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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 2, 2026
FORMER BUS DRIVER FACES ADDITIONAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES A former Williamsport school bus driver is facing new charges after investigators uncovered additional child pornography evidence on his cellphone. Police say 30-year-old Ryan Haywood, who was already out on bail in a case involving alleged inappropriate cont...
Jun 02, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 1, 2026
MINOR FIRE INCIDENT AT GENETTI Williamsport firefighters responded to the Genetti Hotel Sunday afternoon after a fire broke out in a dryer in the hotel's laundry room. Officials say a staff member had already extinguished the flames before crews arrived. The fire was contained to the dryer, but smoke filled parts of th...
Jun 01, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 29, 2026
ANOTHER ALLEGED HOUSE OF PROSTITUTION RAIDED Montoursville Police say they've shut down a second alleged prostitution operation this month after raiding Bin's Asian Spa on Broad Street Wednesday. According to the Sun Gazette, police arrested two women accused of running what investigators called a house of prostitution...
May 29, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 28, 2026
DAUPHIN COUNTY MAN DIES IN FATAL SNYDER COUNTY ACCIDENT A Carlisle man was killed in a crash in Snyder County Wednesday morning. State police say 66-year-old Keith Kmetz was driving a Ford F-250 along North Old Trail in Monroe Township when the pickup left the roadway, struck a utility pole and overturned. Kmetz was pr...
May 28, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 27, 2026
HOSPITAL REOPENS AFTER FIRE IN BUILDING UPMC Lock Haven reopened after a fire Tuesday evening forced the evacuation of the hospital in Clinton County. Officials say the fire started in an electrical or HVAC area and was quickly brought under control with no injuries reported. Four patients receiving care were were redi...
May 27, 2026
National News
Trump Administration Proposes New Tariffs on Brazilian Imports
The U.S. Trade Representative's office said President Trump's administration has proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, citing trade practices i...
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Iran Pauses U.S. Talks Over Lebanon Strikes; Trump Says No Formal Notice Received
Iran has suspended indirect talks with the United States, adding new pressure to an already tense regional situation. NBC News reported that Iranian o...
Jun 02, 2026
Trump Demands Nuclear and Shipping Revisions to Proposed Iran Deal, CNN Reports
President Donald Trump has asked for changes to a proposed agreement with Iran, CNN reported, sending the draft back after reviewing it with advisers....
Jun 01, 2026
Satellite Images Show Iran Reopening Access to Missile Tunnels
CNN said its review of commercial satellite imagery shows Iran has been working to reopen access to underground missile facilities damaged during rece...
May 31, 2026
Travel Industry Warns Newark Airport Limits Could Ripple Across U.S. Travel
Airline and travel groups are warning that any move to suspend international passenger and cargo processing at Newark Liberty International Airport co...
May 30, 2026











