Central Pa. teen killed after driving to Baltimore for Facebook Marketplace meetup

A high schooler from Lancaster was killed last month after traveling to Baltimore to buy a car advertised on Facebook Marketplace, according to reports. Carlos Carrazana-Ricardo, 18, who attended J.P. McCaskey High School, drove 80 miles with a friend to west Baltimore to look at the vehicle on Sunday Nov. 26. The teen was shot in the … Read more

PennDOT prepped for winter storm, urges motorists in North Central Pennsylvania to limit travel

With rain forecasted to turn to snow this evening and through the overnight hours, Sunday, December 10, 2023, through Monday, December 11, 2023, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 3 is advising motorists in north central Pennsylvania to be aware of changing weather conditions and limit travel if possible. The department is prepared and … Read more

Central Pennsylvania sees early-morning snowfall

Snow was steady all morning across parts of central Pennsylvania. The Stormtracker 16 team measured the first inch of snow in the WNEP backyard. Newswatch 16 captured dashcam video of a crash outside Montoursville, one of many throughout the area. “It was awful,” said Caitland Bolick of Wapwallopen. “It was absolutely ridiculous. There were cars on the … Read more

Two new Central Pennsylvania businesses opening and one announced closure

This week in the Midstate, we had two new businesses open their doors, and a long-time food truck and restaurant that announced its upcoming closure. Valhallan Training Arena: A new youth video game training center will soon open its doors in Cumberland County this weekend. The new center is going to come equipped with many … Read more

Central Pa. Food Bank receives $50,000 donation from the Bayer Fund

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank on Wednesday announced that it has received a $50,000 grant from the Bayer Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Bayer corporation in the United States. The money will be used to source and distribute fresh, grocery store quality food to Lebanon County residents who are experiencing food insecurity, Central PA Food Bank … Read more

PA schools could soon be powered by sun as solar bill advances to Senate

Bipartisan legislation that proposes the installation of solar panels in schools across Pennsylvania awaits a vote in the state Senate. The Solar for Schools bill aims to combat climate change and invest in education. Fewer than 2% of Pennsylvania’s nearly 7,000 schools are powered by solar energy. Mick Iskric is superintendent of Steelton-Highspire School District, which has a … Read more

Thieves steal cash from ATM, leave employee beaten in Philadelphia convenience store

 A convenience store employee was beaten in Philadelphia on Sunday while thieves stole cash from an ATM. Philadelphia police say the victim was hit several times in the face before two suspects ran away with an unknown amount of cash. The incident happened just after 2 p.m. at the North 17 Convenience Store in the … Read more

Severe weather drops hail across southwestern Pa., forces delays at Acrisure

Fans at Acrisure Stadium were asked to take cover twice Sunday afternoon during the Steelers’ game against the Arizona Cardinals as rain and heavy winds moved through the region. The same system also dropped pea-sized hail in northern parts of Allegheny County. The second delay came with the Cardinals up 17-3 midway through the third quarter.   … Read more

Homeless shelters face increase in demand as cold weather persists

Homeless shelters across central Pennsylvania are hitting full capacity as cold weather in the area persists. “Last night we had only two open beds,” said Bill Christian, director of Bethesda Mission’s men’s shelter. “It’s going to fill up, it’s going to get cold and we’re at capacity right now.”   Continue reading on FOX43

Central Pa. man charged after fatal shooting: state police

A York County man is charged with first-degree murder and related offenses after state police in Lancaster County say he shot another man several times with a pistol, ultimately leading to his death. Pennsylvania State Police were sent to the 60 block of Main Street in Providence Township, Lancaster County around 11:20 p.m. Monday for a reported homicide, according to … Read more