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Highs will be in the mid-80s today with all-around pleasant weather. Tomorrow will be the warmest day of the week ahead of a cold front. Highs will be in the upper 80s and could touch 90° in a f...

https://www.abc27.com/weather/another-sunny-and-warm-day-ahead-even-warmer-on-wednesday/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Police officers are at the scene of a reported shooting in the Allison Hill section of the city late Tuesday. Officers converged on the area of 15th and Zarker in the cit...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/harrisburg/heavy-police-presence-at-incident-in-harrisburg/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)-- Harrisburg's Artsfest will be back for its 56th year this Memorial Day weekend. There will 150 artists and other vendors along with food trucks and live music. It runs fr...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/harrisburg/artsfest-ready-to-return-for-its-56th-year-in-harrisburg/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- With other kinds of medical issues -- even serious ones -- Josh Erdman and Lacey McGuire, a paramedic and advanced EMT with LifeTeam, aren't focused only on getting a pa...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/ever-heard-of-a-brain-transplant-why-strokes-are-different-from-most-other-serious-medical-issues/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- No metropolitan area in all of Pennsylvania's is as low as Lancaster's. That's the conclusion of an abc27 analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data for Marc...

https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/lancasters-2-6-unemployment-rate-is-lowest-in-all-of-pennsylvania-heres-where-other-midstate-areas-rank/

MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) - After almost a decade hiatus, the U.S. Women's Open returns to the Lancaster Country Club next weekend. Some fans took to the Conestoga River in kayaks back in 2015...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/officials-preparing-for-kayakers-at-u-s-womens-open/

Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked as a United Methodist Church pastor after telling her Philadelphia congregation that she was in a committed same-sex relationship. On Tuesday night, le...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/ap-defrocked-in-2004-for-same-sex-relationship-a-faithful-methodist-is-reinstated-as-pastor/

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- York City council voted on a "ghost gun" bill at Tuesday's meeting. It was unanimous yes vote, meaning the bill passed and it now heads to to the mayor's desk. "Ghost gu...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/york/york-city-moves-a-step-closer-to-banning-ghost-guns/

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Dauphin County has a new path to take the kids and grandkids along. The Parks and Rec Department opened the new StoryWalk at Detweiler Park in Middle Paxton Township...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/harrisburg/first-storywalk-in-dauphin-county-held-at-local-park/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)-- Students from Harrisburg Academy closed out a community service project this week. That started earlier this spring in midtown to clean up the public flower beds around t...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/harrisburg/students-help-clean-up-flower-beds-in-harrisburg/

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Lancaster EMS has begun renovations on a building where its administrative operations will eventually move in. The building, on Fairview Avenue, was purchased in 2...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster/lancaster-ems-begins-renovations-on-new-building/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Should Pennsylvania pay to put feminine hygiene products in every school? Governor Josh Shapiro called for it in his budget and it's now a question for the legislature. "...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania-politics/pennsylvania-lawmakers-rally-for-supplying-feminine-hygiene-products/

CARTHAGE, Mo. – The founder of the world-renowned Precious Moments figurines and characters passed away Monday, May 20 surrounded by his loved ones, according to a statement by his company. Sam...

https://www.abc27.com/news/creator-of-precious-moments-sam-butcher-passes-away/

CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A professional clown is facing charges after meeting an undercover officer during a prostitution sting, police stated. According to the Carbondale Po...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-clown-charged-with-prostitution-after-undercover-sting/

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A popular winery in Dauphin County announced that changes are coming to the business. SpringGate Vineyards officials posted on Facebook that the business will be sold...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/a-better-future-dauphin-county-winery-springgate-plans-to-sell/

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- The Hessian Powder Magazine was Built in 1777, as part of a Continental Army Depot at Carlisle known informally as “Washingtonburg.” This depot would eventuall...

https://www.abc27.com/digital-originals/excavating-the-history-of-the-hessian-powder-magazine/

