Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 5, 2026
STATE PRISON FOR MAN GUILTY OF ABUSE OF INFANT SON A Sunbury man who admitted to severely abusing his infant son has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison. According to The Daily Item, 24-year-old Jeremy Erb pleaded guilty to assaulting his 5-month-old child. Investigators say the baby was taken to Geisinger Medi...
7h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 4, 2026
WOMAN JAILED FOR TEXTING INAPPROPRIATE TEXTS TO MINOR A Lycoming County woman will stand trial on charges she sent thousands of inappropriate text messages to a minor. Authorities say 29-year-old Amber Koch of Jersey Shore exchanged messages with the child over less than a year that filled about 2,700 pages. Following ...
Mar 04, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 3, 2026
CHARGES FOR TWO LOCAL DRUG DEALERS A Williamsport drug arrest has led to charges against a second suspected dealer. Police say 38-year-old Shawna Hockman was taken into custody after detectives seized 133 grams of MDMA, methamphetamine, crack cocaine and packaging materials from a Park Avenue home. According to North C...
Mar 03, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 2, 2026
EVENT FOR THE DISTRICT AT LYCOMING VALLEY WELL ATTENDED Hundreds of people packed a public open house to learn more about redevelopment plans for the former Lycoming Mall, now The District at Lycoming Valley. Developers announced a 107-room Hilton hotel and Wawa will join Bass Pro Shops, and the mall will be demolished...
Mar 02, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 27, 2026
FIRE DISPLACES LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP WOMAN A Loyalsock Township woman is homeless after a fast-moving fire destroyed her home on Starr Road. Fire Chief Shawn Bastian says flames were reported around 6:20 p.m. Thursday night, and within 30 minutes much of the two-story house had collapsed into burning rubble. The woman esc...
Feb 27, 2026
Music News
"Unsure of the Future": Trent Reznor Reflects on Nine Inch Nails' Touring Legacy in Tulsa
A reflective moment during a Nine Inch Nails concert in Tulsa left fans thinking about the band's future on the road. While addressing the crowd, Tren...
10h ago
Machine Gun Kelly Reveals New 'Saga Blade' Tattoo in Tribute to Daughter
A new tattoo shared by Machine Gun Kelly has drawn attention online after fans noticed its connection to a name the musician and Megan Fox previously ...
Mar 04, 2026
Beck to Bring Orchestral Arrangements to Australian Cities in 2026
Beck is heading back to Australia in 2026, this time with a full symphony orchestra behind him. The newly announced shows will see the singer and song...
Mar 04, 2026
Gerard Way Joins Frozen Soul for New Death Metal Single "No Place Of Warmth"
Gerard Way steps into heavier territory with a new guest appearance alongside Texas death metal band Frozen Soul. The collaboration arrives on the tra...
Mar 03, 2026
The Scratch Release New Single "Gladrags" Ahead of Upcoming Album
Irish punk outfit The Scratch have returned with a new track titled Gladrags, adding another chapter to their recent run of releases. The band confirm...
Mar 03, 2026








