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Pennsylvania State Police troopers will not face criminal charges for chasing a car last spring for a traffic violation that later crashed into a tree, killing everyone inside, Dauphin County prosecutors told PennLive this week. District Attorney Fran Chardo said the investigation has been closed regarding a May 4 chase...

A Dauphin County attorney will be disbarred for misuse of her financial accounts, the state disciplinary board announced Monday. Megan Anne Kerrigan, 54, was admitted to practice law in November 2009 and operated out of her own office in downtown Harrisburg until 2018, when she was suspended for questions about her financial accounts.

A 16-year-old girl was shot over the weekend in Harrisburg, city officials said. The girl was shot in the arm around 10:50 p.m. Saturday on the 2300 block of Kensington Street, according to city spokesman Matt Maisel. Her injuries were non-life-threatening. Maisel said bullets also damaged two cars parked on...

HARRISBURG, pa. (WHTM)– One person was hurt in a motorcycle crash in Harrisburg that caused the road to be shut down for hours. According to Harrisburg police, there was a crash between a car and a motorcycle at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday along Industrial Road by Wildwood Park. The motorcyclist was injured, police said, […]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A man was arrested at a local medical facility after police discovered that he was the same man who fled the scene of a robbery on Saturday. According to New Cumberland Police, Alexander Whitley broke into a home on the 1600 block of Bridge St. at around 10:26 p.m.

The upcoming Halloween parade for the borough of Mechanicsburg has been canceled for 2023. The parade had initially been scheduled for Oct. 10, with a start time of 7 p.m., according to a calendar listing on the Mechanicsburg Chamber of Commerce website. However, according to an update made on Oct....

LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) — A local chef will soon unveil his first brick-and-mortar bistro on Linglestown Road in Harrisburg. From national embassies, chambers of commerce, and even the White House; Chef Tony Glass has served his world-class food creations to many important people throughout his many years of being a chef.

Two teenage girls reported missing after they left their Dauphin County high school on Friday have since been found safe, police said. Yahnae Roque, 15, and Nyrea Holton, 17, have been located and returned to their families, Susquehanna Township police said Monday. Police said Roque and Holton were reported missing...

Warm days and cool nights make for a perfect week of weather. Temperatures dip into the upper 50's overnight. Nice and warm over the next few days!. The first few days of October will continue to be very warm and sunny. Highs will generally be in the mid 80s before a front approaches on Friday.

Harrisburg is hoping to hook residents with an upcoming event. The city is hosting its annual Family Fishing Day at Italian Lake on Saturday, Oct. 7 to bring the community out for a day of fun and education. The event will welcome both experienced and beginner anglers, with opportunities for...

Mamie Brown, 68: Mysterious 1998 Disappearance En Route to Pharmacy. The story of Mamie Brown's disappearance is yet another mysterious case with limited available details. The 68-year-old Harrisburg, Pennsylvania resident went missing on March 13, 1998. As per multiple accounts, before her unexplained disappearance, she was with her husband at their home in Susquehanna Township. He later dropped her off at a friend's place in Harrisburg. Although not much is known about this visit, it is believed she didn't stay there for long.

Nearly 200 People To Lose Jobs At Cumberland County Factories. (Harrisburg, PA) -- Two Ames Company factories in Cumberland County factory have filed formal notice with the state that they'll have to lay off nearly 200 people. Both the Ames Wheelbarrow plant in Harrisburg and its factory in Hampden Township are closing, causing 182 people to lose their jobs over the next several months. The Hampden Township facility makes lawn and garden products. Ames' parent company says the closures come from a large drop in sales in consumer and professional products.

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A crash has killed one person in Dover Twp. According to emergency dispatch, the collision happened at around 6:15 a.m. near Davidsburg Rd. and West Canal Rd. Authorities state the crash involved a motorcycle and passenger vehicle. Aside from the fatality, no other injuries...

Catch a glimpse of the ongoing construction of the temporary Broad Street Market tent. This video offers an exclusive look at the progress made so far, showcasing the hard work and dedication that goes into creating this temporary marketplace. Stay tuned for more updates!

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police will hold a Multicultural Community Day this Wednesday, October 4. The public event will be held outdoors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Department Headquarters, located at 1800 Elmerton Avenue in Harrisburg. There will be a DJ at the event in...

A house that sold for $750,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Harrisburg in the past week. In total, 52 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $213,414, $134 per square foot. The...

Dauphin County dispatch confirmed that there were reports of shots fired on Kensington Street in Harrisburg. News 8 has crews going to the scene. Stay tuned, as this is a developing story.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to harrisburg..

Pennsylvania advocacy groups will gather at the Capitol rotunda for a "Fix Harrisburg" press conference today to deliver a new performance report to state lawmakers, calling for changes to legislative rules and more progress. A recent report by the group Fair Districts PA compared the Pennsylvania General Assembly's first six months of 2023 to three neighboring states: New York, Maryland and Virginia, and found the new session is off to a very slow start.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – When you think of taking a shower, you may not think of it as a luxury but for the homeless it is. The City of Refuge Evangelism has been helping the homeless in the area for about 15 years. One thing they do is provide showers through their mobile shower unit. […]