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A helicopter will be in the sky Wednesday flying over parts of Central Pennsylvania. York County Office of Emergency Management posted on Facebook that a black and silv...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/heres-why-you-may-see-a-helicopter-flying-over-central-pennsylvania/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Harrisburg's Artsfest is returning Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, in Riverfront Park. The 56th installment of the three-day festival will feature over 150 artisans and ...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/56th-artsfest-returning-to-harrisburg-for-memorial-day-weekend/

Plus, some locations may start to charge customers for refills.

https://www.abc27.com/news/mcdonalds-is-removing-self-serve-beverage-stations-what-does-it-mean-for-customers/

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A stabbing in Lancaster County on Monday left one man injured and multiple others with charges, according to police. Alvin Serrano, 41, and Luis Roman-Irizzary, 45,...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster/multiple-people-charged-for-lancaster-county-stabbing-that-injures-one/

(WHTM) - Penn State Athletics announced on Tuesday that the Penn State Board of Trustees has approved a $700 million renovation project for Beaver Stadium. The project is a massive undertaking an...

https://www.abc27.com/nittanyinsiders/what-to-know-about-beaver-stadium-renovations-impact-on-penn-state-football-season/

MOUNT JOY, Pa. (WHTM) -- A new Anytime Fitness center will soon be opening its doors in Lancaster County. According to a recent social media post by Bennett Williams Commercial Real Estate, Anyti...

https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/new-anytime-fitness-center-coming-to-lancaster-county/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)-- One person was hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Harrisburg. According to a city spokesperson, there was a three-vehicle crash on Industrial Roa...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/harrisburg/one-in-critical-condition-after-three-vehicle-crash-in-harrisburg/

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Penn State Board of Trustees has approved the $700M Beaver Stadium renovations project. During a meeting on Tuesday, the Finance, Business & Capital planning c...

https://www.abc27.com/sports/local-sports/penn-state-board-of-trustees-approves-700m-beaver-stadium-renovation-project/

(WHTM) - A local Pennsylvania Lottery player won more than $515,000 in a recent game. The Lottery says they've awarded an online prize worth $515,990.99 on the online game Round Table Riches to a...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/pennsylvania-lottery-player-in-cumberland-county-wins-more-than-515000/

Philadelphia has mandated all city employees to return to their offices if employed full-time, as of July 15. Mayor Cherelle Parker made the announcement Monday, saying she wants to create a more...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia-requires-all-full-time-city-employees-to-return-to-the-office/

A Pennsylvania woman pleaded guilty Monday to shooting a county prosecutor after a confrontation about a property transfer and was sentenced to several years in prison. Porice Diamond Mincy plead...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-woman-pleads-guilty-to-shooting-rural-pennsylvania-prosecutor/

DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- Construction of a new roundabout in Derry Township has begun, and a road closure is anticipated in the coming weeks. According to Derry Township Police Department, t...

https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/construction-of-new-dauphin-co-roundabout-begins/

(WHTM) -- A recent study found women who drink at least eight alcoholic beverages per week were 33% to 51% more likely to develop heart disease. This recent study involved roughly 430,000 women w...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/healthy-living-drinking-and-heart-disease/

LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Lower Paxton Township Bureau Police is currently trying to locate a 17 year old member of the Central Dauphin High School swim team. According to police, ...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/police-looking-for-missing-teen-in-dauphin-county/

(WHTM) - Memorial Day is a time for reflection and honoring those who served the United States and are no longer with us. There are events throughout the Midstate in honor of this meditative holi...

https://www.abc27.com/digital-originals/memorial-day-2024-events-in-central-pennsylvania/

Erie, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — Pennsylvanians are saving a pretty penny on gas, literally! According to AAA, Western PA saw a 1-cent decrease in price last week, the same trend cannot be seen compared...

