by Greg Barton | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER COUNTY – A Lancaster County man is facing third degree murder and other charges in the death of his infant daughter. On February 1 around 5:33 p.m., police and EMS responded to a home in the 100 block of Wecaf Road in New Holland for a reported cardiac...
by Greg Barton | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – A Cold Weather Advisory is effect for Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Schuylkill, and York Counties until 9 a.m. today. The very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure and lack of proper clothing. The good news is that temperatures...
by Greg Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – Prepare for some wintry weather this weekend as our region is to receive a little snow this afternoon followed by some bitterly cold temperatures. Expect a coating to an inch of snow starting later this afternoon into tonight. Roads could become slippery...
by Greg Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for our region now through Saturday at 12 a.m. A Code Orange alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups...
by Greg Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
LANCASTER – Saturday afternoon’s Spotlight examines issues impacting families in Maryland. Maryland Family Institute President Jeff Trimbath talks about a U.S. Supreme Court victory for families who wanted to opt their children from a public school class when it comes...
by Greg Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Legislation that brings cursive handwriting instruction back to PA schools is headed to the governor’s desk after passage in the state Senate. House Bill 17 aims to ensure students gain a foundational understanding of cursive writing, a skill that...
by Greg Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – A gathering of PA lawmakers, farmers, and public health advocates were at the state Capitol in Harrisburg to urge passage of Senate Bill 1158 and House Bill 1135 – legislation that would prohibit all uses of the highly toxic weedkiller Paraquat in...
by Greg Barton | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – Eligible Pennsylvanians can now apply for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program for the 2026-27 academic year. Grow PA offers grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who pursue a degree or certification in an in-demand occupation. The...
by Greg Barton | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – The PA House Transportation Committee unanimously approved legislation authorizing the Commonwealth to enter into interstate agreements for drone research and deployment. Senate Bill 468 permits PennDOT, with the governor’s approval, to engage in...
by Greg Barton | Feb 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
HARRISBURG – PA House lawmakers approved legislation that would clear the way for the construction of small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors to help meet growing demands on PA’s energy grid. House Bill 2017 would pave the way for SMRs and microreactors by...
