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LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)-- A driver in a deadly Lebanon County crash that State Police said killed a pregnant woman last year is facing charges. Christian Hennessey, 45, of Pine Grove, faces ho...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/man-charged-after-pregnant-woman-killed-in-lebanon-county-crash/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Schools across the Midstate are receiving a financial boost to help improve safety, security, and mental health. The School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) of the Pe...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/midstate-communities-receive-grants-to-support-safety-security-and-mental-health/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A House Judiciary Committee has approved a bipartisan bill that would prohibit live pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Perry Warren (D-Bucks) introduced the legi...

https://www.abc27.com/news/bipartisan-bill-to-end-live-pigeon-shoots-in-pennsylvania-advances/

(WJET/WFXP) – In the age of modern technology and smartphones, you'd think most people would've hung up their landline phones for good. But a new study finds they may be more common than you re...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-residents-more-likely-to-own-landline-phone-compared-to-other-states-study-finds/

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Department of Transportation announced that a traffic signal project in Lebanon County is set to begin soon. According to PennDOT, this traffic signal project is...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/penndot-announces-start-of-lebanon-county-traffic-signal-project/

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) - State Troopers are seeking three people who they say swiped two sports cars from the showroom floor at a car dealership near Gettysburg. The Pennsylvania State Police a...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/corvette-camaro-swiped-from-adams-county-car-dealer-showroom/

(WHTM) - Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce will join ESPN as part of its "Monday Night Football" pregame show, according to The Athletic. Kelce has risen to fame outside of sports for...

https://www.abc27.com/sports/national-sports/philadelphia-eagles/philadelphia-eagles-legend-jason-kelce-joining-epsn-report/

PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- A woman has died after a fire broke out at a home in Penn Township, Perry County on Monday morning, April 29. According to Pennsylvania State Police, crews responded ...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/woman-dies-after-perry-county-house-fire/

STEWARTSTOWN BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) - A massive fire at an old furniture factory in Stewartstown over the weekend is still smoldering days later. Chief of Eureka Fire Todd Gibney says smoldering are...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/questions-remain-after-old-york-county-furniture-factory-fire/

(WHTM) — The number of people who were denied firearm purchases in Pennsylvania was down last quarter compared to the first quarter of 2023. Police and licensed firearms dealers use the Pennsyl...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/psp-2024-first-quarter-firearm-denials-down-from-first-quarter-2023/

This week will start summery with highs reaching the upper 80s today and tomorrow. This afternoon will especially be enjoyable with lots of sunshine and warm vibes. While dewpoints will be more e...

https://www.abc27.com/weather/summer-like-warmth-to-start-the-new-week-mainly-dry-week-ahead/

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) - A Pennsylvania pastor is facing charges for allegedly using parish funds for "inappropriate personal expenses." Pennsylvania State Police say in July 2022 they were n...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-pastor-charged-with-using-parish-funds-for-inappropriate-personal-expenses/

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) - Dane Cook is set to perform across the country, including during a stop in the Midstate. The comedian -- the second ever to sell out multiple shows at the Madison Square Gar...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/dane-cook-announces-tour-stop-in-hershey/

CITY OF LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) -- A long-time Irish Pub in Lancaster County is officially closed. abc27 news reported back February 2024 after O’Halloran’s Irish Pub & Eatery announced that th...

https://www.abc27.com/local-business/lancaster-county-based-irish-pub-closes-after-33-years/

DETROIT, Mi. (WHTM) - Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. Last season Jacobs appeared in 13 games with 49 total tackles (31 solo)....

https://www.abc27.com/nittanyinsiders/penn-states-curtis-jacobs-signs-with-kansas-city-chiefs-as-an-undrafted-free-agent/

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) -- The Lancaster County Office of Aging has announced that changes are coming to the application process for the 2024 Farmers Market Nutrition Voucher Program. This year, th...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/changes-coming-to-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-voucher-program-in-lancaster/

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has announced its May community blood drives. The drives will be offered every week at different locations throughout the c...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/penn-medicine-announces-may-blood-drives-in-lancaster-county/

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- A York County-based comic book and card game store recently announced that they will be opening a second location in Mechanicsburg. Krazy Jake's Emporium first opened...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/local-comic-and-card-game-store-expanding-into-cumberland-county/

WEST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- A West Hempfield Township man was sentenced last week for sexually abusing a young child. According to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office, Step...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster-county-man-sentenced-to-19-years-for-child-sex-abuse/

YORK, Pa. (WHTM) - The Appell Center for the Performing Arts has announced the first shows for its 2024-25 season. Shows in the lineup include Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Stomp, and Tina: The Tina...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/appell-center-announces-first-shows-of-2024-25-lineup/

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - With the theme "Our Streets Are Open To All," the Lancaster Pride festival is expanding beyond the convention center. Lancaster Pride announced that the 16th Annual Pride ...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster-pride-festival-returning-in-june-with-street-festival-expansion/

On April 29th, 1854, Lincoln University, located near Oxford, Pennsylvania, received its charter as "an institution of learning for the scientific, classical and theological education of colored ...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/today-in-pa-history-lincoln-university-chartered-on-april-29-1854/

HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) - A critically acclaimed comedian and Netflix actor is coming to Hershey. Brian Regan, co-star of the Netflix series Loudermilk, is bringing his Fall 2024 tour to the Hershey ...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/comedian-brian-regan-bringing-theater-tour-to-hershey/

Across the U.S. antiwar protests on college campuses are causing controversy.

https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/campus-protests-grow-across-the-country/

LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- A father in Lower Paxton Township is sharing his heartbreak and frustration as police are investigating the death of his 16-year-old son Justin Johnson. Justi...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/police-investigating-death-of-central-dauphin-teen/

