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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 8, 2025
ARRESTS MADE IN WILLIAMSPORT COLD CASEMore than one suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of 19 year old Kevin Cagle from Williamsport. According to media outlets, the Lycoming County District Attorney confirms the arrests of parties allegedly responsible for shooting Cagle, putting parts of his body...
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BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 7, 2025
WYALUSING WOMAN SENTENCED FOR THEFT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT FUNDSA woman from Wyalusing who was charged with unlawful taking and related offenses for stealing from the Franklin Township Fire Department and from an elderly couple in 20021 has been sentenced to 6-23 months in the Bradford County Correctional Facility. Acco...
Apr 07, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 4, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT DRUG DEALER FOUND GUILTYA Williamsport woman who was arrested for selling crack cocaine to informants in March of 2024 was found guilty after a two-day trial this week in Lycoming County Court. According to North Central PA dot com, a jury found 50 year old Holly Jean Carey, who was known by "Bell...
Apr 04, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 3, 2025
DANVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL THREAT SUSPECT IN CUSTODYA student who allegedly made the social media threat against the Danville Middle School early Wednesday is in custody. According to the Daily Item, the FBI flagged an online threat around 1:30am yesterday and the Pennsylvania State Police contacted the Danville Police ...
Apr 03, 2025
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS APRIL 2, 2025
GARBAGE TRUCK FIRE IN WILLIAMSPORTThere was a garbage truck fire yesterday in Williamsport. According to the Sun Gazette, Williamsport fire crews reported to West Third and Arch streets around 8am Tueday after a call came in about the fire discovered at the Harvest Moon parking lot. In order to put out the fire, f...
Apr 02, 2025
Music News


Atlantic Records Releases New Coffee-Table Book Celebrating Their 75-Year History
Taschen Books has just published 75 Years of Atlantic Records, a massive new coffee-table book honoring the record label's illustrious history. The book, weighing a hefty 11 pounds and measuring 14" x 14", features stunning photos by celebrated photogr...
15h ago

Patti Smith Performs During Rally To Save Treasured New York City Park
Patti Smith performed at a rally in New York City on Tuesday (April 1) in an effort to preserve the Elizabeth Street Garden from being converted into an "urban oasis." The garden serves as a cherished sanctuary for the community but faces potential tra...
Apr 04, 2025

Jon Batiste Set To Receive Inaugural Ray Charles ‘Architect Of Sound’ Award At 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural Ray Charles "Architect of Sound" Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The award recognizes artists who embody Charles' pioneering impact on music, and it will be pre...
Apr 04, 2025

Dolly Parton Collaborates With Good American On Limited-Edition Collection ‘Dolly’s Joleans’
Dolly Parton has partnered with Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede's Good American brand to create a limited-edition collection called Dolly's Joleans, inspired by her signature country-glam style. The clothing features denim pieces adorned with rhineston...
Apr 02, 2025

Roger Daltrey Reveals That He Is Going Deaf And Blind
During The Who's recent two-night stand at London's Royal Albert Hall, frontman Roger Daltrey gave the audience an update about his current health status. "The joys of getting old mean you go deaf. I also now have got the joy of going blind," the 81-ye...
Apr 02, 2025