HEAT ADVISORY THIS WEEK The heat arrives today for an extended period of possibly record high temperatures and humidity with an official advisory in place through Thursday from the National Weather Service. Residents are advised to check on neighbors and family members who may be elderly or experience health complications to make sure they are…… more »
Category Archives: Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 17, 2024
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN UPDATED FOR WILLIAMSPORT An updated version of the City of Williamsport’s Emergency Operations Plan has been approved by city council. According to the Sun Gazette, current emergency management coordinator, city Fire Chief Sam Aungst said Councilman Jon Mackey, the deputy emergency management coordinator worked to update the plan that hadn’t been updated…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 14, 2024
YOUNG PARENTS CHARGED WITH ABUSE IN RALSTON The McIntyre Township parents of a three week old infant who allegedly sustained injuries consistent with abuse, have been arrested this week with felony endangering the welfare of a child and misdemeanors of obstructing the investigation of a child abuse charges. According to the Sun Gazette, doctors say…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 13, 2024
LEWISTOWN SHOOTER KILLED WHEN POLICE RETURN FIRE A Lewistown man was killed after he first shot at officers in Mifflin County on Monday evening, and they returned fire. According to Pennsylvania State Police, they responded when 29 year old Ridge Rhodes shot at local police on West Fourth Street in Lewistown at about 8:30pm. Local…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 12, 2024
HUGHESVILLE MAN JAILED FOR ASSAULT OF MINORS A nineteen year old man from Hughesville was jailed after he was accused of furnishing four teens with alcohol and sexually assaulting one of the victims over several occasions last month. According to the Sun Gazette, police say Austin Tyler McKeon was seen on surveillance video at a…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 11
SHOTS FIRED IN SUNBURY Shots were fired in Sunbury Monday afternoon and police there are investigating. According to the Daily Item, police say the reports of the gunshots happened around 1:40 p.m. Monday on North 8th and Packer streets, and officers investigated, finding that there had been a prior shooting along Memorial Drive, which was added…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 4, 2024
MONTGOMERY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR STEALING FUNDS A woman from Montgomery who served as the business director of a non-profit food pantry is facing felony theft charges after allegedly stealing over 40 thousand dollars from the organization. According to the Sun Gazette, the treasurer of Footprints of Montgomery food Pantry reported irregularities in the bank account…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 3, 2024
VICTIM NAMED IN SATURDAY’S ROUTE 220 CRASH The Lycoming County Coroner announced the name of the victim who was killed in the Saturday afternoon accident at Route 220 and Reach road. Police say 30 year old Wayne Allen Gower of Montoursville was towing a hitch trailer and lost control of the vehicle while passing another…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 30, 2025
NEW CEO FOR LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL The Little League International Board of Directors has named a new President and Chief Executive Officer following the 40 year tenure of Stephen D. Keener who previously announced his retirement from the position effective December 31st of this year. According to a news release, Patrick Wilson was appointed yesterday…… more »
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 29, 2024
WOMAN SENTENCED FOR ENDANGERING CHILDREN A Williamsport woman, who pleaded guilty to one count of endangering the welfare of children January 26th, was sentenced to 9 to 23 months in prison Tuesday morning in Lycoming County Court. According to the Sun Gazette, 22 year old Destiny Kellar and 31 year old Crystal Zamorski were found…… more »