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No injuries reported after Paradise Elementary School bus crash
A school bus carrying 19 students from Paradise Elementary School was involved in a crash in Paradise Township, Lancaster County.
Chad Alan Carr released on bail amid sexual assault charges
Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad Alan Carr has been released on $400,000 bail, according to court records.
Investigators search front yard after luminol reveals DNA in Philadelphia home
PHILADELPHIA - DNA has been found inside the so-called Philadelphia 'House of Horrors' after months of searching, police sources told NBC's affiliate in Philadelphia. Search expands across property The home is connected to several missing women. On Wednesday, federal and local teams are focusing their search efforts on the front yard of the property. On Tuesday, investigators dismantled a shed in the backyard.
Covenant United Methodist marks organ's milestone
The Covenant United Methodist Church in Lancaster is celebrating its musical legacy. The sound of a grand Casavant pipe organ has filled the church for 100 years. The organ was built by the Casavant Frères in Canada and installed in the church in 1927. It cost $20,750 at the time. Harold Ulmer of Brunner and Associates, which maintains the organ, says, "To have had this for the last 100 years is really incredible, especially since it has not been changed very much at all.
Oxford Area High School reopens after reported measles exposure
Oxford Area High School in Chester County was back open today after a reported measles exposure in the district.
Pennsylvania Treasury returns 61 presidential-era artifacts to Buchanan family
LANCASTER, Pa. - Artifacts belonging to James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States and a Lancaster County native, were returned to his descendants during a ceremony at LancasterHistory's Museum and Research Center. Historic collection returned to Buchanan family State Treasurer Stacy Garrity unveiled the collection and presented it to Buchanan's descendant, Cathleen Buchanan, who traveled from Connecticut to attend the event.
Pennsylvania enacts two laws to combat human trafficking and protect victims
The Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus is celebrating the passage of two new laws this week aimed at preventing human trafficking and protecting victims.
Penn State Hershey uses robotic ultrasound treatment to target prostate cancer
HERSHEY, Pa. - Barry Swartz, a 69-year-old Lewistown resident, underwent high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for prostate cancer at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, a robotic procedure that promises fewer side effects than surgery or radiation. A life-changing diagnosis Swartz, an active man who enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and traveling, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May. "At the time, it was a little hard," Swartz said.
One killed, five hurt in Route 30 crash in busy area of Lancaster County
One person was killed and five other people were injured in a crash on Route 30 in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County, on Friday afternoon, according to PennDOT.
York County pastor faces deportation to Haiti as early as Thursday
York County pastor Molis Augustave is set to be deported to Haiti as soon as Thursday, according to immigration advocates.
Planned clearout of Lancaster Township homeless encampment postponed
LANCASTER, Pa. - A homeless encampment along North Conestoga Drive in Lancaster Township will not be cleared Wednesday as previously planned, according to the Lancaster Township manager. The land where the encampment is located is in the township but is owned by the city of Lancaster.
Witnesses rescue girl trapped beneath dump truck in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - A young student walking home from school in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon was run over by a dump truck but miraculously escaped with only minor scratches. Surveillance video captured the incident on Summerdale Avenue, showing the student looking at her phone as the truck began to move. Bystanders rush to help Witnesses quickly rushed to her aid, including Bladimir Gomera, who was outside near Ivonne Jewelry.
Shapiro calls for regulation of AI development after top tech leaders speak out
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and other local lawmakers are echoing calls from top tech leaders and calling for a slowdown in AI development. This comes after a viral social media post by former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxen, who, after leaving the tech company, said on X that "The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." Other AI industry leaders have spoken out about the unchecked growth of AI in recent days.
New bill seeks to reallocate housing vouchers to veterans in need
Rep. Dan Meuser, who represents Lebanon County, introduced a bill to expand access to housing assistance for homeless veterans.
Susquehanna Valley families still feel 9/11's loss 25 years later
It has been 25 years since the September 11 attacks. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum says 100 million Americans are now too young to remember the day that changed the nation forever.
Second baby died of measles in Pennsylvania, coroner says
Updated: 10:30 PM EDT Sep 4, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 10:30 PM EDT Sep 4, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘ An infant died from measles in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, according to County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni. The Pennsylvania Department of Health originally reported that the death and another infant death in Lancaster County were "measles-associated." Some officials had questioned what exactly the term "measles-associated" meant.
Uptick in measles cases renews push for Lancaster County health department
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. - Pennsylvania has reported more than 500 confirmed measles cases this year, and the outbreak continues to spread, with the state health department expected to provide another update Friday afternoon. Push for a Lancaster County Health Department Much of the communication about the outbreak has come from state leaders rather than county-level health departments.
