Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 30, 2026
MUNCY MAN GUILTY ON SEX ASSAULT AGAINST CHILDREN CHARGES A Lycoming County man has been found guilty on dozens of sexual assault charges following a two-day trial. Fifty-seven-year-old Timothy Stroud Sr., of Muncy, was convicted on 39 counts involving five minor victims, some as young as four years old. Prosecutors say...
22h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 29, 2026
DETAILS EMERGE ABOUT WILLIAMSPORT SHOOTING A Williamsport man is facing attempted homicide charges following Monday's shooting on Green Street, and investigators say surveillance video helped piece together what happened. Police say 22-year-old Christian Campbell shot another man after an argument, striking him multipl...
Apr 29, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 28, 2026
POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING IN WILLIAMSPORT Police in Williamsport are investigating a shooting that left two men hurt. Officers were called to Green Street just after 3 p.m. Monday, where a 35-year-old man was found shot four times and taken to UPMC Williamsport and is expected to survive. Police say a 22-year-old man...
Apr 28, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 27, 2026
ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES FOR HORSE OWNERS IN SUNBURY A Sunbury couple is facing serious animal cruelty charges after an investigation into conditions at their property. Samantha Marie and Edward Snyder are accused of neglecting dozens of horses found underfed and living in poor conditions. Authorities say several animals...
Apr 27, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS ARIL 24, 2026
NEW DRUG CHARGES FOR MOUNT CARMEL MAN A Mount Carmel man is facing new drug charges following a police investigation. Officers say 47-year-old Daniel Derck sold more than five grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant during controlled buys earlier this month at his North Locust Street home. Police say the d...
Apr 24, 2026
National News
US Passes Legal Deadline for Iran Military Authorization
A legal deadline tied to U.S. military action against Iran is approaching, placing renewed focus on the scope and duration of the conflict. Under the ...
37m ago
Oil Prices Rise as Strait of Hormuz Risks Intensify Amid Iran Tensions
Oil prices moved higher following escalating tensions linked to the Iran conflict, with officials pointing to increased risks around key shipping rout...
21h ago
Federal Reserve Expected to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates steady Wednesday as policymakers face a difficult mix of elevated inflation, higher gasoline p...
Apr 29, 2026
History in the Making: King Charles III Addresses Congress in High-Stakes U.S. Visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a four-day state visit to the United States with a formal welcome in Washington, D.C., marking a high-profile...
Apr 28, 2026
After the Evacuation: The Growing Push to Reclassify Presidential Media Events
Security planning for the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner is facing new scrutiny after an armed suspect was stopped near the event area at the...
Apr 27, 2026







