BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 9, 2025
POLICE ARREST MAN WHO FLED ACCIDENT NEAR MEMORIAL AVENUE
A motorcyclist who led police on a short chase in Williamsport, was arrested once police caught up with him on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Sun Gazette, Jason Yahn formerly of McGill Hollow, ignored Williamsport police east of Memorial Avenue and Grie...
May 09, 2025

84-Year-Old Grand Ole Opry Legend Jeannie Seely Is Recovering After Recent Health Issues
Grand Ole Opry icon Jeannie Seely is recovering from multiple recent health issues, including back and abdominal surgeries, an extensive stay in the ICU, and pneumonia. The 84-year-old country legend expressed gratitude for the support and love she rec...
May 09, 2025

Barry Keoghan Refused Ringo Starr’s Request To Play Drums For Him Ahead Of Beatles Biopics
Barry Keoghan is preparing to portray Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles biopics. During an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night, the Oscar-nominated actor revealed that he recently met the music legend, and had to turn down the B...
May 09, 2025

The Who Announce The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour
On Thursday (May 8), The Who announced the dates and details of The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, which is being billed as their final run of live shows in the United States and Canada before they retire from the stage. The 16-date jaunt s...
May 09, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 8, 2025
FIRE AT THE WILLIAMSPORT HIGHRISE WEDNESDAY
The 7th and 8th floors of the William Hepburn Apartments on Lycoming Street in Williamsport were evacuated Wednesday evening after a fire broke out on the balcony of a tenant on the 7th floor just after 5:30pm. According to the Sun Gazette, Laurie Saunders, a tenant at the ...
May 08, 2025

The Who Tease Upcoming ‘The Song Is Over’ Project, Hinting At Possible Farewell Tour
The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are set to announce a special upcoming project named, "The Song Is Over," sparking speculation about a potential farewell tour. The rock legends will hold a press event in London on Thursday (May 8), inviting ...
May 08, 2025

Smokey Robinson Responds To Accusations Of Sexual Assault By Four Women
In a phone call with The Daily Mail on Wednesday (May 7), Smokey Robinson responded to allegations of sexual assault made by multiple former employees in a civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday (May 6). The four Jane Does are accusing him of se...
May 08, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 7, 2025
WATER MAIN BREAK CAUSED BOIL WATER ADVISORY
A high pressure 12-inch cast iron water main broke Tuesday morning in Old Lycoming Township around 7:30am and traffic was diverted from the area for several hours. The area of the break was near Princeton and Wheatland avenues and crews from the Municipal Water Authority wo...
May 07, 2025

Jimmy Page Hit With New Lawsuit Over “Dazed And Confused”
Singer-songwriter Jake Holmes has reignited a legal dispute with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page over songwriting credits for "Dazed and Confused." Holmes, who originally wrote and recorded "Dazed and Confused" in 1967, has filed a new copyright infringement...
May 07, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 6, 2025
SECOND DAY OF SEARCHING FOR MISSING 10 YEAR OLD
The search for the missing 10 year old South Williamsport girl is going into its second day today after officials worked all day Monday to find her. According to the Sun Gazette, South Williamsport officials say the family has announced the name of the girl who was swep...
May 06, 2025