Thursday, January 3 2013 7:53 AM EST2013-01-03 12:53:38 GMT
For many state workers, Wednesday was their first day back to work in 2013, but, it didn't last for long. Chris Kiessling, who works inside the North Office Building at the Capitol Complex, said justMore >>
An office building near the Pennsylvania Capitol is reopening after a gas leak that forced the evacuation of hundreds of state workers.More >>
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
A natural gas leak forced employees to evacuate an office building on the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg.
The leak near the intersection of North Street and Commonwealth Avenue also disrupted traffic Wednesday on streets within a block of the complex.
Reports say that the leak is under Commonwealth Avenue. Authorities will decide if they can repair the leak, or if they will be forced to remove the section and replace it.
Department of General Services spokesman Dan Egan said a gas odor was detected in the North Office Building next to the Capitol building at around noon.
About 375 employees were evacuated from the office building and sent home for the day.
Egan said Commonwealth Avenue from North Street to North Drive will remain closed until at least the weekend. No decision was immediately made on the closure of the North Office Building.
No other buildings on the Capital Complex are affected.
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 7:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:15:30 GMT
Police and firefighters evacuated a Lancaster neighborhood for more than two hours Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle crash ruptured a natural gas line.More >>
Police and firefighters evacuated a Lancaster neighborhood for more than two hours Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle crash ruptured a natural gas line.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:14:02 GMT
Mayor Robert Reid was born and raised in Middletown and still proudly calls the borough home. But now he's looking forward to life away from politics. As he closes in on his 81st birthday, Reid is alsoMore >>
Mayor Robert Reid was born and raised in Middletown and still proudly calls the borough home. But now he's looking forward to life away from politics.More >>
The latest bill from Penn State shows the costs for legal fees, consultants and other services connected to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal topping $44.4 million.More >>
The latest bill from Penn State shows the costs for legal fees, consultants and other services connected to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal topping $44.4 million.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:47:42 GMT
Many midstaters have been inquiring as to how they can help victims of the midwest tornado that left 24 people dead.abc27 has compiled a list of ways to donate to organizations that will help the men,More >>
Many midstaters have been inquiring as to how they can help victims of the midwest tornado that left 24 people dead.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 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 >>
