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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 1, 2026
OUT OF STATE MAN JAILED FOR POSSESSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY A Georgia man is facing serious charges after a child exploitation investigation tied to Lycoming County. State police say 30-year-old John Tyler Moreland, of Macon, is accused of possessing more than 100 explicit videos of children, including one involving a loc...
May 01, 2026
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...
Apr 30, 2026
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
National News
Hormuz Blockade Keeps Global Energy Prices High as Talks Stall
A temporary pause in fighting between the United States, Israel, and Iran remained in effect on May 3, as officials continued to assess next steps. Ea...
1h ago
Trump Declares Iran Hostilities Terminated at 60 Day Deadline
President Donald Trump told congressional leaders that U.S. hostilities with Iran have ended, citing a ceasefire that began in early April. The White ...
21h ago
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 ...
May 01, 2026
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...
Apr 30, 2026
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







