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Full lunar eclipse | When to try to see It
13+ min ago (207+ words) A lunar eclipse will be viewable across much of North America early Tuesday, March 2, 2026. Forecast not ideal for viewing here in south-central Pennsylvania. A total lunar eclipse will be visible across much of North America just before dawn Tuesday, March…...
Police: Man facing charges after officer severely injures hand during traffic stop
14+ min ago (92+ words) In York, Tyre Hallman, 34, is facing charges including aggravated assault after a police officer was injured during an arrest. Court documents show Hallman refused to get out of his car during a traffic stop and told officers they would have…...
Man fighting for officer's gun fires shot during struggle, police say
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (192+ words) Man fighting for officer's gun fires shot during struggle, Manheim Township police say'WGAL Police said a man fought an officer Monday morning in Lancaster County The two rolled down an embankment and a shot was fired as the suspect tried…...
Man faces attempted homicide charges after shooting leaves one wounded, police say
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (152+ words) A suspect is in custody after a Franklin County shooting left one person wounded, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. Officers said they responded to the incident in the 200 block of East Washington Street around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. Upon arrival,…...
$555,970 Pa. Lottery ticket sold in Allegheny County
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (133+ words) A progressive top-prize ticket worth $555,970 for the Money Power Progressive $20 Fast Play game was sold at a Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County on Feb. 28. SHOP "n SAVE, 1620 Babcock Boulevard in Shaler Township, will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the…...
Winter weather | Full list of closings, delays
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (115+ words) Winter weather | Full list of closings, delays'WGAL We're not done with winter yet A system is poised to bring snow, freezing rain and rain to South-Central Pennsylvania overnight and into Tuesday morning FULL LIST | We have a complete, alphabetized list…...
PennDOT implements restrictions on major highways ahead of winter weather
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (296+ words) PennDOT implements restrictions on major PA highways ahead of winter weather'WGAL With a mix of snow and freezing rain in the forecast, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is implementing restrictions on some highways across the state Video above: PennDOT…...
IMPACT TUESDAY: Snow, freezing rain mix could glaze roads with ice, creating slick commute
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (167+ words) IMPACT TUESDAY: Snow, freezing rain mix could glaze roads with ice, creating slick commute'WGAL A wintry mix on Tuesday could glaze roads with ice, making the morning commute slick across south-central Pennsylvania The WGAL News 8 Storm Team has declared Tuesday…...
PA lawmaker aims to reduce speed limit on dirt roads
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (143+ words) A Pennsylvania lawmaker announced plans to introduce a bill that would lower the default speed limit on public dirt and gravel roads. State Rep. Christina Sappey, a Democrat who represents the 158th House District, said in a memo circulated to House…...
Fire chief says wood stove likely sparked morning garage fire
11+ hour, 12+ min ago (81+ words) Crews battled a garage fire in York County on Monday, according to emergency dispatchers. Firefighters were called to the first block of Ridge Road near Pots Hill Road in Newberry Township around 4:35 a.m. Dozens of crews responded and quickly contained the…...