Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 17, 2025
CLINTON TOWNSHIP FIRE TUESDAY
Fire officials in Clinton Township extinguished a mobile home fire around 7pm Tuesday night and rescued three cats from the smoke filled structure. According to the Sun Gazette, fire officials say a space heater placed too close to flammable items was the cause of the fire, but they put ...
8h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 16, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT COUPLE FACING DRUG CHARGES
Two people from Williamsport are facing jail time after they are accused of selling cocaine to confidential informants over several months. According to North Central PA dot com, John Allen and Vanessa Jo Snyder were recorded by informants performing the drug transactions with s...
8h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 15, 2025
WOMAN HIDES FUGITIVE IN HER HOME, FACES CHARGES
Police say a Williamsport woman knowingly hid a man being sought by law enforcement in November and now faces a felony charge. According to the Sun Gazette, an police affidavit says that, 25 year old Kylah Winder kept Jhalil Moore in her home on November 21st and lie...
Jan 15, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 14, 2025
MAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER ACCIDENT INTO FENCE AT WIREROPE
Police are investigating after a security guard discovered a 68 year old man trapped in a vehicle that was entangled in a fence after 8am Sunday morning on the property of Bethlehem Wire Rope off of Locust Street in Williamsport. According to the Sun Gazette, p...
Jan 15, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JANUARY 13, 2025
LYCO CONTROLLER SUBMITTED RESIGNATION
Lycoming County's Controller who over the past few years mounted a legal battle against the county commissioners over who should have control over county functions like general ledger, payroll and accounts payable, has resigned as of Friday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazet...
Jan 13, 2025
National News
Today’s Headlines (01/17/24)
An Arctic blast is set to bring the coldest temperatures in a year to most of the United States. Siberian air will sweep across the country starting this weekend and lasting into next week, bringing frigid conditions and dangerously low wind chills. So...
23h ago
Today’s Headlines (01/16/24)
A cease-fire agreement brokered by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, will bring an end to the 15-month conflict between Hamas and Israel. The deal involves the eventual release of hostages held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israe...
Jan 16, 2025
Today’s Headlines (01/15/24)
The two largest fires in Los Angeles County are still dangerous, with strong winds expected through Wednesday. Over 88,000 people remain under evacuation orders, and curfews are still in place. The fires have now destroyed over 12,000 structures and fi...
Jan 15, 2025
Today's Headlines (01/14/24)
The National Weather Service issued a "Particularly Dangerous Situation" warning for parts of southern California, as strong winds threaten to exacerbate three active fires. Forecasters anticipate 45 to 70 mph wind gusts and low humidity, posing a seve...
Jan 14, 2025
Today's Headlines (01/13/24)
Over 153,000 residents remain under evacuation in Los Angeles due to wildfires. The death toll sits at 16, with 16 missing, and massive destruction to thousands of structures and acreage. The Palisades Fire is spreading towards Brentwood and Bel-Air, w...
Jan 13, 2025