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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 30, 2026
FATAL SHOOTING IN WILLIAMSPORT Three teenagers were shot in Williamsport Monday afternoon, and one of them has died. According to the Williamsport Bureau of Police they were called to the area of Memorial Avenue and Lloyd Street around 2:48 p.m. and found three victims, ages 17, 18, and 19. Investigators say two were ...
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 29, 2026
WATER RESCUE AFTER MAN JUMPS FROM MAYNARD STREET BRIDGE A man was rescued from the Susquehanna River in Williamsport Sunday night after jumping from the city side of the Maynard Street bridge. Fire crews were called around 6:10 for a confirmed report of a jumper. According to the Sun gazette, officials say the man sw...
Jun 29, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 25, 2026
SUPERVISORS SIGN OFF FOR CLEANING OF MUNCY TOWNSHIP FIRE HALL Muncy Township Fire Company is expected to be cleaned this week after a sewage backup forced crews out of the Pennsdale firehouse. According to the Sun Gazette, Fire Company President Nick Palmatier says township supervisors have signed an agreement to bring...
Jun 25, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 24, 2026
NEW PROSTITUTION CHARGES IN MONTOURSVILLE New charges have been filed in connection with the Jia Yuan Spa investigation in Montoursville. Police say 42-year-old Xia Sun, of Philadelphia, controlled the Broad Street business and is accused of forcing women into prostitution by taking their passports and identification. ...
Jun 24, 2026
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS JUNE 23, 2026
PERSONAL CARE AIDE CHARGED FOR STEALING CAR A Jersey Shore personal care aide is facing felony charges after police say she used a care-dependent client's car without permission. Lycoming Regional Police say 21-year-old Erika Kennedy allegedly took the vehicle several times while working for Arcadia Home Care, and the ...
Jun 23, 2026
Music News
Vanilla Ice Performance Canceled After Weather Forces Freedom 250 Concert to End Early
A planned performance by Vanilla Ice at the Freedom 250 concert in Washington, D.C., was canceled after organizers ended the event because of concerns...
Jun 29, 2026
30 Years Later, 'Wannabe' Is Still One of Pop's Biggest Anthems
The Spice Girls' debut single Wannabe has reached its 30th anniversary, marking another milestone for one of the most recognizable pop songs of the 19...
Jun 28, 2026
Lionel Richie Postpones Shows After Health Scare
Lionel Richie has postponed two concerts after experiencing a dizzy spell during the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. The singer...
Jun 28, 2026
Madonna and Feid Release Read My Lips for FIFA World Cup 2026 Album
FIFA announced the arrival of Read My Lips, a new collaboration between Madonna and Feid, as part of the Bonus Edition of the Official FIFA World Cup ...
Jun 27, 2026
Billy Idol and Steve Stevens Honored With Hollywood Rockwalk Induction
Billy Idol and Steve Stevens have added another milestone to their decades-long partnership after being inducted into the Hollywood Rockwalk during a ...
Jun 26, 2026
