(WHTM) -- Moving can be one of the most stressful times there is. That stress can leave you vulnerable to rising scams. "Moving scams are right up there with online shopping scams in terms of the...

https://www.abc27.com/news/consumer/show-me-the-money/show-me-the-money-moving-scams-on-the-rise/

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are both 80, with guitarist Ronnie Wood not far behind at 76.

https://www.abc27.com/national/photos-the-rolling-stones-show-no-signs-of-slowing-down-as-they-begin-new-tour/

The day is here! Finally back in the 80s after our recent cool stretch. The return of some sunshine with partly cloudy skies will be a a welcome sight too after our gray Saturday. We do have a ra...

https://www.abc27.com/weather/remaining-cool-the-next-two-days-with-some-light-showers-tomorrow/

SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) - Pennsylvania State Police say a car was struck by a bullet on I-83 in York County on Sunday. Troopers responded to the southbound lane near the East Market S...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/pennsylvania-state-police-investigating-shooting-on-i-83-in-york-county/

CARROLL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) - The York County Coroner's office says one person has died after a crash on Sunday evening. The coroner's office says they were dispatched to the area of Old York Ro...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/one-person-killed-in-york-county-motorcycle-crash/

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – On Saturday, a groundbreaking was held in York County for the Northern York County Regional Police Department’s new police headquarters. Chief David Lash has been wi...

https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/groundbreaking-in-york-for-new-police-headquarters/

STEWARTSTOWN BOROUGH, Pa (WHTM) -- A massive fire at an old furniture factory in Stewartstown broke out on Saturday, April 27 and two days later areas of the structure were still smoldering. Hour...

https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/new-information-regarding-massive-york-co-building-fire-eureka-firefighters-have-always-feared-a-fire-starting-at-this-building/

SOUTH ANNVILLE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- On Saturday, April 27 a silo collapsed in South Annville Township, which resulted in the death of one individual. The Annville Cleona Fire Department says t...

https://www.abc27.com/news/silo-collapse-in-lebanon-county-leaves-one-person-dead/

(WHTM) - On This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens recaps the primary election with our analysts Christopher Nicholas and Brittany Crampsie.

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/this-week-in-pennsylvania-recapping-the-primary-election/

DETROIT, Mi. (WHTM) - Warick high school alumni and Lititz, Pennsylvania native Hayden Rucci signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. The tight end ...

https://www.abc27.com/sports/local-sports/warwicks-hayden-rucci-signed-with-miami-dophins-as-undrafted-free-agent/

WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) -- Two people have now died after a crash involving 13 vehicles on Route 30 in West Manchester Township, according to the York County Coroner's office. The ch...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/coroner-called-to-york-county-crash-all-lanes-closed-on-route-30/

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - Lancaster City Police are investigating a shooting on Friday afternoon. Police say shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday a gunshot victim arrived at an area hospital with non-lif...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster-city-police-investigating-shooting/

NEW CUMBERLAND BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) - First responders say a body has been recovered in the Susquehanna River on Saturday. Swatara Township Police say the body was recovered at 7:23 a.m. near New ...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/body-found-in-the-susquehanna-river/

STEWARTSTOWN BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) -A large structure fire broke out overnight at the old furniture factory on Mill Street in Stewartstown Borough. Officials say the call came in around 2 a.m. and ...

https://www.abc27.com/news/top-stories/massive-fire-breaks-out-at-former-york-county-factory/

MILLERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Some kids in a northern Dauphin County community are adding some more color to their garden. They're painting a mural on a shed at the Millersburg Community Garden, whic...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/students-add-color-to-millersburg-community-garden/

ELYSBURG, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Get ready to experience family fun at Knoebels Amusement Resort as they kick off the season this weekend. In less than 24 hours, everyone can exper...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/knoebels-amusement-resort-to-open-this-weekend/

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police say they are investigating who may have stolen donations from two Northumberland County churches. Saint Paul's United Church of Chri...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/psp-investigate-church-thefts-in-northumberland-county/

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. (WHTM) - State leaders showed bipartisan support for at least one item in Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed budget Friday. At a press conference in New Cumberland, state leader...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/carlisle-west-shore/bipartisan-support-shown-for-small-business-funding-in-cumberland-co/

WASHINGTON (AP) — Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday it had seized...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/regulators-close-pennsylvania-based-republic-first-bank-first-us-bank-failure-this-year/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - The State Library in Harrisburg has reopened after renovations and delays spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. It closed in 2019 as renovations began. The library has a larg...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/state-library-holds-grand-reopening-in-harrisburg/

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) - Some primary schools in Dauphin County did their part on this Arbor Day. Kindergarten, first, and second graders at the Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter Primary Schoo...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/harrisburg/students-help-plant-trees-for-arbor-day-in-dauphin-county/

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas mortuary worker pleaded guilty Thursday to charges that she sold 24 boxes of stolen body parts from medical school cadavers to a Pennsylvania man for ...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/arkansas-woman-pleads-guilty-to-selling-body-parts-stolen-from-cadavers-to-pennsylvania-man/

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Some children received a pleasant surprise when they looked out the window of a Midstate hospital Friday. Window-washers dressed up as superheroes, like Spiderman, Superm...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/children-get-super-surprise-at-harrisburg-hospital/

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) - It's a great weekend to be a music fan or musician in the Red Rose City. The 16th Annual Launch Music Conference and Festival is going on through Sunday. In the daytime, t...

https://www.abc27.com/local-news/conference-brings-musicians-to-lancaster-to-learn-perform/

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) - A Chester County man is facing homicide and murder charges after two family members were found shot to death. The Chester County District Attorney's office says Roger...

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-man-murdered-family-members-over-basic-dispute-per-da/