WINTER WEATHER ON THE WAY Expect extra truck traffic today on the roadways for the calm before the storm and you’ll see a winter weather advisory overnight tonight through Wednesday evening. According to Accuweather, we’ll see 3 to six inches of snow, with sleet and freezing rain possible. Tomorrow’s morning commute is expected to be…… more »
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 23, 2023
WOMAN SENTENCED FOR STARVING TWO YOUNG SISTERS Twenty seven year old Echo Butler, who plead guilty to two counts of criminal conspiracy to commit murder was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in state prison without the possibility of parole. According to the Sun Gazette, the courtroom was full of family and friends of the…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 20, 2023
LOCAL MAN ARRESTED FOR THREATENING STUDENTS ON THE PHONE A local man is in custody after he made threats to a group of students from Loyalsock High School on a conference phone call on January 4th. According to North Central PA dot com, 18 year old Dejuan Angel Rivera of Williamsport allegedly told the Loyalsock…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 19, 2023
PENNDOT TREATING ROADS FOR ICE PennDOT crews are out on the roads this morning and there is an advisory that motorists should be aware of changing weather conditions and that limiting travel is advised. Weather predictions call for freezing rain in the morning hours which could cause potential icy conditions. Crews are spreading salt and…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 18, 2023
SPECIAL NEED CAREGIVER FACES FELONIES A caregiver in Shamokin is facing felony endangerment of a child after she was found so intoxicated EMS had to be called to the home. According to North Central PA dot com, 33 year old Caitlin Ilene Bitler was seen on home surveillance drinking alcohol while caring for a five…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 17, 2023
WILLIAMSPORT MAN FACES ASSAULT CHARGES A Williamsport man who police say punched another man in the face last July on Maynard Street is facing simple assault and harassment charges, but failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. According to the Sun Gazette, 30 year old Deandre Bently and William Overbay got into an argument after…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 16, 2023
PERCEIVED THREAT CAUSES SCHOOL LOCKDOWN A group of State Troopers heading through 220 to 118 last week were rushing to the scene of suspicious activity at the East Lycoming School District’s Renn Elementary Friday morning at about 10:30 am. According to Northcentralpa.com, witnesses say a vehicle entered the school parking lot, traveling the wrong direction,…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 13, 2023
MONTOUR TOWNSHIP HOME BURNS TO THE GROUND A home in Montour Township burned to the ground yesterday morning before volunteer firefighters could get water up a steep hill to extinguish it. According to the Press Enterprise, crews from Buckhorn, Catawissa and Bloomsburg were first called at about 4am to the home at 86 Harp Lane…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 12, 2023
FATHER OF ACCUSED MURDERER TO FACE TRIAL Endangering the welfare of children and obstruction of justice charges will not be dismissed against Ronald Butler, the father of one of the women who are accused of killing a 4 and 6 year old girl in 2021 in Hepburn Township. According to Penn Live, the case will…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 11, 2023
FORKSVILLE WOMAN FACES HIT AND RUN CHARGES A Forksville woman is facing hit and run charges and more after police say she fled the scene of an accident in Eldred Township October 28th. According to the Sun Gazette, 44 year old Bonnniegene Boyles was driving an SUV on Warrensville Rd and was allegedly seen on…… more »