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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 4, 2025
JUDGE DISMISSES MURDER CHARGE AGAINST READING, PA TEEN
A judge determined there was no malice and dismissed a third degree murder charge for the Berks County teenager who police say, while driving along Route 87 in Upper Fairfield Township, caused an accident that killed a Montoursville woman. According to the Sun Gaz...
18h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS FEBRUARY 3, 2025
WOMAN HAS FATAL MEDICAL EPISODE WHILE DRIVING
The identity of the victim in a car crash and medical emergency from the weekend in Old Lycoming Township has been released. According to the Sun Gazette, police say 74 year old Linda Heitsenrether had a fatal medical episode while driving along Spring Grove Road near Mil...
Feb 03, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 31, 2025
DRIVERS CAUTIONED DURING TODAY'S WINTER WEATHER
PennDOT is discouraged travel this morning along some area interstates and highways. According to the Department, the entire length of I-99, and I-180, along with I-80 from Lamar to I-81 was put under a tier 3 vehicle restriction due to the freezing rain mixed with slee...
Jan 31, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 30, 2025
WATSONTOWN HOME BURNS, OWNERS ESCAPE
The owners of a two-story Watsontown home that caught fire yesterday afternoon escaped the blaze with injuries, but their home was destroyed. According to the Sun Gazette, Warrior Run Area fire officials say the windy conditions worked against the dozen fire companies who were on ...
Jan 30, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 29, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT TEEN JAILED FOR SHOOTING AT CAR
An 18 year old man from Williamsport has been charged with aggravated assault and other charges for allegedly discharging a firearm toward a vehicle in September 2024 toward occupants in a black Nissan sedan. According to WOLF, police say Tahir Abdul Dixon shot a gun tow...
Jan 29, 2025
Music News
Rock Tidbits
On the 66th anniversary of "The Day the Music Died" - a plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper - the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is releasing bobbleheads honoring Valens and the Big Bopper. The absence o...
13h ago
Elton John Teases Upcoming New Album In Personal Letters Sent To Fans
Elton John has hinted that a new album is on the way through a series of personalized letters sent out to fans. The letters detail Sir Elton's plans for the future, as well as teasing a forthcoming album that features collaborations with Brandi Carlile...
13h ago
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Changed His Lifestyle After Touring With Mötley Crüe
In a new interview with Classic Rock, Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson reflected on the challenges of heavy metal touring throughout the 1980s and beyond. The singer shared the importance of maintaining your physical and mental well-being while on ...
13h ago
R.E.M., Modest Mouse, Interpol, Death Cab for Cutie + The Postal Service, And More Contribute To LA Wildfires Benefit Album
Numerous artists are taking part in a 90-track benefit compilation titled, Good Music to Lift Los Angeles, which will raise funds to support wildfire victims. R.E.M., Death Cab for Cutie + The Postal Service, Modest Mouse, Jason Isbell, Dawes, Interpol...
13h ago
Willie Nelson And Bob Dylan Top Lineup For 2025 Outlaw Music Festival Summer Tour
Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are set to headline the 35-date Outlaw Music Festival tour this summer. The shows will mark the 10-year anniversary of the annual traveling festival, and will feature an impressive lineup including Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Billy ...
Feb 04, 2025