Dino, a snapping turtle injured in Pennsylvania, returned to the wild after surgery
A snapping turtle named Dino, rescued after being hit by a car, underwent surgery and was released back into the wild in Pennsylvania. Dino rescued after being hit by car "They are dinosaurs, living dinosaurs, very impressive," said Garrett Lamason of the West Shore Wildlife Center. Dino's rehabilitation journey began on July 9 when a family found him in the middle of West High Street in New Oxford. He had been hit by a car. Jamey Swisher of Reptile Invasion came to his rescue.
Dino, a snapping turtle injured in Pennsylvania, returned to the wild after surgery
A snapping turtle named Dino, rescued after being hit by a car, underwent surgery and was released back into the wild in Pennsylvania. Dino rescued after being hit by car "They are dinosaurs, living dinosaurs, very impressive," said Garrett Lamason of the West Shore Wildlife Center. Dino's rehabilitation journey began on July 9 when a family found him in the middle of West High Street in New Oxford. He had been hit by a car. Jamey Swisher of Reptile Invasion came to his rescue.
Dino, a snapping turtle injured in Pennsylvania, returned to the wild after surgery
A snapping turtle named Dino, rescued after being hit by a car, underwent surgery and was released back into the wild in Pennsylvania. Dino rescued after being hit by car "They are dinosaurs, living dinosaurs, very impressive," said Garrett Lamason of the West Shore Wildlife Center. Dino's rehabilitation journey began on July 9 when a family found him in the middle of West High Street in New Oxford. He had been hit by a car. Jamey Swisher of Reptile Invasion came to his rescue.
Rescuers celebrate recovery of 30-year-old turtle hit by a car in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. - A snapping turtle named Dino, rescued after being hit by a car, underwent surgery and was released back into the wild in Adams County. Dino rescued after being hit by car "They are dinosaurs, living dinosaurs, very impressive," Garrett Lamason of the West Shore Wildlife Center said. Dino's journey began on July 9 when a family found him in the middle of West High Street in New Oxford. He had been hit by a car. Jamey Swisher of Reptile Invasion came to his rescue.
Diyo Fusion owner turns passion for cooking into aid for flood-ravaged Nepal
A Lancaster restaurant owner is using his passion for cooking to raise money for disaster relief in Nepal, where deadly flooding and mudslides have left his cousin and others missing. Cooking for a cause "I love to serve my customers. I feel like it is in my blood, I believe. I love to cook," said Mohan Pradhan, owner of Diyo. Pradhan is donating all proceeds from his restaurant on Tuesday to Nepal disaster relief efforts. "It's hurting. It's hurt so much.
Lancaster County Coroner is investigating second death of person with measles
The Lancaster County Coroner confirmed his office is investigating the death of a second person who had measles, but does not know if measles was the cause of death.
Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors helps vets in crisis with bills, vehicles, support
Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors Inc. was founded in 2006. It's designed to support and assist wounded warriors and their families as these troops return from deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq. The group helped 1,800 vets last year with more than $1.7 million in assistance. In this episode of WGAL In Focus, we talk with a founder of the organization and a veteran about how he was helped.
Dauphin County Coroner identifies woman who was killed before house fire
We now know the names of the three people who were found dead after a house fire in Lower Swatara Township earlier this month.
Human error led to five non-citizen voter registrations in Lancaster County, state says
Five people were improperly registered to vote in Lancaster County. All of them were non-citizens. Although the number is small compared with the county's roughly 366,000 registered voters, it drew attention because one of the non-citizens reportedly voted in an election. The state did not say where or when that vote occurred, and law enforcement is investigating. State officials said the registration errors were the result of human error.
Columbia mayor calls storm damage 'devastating' after partial building collapse
COLUMBIA, Pa. - Severe weather caused part of the Keystone Building in Columbia, Lancaster County, to collapse onto a neighboring ceramics business, damaging the property and raising concerns about the safety of its contents. Business owner left shortly before collapse The collapse affected the Broom Closet, a ceramics business located on Fourth Street between Locust and Walnut streets. Owner Peggy Broom said she and her assistant had left the business about 30 minutes before the collapse.
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program expands access to weight-loss treatment
Some Medicare patients can now receive GLP-1 medication at low cost. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services started the GLP-1 Bridge Program July 1st to help patients pay for certain weight-loss medicines. Beneficiaries have to meet certain requirements, including a specified body mass index. York woman gains access to Wegovy Rebecca McWilliams of York was approved for the program after her doctor, Brian Sullivan, an L-G Health family physician, prescribed Wegovy.
