Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 17, 2026
MEMORIAL AVENUE FIRE DISPLACES SEVEN Seven people are displaced after a fast-moving fire in Williamsport. Crews were called around 10:15 Thursday morning to the 800 block of Memorial Avenue, where a garage was already collapsing and flames were spreading. Officials say the fire damaged nearby homes on Memorial Avenue a...
19h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 16, 2026
MAN CHARGED FOR MAKING GUNS AND PARTS WITH 3D PRINTER IN HOME A Sunbury man is facing charges after police say he used a 3D printer to make weapons in his home. According to the News Item, Antonio J. Mantz, is accused of manufacturing firearm parts, including switches that can turn handguns fully automatic, along with...
Apr 16, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 15, 2026
FATAL CRASH IN SNYDER COUNTY A Snyder County man is dead after a crash involving a tractor trailer Monday morning. Police say 64-year-old Brian Shea of Middleburg pulled out from a private driveway onto Route 522 in Franklin Township and failed to yield to an oncoming truck. The tractor trailer struck his pickup, sendi...
Apr 15, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 14, 2026
POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ABOUT DRIVE-BY SHOOTING Police in Williamsport are asking for the public's help after a shooting involving juveniles Sunday night. Investigators say two individuals in a small gray SUV were near Fourth Avenue and High Street around 10:15 p.m. when one of them fired at a third juvenile. The inten...
Apr 14, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 13, 2026
LIFE SENTENCE HANDED TO WILLIAMSPORT MAN FOR 2023 HOMICIDE A Lycoming County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for a deadly 2023 shooting. A jury convicted 35-year-old Benjamin Villanueva the Third of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, evidence tampering and firearms violations in the shooting death of ...
Apr 13, 2026
Music News
'Official Unofficial': How Oliver Tree Blends Music and History in His Latest Video
Oliver Tree has released a new video for All You Ever Wanted, using a historic site in Georgia as the setting for a stripped-down but striking visual....
23h ago
Aerosmith's Touring Days Are Over, But Joe Perry Isn't Ruling Out a Final Show
In a recent interview, Joe Perry said Aerosmith may still have one more performance left, even after the band stepped away from touring. He did not su...
Apr 16, 2026
The Great Escape 2026: Full Lineup Revealed for the U.K. Live Showcase in Brighton
Festival organizers have unveiled the full lineup for the U.K. Live showcase at The Great Escape 2026, with Bella Kay joining a bill led by rising roc...
Apr 16, 2026
Rock Hall 2026: Balancing Tradition and Modernity in the Latest Nominee List
This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations are drawing attention with a wide-ranging list of artists, including Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron...
Apr 15, 2026
Metal's Finest: Iron Maiden Finally Secured for 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Iron Maiden is officially headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The announcement confirms the band will be part of the 2026 induction class, closi...
Apr 15, 2026