https://www.abc27.com/news/pennsylvanians-save-a-pretty-penny-at-the-gas-pump-this-past-week/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Attending school and playing sports can be grueling for student-athletes, which is leading state representative Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery) to pitch new legislation. Hou...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/rep-daley-pushing-for-mental-health-training-for-school-coaches/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Central Dauphin Schools will have a new leader soon. The school board voted unanimously Monday night to hire Eric Turman. "Eric, we're thrilled, thrilled, to have someone...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/harrisburg/central-dauphin-hires-harrisburg-superintendent-by-unanimous-vote/

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - More than 600 students received their degrees on Monday night from Saint Joseph’s University in Lancaster. Approximately 3,000 people were on hand for the ceremony to re...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/over-600-students-graduate-from-saint-josephs-university-in-lancaster/

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- A road is closed in Dauphin County for Monday evening commuters because of a gas leak. Hershey Volunteer Fire Company posted on Facebook that W. Governor Road (US 32...

https://www.abc27.com/hershey/crews-investigating-gas-leak-road-closed-in-dauphin-county/

(WHTM)-- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has important reminders for National Safe Boating Week. Always have a life jacket and to never boat under the influence. Officials say it's also...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-officials-give-tips-on-how-to-stay-safe-when-boating/

(WHTM) -- This coming Sunday, the state invites everyone to go out fishing, even if you don't have a license. Each year, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission allows anyone to fish on the Sun...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/go-fish-annual-fish-for-free-day-is-this-weekend/

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Leaders of the Dover Veterans Memorial project broke ground Monday. The idea started in 2018 to honor all veterans, whenever they served. They needed to raise $185,000....

https://www.abc27.com/news/groundbreaking-ceremony-in-york-county-held-for-veterans-memorial-project/

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) - Students from 24 public and private schools across the Midstate were recognized at this year's Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards for their performance in a high school play/musi...

https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/apollo-awards-presented-to-local-high-school-performers/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) was in Harrisburg on Monday delivering $1.25 million in funding to restore Paxton Creek. It's a down payment to fix a flood-prone creek that Ca...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania-senate-race/pennsylvania-u-s-senate-race-casey-mccormick-talk-border-policy/

(WHTM)-- The land on which Oregon Dairy Market and Restaurant sit has been purchased by a local company. Vanguard Development Group bought the property in Manheim Township, Lancaster County. Vang...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/local-company-buys-lancaster-county-supermarket/

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A man was arrested Sunday at a Lancaster County McDonald's after police say he agreed to meet up with a young girl to have sex with. Matthew Martinez, 30, of Lancas...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster/man-arrested-at-lancaster-county-mcdonalds-after-trying-to-meet-minor-for-sex-police/

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The family of the youngest person ever executed in the state of Pennsylvania — a Black 16-year-old sent to the electric chair in 1931 and exonerated by the governor in 202...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-family-of-black-teen-wrongly-executed-in-1931-seeks-damages-after-2022-exoneration/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - If you've got rewards, loyalty points, and gift cards to use up at Red Lobster, use them now. That advice is from Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry after the r...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-attorney-general-use-unused-red-lobster-gift-cards-sooner-than-later/

(WHTM)-- A replica hand grenade was discovered by TSA at a Pennsylvania airport Monday. A "realistic" replica hand grenade in a carry-on bag was detected by TSA officers at the Philadelphia Inter...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/realistic-replica-hand-grenade-discovered-at-pennsylvania-airport-in-carry-on-bag/

(WHTM)-- As the weather is warming up and summer draws near, officials are reminding Pennsylvanians if they see any young wild animals that appear to be by themselves to just leave them alone. Th...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/officials-remind-pennsylvanians-to-leave-young-wildlife-alone/

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — With the warmth of early summer here more and more fishermen are out on the water and one angler caught quite the surprise. One Clearfield County resident caught...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-man-catches-once-in-a-lifetime-fish-in-the-susquehanna-river/

MOOSIC, Pa. (WHTM) - "Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway" will be the state's new tourism campaign. Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Department of Community and E...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-launches-new-statewide-tourism-campaign-pennsylvania-the-great-american-getaway/