Answering your medical questions, Doctors on Call
WGAL and the Lancaster City & County Medical Society are teaming up once again for our annual Doctors on Call.
We get advice from a nurse practitioner and a parent
It's back-to-school season and we're helping parents and students prepare for the return to the classroom. In this episode we cover sleep, back-to-school anxiety, and preventive health care, with advice from a nurse practitioner and a parent. Joining the conversation were Tammy Brown, a parent of a student in the Manheim Central School District, and Ruth Atkinson, a certified family nurse practitioner at UPMC in Manheim Township.
Veterans gather at bedside of Lebanon County Marine for final moments
A group of veterans gathered at Penn State Hershey Medical Center to honor Mike Dechert, a Marine Corps Reserve veteran, in his final moments after a three-year fight with cancer. A family's final goodbye Dechert, a husband, father, and grandfather from Lebanon County, passed away on Friday after spending 129 days in the hospital. His wife, Amber, invited veterans to join her and their family for a final goodbye before he was taken off life support. "He's very funny and loves his family.
Former senator Bob Casey on Congress, midterms and why voters are frustrated with Washington
LANCASTER, Pa. - A recent Gallup poll found 79% of Americans disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job. Only 15% approve of Congress. Democrat Bob Casey Jr. served in the U.S. Senate from 2007 until 2025. We talked to him to get his take on the current state in Washington and the upcoming midterm elections.
Hummelstown father and son are auctioning their custom-built muscle cars
A collection of custom-built muscle cars, including a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback called "Rocket," will be auctioned Saturday at the Mecum Auction in Harrisburg, showcasing the craftsmanship of a Hummelstown father-son duo. "This is the Daytona. This is a heavy hitter package. So what I mean by that is this thing is power," said Paul Carlevale, a car enthusiast who has been passionate about vehicles since his teenage years.
General Cigar Place renovation marks progress amid Lancaster housing shortage
LANCASTER, Pa. - Thirty newly renovated units at the Apartments at General Cigar Place in Lancaster City were unveiled on Thursday, providing affordable housing for families earning 40% to 50% of the area median income. 30 affordable units unveiled in Lancaster City The property, located on South Lime Street, has been under construction for several weeks.
Lancaster County Association of Realtors reports a competitive housing market in June
The Lancaster County Association of Realtors says the county's housing market remains competitive, with rising prices, strong sales, and improving inventory, even as affordability remains a concern for buyers. Data from June shows that closed sales rose 17% to 570 total. The median sold price climbed 7% to $385,000. Active listings reached 587, marking the highest June inventory level in five years.
California woman has filed a federal lawsuit against Knoebels Amusement Park
A California woman is suing Knoebels Amusement Park in Pennsylvania, claiming she broke her leg while exiting the "Giant Wheel" Ferris Wheel in July 2024. Elizabeth Burruss alleges her foot got caught on one of the ride's carts, causing her to fall and break her leg. She said she was holding her child at the time and had to step over the pod's lip and across a gap onto an angled unloading platform, where her foot became twisted.
York County man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer
WITH HELP FROM A STATE POLICE SEARCHED. A YORK COUNTY MAN IS CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING A POLICE OFFICER WHILE BEING ARRESTED FOR AN ALLEGED ROAD RAGE INCIDENT. SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP POLICE SAY THAT THEY RESPONDED LAST EVENING TO EAST MARKET STREET AND NORTHERN WAY, AND THEY FOUND 55 YEAR OLD MICHAEL GWYNN JR OF YORK STANDING IN THE ROAD, THREATENING THE PERSON WHO CALLED IN THE COMPLAINT ABOUT HIS ALLEGED BEHAVIOR. POLICE SAY GWYNN THEN ASSAULTED THE RESPONDING OFFICER.
Lititz retirement community implements AI-powered fall prevention system
United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz, Pennsylvania, is the first facility in the state to use an AI-powered fall prevention system, which has reduced falls among residents by 70%. How the technology worksLois Keller, a 91-year-old resident who uses a walker, shared her experience of falling outside her previous home in Gretna Springs. "It was a little uneven. You know, I went down, I fell, and I had to call the ambulance, and I called Dale on my phone, which was good," Keller said.
Fireworks, drone show, Civil War-era cannons return to Long's Park for patriotic show
Long's Park will echo with music, fireworks and the return of the late Charlie Smithgall's beloved Civil War-era cannons this Sunday as Lancaster celebrates America's 250th anniversary.Back with a bangA patriotic concert will celebrate America's 250th anniversary and honor Smithgall, who once served as Lancaster's mayor.The cannons, part of a collection amassed by Smithgall, are being brought back to the park by the Smithgall Foundation."Charlie's cannons will be with us this year.
