for people to find potentially lifesaving treatments. → Read More
The rising costs of child care and a closer look at Pa.'s early learning landscape
Many studies have found early childhood education reduces crime and improves graduation rates, but low-income families have limited access to high-quality programs. → Read More
Early childhood education and the power of expanding access for Pa. kids
Many Pa. families do not have access to high-quality pre-kindergarten programs. FOX43 Reveals what's being done to close a gap in early learning opportunities. → Read More
Tips to get the best Cyber Monday deals this holiday season
Cyber Monday will remain the biggest online shopping day of the year. Here are some tips to keep you from overspending and snag the best deals. → Read More
Tips to get the best Cyber Monday deals this holiday season
Cyber Monday is expected to drive in around $11.3 billion in online sales. Here are some tips to snag the best deals and keep you from overspending. → Read More
Last day to mail cards and presents for Christmas delivery
Major shipping companies are expecting billions of cards, letters and packages to go through their systems this holiday season. → Read More
Why hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage are still being dumped into the Susquehanna River
Last year, nearly 600 million gallons of untreated sewage was dumped into the river. The pollution is having devastating effects on water quality and fisheries. → Read More
Animal cruelty investigations: An imperfect system
A collapse in communication almost cost two dogs their lives in York County. FOX43 Reveals how resources are stretched thin for some animal cruelty investigations. → Read More
Report: Pa. ranked one of the deadliest states for winter driving crashes
Winter is approaching and a new report puts the Commonwealth among the top deadliest states for winter driving accidents. → Read More
What to do if you see a pet left out in the cold this winter
There has been an increase in animal abuse investigations in York County this year. Animal advocates expect a rise in complaints as winter approaches. → Read More