Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:58:03 GMT
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse.More >>
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse. Lewis Butts is also on the ballot.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:59:30 GMT
Like most young boys, nine-year-old Deven Jackson of Shermans Dale, Perry County was getting pretty dirty while playing in his backyard the night we visited him.More >>
Like most young boys, nine-year-old Deven Jackson of Shermans Dale, Perry County was getting pretty dirty while playing in his backyard the night we visited him.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:54:37 GMT
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area will be taking over the old Troeg's Brewery facility in Harrisburg. They've secured a lease on the building at 800 Paxton Street to use it as a re-store.More >>
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area will be taking over the old Troeg's Brewery facility in Harrisburg. They've secured a lease on the building at 800 Paxton Street to use it as a re-store.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:28 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:28:25 GMT
The Commonwealth Foundation is a Conservative group, but that isn't why they object to the IRS and their targeting of conservative groups with extra scrutiny.More >>
The Commonwealth Foundation is a Conservative group, but that isn't why they object to the IRS and their targeting of conservative groups with extra scrutiny.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 4:49 AM EDT2013-05-01 08:49:23 GMT
U.S. home prices rose in February compared with a year ago by the most in nearly seven years, suggesting the rebound in the housing market continues. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home priceMore >>
U.S. home prices rose in February, compared with a year ago, by the most in nearly seven years, suggesting the rebound in the housing market continues.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-04-25 11:58:12 GMT
A Carlisle woman is still feeling the effects of Hurricane Katrina nearly eight years after it happened. Her problem is with governmental red tape.More >>
A Carlisle woman is still feeling the effects of Hurricane Katrina nearly eight years after it happened. Her problem is with governmental red tape.More >>
Wednesday, April 24 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-04-24 13:39:57 GMT
Harrisburg City Council has approved a loan application that will help repair two major sinkholes in the city. The move allows the mayor to file the paperwork with the state for the loan.More >>
Harrisburg City Council has approved a loan application that will help repair two major sinkholes in the city. The move allows the mayor to file the paperwork with the state for the loan.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 5:05 AM EDT2013-04-23 09:05:49 GMT
The Cumberland Valley School Board Monday night approved a budget for the next school year that will hold the line on taxes. District Spokesperson Tracy Panzer says the budget for 2013-14 will cut theMore >>
On Monday night, the Cumberland Valley School Board approved a budget for the next school year that will hold the line on taxes.More >>
Saturday, April 13 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-04-13 14:51:16 GMT
On the second Friday of each month, we highlight a local veteran who served our country or efforts made to help veterans. This month we feature a Korean War veteran who survived the war and nearly threeMore >>
Every month abc27 highlights a local veteran who served our country or efforts made to help veterans. This month we feature a Korean War veteran who survived the war and nearly three years in a North Korean prison camp. More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 9:34 AM EDT2013-04-12 13:34:33 GMT
Four of the five candidates running for Mayor of Harrisburg came to the campus of Harrisburg Area Community College Thursday night for a debate.More >>
Four of the five candidates running for Mayor of Harrisburg came to the campus of Harrisburg Area Community College Thursday night for a debate.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 9:09 AM EDT2013-04-11 13:09:56 GMT
A prominent local gun dealer says the bill proposed by P-A Senator Pat Toomey follows pretty much in line with how things are done in Pennsylvania. Joe Staudt, the owner of Staudt's Gun Shop, has beenMore >>
A prominent local gun dealer said the bill proposed by Pa. Senator Pat Toomey is pretty much in line with how things are done already in Pennsylvania.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-04-09 13:39:34 GMT
The Central Dauphin School District has reached a settlement with the teachers union over a grievance filed over last year's teacher furloughs. The school board approved the settlement Monday night.More >>
The Central Dauphin School District has reached a settlement with the teachers union over a grievance filed over last year's teacher furloughs. The school board approved the settlement Monday night.More >>
Saturday, April 6 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-04-06 14:49:04 GMT
It seems to be an accepted part of life in Harrisburg--cars parking in fire lanes..cars double parked in a lane of traffic. Seems like generally nothing is done about it. But that has not been the caseMore >>
It seems to be an accepted part of life in Harrisburg: cars parking in fire lanes, cars double-parked in a lane of traffic. Seems like generally nothing is done about it. More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-04-05 15:21:21 GMT