Patriotic concert in Long's Park this Sunday will feature Civil War-era cannons
Civil War-era cannons will return to Long's Park in Lancaster this Sunday for a patriotic concert celebrating America's 250th anniversary and honoring the late Mayor Charlie Smithgall. The cannons, part of a collection amassed by Smithgall, are being brought back to the park by the Smithgall Foundation. A longstanding tradition"Charlie's cannons will be with us this year.
Vying for state title
SHOWER CHANCES AND THUNDERSTORMS RETURN TO THE FORECAST. THANK YOU ETHAN. THE MISS PENNSYLVANIA AND MISS PENNSYLVANIA TEEN FINALS ARE THIS WEEKEND AT THE APPLE CENTER IN YORK. TONIGHT, 15 CANDIDATES WILL COMPETE FOR THE MISS PENNSYLVANIA TEEN CROWN.
More than 200,000 items
The Lancaster Public Library will hold its annual book sale this weekend at Franklin & Marshall College, giving visitors a chance to shop from more than 200,000 used items.Note: Watch the video above to find out about the time and location of the event.The sale will feature a wide variety of books, along with vinyl records, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs.Organizers say the event is one of the library's major fundraisers, with all proceeds going directly to support library services and...
Emergency crews in York County rescued an injured man from a remote wooded area
The York County Special Operations Team rescued an injured man Thursday from a wooded area with steep cliffs and limited access in Lower Chanceford Township shortly after 4 p.m. Emergency teams spoke to the man over the phone and eventually found him along a creek, partially in the water. After two hours, firefighters, EMS, and state police treated the man and carried him over a mile through the woods. A medevac helicopter transported him to the hospital.
Theater performer survives crash in New Jersey
Michael Fisher started doing theater in high school and has been performing ever since. "I just fell in love with it, so I decided that's what I wanted to do, and I stuck with it. And I've been lucky enough to work doing it for the majority of my life," he said.
Children and teens seek forever families
By Susan Shapiro Many children and teens across Pennsylvania are still waiting for forever homes. Adoption can be a long and challenging process, but for families who go through it, the outcome can be life-changing. Many children and teens across Pennsylvania are still waiting for forever homes. Adoption can be a long and challenging process, but for families who go through it, the outcome can be life-changing.
State lawmakers propose tax credits for brewers
Pennsylvania state lawmakers are pushing the "Brews to Barns" Act, a bill that would offer tax credits to brewers who donate spent grain to farms instead of discarding it.Spent grain, a byproduct of beer production, can be used for animal feed and compost, providing a sustainable benefit to agriculture. The Brewers Association says for every barrel of beer brewed, 15 to 20 pounds of grain can go directly to agriculture.
State House passes bill expanding protections against AI image-based sexual abuse
COUNTY TO PURSUE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. THE STATE SENATE WILL CONSIDER A BILL THAT WOULD EXPAND PROTECTIONS AGAINST IMAGE BASED SEXUAL ABUSE. THE BILL WOULD EXPAND THE LAW TO INCLUDE REAL OR AI GENERATED IMAGES, WHICH SUPPORTERS SAY WOULD CLOSE A LOOPHOLE IN THE CURRENT LAW. IF PASSED, THE STATE HOUSE YESTERDAY, IT WOULD ALSO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF INTENT TO INCLUDE KNOWING OF OR RECKLESS DISTRIBUTION AND CREATE A TIERED SYSTEM OF PENALTIES BASED ON THE LEVEL OF HARM AND INTENT.
Township urges county to lead on unhoused crisis after encampment evictions
Spring Garden Township commissioners in York County are urging the county to take a leadership role in addressing the challenges faced by unhoused individuals."We could kick them out if we just wanna turn a blind eye to it. However, we're not going to," Commissioner David Detwiler said.Encampments in areas like Springettsbury Township and York, including Bantz Park, have seen evictions, forcing unhoused individuals to relocate. "This problem is beyond all our resources.
Quarry waters can be deceptive
Swimming in quarries in Pennsylvania can be dangerous and, in many cases, illegal. Officials warn that quarry water may look calm and clear, but it can hide serious hazards. Deep water, steep drop-offs, submerged rocks, machinery, and extremely cold temperatures can quickly put swimmers at risk.
Rare Declaration of Independence artifacts on display in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is marking the 250th anniversary of America's founding with an exhibit at the American Philosophical Society that highlights the Declaration of Independence and its historical significance.The birthplace of democracyPhiladelphia, now the sixth-largest city in America, remains a hub of history as the birthplace of democracy.
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