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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
ARREST OVER ASSAULT OF PREGNANT WOMAN
Williamsport police say a man allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman outside his home Friday. According to North Central PA dot com, 30 year old Ahmir Moore Cobb, of Williamsport, reportedly punched the expectant mother-who is carrying twins-multiple times in the face on the 800 blo...
Sep 11, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
FIRE DESTROYS HOME IN BUTLER TOWNSHIP
A Butler Township home was destroyed in a two-alarm fire early Saturday morning. According to the News Item, Fire crews from three counties were called to Reichwein Road just after midnight, where flames were showing at the rear of the home. Lavelle Fire Chief Russ Hummel said acc...
Sep 10, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
ICE AGENTS DETAIN ROOFERS IN MONTOURSVILLE
Federal immigration agents detained at least five roofing workers during a raid Monday morning in Montoursville. According to the Sun Gazette, a witness said U.S. ICE agents in vests and masks surrounded a bank on Broad Street around 10 a.m. and used ladders to bring the men ...
Sep 09, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
WOMAN WITH METH ARRESTRED AFTER ENTERING UPMC ER
Police arrested a Williamsport woman after she walked into the UPMC Emergency Room carrying more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. According to North Central PA dot com, 62 year old Brenda Lynn Mooers, had 57 grams of the drug wrapped in plastic and stuffed in her purse...
Sep 08, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
MAN ARRESTED FOR INTIMIDATING WITNESSES
A Williamsport man has been arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly threatening witnesses in his brother's court cases. According to the Sun Gazette, 27 year old Aaron Pinkne, allegedly made intimidating gestures toward two detectives and a third person who testified...
Sep 05, 2025
Music News

Sierra Ferrell, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, I’m With Her Among Winners At 2025 Americana Honors & Awards
At the Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday night (September 10), Sierra Ferrell won Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year, while Gillian Welch and David Rawlings were awarded Duo/Group of the...
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Newly Unearthed Document Features List Of David Bowie’s 15 Favorite Songs
A newly unearthed document reveals David Bowie's 15 favorite songs, showcasing his diverse musical tastes ranging from jazz and rock to obscure 1950s tunes. The list - which Bowie titled "Memo for radio show - list of favourite records" - includes arti...
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Judge Rules That Smokey Robinson’s Sexual Assault Accusers Can Proceed Anonymously
On Thursday (September 11), a Los Angeles judge ruled that four housekeepers suing Smokey Robinson for sexual assault can proceed anonymously in their $50 million lawsuit, setting a trial date for October 2027. The 85-year-old Motown legend had sought ...
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‘60th Anniversary Doors Celebration’ Concert Will Feature Robby Krieger, Perry Farrell, Deryck Whibley, And More
The Doors' 60th Anniversary concert is set to take place on October 30 at Los Angeles' Greek Theater, featuring original guitarist Robby Krieger alongside Perry Farrell, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley, Stone Temple Pilots' Robert DeLeo, and other notable musi...
Sep 11, 2025

Legendary Steel Guitar Player Robby Turner, Known As “Man Of Steel,” Dead At 63
Renowned steel guitar player and producer Robby Turner, known affectionately as the "Man of Steel," passed away on September 4 at the age of 63. Turner, who performed with legendary artists such as Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, The Highwaymen, and Ch...
Sep 10, 2025