All 10 candidates that are running for four Harrisburg City Council seats this year appeared at a forum Thursday night at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore.More >>
All 10 candidates that are running for four Harrisburg City Council seats this year appeared at a forum Thursday night at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore.More >>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 4:52 AM EDT2013-04-02 08:52:36 GMT
The Harrisburg School Board is facing a tough challenge to balance next year's budget. Residents will likely be facing a tax increase, maybe a very big one. Last year the district approved a 2.5% taxMore >>
The Harrisburg School Board is facing a tough challenge to balance next year's budget. Residents will likely be facing a tax increase. And it may be a very big one.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-03-29 15:21:10 GMT
We ran a story a couple of months ago that took exception to those drivers who spend way too much time in the left lane, which in Pennsylvania is supposed to be used only for passing. Our story especiallyMore >>
Truck drivers explained why they sometimes may take a while to pass other vehicles.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-03-26 13:19:16 GMT
Central Dauphin School District's budget continues to show progress. The existing budget hole continues to shrink as district officials work to get it balanced.More >>
Central Dauphin School District's budget continues to show progress. The existing budget hole continues to shrink as district officials work to get it balanced.More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 5:49 AM EDT2013-03-22 09:49:01 GMT
Some new council members took their seats Thursday night in Harrisburg city council chambers. It was not a new city council. It was the new Environmental Advisory Council. It's made up of five membersMore >>
Some new council members took their seats Thursday night in Harrisburg City Council chambers. More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 9:40 AM EDT2013-03-21 13:40:40 GMT
Republicans in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are close to voting to end the state's system of government-run liquor stores after holding ranks against Democratic opposition. A senior HouseMore >>
Republicans in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are close to voting to end the state's system of government-run liquor stores after holding ranks against Democratic opposition. More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 4:37 AM EDT2013-03-20 08:37:45 GMT
Wednesday marks ten years since the United States led the invasion of Iraq. The anniversary has brought some tears for one Mid-State woman. Donna Cutchall lost her husband Christopher on September 29thMore >>
Wednesday marks 10 years since the United States led the invasion of Iraq. More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 5:26 AM EDT2013-03-19 09:26:18 GMT
Gun owners around the Mid-State have been aware of a shortage of ammunition in recent weeks. Bloggers on the internet have been accusing the government of contributing to that shortage by hoarding ammo.More >>
Gun owners around the midstate have been aware of a shortage of ammunition in recent weeks. More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 5:15 AM EDT2013-03-12 09:15:46 GMT
On Monday night the Central Dauphin school board got an update on their budget for next year. And while they have some work to do, it's actually not looking that bad. C.D. School District Assistant SuperintendentMore >>
On Monday night, the Central Dauphin School Board got an update on its budget for next year. And while they have some work to do, it's actually not looking that bad.More >>
Saturday, March 9 2013 10:58 AM EST2013-03-09 15:58:18 GMT
State Representative Mike Regan of York and Cumberland Counties has proposed a bill that calls for an armed, retired police officer in all public schools. He says it is not a new concept. He saw thoseMore >>
State Representative Mike Regan of York and Cumberland Counties has proposed a bill that calls for an armed, retired police officer in all public schools.More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 9:07 AM EST2013-03-01 14:07:34 GMT
Penn State President Rodney Erickson joined other state-related school leaders Thursday at the State Capitol for the annual higher education appropriations hearing. More >>
Penn State president Rodney Erickson joined other state-related school leaders Thursday at the state Capitol for the annual higher education appropriations hearing, where some state lawmakers took the opportunity to pepper him with questions about the Freeh report that followed the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.More >>
Saturday, February 23 2013 10:48 AM EST2013-02-23 15:48:53 GMT
Last month local prosecutors appealed a motion to dismiss all D-U-I cases in Pennsylvania in which a breathalyzer device was used. In the mean time the effort continues to do without those kinds of testsMore >>
Last month local prosecutors appealed a motion to dismiss all Pennsylvania DUI cases in which a breathalyzer device was used.More >>
Friday, February 22 2013 10:08 AM EST2013-02-22 15:08:17 GMT
The Harrisburg School Board said Wednesday night that it's facing a nearly $12 million budget deficit. And that's only a small part of the district's overall debt.More >>
The Harrisburg School Board said Wednesday night that it's facing a nearly $12 million budget deficit. And that's only a small part of the district's overall debt.
