Local News
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 5, 2025
SOUTHSIDE GIRL FEARED DROWNED
Emergency crews responded to the South Williamsport side of the Susquehanna River Sunday morning after a ten year old girl was swept away in the current while swimming and is feared to have gone over the dam near Front and Winthrop streets. According to the Sun Gazette, a search for the ...
16h ago
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 2, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT MAN FACING DRUG, FIREARMS CHARGES
A man from Williamsport is facing seven felony counts for drug and firearms charges and is free on bail after his preliminary hearing in Williamsport Thursday. According to the Sun Gazette, state police narcotics officers served a warrant against 40 year old Joseph Clay ...
May 02, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS MAY 1, 2025
PROPANE LEAK SHUTS DOWN ROUTE 118 IN LAIRDSVILLE
Route 118 in Lairdsville was shut down for a short time Tuesday after damage from heavy storms caused a propane leak at Darwin Diagnostic Center. According to the Sun Gazette, a carport roof blow off the structure and resulted in it striking a 100 gallon propane tank a...
May 01, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 30, 2025
CRASH ON ROUTE 6 TUESDAY KILLED TWO, INJURED TWO
A crash on Route 6 in Sullivan Township in Tioga County yesterday afternoon claimed the life of a Towanda Area School District vehicle driver and a child passenger and seriously injured two other children just after 2:30pm. According to Pennsylvania State Police 66 yea...
Apr 30, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 29, 2025
POLICE RELEASE MORE DETAILS ABOUT HOTEL STABBING
Pennsylvania State Police have released more information about the circumstances surrounding the stabbing at the Liberty Lodge last weekend in Loyalsock Township. According to the Sun Gazette, police say they were called to the hotel for a welfare check Sunday on 46 ye...
Apr 29, 2025
Music News

Dolly Parton Admits She’s Still “Very Emotional” About Late Husband Carl Dean
During a recent appearance on Today, Dolly Parton recounted her emotional experience after attending a parade at Dollywood following the recent passing of her husband, Carl Dean. Reflecting on a heartwarming encounter with a young fan during the parade...
May 05, 2025

Reba McEntire Thanks Her Fans For Her Legendary Music Career
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the '80s, but she realizes she wouldn't be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue...
May 01, 2025

Barbra Streisand’s New Duets Album Features Collaborations With Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande And Mariah Carey, And More
Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, features duets with Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Sting, Hozier, Laufey, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw, Josh Groban, Seal, and a track featuring both Mariah Carey and Arian...
May 01, 2025

Michael Bolton Gives Update On His Brain-Cancer Battle During Rare Interview
In his first major interview since undergoing emergency surgery to remove a glioblastoma tumor over a year ago, 72-year-old singer Michael Bolton spoke with People about his ongoing fight against brain cancer, expressing his determination to continue l...
May 01, 2025

Neil Diamond Set To Receive Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award During 2025 Carousel Ball
Neil Diamond will be honored with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award at the 39th Annual Carousel Ball in Denver on October 11, benefiting the Children's Diabetes Foundation. Diamond will become only the third recipient of the prestigious awar...
Apr 30, 2025