WHTM - Local News

Police respond to standoff in Lancaster

James Crummel — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:27:00 EDT

Police in Lancaster responded to a standoff along the 600 block of East King Street early Saturday morning.

Harrisburg mayoral candidates make final campaign push

Kendra Nichols — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:51:00 EDT

This weekend is the final push before primary election day on Tuesday. Democratic Harrisburg mayoral candidates were campaigning door to door in the city.

Taps performance commemorates Armed Services Day

Katie Mae Bassler — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:19:00 EDT

Musicians hosted a solemn ceremony to commemorate Armed Forces Day in Lebanon County.

2010 Uganda bombing victim graduates from college

Sari Heidenreich — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:59:00 EDT

Walking across the stage at Messiah College today, Kris Sledge accepted his diploma and closed a chapter, one that was nearly ended for good in the summer of 2010.

Humans, dogs gather for Humane Society 5K Run/Walk

Katie Mae Bassler — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

The Humane Society of Harrisburg held its annual 5K Run/Walk to help our four-legged friends.

Midstaters give blood, save lives in honor of Boston victims

Katie Mae Bassler — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

Midstaters gave blood and saved lives in honor of the victims killed or injured in last month's Boston Marathon bombings.

Rotary International District 7390 exhibits community projects

Katie Mae Bassler — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:42:00 EDT

Rotary International District 7390 held its District Conference at the Radisson in Camp Hill.

Woman, 76, dies after being struck by vehicle in Franklin Co.

Katie Mae Bassler — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:37:00 EDT

State police are investigating a pedestrian crash involving a 76-year-old Shippensburg woman who died at the scene.

1 hospitalized following single-vehicle crash in Palmyra

Katie Mae Bassler — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:04:00 EDT

Authorities responded to a single-vehicle crash in Palmyra that sent one person to the hospital on Friday night.

Harrisburg School Board approves recovery plan

Dan Carrigan — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:41:00 EDT

The Harrisburg School Board unanimously approved the state-appointed recovery officer's plan, which includes a tax increase and a cut to employee costs and benefits.

$590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:43:00 EDT

It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.

PennDOT: Fire damage to close I-81 through weekend

Myles Snyder — Thu, 9 May 2013 17:44:00 EDT

Interstate 81 and one of two overhead bridges damaged by a massive tanker fire will remain closed through the weekend, and a second ramp could remain closed for 2-3 months.

1 winning ticket sold in Fla. on Powerball

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:43:00 EDT

A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

Corbett gets cool reception at Pa. graduation

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:56:00 EDT

Gov. Tom Corbett got a cool reception when he addressed a central Pennsylvania university's graduating class.

Police: Boy, 6, kicked by pony on Pa. farm dies

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:28:00 EDT

Authorities say a 6-year-old boy died after he was kicked in the throat by a pony on a central Pennsylvania farm.

Powerball jackpot sets new record

Myles Snyder — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:09:00 EDT

The Powerball lottery is offering its highest jackpot ever.

PennDOT: I-81 now open in all directions

Myles Snyder — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:02:00 EDT

PennDOT has reopened an 11-mile stretch of Interstate 81 that has been closed since a tanker fire last week.

Federal report documents inmate sex abuse in US

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:24:00 EDT

A new federal report says inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards.

Clouds here to stay through Sunday

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:44:00 EDT

We can still expect seasonal warmth this weekend, but additional clouds will limit the amount of sunshine...