Tuesday, February 19 2013 9:34 AM EST2013-02-19 14:34:59 GMT
Presidents' Day might not be your favorite holiday, but it's a pretty good day for businesses like car dealers and ski resorts, especially when it's a nice day like it was on Monday.More >>
Presidents' Day might not be your favorite holiday, but it's a pretty good day for businesses like car dealers and ski resorts, especially when it's a nice day like it was on Monday.More >>
Saturday, February 16 2013 10:55 AM EST2013-02-16 15:55:42 GMT
Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson announced last month that she would be running for a second term in this year's mayoral election. So far there are three other candidates who have surfaced--Nevin Mindlin,More >>
Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson announced last month that she would be running for a second term in this year's mayoral election. So far there are three other candidates who have surfaced -- Nevin Mindlin, Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse.More >>
Friday, February 15 2013 10:37 AM EST2013-02-15 15:37:38 GMT
It seems like we all start looking for love when the weather gets a bit warmer. Of course, I'm referring to only those of us who are single like Pepe Le Pew, who these days would be guilty of sexual harassmentMore >>
Now to a Valentine's Day story of a different sort; one that gives new meaning to the phrases "love stinks" or "looking for love in all the wrong places."More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 5:05 AM EST2013-02-12 10:05:29 GMT
Okay guys, are you stressing about what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? We got some advice from some ladies around the Mid-State. "You need to pay attention to what women tell you thatMore >>
Are you stressing about what to get your special someone for Valentine's Day? Don't stress; we have tips from ladies around the midstate.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 4:48 AM EST2013-01-31 09:48:56 GMT
The Chambersburg School Board Wednesday night put off a vote on whether or not to approve a Gay-Straight Alliance for the high school. About a dozen members of the group came to see if the board wouldMore >>
The Chambersburg School Board put off a vote on whether or not to approve a Gay-Straight Alliance at the high school Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:37 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:37:23 GMT
Democratic voters in Harrisburg have said no to a second term for Mayor Linda Thompson, and have picked Eric Papenfuse to be their mayoral nominee in the November election.More >>
Democratic voters in Harrisburg have said no to a second term for Mayor Linda Thompson, and have picked Eric Papenfuse to be their mayoral nominee in the November election.More >>
Authorities say a man being sought in the slaying of a college student in northeastern Pennsylvania has been taken into custody in New York state.More >>
Authorities say a man being sought in the slaying of a college student in northeastern Pennsylvania has been taken into custody in New York state.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:57:43 GMT
Democrat Kevin Schreiber has won a special election to represent York and its surrounding municipalities in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.More >>
Democrat Kevin Schreiber has won a special election to represent York and its surrounding municipalities in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:56:12 GMT
Harrisburg will have two new city council members next year. Ten democratic candidates were vying for four open seats on council. There were no Republican candidates. Shamaine Daniels, Harrisburg attorneyMore >>
Harrisburg will have two new city council members next year. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:53:22 GMT
Republican Bill Tully and Democrat Anne Gingrich Cornick will race against each other in November to become judge in Dauphin County's Court of Common Pleas.More >>
Republican Bill Tully and Democrat Anne Gingrich Cornick will race against each other in November to become judge in Dauphin County's Court of Common Pleas.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:50:22 GMT
York Mayor Kim Bracey has won the Democratic nomination for mayor. Bracey was sworn-in for her first term as mayor in 2010. Unless a candidate received 100 write-in votes on the Republican side, BraceyMore >>
York Mayor Kim Bracey has won the Democratic nomination for mayor.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:48:50 GMT
Republican voters have nominated Todd Platts as their candidate for judge in York County's Court of Common Pleas, but the former U.S. congressman will face his opponent again in November.More >>
Republican voters have nominated Todd Platts as their candidate for judge in York County's Court of Common Pleas, but the former U.S. congressman will face his opponent again in November.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:17:29 GMT
Dallastown and Dillsburg both passed referendums tonight to allow alcohol sales within borough limits. Dallastown passed the referendum 57 percent to 43 percent. Dillsburg passed the referendum 64 percentMore >>
Dallastown and Dillsburg both passed referendums tonight to allow alcohol sales within borough limits. More >>
Allegheny County Judge Jack McVay has beaten Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Joseph Waters Jr. for the Democratic nomination for a vacant seat on the state Superior Court.More >>
Allegheny County Judge Jack McVay has beaten Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Joseph Waters Jr. for the Democratic nomination for a vacant seat on the state Superior Court.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:32:31 GMT
Police detained two men during an hours long search of Lancaster County Central Park, where a woman claiming to have been abducted was found in a car trunk Tuesday morning.More >>
Police detained two men during an hours long search of Lancaster County Central Park, where a woman claiming to have been abducted was found in a car trunk Tuesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:12:56 GMT
Police in Ephrata are investigating a case of alleged child endangerment and animal cruelty.Authorities filed charges against William and Pearl Herman, both 24, as well as 55-year-old Robert Paul HermanMore >>
Police in Ephrata are investigating a case of alleged child endangerment and animal cruelty.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:46 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:46:23 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children. Spokeswoman Amy Elliot said TuesdayMore >>
The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:58:03 GMT
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse.More >>
Perhaps the most watched race in Tuesday's election is the Democratic primary for Harrisburg mayor. Incumbent Linda Thompson is trying to fight off strong challenges from Dan Miller and Eric Papenfuse. Lewis Butts is also on the ballot.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:36:19 GMT
U.S. Senator Bob Casey is calling for a federal investigation into a fiery fuel tanker crash that damaged two bridges in the Interstate 81 interchange with Route 22/322 near Harrisburg.More >>
U.S. Senator Bob Casey is calling for a federal investigation into a fiery fuel tanker crash that damaged two bridges in the Interstate 81 interchange with Route 22/322 near Harrisburg.More >>
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives,...More >>