Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 1, 2026
FEDERAL DRUG AND GUN CHARGES FOR TROUT RUN MAN A Lycoming County man is facing federal charges for alleged drug trafficking. Police say Robert E. Confer Jr., of Trout Run, was indicted on charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, along with multiple firearms offenses. Prosecuto...
7h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 31, 2026
NO CHARGES TO BE FILED IN WILLIAMSPORT SHOOTING Williamsport police say no charges will be filed in a fatal shooting involving a father and son. Officers responded March 28 to Central Avenue, where 40-year-old Andrew Tubbs was found dead. Investigators say he pulled a knife during a fight with his son, 21-year-old Kaid...
Mar 31, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 30, 2026
FATAL SHOOTING IN WILLIAMSPORT Williamsport police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Sunday morning. Officers were called around 12:30 a.m. to the 2200 block of Central Avenue, where they found a middle-aged man on a porch with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lyc...
Mar 30, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 27, 2026
WOMAN JAILED AFTER WOODWARD TOWNSHIP ASSAULT A Lycoming County woman is behind bars following an alleged assault at a Woodward Township home. Police say 34-year-old Tiffany Miller is accused of attacking another woman during an argument on March 20. Investigators say the victim reported being unable to breathe and show...
Mar 27, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MARCH 26, 2026
PSP INVESTIGATING THREATS AT CENTRAL MOUNTAIN HS Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a series of threats at Central Mountain High School. Officials say a threat on March 20 was cleared, followed by bomb threats on March 23 and 24 that led to students being sent home while the building was searched. Each time, n...
Mar 26, 2026
National News
Trump Signals Possible Endgame as Iran Conflict Shakes Oil Markets
A new phase in the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is beginning to take shape as officials point to signs of a slowdown in figh...
6h ago
TSA Shutdown Crisis: Paychecks Finally Arrive as Record-Breaking Airport Delays Ease
Travelers moving through major U.S. airports faced long security lines and missed departures as federal screening operations struggled to keep up with...
Mar 31, 2026
Iran conflict widens as strikes continue and talks remain uncertain
Fresh military action kept tensions high on Monday as strikes were reported in Iran, and air defense activity was reported again over Israel after ano...
Mar 30, 2026
Why Iran's Nuclear Program Is Back at the Center of Global Concern
A new analysis is raising fresh questions about how close Iran may be to having the option to build a nuclear weapon. The concern is not that a bomb h...
Mar 29, 2026
Trump Moves to Pay TSA Workers as Homeland Security Funding Fight Deepens
Travelers may soon find some relief at the airport gate. Following a Friday executive action, President Donald Trump has moved to restore pay for Tran...
Mar 28, 2026





